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1898
Hi, here is a nice 750 S with a modified engine http://www.tlm.nl/motoren/gebruikt/details/1700037/?start=0&pos=7 could one of our Dutch members ask for some...
axel
guzzipyrenees
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Mar 2, 2009
3:45 pm
1899
I needed to get a new rubber ignition switch cover for my S3 as the original had fallen apart after 34 years, so I remembered there was a bloke on Ebay selling...
Adam
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Mar 9, 2009
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1900
Yes, I noticed this phenomenon as well. Has been around for a while. P08 rebuild kits for twice the retail price. I happen to like medium format film cameras...
Luke
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Mar 9, 2009
9:19 pm
1901
Absolutely Adam, I saw a set of indicators go for half as much again as items from the retailers. David ... Absolutely Adam, I saw a set of indicators go for...
David Samways
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Mar 10, 2009
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1902
I'm going to re-tread a V7 Sport and was wondering if anyone had a particular tire that they liked. It appears that Avon has a 3.50 equivalent for the front...
moa1000yds
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Mar 10, 2009
3:34 am
1903
Hi ! the width of the tires depends on the rim (of course) and V7 Sports have different front rims : usually, drum brake wheels (WM2 type) are narrower than...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Mar 10, 2009
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1904
i have got the best results with a 100/90 front and 110/90 rear. the old avon AM22 400/18 rear did look nice ( it was 120 mm wide) but the bike handles...
hubert casanova
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Mar 10, 2009
9:29 am
1905
My S3 is on Bridgestone BT45s, 100 front and 110 rear - I've used them the last two or three years having used Metzeler ME33/99s for 15 years, and I'd never go...
Adam
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Mar 10, 2009
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1906
Thanks to all. I’ll see what is available. The Road Runner and Super Venoms have been replaced with the AM26 Road Rider. The BT45 doesn’t look to be...
Tom Bridgers
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Mar 10, 2009
1:54 pm
1907
Odd the rear BT45 isn't listed, maybe you could ask them to oder it in.. Wow, tyres (tires) in the States are soo cheap compared to here in the UK. Why do we...
Adam
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Mar 10, 2009
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1908
From previous experience, BT45s are produced erratically so it is well advised if you appreciate these tires to plan ahead since Japan seems to wait until...
Luke
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Mar 10, 2009
4:51 pm
1909
ça y est, il y a au moins 1 concess hollandais qui en a une !   Finally, here it is ! there is at least 1 dutch dealer who has one ! ... HIJ IS ER DE NIEUWE ...
Axel B
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Mar 10, 2009
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1910
Hi, I know this has been covered briefly before, but I would welcome an opinion. I need a new battery. I have been looking at the Odyssey gel batteries....
richbourne2
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Mar 15, 2009
2:05 pm
1911
hello / bonjour a Dutch former dealer sells several original Silentium exhausts for 750 Guzzi, new old stock un ex vendeur hollandais vends quelques paires de...
Axel B
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Mar 16, 2009
6:24 am
1912
Hi everyone, I'm new here, so I don't know if this is the right place for this message. If not, I appologise. Recently I inherited a 750 S cafe racer from my...
ianconsidine
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Mar 16, 2009
7:52 pm
1913
Last year I used a 680 in a 1100 Sport with a Valeo starter.  No problem.    I've read many posts regarding the use of batteries smaller than the 925 on...
motogoro
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Mar 16, 2009
11:06 pm
1914
First Ian, welcome. We aren't as nasty as a lot of internet groups, so unless your trying to upset people you won't get abused :) Regarding your bike Axel will...
damiancarvolth
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Mar 16, 2009
11:15 pm
1915
Some general notes on batteries: Valeo starters need fewer amps because they have a gearbox, the motor spins faster and the gearbox reduces for more torque....
damiancarvolth
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Mar 16, 2009
11:24 pm
1916
Most new stsrters use permanent magnets. The variety I have seen on BMW replacements are powerfull and spin the motor over all the while drawing much less...
tom
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Mar 16, 2009
11:37 pm
1917
Hello Ian, welcome amongst us ! it's a good idea to take care of this 750 S. Maybe you'll have more surprise when you'll go further. Damian is right, modern...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Mar 17, 2009
6:28 am
1918
... Hi Ian , welcome here.... nice to see you found the way to our group... take your time finding a tank , there are still a lot of them around. I've got one...
hubert casanova
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Mar 17, 2009
7:45 am
1919
there has been failures with valeo starters, because the permanent magnets came unstuck. as far as i know thas has been fixed. i've got the valeo on the guzzi...
hubert casanova
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Mar 17, 2009
7:57 am
1920
Well Hi everyone, thanks for your information. I'm getting more and more enthousiastic with this bike every day, and I'm looking forward to my first trip with...
Ian Considine
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Mar 17, 2009
10:12 am
1921
Rich The Odyssey battery I have is this one, a PC545: http://www.tayna.co.uk/ODYSSEY-PC545-545-Cranking-Amps-P3104.html It woke my S3 from two years of sleep,...
Adam
mandello1974
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Mar 17, 2009
10:40 am
1922
well, i think that there is more than some body work to do on your bike to make it look as it was when new. As for the tank, copies of the seat are easy to...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Mar 17, 2009
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1923
It is true that if you want to return your bike to a "just wheeled out of Mandello" condition, it is going to cost you as much as buying Nicaragua. On the...
Luke
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Mar 17, 2009
12:41 pm
1924
  Ingolf Schubert in Germany www.smotos.de has tanks for sale for 420 Euros. New produced in original tool and in steel. (information given by Rolf)   axel...
Axel B
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Mar 17, 2009
1:21 pm
1925
Hi. Info for this website was kindly provided by a very helpful guy with a black v7 sport at the Malvern Classic Show (my appologies I ddn't get your name). ...
hotrodinstraycat
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Mar 23, 2009
8:31 pm
1926
Hi Kevan,   Not too sure about swing arm parts but you can pick up NOS Matchbox CEV Switch Gear from a number of sources in Greece and Cyprus on Ebay and its...
Paul Russ
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Mar 23, 2009
10:05 pm
1927
Try Cycle Garden (www.cyclegarden.com) or Harper's (www.harpermotoguzzi.com). Nolan ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Nolan Woodbury Photojournalist/writer ...
Nolan Woodbury
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Mar 23, 2009
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