Recent content by Josh222

The walnut blasting left a great surface to paint on. I think the Aluminum engine enamel paint turned out pretty good.

Stopped being lazy for once and got back to work:)

Just got a new speedo cable from them for $2.99! Thanks for the link:thumbsup:

Got some new piston rings and wrist pin clips in the mail today.

If someone knows where I can find used tube for $40 let me know. I can't remember where I got the springs, will have to check the invoice.

Will do but I need to track down some fork tubes because mine are done....

I started stripping the front fork to install new seals, oil and springs. Here is what Progressive 011-1109 spring looks like next to the stock spring. I went with the stiffest spring because I am about 245lb. Progressive in the back....

I can't remember exactly but I got them off eBay. Got the head and cover cleaned so far with my friends sand blaster with walnut shells. Got to finish the rest of the motor so I can move onto paint.

Got a few more parts in the mail, still waiting on engine seals.

Actually got around to doing some work on it and just ordered a bunch of parts that will let me get some stuff done.. Ordered full engine gasket set, engine/trans seal set, polished stainless hardware for motor, front wheel bearings with seals and fork seals with new dust caps. I also got...

Moto Guzzi V7 Racer with a 750cc v-twin

Moto Guzzi if I had any money.....

With being out of a job I have some free time to work on my bike. I pulled the motor and brought into the nice warm basement to pull it apart for a good cleaning.....

It has been a little on the cold side for working on the bike but hoping to start fabricating it up soon. In the mean time I tried cleaning one carb with Pinesol and it worked amazing:)

Got my rear set and the tail. The seat pan is like 1/2" to narrow at the shock mount so I think i am going to cut the rear of the frame up and narrow it just a little and weld in a solid flat loop to support the pan.