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Thanks as well!

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.

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.

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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.

Thanks! It's been a lot of fun. Not a lot of these at the local bike hangouts. If any. I like that.

You can find them on eBay. The brand name is LS2

Rules are rules!

Thanks. It should be fun and different for sure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks! It's needed a lot of work. Another video soon.

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 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

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 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 👍

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. :)

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?

Yes it was very kind. Most folks here in WV are pretty friendly.

Glad to help anyone that may have an interest in these old bikes .

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

Thanks! I'll have another video soon

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.

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.

Yup home made pies at Holly River State Park delicious!

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?

Thanks for the comments. It is an odd duck, but they are really good motorcycles.

Great bikes, the Rotax engines are bullet proof if you follow the maintenance schedule

Thanks I've been enjoying the thumpers lately .

Yes, the racks and the side bags are available on eBay. Givi is the manufacturer.

@@tinytim9413 OK, so Givi makes the metal parts to attach the hard bags to that fit most bikes as well?!?

@@THEOneAndOnlyDOCTORofHUMANICS Here is the eBay ad for the racks. PL185 GIVI SIDE FRAMES for MONOKEY SUITCASES for BMW F 650 ST 1997 1998 1999-show original title

Here is the eBay item number 372763390358 type that in the search engine.

I found them on eBay. It's been a couple of years, but if you use the search engine they should come up. They are inexpensive and work very well.

Very cool Falcone. Old school. Just the way I like it 👌

Thanks Paul!

Thanks Yes the original bags and mounts are hard to find. I have a G5 but it's got foot pegs. Some of them came like that as well. I also have a 76 Convert that has the original bags and a period top trunk. I also like the wire wheels on the 76. They are a lot lighter. It needs a complete reconditioning. I'll get to it pretty soon.

Thanks. It's a fun bike. I've got it sorted out and it's been a joy.

Fun bikes I had the TC125.