What did you do with your GRiSO today?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10704 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

I'd be very surprised if it couldn't be revived. I also find your bike fascinating as a case study in neglect. How many Km did it go without an oil change or any other service? 30,000? It's the poster child for the toughness of the 8V motor!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 959 Join date : 2014-01-08 Age : 68

It was 50,000 between the 10,000 and 60,000 services.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 498 Join date : 2016-05-14

Finally added adjustable levers to the GRiSO. No pictures of them on the bike yet because I am a loser......... Suspect

They fit well, and the range of adjustment is perfect. $34 on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MBE26K0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Of course I wipd them down with Clorox wipes to kill the Corona Virus cheers

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Grignapoco Posts : 135 Join date : 2018-10-31

Finally go around to finishing up the fairing addition to the GRiSO.
I thought the fairing would vibrate too much so before it gets irreversible damage, make some brackets to take out the flex.

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L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Nice! Similar to what I've done with mine - rock solid.

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“Danger + Survival = Fun.” - Neil Peart

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Grignapoco Posts : 135 Join date : 2018-10-31

COOL

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10198 Join date : 2013-09-30

Skived off and went for a ride to prevent me smashing laptop with 4 pound hammer.

Had trouble finding neutral with the engine running. Might have to get bleedy with the clutch.

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Don Abbondio Posts : 6086 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 69

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1329 Join date : 2015-08-09 Age : 60

stared at her forlornly..... she's going into a cage for 12+ months Sad

Biondino Posts : 244 Join date : 2016-09-28 Age : 64

Made the first turn with the 1400ccm beast after winter. This addition really is hardcore and the best what I have ever done to my beloved GRiSO. A smile to the very rear of my ears! Yeah!

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

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Nibbio Posts : 761 Join date : 2016-02-09

bahamazoo wrote:: stared at her forlornly..... she's going into a cage for 12+ months

Did you manage to get into her innards before hand, or did you run out of time?

Have a great trip. It'll be an awesome family experience!

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Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

Washed it, scrubbed the mold release off the new rear tire and went for a ride. Several roads in the local State Park are closed for the season but one is still available. A two lane roller coaster that demands respect.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10198 Join date : 2013-09-30

Got R5 on front. Bit of an adventure, really. The screws on the left side fork hub stripped the thread out. Fortunately, the screws are 35mm, and the hub is threaded all the way through. I used 40mm socket head screws to replace them. Previously I'd used the prescribed 25Nm torque when installing them, but I reduced it to 20Nm to (hopefully) prevent future stripping.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 309 Join date : 2013-06-12 Age : 70

I consider the day a success. bounce

Removed tank ( I was Patient) replaced air box 'condom' that was leaking oil, checked other hoses all ok.
Spent an hour with a small drill bit clearing out the breather nipple under the fuel tank, by hand. ( can these be unscrewed from the tank??) anybody?? also replaced the 'too short' breather hoses.
Found the 'lost' Key Code, entered 10 yrs ago in the back of my GRiSO manual. Basketball

All in all, worthy of a quiet red. cheers

GRiSO Capo Posts : 735 Join date : 2014-04-23 Age : 77

MrBob wrote:: Spent an hour with a small drill bit clearing out the breather nipple under the fuel tank, by hand. ( can these be unscrewed from the tank??) anybody??

I had a blocked one on a Breva 1100. I used a battery drill with a short piece of speedo cable to clear the debri out.

Don Abbondio Posts : 6086 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 69

Pinchucks and very small drills are your friend with these breather nipples.

Win for both Mark and Bob, ready for the excursion next week?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1108 Join date : 2017-08-06 Age : 70

Moved GRiSO to the new shop today.
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Stablemates will be coming soon.
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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10198 Join date : 2013-09-30

Oz1200Guzzi wrote:: Win for both Mark and Bob, ready for the excursion next week?

Scrub new tyre in on the weekend, then test gear packing so that, a) it doesn't get vetoed by Leah, and, b) keeps Pete's eyes from bugging out.

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L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Great looking shop, Bob!

Pete (Street)

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1108 Join date : 2017-08-06 Age : 70

Thanks Pete. Its an old county shed, 4 blocks from home. Built in 57, but solid. Still a lot to do, but coming along. The wife reckons it will keep me out of the pubs and brothels during retirement.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

guzziownr wrote:: Washed it, scrubbed the mold release off the new rear tire and went for a ride. Several roads in the local State Park are closed for the season but one is still available. A two lane roller coaster that demands respect.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

VERY cool!

Bill

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

sideshowbob wrote:: Thanks Pete. Its an old county shed, 4 blocks from home. Built in 57, but solid. Still a lot to do, but coming along. The wife reckons it will keep me out of the pubs and brothels during retirement.

Yes, it looks stupendous! cheers

Especially like the tricolore floor treatment. Reminds me of our driveway in Atlanta in front of my beloved GarageMahalo. Sigh.

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Oh, while keeping away from brothels has many advantages for married men Shocked

, avoiding pubs has, IMO, less to commend it. Wink

Bill

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10198 Join date : 2013-09-30

Perfect riding weather. Scrubbed in the new front R5, then a short jaunt in the hills.

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Don Abbondio Posts : 1017 Join date : 2015-02-27 Age : 78

Snap. But it was the Avon on the rear of the Jaffa, and after cleaning up the sticking sliders on the rear caliper. And not perfect - a little rain through Peats Ridge in the morning, and a heavier lot between Aldi & home at dusk. A cheaper price for fuel was a consolation.

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