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  1. Skivo

    Issues ordering from Harper's in Missouri

    This is a gripe post: Anybody else having trouble with orders from Harper's Moto Guzzi? Delays, lost orders, broken promises, overcharged shipping, etc. I'd love to find an alternative, but for older V50ii parts, but there's not to many good options. I've heard good things about Elk Grove Moto...
  2. Skivo

    Suggested octane for 80's small block motors?

    Hi all, I have a 1980 V50ii with abnormal combustion. The service manual states 100 octane, which I have gathered is based on research octane (RON). By my calculation this is approximately 95 octane based on the AKI (R+M)/2 used here in the States. Currently I'm using "clean" supreme 93 octane...
  3. Skivo

    V50/V35 Gear box seeps oil through top vent

    My V50ii (1980) is seeping oil during rides via the oil pressure relief valve. Curious about troubleshooting ideas. From what I have gathered, on these vintage machines the oil pressure relief system is a small spring-loaded device on top of the case, near where the engine case meets the...
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