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I gave up fussing with the cheap OEM fuel line quick connect on my hydro Stones. beemerboneyard.com sells a dandy chromed brass quick connect of the right barb diameter that is incredibly easy to use. You have to connect a short length of hose onto the red plastic elbow coming from the tank...
John: What about the factory "mandate" that hydros (like my two Stone Touring models) require 5/40 wt (full synthetic) oil? I've been running 5/40 Castrol R-4 Superbike Racing oil for several thousand miles in both bikes. I have to wonder if the 15wt viscosity will flow adequately into the...
Patrick Hayes responded via a p.m. to my inquiry and I will relay his advice (which worked!)
Patrick found a link on the Wildgoose Chase board that suggested a 16mm socket ground down to remove the "ramps" at the opening of the socket. The 16mm base which holds the sensor has a very shallow...
In the process of fitting my two Stones with the all brass bases for the EFI Guzzi's cylinder head temperature sensor, the job on my 2003 went easily. My confidence grew exponentially. I believed, momentarily, that I was mechanically a peer of Patrick Hayes or Wayne Orwig, or many others who...
A Sigma BC-1009 bicycle "computer" goes for around $30 on E-bay and is easy to install. I secured mine to the left handlebar in Summer, 2009 and only have had to replace a $3 battery late in 2012. It is very accurate and has more functions than I'll ever need. You can advance the overall...
Fat bar from 02-04 Stones. I have two Stones and both use this clamp on a fat bar. Guzzi sells a substitute clamp (top and bottom) for the smaller diameter bar. I have one at another house, in OEM Guzzi sealed plastic bag. Sorry, not for sale. You might check whether a pair of semi-circular...
For Guzzis with the 45mm fork tubes, such as my 2003/4 Stones, I have fitted very nice gaiters from newbonneville.com. These are for the later Triumph Bonneville "Scrambler" models and cost about $45 plus $8 post in the USA. I am very happy with mine and have convinced friends to fit them to...
An easy treatment for stiff throttle springs is a "CrampBuster" which is a tough plastic paddle that attaches to the twistgrip and is activated more by using the heel of your right hand than by a death grip on the throttle. These cost $11USD ppd. I have one on each of my bikes due to some hand...
I've driven (as in "car") from the San Diego area to San Antonio and back in January several times with nary a problem. It is very important to assess (via Internet extended weather forecasts) the weather along your route. You are going to cross through some very high altitude areas where the...
That photo of Pop Cassell's "Buzzz" magazine really brought back memories. I believe Buzz went out of production around 1952. I read a few copies and when it was gone switched to Floyd Clymer's "Cycle" magazine.
Ralph
Rather than spend a lot I bought a Sigma BC-1009 bicycle "computer' via the internet. Cost about $31ppd. Installation not difficult. Can be calibrated to exact diameter of your bike's front wheel. Battery operated, lasts 2 years before replacement.
Functions include speedometer, odometer...
It's essential to know the location and cause of the leak. If it appears to be a rust-through caused by some water drops in the tank, you can use a product called "Kreem" which I have used successfully to repair old fibreglas and steel tanks with leaks. Kreem is a good product and not...
Any thoughts on why my '04 Stone downshifts with noticeable noise, even with suitable throttle "blipping"? The Stone is my 78th bike (The rider is prehistoric) and for the life of me I cannot get a clean downshift. There are no obvious problems with the gearchange lever returning to its usual...
Thanks, Pete and others. I am growing more confident re the reliability of my '04 Stone Touring every day. I did buy a complete set of recall parts from a dealer on e-bay ($81+ post) just to have some spares, which I hope are never needed.