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RIP Norman,

Chris.

EmilleVTR wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:26 pm How often do valve seals go on these bikes?

Only really high mileage engines normally going on.

How many miles has yours covered?

Chris.

EmilleVTR wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:23 pm I replaced the oil with Castrol 10w40 today. Still smoking when starting the bike and reving it. Hoping it’s not valve seals. Need to drive it tomorrow morning to get to work, hoping for the best.

What colour is the smoke?

Chris.

Looks a quality bit of Kit Chris. and there I was thinking your stunt riding, wheelie days were over :D Life in the Old Dog yet, eh? Pete.l :lol: :lol: :clap: :clap: Yes, it is a very nice quality piece of kit you're right Pete :thumbup: There is no harming in dreaming though is there :D :D Is the ...

Nice one Rob, she is looking great

Well done mate,

Chris.

Welcome aboard

First off the 10W40 should be a Semi-synthetic oil, which the 20W50 oil probably isn't. If it was me I'd change it back to the correct oil, even if the 20W50 oil turns out to be semi-synth. Then take it from there if the bike is still smoking,

Chris.

Frozen shoulder doesn’t sound good, suspect it is caused by either too much DJ’ing, drinking or w*nking……. :lol: All 3 mate [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :lol: :lol: :clap: :clap: I admit to being a non contributing member of the VTR facebook page as it’s a good lesson on what’s wron...

Happy birthday Marty

I hope you are good, and you're having a great day,

Chris.

Cheers Mac

Chris.

Top man

Chris.

You can't always get what you want ( as Mick Jagger sang lol ) Tony. I hope your wife gets well soon, and you got your sticker for the van

Chris

Great news Nick, you got there in the end, well done

Chris.

As this build finishes my mind turns to the next project, I have 6 months to think about it as I like to ride over the summer months... Yesterday I moved the cars and bikes out of the garage so I could give it all a good clean. Moving the bikes around made me realize just how heavy the Guzzi feels ...

I have fitted a Renthal handlebar brace, see link below if you want to see what it looks like:
https://vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... 77#p506977

Chris.

I had been thinking about this for a while. I noticed some flex in the Renthal Ultra Low handlebars I fitted, mainly when picking the bike from the side stand. So after a recent discussion on this with a very good friend of mine I have decided to fit a Renthal handlebar brace. It has certainly made ...