Tex0492
Just got it firing!
Hello out there to all in the Guzzi world!
This is my first bit of input into the forum and I hope some find it intriguing or insightful. Also if anyone finds a place for suggestion or tips along my journey, please don’t hesitate to add! After all, that is one of the primary reasons for joining this page!
To make it short and sweet, I grew up primarily on Honda’s and Japanese bikes. I started my riding journey at the tender age of 8, and graduated accordingly like I’d expect most to progress through the trials and tribulations of motorcycle riding. Although I didn’t jump on the chance to experience street riding until around my 22nd birthday (5 seasons ago,) I’m now feeling my overall confidence as a complete rider is maturing and I’ve been fortunate enough recently to experience the world of Moto Guzzi’s.
Guzzi’s have always been in my family but they were always alien to me. About a month ago I started completing extremely overdue maintenance on my uncle’s 2002 California and here are some pics that capture the process. I’ll update this thread a little later with everything I completed as the pictures don’t show more than a little restoration and a nice bike if I do splay so myself
**Update:
Here is the list of work completed as well as a little more information.
My uncle purchased the bike new back in 2002. The Bike has approx. 9k on it. Although mileage is low, the bike spent significant time sitting in undesirable conditions (barn) Fortunately, although seldom the bike was ran periodically throughout its most recent storage. No special steps taken to preserve or correctly store. Main goals for overhaul on this bike was to preserve current state before significant damage occurred, completion of all overdue maintenance and then some, and a minor attempt to restore some of the worn cosmetic appeal the bike once had. The gas tank also contained a very slow/small leak I planned to attempt to patch. Up to this point (not all pictures represent) the work completed is as follows:
- Oil/Filter/Gasket replacement
- New Air Filter
- Gas Filter replaced
- Spark Plugs replaced
- Sticky/Tight Gas Cap fixed (Can detail of someone is curious on process)
- Gas Tank attempted to be sealed (Used Permatex Fuel Tank sealant to try and cover tank seam as well as a few other slots on tank I predict to be the leak. I was not able to tell precisely where leak was coming from due to being so small however I believe time will tell)
- Rust removal on cosmetic components, as well as a few mechanical components (chrome, foot pegs, mirrors, tank, levers, pedals, etc.)
To-Do:
- Gear/Transmission/Shaft Oil replacement
- Powerwash and wax
- Speedometer not functioning correctly
- Check and/or replacement of brake pads
- Possibly checking tappets/valves
- Possible Seaform with first new full fuel replacement
Not much more to be done. Bike was just restarted for first time after completion of work listed and already shows noticeable improvement in performance/sound.
This is my first bit of input into the forum and I hope some find it intriguing or insightful. Also if anyone finds a place for suggestion or tips along my journey, please don’t hesitate to add! After all, that is one of the primary reasons for joining this page!
To make it short and sweet, I grew up primarily on Honda’s and Japanese bikes. I started my riding journey at the tender age of 8, and graduated accordingly like I’d expect most to progress through the trials and tribulations of motorcycle riding. Although I didn’t jump on the chance to experience street riding until around my 22nd birthday (5 seasons ago,) I’m now feeling my overall confidence as a complete rider is maturing and I’ve been fortunate enough recently to experience the world of Moto Guzzi’s.
Guzzi’s have always been in my family but they were always alien to me. About a month ago I started completing extremely overdue maintenance on my uncle’s 2002 California and here are some pics that capture the process. I’ll update this thread a little later with everything I completed as the pictures don’t show more than a little restoration and a nice bike if I do splay so myself
**Update:
Here is the list of work completed as well as a little more information.
My uncle purchased the bike new back in 2002. The Bike has approx. 9k on it. Although mileage is low, the bike spent significant time sitting in undesirable conditions (barn) Fortunately, although seldom the bike was ran periodically throughout its most recent storage. No special steps taken to preserve or correctly store. Main goals for overhaul on this bike was to preserve current state before significant damage occurred, completion of all overdue maintenance and then some, and a minor attempt to restore some of the worn cosmetic appeal the bike once had. The gas tank also contained a very slow/small leak I planned to attempt to patch. Up to this point (not all pictures represent) the work completed is as follows:
- Oil/Filter/Gasket replacement
- New Air Filter
- Gas Filter replaced
- Spark Plugs replaced
- Sticky/Tight Gas Cap fixed (Can detail of someone is curious on process)
- Gas Tank attempted to be sealed (Used Permatex Fuel Tank sealant to try and cover tank seam as well as a few other slots on tank I predict to be the leak. I was not able to tell precisely where leak was coming from due to being so small however I believe time will tell)
- Rust removal on cosmetic components, as well as a few mechanical components (chrome, foot pegs, mirrors, tank, levers, pedals, etc.)
To-Do:
- Gear/Transmission/Shaft Oil replacement
- Powerwash and wax
- Speedometer not functioning correctly
- Check and/or replacement of brake pads
- Possibly checking tappets/valves
- Possible Seaform with first new full fuel replacement
Not much more to be done. Bike was just restarted for first time after completion of work listed and already shows noticeable improvement in performance/sound.
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