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Nuovo Falcone Redux

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leafman60

Cruisin' Guzzisti
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Pensacola, FL
Okay, I finally finished Stage One of my NFalc redux. It's '74 Civilian model described in previous thread - http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=57319.0

I added a properly-wired halogen headlamp, correct Lucas turn signals/running lights and mirrors. I also went down a 6-month adventure of having my bodywork touched-up. Doing it right takes a lot of time.

I kept my original paint and decals but had it all touched-up to fix the worse nicks, dings and scuffs. I also replaced all wheel bearings and mounted a pair of new Continental tires. I replaced all the original cables with new and I did an engine tune-up with valve check etc.

I still have some more serious engine mods to make but I plan to ride the bike for a while first.

Everyone will notice that I have removed the flywheel cover for now. How does this look? Should I reinstall the cover? I sure get lots of comments and fascination when I ride the bike with that wheel spinning. I fashioned a discreet foot guard to prevent inadvertent shoe scuffing.

















 
Well, I spent all day out and about on the NFalcon. I rode maybe 150 miles but stopped and did a lot of talking with bikers.

Several folks thought I should do something about a mini cover that maybe covered the generator pulley. I also got the suggestion of chrome-plating and accent-painting the flywheel. I'm still up in the air about it. I am truly amazed at how captivating an exposed spinning flywheel can be.

The little bike really came into its own today. It ran like a champ and seemed so relaxed. 60-65 seems to be a sweet spot.

By the way, I'm getting better with the shifting. I've discovered that I do not always have to wait a second or two before changing gears. Once the throttle is eased, a quick, though not hard, stab of the shifter snicks it right into gear.

I have a special lightweight flywheel that I've not yet tried but I'm liking the heavy one right now. You can slow this thing down slower than you can walk in a parking lot. It just idles smoothly along. It would be great for police or parade duty.


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Yes. I've been thinking about it. This is a pristine original bike. The model and the color scheme is very rare. Guzzi only made 74 of them. I'm thinking about just keeping it all original and re-installing the cover.

I don't know. I could have it both ways. I'd never do anything where I couldn't put it back to original.

I have also given very serious thought to hopping up the engine too. I've considered a bigger bore, better valves and polished heads. It runs great but I wouldn't mind having a little more oomph.

Many other projects are waiting on me in my garage so I don't know if I want to get too sidetrack on this one right now. I do need to service the steering head bearings and I'd like to do the same for the swingarm.

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