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GRAND RAPIDS GUZZI???

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Beamo58

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I'm new the the forum and Moto Guzzi as I just acquired a 1975 850T. I'm in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I understood there is/was a shop here called Grand Rapids Guzzi. I cannot find anything about it.
Can anyone enlighten me, please? Are there any other resources in my area having to do with Guzzi's?
Thanks in advance, Beamo58.
 
can't help with your question but do want to say congratulations on the 850T they are a great machine.

If you have decent mechanical skills & a place to work these are very easy, basic bikes to work on.

If you are having a specific issue please post the problem & i'll bet we can all figure it out.
 
There is also a dealer that carries other brands right there in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Guzzi is an old dealer that opted out w/he need to move. He still works on Guzzi's though. Look up in the MGNOC website, Jamie Muller, he writes articles for Frank.
I just talked to Jamie couple days ago.
 
Thanks, I know the dealer, Fox. I will try to contact Jamie. I Perform vaporblasting and in the course of business I've vaporblasted 4 or 5 sets of Guzzi bigblock engine cases, heads, etc. I noticed how robust they are. I've built every conceivable Jap bike & HD, but wanted to try something else. It has been a challenge for sure, but a lot of fun and some education along the way. This site should prove a valuable resource.
 
When you ride the 850T the rear brake is a bit touchy and easy to lock. It wasn't uncommon in the day to bend a bow/curve in the brake rod to reduce the pressure applied to the rear shoes. Also it will give you practice on prevent high sides from releasing a locked rear by doing a corrective counter steer. Did that many times hen I had a T in the mid 70s.
 
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