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norbert wrote: ↑23 Jan 2024 15:46 Normaly I reuse the gaskets several times as well.
In former times I checked the torque after 500 km. To save some work (taking off the rocker blocks etc.) lately I do the same: a bit more torque, leave it some hours and then the torque recomended.

Thanks norbert.

3potjohn wrote: ↑23 Jan 2024 13:33 I have not deviated from the instruction in the Blue Book on the three occasions where I have had the barrels off since 2007. This on my K1.
Others may have a different opinion.
I reused my head gaskets last time around though.
John

cheers John thanks for your input.

Hi guys, I've just had to replace a Base and Head gasket on my '76 Sport. Now, my mechanic tightened to specs as per the Blue Book and he asked me this question; "Is it still necessary to torque down the head gasket to 2.7kg/cm2 for half a hour to bed it in and then loosen it to 2.2kg/cm2, why ...

Thanks John, I appreciate the quick feedback.

Hi,
My '76 Sport has developed an oil leak at the base of the front cylinder. I'm considering buying the Athena Engine Gasket kit on Ebay for $60USD and was wondering if anyone has used this product on their bikes. Also, where on the forum is the "Blue Book" advertised for sale?
cheers john

Steve Brown wrote: ↑27 Mar 2022 07:39 if you can't find one in the Southern hemisphere mine could be posted from up here I the UK. I'm happy to post it but expect the delivery charges could be a bit high?

Steve would you be up for a 1 to 1 swap?

To parrot Tiger Bill, thankyou to everyone for the great information provided by the group. My wallet will become significantly lighter from your wisdom! Dom, unfortunately their site says the top fork yoke is no longer available, however, I'll contact them to confirm. Plan 'B is to cut and grind do...

Great looking Sport. I recently purchased one seven numbers before yours. Mine is also fitted without clip on bars. It seems that the steering stem part numbers are different on a Sport than a Strada therefore you may need the stem as well as the top plate to complete the conversion or reversion.I ...

Nice bike, John! I'm curious about why it has handlebar mounts at all, though. Sports originally had clip-ons. Does it have the 'S' stamp on the crankcase? Ditto on the rearsets. Mine was fitted with Tarozzis when I got it but there are others out there. http://guzzino.com/collectibles.html DD Hi D...

Thanks George,

Regarding the rearsets, will any generic brand do the job or do you recommend a particular type, and is the kick-start spacer an over the counter item?

cheers John

That's a 76 then, about 300 before my frame number. I thought mine was 77 as that's when I bought it new, but like lots of bikes it had been standing in the shop for a while. Don't put the drum brake in it though-the 76 model is meant to be the rarest or least of produced or something. Definitely a...

Hi all, A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to get a '77 or 76 Sport? The importer here in Oz bought this bike, and many others, out of a private collection from the US. It has spoke rims with a single disc, 3,800+ miles on the clock, frame A/3*10529, it's in excellent condition and also has a ...