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Tiny Tim
Приєднався 15 бер 2019
Motorcycle reviews and rides.
Відео
BMW F650 Ride to a beautiful WV State Park
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BMW F650 Ride to another beautiful State Park in the mountains of WV
Running walk around 1975 Moto Guzzi Convert Chopper / Bobber project finished
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Running walk around.
Moto Guzzi Convert part 8 finished!
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Moto Guzzi 1975 Convert Chopper / Bobber refresh
Moto Guzzi Convert part 7 oil sump installation
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Oil sump and other details.
Yard find Moto Guzzi Convert part 2. Will it run?
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Moto Guzzi Convert Yard rescue.
Cruising the Moto Guzzi on a hot WV day.
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Cruising the Moto Guzzi on a hot WV day.
Moto Guzzi Convert update on top end rebuild / walk around.
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Moto Guzzi Convert update on top end rebuild / walk around.
Second! BMW F650 walk around /review / start plus ride footage
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Second! BMW F650 walk around /review / start plus ride footage
1974 Suzuki TS185 Barn find start up! I love to save old bikes!
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1974 Suzuki TS185 Barn find start up! I love to save old bikes!
Moto Guzzi G5 running walk around winter repairs. March 1 riding Day.
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Moto Guzzi G5 running walk around winter repairs. March 1 riding Day.
Fall ride in WV on the refreshed Moto Guzzi Convert V1000
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Fall ride in WV on the refreshed Moto Guzzi Convert V1000
Part 2 Moto Guzzi Convert top end rebuild
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Part 2 Moto Guzzi Convert top end rebuild
Moto Guzzi Convert top end refresh. Rings and a valve job.
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Moto Guzzi Convert top end refresh. Rings and a valve job.
ADV ride in WV Steam Engine Rail Road..
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ADV ride in WV Steam Engine Rail Road..
Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone walk around / running review
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Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone walk around / running review
Moto Guzzi Convert walk around / review.
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Moto Guzzi Convert walk around / review.
Suzuki is mint. Guzzi came out great. So many people think that the brake heel toe setup is weird but I like it.
I was lucky to find the Suzuki. I’m very happy with it. Ya the brake pedal is more like a car. It doesn’t bother me at all. Lots of Harleys and other cruisers have that type of set up. Anyway thanks for your comments. Ride on
@@tinytim9413 praying you'll be riding in no time. Try some Epsom salts soaks for your hands - wrists. I like the one with lavender oil in it. It can really help. Also sleep every night with wrist braces. My sis was an er nurse and gave me these tips.
Glad to see your enthusiasm has not waned.
Thanks it’s definitely been on my mind because it could happen anytime. I can’t stop riding though
Thank you, I just bought a 96 model.
Great bikes. I’ve seen some go 100000 miles with proper oil changes.
@@tinytim9413 I am looking forward to putting that to the test.
Good to hear you are ok. agree 100 per cent re protective gear.
@@tomahorse That’s for sure. It would have been much worse.
@@tomahorse I was watching a motgp race and the riders gloves have an attached pinky. I'm considering getting a pair of those.
so glad your going to be okay. youre in my prayers and happy you have been blessed with your soul mate. from florida God Bless. btw love your videos.
@@davewojcik1854 Thanks so much. Yes I’m glad to still be here!
What a crazy story. Glad you made it through!
Thanks I’m glad to be here!
Hi Tim I am in the process of picking up a Convert and saw that you are not too far away! I was wondering if you wouldn't mind if I ask questions as they arise. AJ
Of course. I’ve owned a few of them. Anytime
Cool project! Never met a Guzzi I didn’t like.
@@todddonaldson2822 Ya the Moto Guzzi’s have something special. Ride on ✌️
I wish I was there with you. So beautiful.
I have the same bike. Would love to know what to do to open up the airbox. Mine is running a 15t front sprocket which I find is very high rpm on the open road. Going to up that to 16t. And really need to find a decent exhaust for it here in South Africa. What main jet sizes are you running and where are your needles set at ?
Thank you
Thanks as well!
Would you have a link for the regulator ? Thank you, i have 93 funduro
It's been a while since I purchased them I bought two. You should be able to find a quality product on ebay easily enough. I keep a spare around.
Sounds really good Tim. Hope mine will sound that good. I'm getting older and like my bikes a little quieter now. Lol! Used to like when they rattled the windows.
Right ! I like a good sounding bike like everyone. I don't think straight pipes are a good idea for the sport. I'll drill those baffles until it gets a nice bark but not over the top too loud. On a long rides too loud can be fatiguing as well.
Una bella machina 👍Viele Grüße aus Deutschland 👋
Thanks!
Sounds good!
Thanks
I wanted to hear it run. I got mine running to make sure the engine was in good shape. Now to start on the rest of it.
I did the same and got it running before I did all the work. You can see the early running video I did in one of the early videos on this bike. I posted another just now after it's been finished.
That thing turned out so cool. I love all of the little touches that you’ve changed.
Thanks! It's been a lot of fun. Not a lot of these at the local bike hangouts. If any. I like that.
Hi, great video I had one question. What voltage regulator do you use now, I too have trouble with the old one. Thank you
You can find them on eBay. The brand name is LS2
It’s right there in the guidelines. Have to do it.
Rules are rules!
It’s cool because no one else is doing it. Makes it unique.
Thanks. It should be fun and different for sure.
She looks good! She’s going to be a conversation starter for sure once you have it completed and on the road.
I think it's pretty cool old school. It's different and I like that. My other Convert is pretty much stock so I'm having fun with this one.
Hey Tim, I'm in the process of buying a 1975 Convert. It's been sitting of course. Got a good bit of cleaning and work to do on it also. I had a 72' Eldorado and now own a 2021 V7 850. I like to keep mine as close to original as possible. Following your journey on this one.
Wow nice collection you have. I like to keep them original as well, but this one is for fun. It was in terrible condition when I found it. Thanks for watching.
i got one also. true what you say @4k revs on highway it takes off agagain
I'm enjoying this series, Tim. I'm resurrecting a '76 Convert I picked up a couple months ago. Hadn't been registered since '89 but only has 4600 miles. So far new tires, ultrasonic cleaning of the carbs, timing, valve adjustment, new kill switch (same as yours), freeing up all the brakes. Didn't have to get new MC's or calipers, was able to get mine all working. I have had it running but not able to ride it yet - soon, weather permitting. Elected to keep the goofy airbox even though I had to get a new junction box. I agree, it is the worst design ever but thought it the most cost effective path forward. Thank heavens for MG Cycle. Mine has a lot of bad chrome too and not the best cosmetics, unfortunately. I picked up a cast flywheel on ebay with the plan on changing eventually, but I'll get it ridable first. I am curious about the holes you drilled in the back end of the stock mufflers - did that make much difference - sound, performance?
Thanks for the comments. Yes, drilling the holes definitely helped reduce back pressure. I have a set of aftermarket mufflers I'm going to use on it I think. The parts can be expensive for these old Moto Guzzi's, so it's a good idea to keep costs down as they don't bring much money on resale. That air cleaner is the worst and it's not great at keeping dirt out, but if you reuse it you don't have to figure out what to do with the breather tubes. MG does sell a breather can that solves the issue. Anyways good luck with your project. I'll have another video soon. Thanks for watching.
@@tinytim9413 Yeah I'm trying to be pretty sensitive to the project costs. That's why I stuck with the stock filter - getting a new junction box was cheaper than buying a good set of pods and a new breather box. It had a K&N element in the box so able to reuse that. Thanks for the tip on the drilling the muffler, I'll give that a go.
I didn't know Moto Guzzi made an automatic. Love my Moto Guzzi 2004 1100 California. They are great motorcycles but then again there have been very few motorcycles that I didn't like!
Ya it's an odd duck. I didn't think I'd like it but it grows on you. All day comfortable. It's not that much slower than the 5 speed G5 of the same time frame. Great in town and will pick up and fly on the highway.
Guzzi rises from the dead!
Thanks! It's needed a lot of work. Another video soon.
Jus got a 2001 for $2k high mileage 45k miles. Should last forever.
I've seen some of these well cared for with close to 100000 miles. Changing the oil often and keep a check on the valve clearances and you should be good. Voltage Regulators sometimes go and the water pumps can leak but both easily fixed. Buy a water pump kit on ebay. To have on hand. I put a Voltage meter on both ours to keep an eye on the charging output. Cheers
thats very low mileage for this kinda bikes
Hi, your comments about the exhaust made me buy a Laser off a F650CS which I made a link pipe to make it fit. I have put in a bigger pilot and a 140 main, do you remember what size main you fitted please. I've not had a chance to take it out of the town I live because of work but am pretty sure I'm not too far away, although, I think the needle may need to be raised 1 notch, has a small flat spot coming of the pilot circuit. Thanks for this advice because spent 3 years chasing my tail with this bike to discover the main issue was the stock exhaust and particularly the cat. Thanks for the video, very helpful.
Hi Jim I only went one size up on the main. One size up on the pilot jet and I did raise the needle one notch. It seems crisp and running clean on the plug. A nice gray tan color. It should help you raising the needle with that flat spot. Also very important with that is the float level. It's tricky to set on those 33mm mikuni's but it's got to be spot on. Also with the bigger pilot jet I found I was only a half a turn out more on the pilot adjustment screw than stock. Check the stock sizes of jets on the Max BMW site diagrams. Check that against what you have and my suggestions. These bikes can be quick if you get it right. Thanks Cheers Tim
Thanks Tim, I'll have a look at the site you suggested and thanks for the reply and advice, much appreciated. I'll let you know how I get on, Jim. @@tinytim9413
👏👏👏💪💪🤘❤️
Qué modelo será
ΚΑΛΗΜΈΡΑ ΑΠΌ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΊΚΗ ΕΛΛΆΔΑ έχω το ίδιο BMWF650 FUNDURO st είναι ένας ΘΡΎΛΟΣ υπέροχη μοτοσυκλέτα ... έχει 89000 χιλιόμετρα και είναι σαν καινούριο
Reminds me of the countryside where I live.
May I ask where you live. If it's like West Virginia in the states I would like it as well.
@@tinytim9413 Australia, east coast. Northern NSW and South/east Queensland.
I had a f650 , I loved the beautiful quality of the Rotax motor, a muchly underated Bike
I agree. 48-50hp is very respectable even by today's standards considering the KLRs are at about 38hp and the KLRs are heavier. With the pipe and jet changes they scoot pretty good 👍
Hey Tim greetings from Australia, I too have a Guzzi , I’ve got a T3 850 1977 model and I love the bike. I just want to leave a message with you that I really like your channel and I really like your videos, no BS, just a guy talking realistically and intelligently about motorcycles , a rare thing on UA-cam ! great work mate, keep it up. Thank you , Phil
Thanks! Very kind of you. I love the Moto Guzzi's. The older one's I prefer because I can fix them. Your T3 I'm sure is a great bike. I'll have more videos coming up on the project Convert. Cheers 🍻
@@tinytim9413 I agree Tim , the older round barrel models are the best . I’m thinking about getting a ex police 1000cc Convert , from the videos I’ve seen about Converts, I’m a little worried about the seals in the transmission leaking. I would love to see a Guzzi Convert owners/ buyers guide for the Convert model (hint hint) regards Phil
@oldtimerman59 Well the older Guzzi's all have some odd issues now and then. My G5 which is the same as the Convert except it has the five speed manual trans had clutch issues. It was shot which is normal wear but it's a job. Also, the transmission input hub I got to replace the worn one was defective right out of the box new requiring a second tear down. I replaced it with another new hub... yup defective from the supplier. A third tear down and finally found a good factory new old stock hub fixed the gear oil leak. Tons of hours in that repair. Anyway my point. The Converts can leak but only after years of use and high mileage. Both my old Converts are not leaking but they could. It's not terribly hard to pull and reseal. Or pull it and have a transmission guy replace the original seals for you. Pretty simple bikes. I take my time and just work at it. It will reward you. :)
I like black colour more, it’s in very good condition sir. Good luck
I have 2005 model yes you absolutely correct, single cylinder is really fun to ride, very torque and very very comfortable for long distance. Enjoy your bike ❤
Didn’t realize the f650 has a cat conv. You said it was ‘plugged’. How did you diagnose that? Also the carb and air box. Have you ridden a stock bike? How was it? Thanks for this video. I’m curious about these bikes and this was very helpful.
Yes, it's a says catalizer or something to that effect on the left side cover over the converter. The bikes have two 33mm carbs which of course is 66mm total for this 650. One carb for each intake valve. Also dual exhaust headers for the two exhaust valves. The four valve head with the 66mm total intake area is impressive except the air box, jetting and exhaust really choke it off. Air box mod, jetting changes and free flowing exhaust make a night a day difference in the performance. I have ridden them both ways. Stock and modified. It's well worth the effort to open them up to free breathing. These singles can be tuned to really rip. The carbs when I got it were flooding the cat. The floats were set wrong. Quick way to ruin a catalizer.
@@tinytim9413 thanks for the info. I’m currently in the market for an f650. Looking forward to more videos from you about these bikes. Maybe do a ride report with some on bike commentary?
Man, that guy stopping to help isn't something you see much these days! Sweet bike, Tim!
Yes it was very kind. Most folks here in WV are pretty friendly.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad to help anyone that may have an interest in these old bikes .
How did you do a out of pan oil filter
That's an aftermarket deep sump with an external oil filter. They are no longer available unfortunately.
@@tinytim9413 I have a 84 convert thought that would be so cool, thank you
Good work Tim.
Thanks! I'll have another video soon
Thank thosand for nice video Tim. I have a curiosity: had you ever replaced ATF hoses between reservoir, torque converter and cooler ? Thank for your patience !!!!
If you get on the Wildguzzi website you will get a lot of help there. You can carefully cut the hoses off the fittings. Then, use the fittings with clamps the on new hose.
Look forward to seeing you get this going. I never come across Cheap guzzi projects where I am. Good find!
Thanks I couldn't stand seeing it outside, and I had to work on the Gentleman for over a year before he would let it go. He graciously let me have it. I'm happy to work on it and get it running.
Looks like a good road. I need to try some of that pie.
Yup home made pies at Holly River State Park delicious!
I’m 5’7” and sit nice and tall. Do you think I would get buffeting with the Clearview medium screen?
Well it should be about right for you. I'm 5'4" and it's just a bit tall for me. Will there be some buffering. Maybe some but should be a minimum.
@@tinytim9413 Thanks! I think maybe a large would be good then.
@didaqueministries It depends on whether you want to look through it or over it. I prefer to look over it. I think the tall you will be looking through it. If you like that it will work. Ideally if it's just right you can look over it and still get minimum buffeting
@@tinytim9413 I'm now debating on getting a medium, like yours. Or the stock size from Clearview. Any thoughts?
great looking Guzzi, reminds me of my Convert and my G5. Great bikes never should have sold them.
Nice video nice bike. Learnt something today. I hadn't realised they did these bikes with a autobox. cheers
Thanks for the comments. It is an odd duck, but they are really good motorcycles.
Top Cases are good. Dogs love Thumpers lol! Dont fess with this bike otherwise tooo many hands will f it up. Good luck. TY so much for your info and passion.
My sis in law has a little newer one and has taken it all across the usa. She loves it.
Great bikes, the Rotax engines are bullet proof if you follow the maintenance schedule
Great walk around. That Remus exhaust sounds nice on there.
Thanks I've been enjoying the thumpers lately .