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1675
I went to Gyles' funeral on Tuesday up in Yorkshire, and I have to say it was very tough for me, and for all the people there; many tears were shed. I'd say...
Adam
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Oct 3, 2008
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1676
I'm looking at what to do with my project Guzzi motor (Le Mans 2 850). I'm wondering about twin plugging the heads - are the gains worth the cost?...
Adam
mandello1974
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Oct 3, 2008
12:08 pm
1677
... Adam, You are probably aware of why it could be seen as advantageous to fit a second plug to the high dome le mans pistons as against the flat crowned...
david
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Oct 6, 2008
10:56 am
1678
The guzzi combustion chamber is awful. The flame front has an absolute marathon to run on every power stroke, which is why they ping at low revvs. The 750's...
damiancarvolth
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Oct 6, 2008
9:24 pm
1679
I have no opinions on this issue but did notice these for sale on the Guzzi GB website. 850 T3/V1000 G5 cylinder heads, converted to twin spark plugs and Le...
Paul O'Grady
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Oct 6, 2008
9:46 pm
1680
I have just been informed of another death amongst the UK Guzzisti. John Maris died yesterday after a head on collision with another motorcyclist not far from...
Paul O'Grady
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Oct 12, 2008
11:17 pm
1681
bloody hell !!! what a dreadful autumn ! I knew John, we collaborated for the restoration of his V7 sport. Thank you Paul for this information Rest in peace,...
Axel B
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Oct 13, 2008
5:25 am
1682
Hi, my 750s front shock absorber are too "soft", they run to the end too soon and the bike is difficult too drive. I put 100 cc of fork oil instead of the...
Maurizio
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Oct 14, 2008
4:58 am
1683
Hi Maurizio Unlike most other machines of the era the fork oil is just a lubricant and doesn't damp the forks at all. Damping is taken care of by replaceable...
David Samways
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Oct 14, 2008
7:46 am
1684
Hi Maurizio, David, of course, is correct. The usual solution for later machines that do not rely on the fork tops for mounting the speedo and revcounter...
david
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Oct 14, 2008
9:19 am
1685
I hope someone can help with this one... I just finished replacing the ignition switch on my 750 S. All good, (a process well discribed in guzziology!) The...
Roger
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Oct 14, 2008
10:41 am
1686
Adam What has happened to the picturs link? Will it return soon? I was asked by another V7 Sport owner at Stafford today. I appreciate that this is a labour of...
Paul O'Grady
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Oct 18, 2008
10:55 pm
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Thank you all; I will looking for a brand new springs; do you know where I can find them Ciao Maurizio...
Maurizio
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Oct 19, 2008
5:56 am
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Maurizio I have seen these regularly available through ebay. Perhaps someone could say if they are good quality and value. I need to refurbish both sets of ...
Paul O'Grady
ipaulog
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Oct 19, 2008
7:10 am
1689
Hi Paul - which pictures link do you mean, on the main website or here?...
Adam
mandello1974
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Oct 19, 2008
10:04 am
1690
Sorry - I meant on the main website. The photos button now brings up a Bravenet link. _____ From: guzzi750@......
Paul O'Grady
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Oct 19, 2008
11:24 am
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10k pounds!? Sheesh. ...
richbourne2
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Oct 23, 2008
7:31 pm
1692
Wow, thats a lot of dough!!!   Anyway, how come its frame number is higher than mine and the engine number is lower?   Maybe, Axel would be kind enough to...
Paul Russ
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Oct 23, 2008
8:34 pm
1693
hi, I'm still here !! :) ust a bit silent for a while... Engine numbers don't follow the frame number's progression.  This bike's numbers "match" correctly...
Axel B
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Oct 24, 2008
5:06 am
1694
Hi Axel,   Good to hear from you and thanks for the explaination.   Regards   Paul ... From: Axel B <guzzipyrenees@...> Subject: Re : [guzzi750] 750S...
Paul Russ
bevelhead2007
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Oct 24, 2008
8:51 am
1695
if you have 33 000 euros in your pocket, this genuine TR (VK 11250) was for sale at Imola's 2008 autojumble (thanks to Joe) si vous avez 33 000 euros qui...
Axel B
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Oct 24, 2008
9:03 am
1696
Axel: Thanks for the photo. For that kind of money it should be pristine. That might have happened in 2007. I track (special interest) car prices and as the...
Tom Bridgers
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Oct 24, 2008
12:35 pm
1697
Anyone got any contact info on this bike? Thanks, Moe. ... was for sale at Imola's 2008 autojumble (thanks to Joe) ... avec sa selle accessoire d'époque...
moeguzzi
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Oct 24, 2008
11:47 pm
1698
Hi Moe, sorry, I've got the picture and information from a friend who went to Imola autojumble and take the picture. No more details. Considering the price,...
Axel B
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Oct 25, 2008
4:54 am
1699
It would seem that the 750S has hit the wall of our current economic crisis. Didn't it go a bit higher last time and still miss reserve? ...
Tom Bridgers
moa1000yds
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Oct 27, 2008
1:10 am
1700
Apart from the ridiculous price, the seller's feedback count doesn't exactly inspire confidence.. ... crisis. ... ...
Adam
mandello1974
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Oct 27, 2008
8:15 am
1701
I wonder what would have happened if it had been a Ducati 750 Sport in similar condition. I have always enjoyed the fact that Guzzi prices haven't been 'pumped...
Paul O'Grady
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Oct 27, 2008
9:59 am
1702
Indeed.  Beautiful MV, but will the new owner dare ride it?!    Note also the flurry of Laverda 750 SFCs seen recently from the USA and Italy.  Prices...
Martin Bailey
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Oct 27, 2008
10:13 am
1703
Paul: Having owned 2 750 Sports I can make a fair comparison. They are pretty but are not comfortable nor do they have the build quality of the V7 Sport. When...
Tom Bridgers
moa1000yds
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Oct 27, 2008
11:45 am
1704
The old bevels are spectacular in their element, but outside it absolutely awful. The guzzi is nearly as good powering through a sweeper or on overrun through...
damiancarvolth
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Oct 27, 2008
9:53 pm
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