Motorcycle Restoration on a Budget! MotoGuzzi Mk1 PART4

[@malcolmfox4823]

Hi, you can push the calliper pistons out using compressed air or try pumping grease into them. Cheers.

[@984francis]

Teflon coated pistons used to be available for those calipers, Harpers Moto Guzzi USA.

[@ROLYAN850]

Well done, another great video. That tyre was mad!! I had problems with my callipers, not because of the pistons but because all the blead nipples snapped off!! so i just bought three new callipers! $678 Australian!! i know it's a lot of money but the missus said "just buy new ones", and i don't like to argue with her 😀 And besides, they would have ended up flying across the garage, lol

[@MyRestoration1]

Cheers Anthony 😁 I’m hoping to learn how far I can safely go to repair these brakes. It might be possible 👍

[@motoguzziAl]

Wish you were based in the US i’ve got one that needs restoration in similar condition

[@rickmancr]

Did you check the fork damper cartridges? The oil (ATF) is for lubrication. Sealed units provide the damping. Aftermarket sump with external filter is available, plus extension (and longer dipstick) to increase oil capacity.

[@MyRestoration1]

Yes I did check them after I read your message! Thank you very much.

[@sergiolenarduzzi4670]

Vapour blast your engine.. I did.. Looks amazing

[@juliansudano4453]

Brembo caliper pistons are available (upgraded AL anodized) for buttons. $30US.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Julian. Most likely will be replaced!

[@achimrotard901]

Why didn't you use gaskets for the oilsump?

[@MyRestoration1]

Yes

[@davidtiddy6881]

Love the videos and love the music, but I think yhat for me, the frenetic playing of Rachmaninoff would have made me more hyper, not relaxed in the workshop.

[@MyRestoration1]

You might be right David…on the other hand a total immersion into the work. There are days I play nothing. I enjoy silence too. Different strokes my friend

[@lesleysmith5623]

Like reliving my past. Was lucky with my caliper pistons, just a foot pump and cloth to catch. Are you going to leave calipers as they are, or paint. I’ve had good success with satin black tough spray paint. Simoniz if I remember correctly.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks for chipping in Lesley. I’ll most likely paint them with a harder based paint.

[@lelam7887]

Can you make a video showing me how to remove the brake piston of the rear wheel? i tried to remove the inner cleaning but there is no way to remove it

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi. Same process as fronts. Just follow the steps 👍

[@andrewchapman2783]

No aluminium vice jaws ?

[@MyRestoration1]

Nope but a good idea thank you 👍

[@UPTHETOWN]

Grease gun to remove stuck brake pistons, no levering required, it's a well known technique NEVER compromise with the braking system, it's not worth your life Good luck with the fins

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Andy. No luck with this. They were simply fused. As I said, we will not risk anything. Most likely replace but some will learn how to save the casings at least.

[@ianlaker6980]

Couple of things in this series I don't get. Saving money is ok. Cutting and welding bolts. The largest cost in any resto if you're not doing yourself is the labour charge. So wasting time on items you can get for peanuts is madness 🤦 If you're striping down an engine to this degree every seal, gasket should be replaced as well as the valve guide seals. Reseat all of the valves regardless there's only four. When I took this path on my LM V5 I had the frame and parts hot zinc sprayed otherwise one chip on the paint and your back to rust.

[@MyRestoration1]

Hello Ian. If I had to detail every criticism with an answer I’d be here all day. I’m fully aware of your points as a restorer. The arrangement I have with this client is unique as he has asked specifically for parts to be original to this bike. Now we could argue all day about the ‘peanuts’ on this job suffice say thanks but I don’t show everything I do here. It’s entertainment in part with a few useful tips. But I hear you. thank you

[@ianlaker6980]

@@MyRestoration1 It's a lovely restoration and I understand you fully but unless it's going to be on display or never being wet keeping mild steel bolts is a no-no for me. 👍 Thanks for taking the time to reply. Happy restorations😎