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    Posted: 09 Jun 2020 at 13:47
Hi all,

I am recently returned to riding bikes, I am new to Guzzi ownership, and this is first time post here.

I have taken the tank off for the first time to get to the valves and to replace the air filter. I discovered a bunch of foam fragments in the air filter and airbox (upstream of the filter only thank goodness). This was a puzzle until I discovered foam stuck to the underside of the tank that seems to be degrading and coming apart.

I haven't been able to have a good look at the foam as I unwisely did this job with a half full tank which becomes an unwieldy beast, and a pain to support off the bike. Anyhoo, lesson learned for next time...

Is the foam standard? Or is it a mod from the previous owner? If it is required and standard, what does it do and how is it best replaced?

Thanks in advance,
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote borderer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jun 2020 at 17:27
Yes the foam is standard, Yes the foam falls off, It is a critical part and the bike will explode if it is not looked after. I carefully stored mine in the Dustbin.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote fazza513 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jun 2020 at 22:53
Thanks borderer. I think mine will be carefully stored there as well.

Does anyone know if it is there for heat, noise, rattling, or ???
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It's one of those profound mysteries in life.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote red leader one Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 2020 at 10:12
It was a cushioning effect for if ever Sophia Loren sat on the tank. 
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The guys are shielding you from the bad new s - it sounds like you need a new tank

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote fazza513 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2020 at 01:23
Thanks for the "helpful" replies everyone: I think I am going to like this forum!!! Smile
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