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Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: May 27th, '17, 20:21
by Ducaki
My mate has a T3 850 rides it every day without using lead substitute or any related work.
An ethonal stabiliser might be a better option if its only being used occasionally.
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: May 28th, '17, 17:38
by awkwardbydesign
I've been trying to find out if this model has hardened valve seats, and even if it doesn't, whether it needs a lead substitute or not. I'll buy some anyway, but why would I need an ethanol stabiliser? Is it because it would evaporate if the bike isn't used regularly? And would that be a bad thing anyway?
I rode it into town today, and do you know what? Everyone loves an old Guzzi! I was waved to or nodded at by Harley riders, sports bike riders, Chelsea tractor drivers, pedestrians and a pizza delivery scooter rider!
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: May 28th, '17, 17:51
by TLS-Moose
How old are we talking here? Most bikes built since the late 70's/early 80's will be designed to run on unleaded. I had an early 80's Le Man's II, and can't recall worrying about finding leaded fuel? (Nor did I for my late 70's bevel drive Dukes ..... )
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: May 28th, '17, 21:15
by awkwardbydesign
Registered March '94. California was unleaded from the '80s, but Italy? And Moto Guzzi couldn't make two bikes the same two days in a row. But this is my fourth Guzzi, so they must have done something right! And my wife agrees, she loves them.
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: May 28th, '17, 23:13
by Ducaki
The ethonal bonds to water moisture and forms a corrosive gel that sinks to the bottom of the tank. I keep my tank full and with carbs turn the fuel off and let them run dry. Seems to work for me!
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: May 29th, '17, 04:00
by billinom8s
Any Bike that the Missus likes and therefore allows you more bike time is a good bike.
Mine liked my Duke when we went to see it because it's single seat meaning she wouldn't have to come out on the back anymore.
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: Jun 1st, '17, 20:32
by awkwardbydesign
But this is the Guzzi I really wanted.
Up on the Hoe this evening.
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: Jun 1st, '17, 20:58
by Jug
What the hell is happening there!
Rim mounted front disk, frame doubling as an airbox.. what else?
Re: Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.
Posted: Jun 1st, '17, 22:52
by TLS-Moose
awkwardbydesign wrote:But this is the Guzzi I really wanted.
Up on the Hoe this evening
The bike Guzzi should have made themselves - a road legal version of the MGS01. I didnt realise any Ghezzi-Brian's were brought into the UK! Looks a little clumsy in comparison to the MGS though......