Install the Swing Arm, Brake Stay, and Large Acorn Nuts on the 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado - Ep 47

I am installing the Swing Arm, brake stay, and the large acorn nuts. While not shown on camera, I did grease up the bearings on the inside of the swing arm and used Free All to lubricate and protect the swing arm bolts from corrosion as I screwed them in. If you haven't used Free All, you really should. It really can loosen rusted nuts and bolts.
Here is my 1973 (Model Year 1973) Moto Guzzi Eldorado Motorcycle. It is a number matching motorcycle that has is an absolute basket case. Let's break it down and rebuild it!
Please remember - I am a novice at this, so please don't use these videos as anything more than entertainment. Not everything is recorded (although I do try to record most things) and you will see me referencing manuals and websites for information. Many times, the information is conflicting. I rely heavily on Chilton's manual for this bike. You should rely on such a manual as well. Many times, I go back to inspect and re-inspect. Sometimes I may decide not to replace a seal or bearing that a professional would automatically. For me, the cost to me of the seal or gasket failing is low, as the cost to replace it later is nominal, as the time to replace it and the cost of the part is low, and the risk of perhaps damaging, though unintentional, 50 plus year old parts by wanting to replace a seal or a bearing that is not necessarily a consumable part is high. So, unless this is a pressing need to do so, I will leave the motorcycle as it is. I will attempt to do no harm!
If you would like a professional restoration, you should hire a professional restorer. If you want to work on the motorcycle yourself and want to watch someone muddle through a repair, then that is me. I am not a professional restorer!
Here are my go to resources. Of course, without www.thisoldtractor.com, this would not be possible.
Parts
Crusty Cycle - www.crustycycle.com
MG Cycle - www.mgcycle.com
Eurotrash Jambalaya - www.eurojamb.com
Resources
www.thisoldtractor.com
Wiring Harnesses
Greg Bender - www.thisoldtra...
Manuals
www.thisoldtra...
Chilton Manual
www.thisoldtra...
Shade tree Mechanic Book
www.thisoldtra...
Spare Parts Books - www.thisoldtra...
Professional Restorer
Charlie Mullendore - www.antietamcla...
But enjoy!