Category: Guzzi

1984 V65C | moment of truth

Will it start? I think the header bolts are loose. more »

V65C Switchgear Wiring

I bought new switchgear from EPF Guzzi and wired it into the bike in this way: pin - switchgear - description - V65C wire harness ------------------------------------------------------ 1 - yellow - pass. hi beam - green 2 - black… more »

Parts List

header gaskets brake pads right sidecover speedo cable - 34" footpeg rubbers tach cable - 24.5" timing cover bolts sump hose and clamp key switch mufflers/pipes screw em, I'm wrapping the holes with tape cable heads (connects cables to gauges a… more »

1984 V65C: Parts List

UPDATE: Detroit Eurocycles had this part saving me a mail order from Harper's. This is the next wave of parts I'm ordering for the V65C project. Page Line Part # Desc. Cnt. B3 10 12 08 70 01 Thrust/Throwout Bearing assem… more »

Guzzi Tips

Greetings Bill, Essential things to do before firein' it up: Install Bosch Platinum 4216 spark plugs (thanks, Patrick Hayes) Remember to add Moly to rear drive oil (and a dab in your hair, too, for that healthy look) Start an oil thread on the MGCL… more »

1984 V65C: Parts List

UPDATE: Ordered from Haper's. Alice says that the friction plate for a 750 Breva will work in my V65c and is a bit cheaper. Parts are on order. This is the next wave of parts I'm ordering for the V65C project. Page Line Part # Desc. Cnt. A… more »

Smallblock Parts: Motogiovane

Notice: Stock Moto Guzzi purists please avert your eyes. In the states, it's hard to get parts for smallblock Guzzis. Forget aftermarket parts. Good thing they're still popular in Italy. The Motogiovane website has what looks like the best selection… more »

All together now

Finally I've got all my V65 moved from my friend's garage to the new pad. My new shop's got a nice wood floor and plenty of space in which to spread out but no power yet. There's still the matter of bolt I broke last year. I was checking it out yesterd… more »

Moto Guzzi GP Dustbin

State of the Tractor

The previous post might might not make a lot of sense to casual visitors to this moto blog so allow me sum up with language my motorcycle friends may be more comfortable with. The state of my V65c, wich I refer to as "the tractor", is poor. It's in a n… more »

Hell's Angels Tax Scam Stopped by Sweden, Denmark

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish and Danish police have caught 60 members of the violent Danish biker gangs Hell's Angels and Bandidos they say registered fake addresses in Sweden to evade taxes, claim welfare benefits and buy cheaper bikes. Police in Malm… more »

Piaggio bids for Aprila

As everyone already knows the struggling Aprila owns Moto Guzzi. Ducati and Piaggiao (maker of Vespa) now both have bids in to purchase Aprila. An insidebikes.com report on Piaggio's bid on Aprilla:PIAGGIO BID FOR APRILIA 16 July 2004 Latest news fro… more »