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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote PaulW Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2018 at 16:56
Nice bike and photos!
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1100 sport corsa , Yam R1, guzzi 650tt rider
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote theone&onlymin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2018 at 18:27
Originally posted by Mike H Mike H wrote:

This was the T3?




The G5 so it was.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote johnno Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2018 at 19:36
Originally posted by theone&onlymin theone&onlymin wrote:

Out to my bike this morning 7a.m.to see it standing in a large pool of petrol after my right hose had decided to give up over night. No I don't turn my fuel off.
Washed it off with hot water and just used the left tap to try and decrease the leak for my commute.
Went to it after work to shorten it. EZPZ I thought.
It was but my rear tyre was flat so came home by SOS bike delivery service.
Ah well, V7 starts to earn it's keep tomorrow 7a.m.

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how did the v7 do?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Oldrat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2018 at 22:02
Unwrapped my C&H mk2 from storage, and wrote a list of things that I’d like to do.

Now a full restoration or keep the patina and spruce it up???

Decisions decisions!!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote theone&onlymin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jan 2018 at 14:14
Winterised the G5 for easier cleaning.
Panniers off
Top box on.



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote motomike1400 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 15:17
Took the 1400 for a spin round the block...Jeez, it's chilly out! As I've mostly been greenlaning on the SWM300 (go anywhere) and Africa Twin (on gravel) recently, I'd forgotten just how heavy the 1400 is. But once rolling, what a lovely ride. Smooth, silky torque. Luv it. But rubbish off road!
Initially a few strange groans from the clutch as it's fed in, but all ok now. It has been stood for 2 months. Hopefully all is well.
All bikes now parked for a month as i jet off to the sun. Roll on spring.
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Continuing with the rebuilt of the unloved 09 Stelvio. Today I changed the fluids. Carc and gearbox done came to tighten the sump plug to fill the engine and it just continues to turn. You guessed it, stripped threads. I didn't notice when I drained the oil but it looks as though some sort of resin had been used to secure the plug in the past.
Two choices, get it rethreaded or see if I can get a replacement pan. Guzzibits had a good condition pan at £50 so went with that.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wits Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 08:59
Originally posted by wrnkley wrnkley wrote:

Continuing with the rebuilt of the unloved 09 Stelvio. Today I changed the fluids. Carc and gearbox done came to tighten the sump plug to fill the engine and it just continues to turn. You guessed it, stripped threads. I didn't notice when I drained the oil but it looks as though some sort of resin had been used to secure the plug in the past.
Two choices, get it rethreaded or see if I can get a replacement pan. Guzzibits had a good condition pan at £50 so went with that.
 
For the stripped thread .....
Try a local engineering company, who could insert a "Time sert" thread repair, like a helicoil but better.
I found a local (to me)  Cylinder head repair/rebuild company who Time serted the drain plug on my breva for £20 cash....
Worth the outlay for a good spare pan with a sump plug thread that wont strip again... 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote magwa Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 09:13
Crept up on the bike after 28days, not even on the charger........
fired first time. So thoroughly warmed run up and down the lane..... back to bed.(me that is I've had the lurgy for two weeks) Happy new year



Edited by magwa - 11 Jan 2018 at 21:13
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Today I cleaned my 1997 1100 sport corsa and was blown away by the sheer beauty of design
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 14:48
Originally posted by magwa magwa wrote:

Crept up on the bike after 28days, not even on the charger........

That's the way, take 'em by surprise. Big smile


Nipped out to measure something, back in, enuff of that brrrr ...


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim Mac Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 15:59
Putting everything back together again after getting gearbox out. Just got to put tank and battery back bin and see if it all works again
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cugsy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Jan 2018 at 17:34
Took the cali to work yesterday instead of the Honda and noticed the RHS inlet rubber was split and sucking air. The previous owner gave me some bits for the bike so I had a looksee..lo and behold one rubber. 20 minutes later and she ticks over quieter - can't see why the lazy tit didn't just do the job. 
  Anyway, time to get the tickover sorted as its a bit low at 950rpm. 
Due to italian electrickery I am saying nowt. Despite nearly giving the Vstrom away the honda has gone...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dave P. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Jan 2018 at 23:12
Took the 850GT out to the cafe at Wellesbourne airfield to meet up with some friends and admire the Vulcan which is parked there.I chilly but enjoyable ride.Then into the workshop to sort out the wiring on the V7 Special which was disturbed when I recently replaced the steering head bearings.The wiring has deteriorated and been repaired over the last 47 years and reminded me that a complete re-wire would be beneficial,when I get around to it!!
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