Nago
Just got it firing!
Hi All! I am a newbie to the Guzzi world. I found a pretty cherry 1978 V50 with 1561 original miles. It is pretty much intact with the exception of cracked side covers. It came with the owners manual and tool kit. For the time being I just want to clean it up and keep it stock. The PO had some work done to it to prepare for sale, cleaned up the carbs (?), new air filter element, oil change and recoated the fuel tank.
When I got it I noticed there was some fuel that had leaked but after cleaning that up, I started it right up. I rode it around the block a few times, then I washed it, taking care not to go crazy spraying anything excessively. The next day it wanted to start but then seemed like it wasn't getting fuel. I put a small amount to quick start fluid in the cylinders and it started right up again and idled pretty smooth for a while then stalled like it was fuel starved.
Now I have the battery out, tank and air box off. I don't want to take the carbs off and dig into them yet as I have no idea about parts availability, specifically Dellorto rebuild kits and other rubber bits, etc...... Also wondering if there is a better way to run the fuel to the carbs than the X fuel line that joins the petcocks.
Sorry for this sort of generalized post but looking forward to getting to know this group and riding this cool little Italian gem!
BTW I also tinker with vintage VWs and Honda 4s.
When I got it I noticed there was some fuel that had leaked but after cleaning that up, I started it right up. I rode it around the block a few times, then I washed it, taking care not to go crazy spraying anything excessively. The next day it wanted to start but then seemed like it wasn't getting fuel. I put a small amount to quick start fluid in the cylinders and it started right up again and idled pretty smooth for a while then stalled like it was fuel starved.
Now I have the battery out, tank and air box off. I don't want to take the carbs off and dig into them yet as I have no idea about parts availability, specifically Dellorto rebuild kits and other rubber bits, etc...... Also wondering if there is a better way to run the fuel to the carbs than the X fuel line that joins the petcocks.
Sorry for this sort of generalized post but looking forward to getting to know this group and riding this cool little Italian gem!
BTW I also tinker with vintage VWs and Honda 4s.