# All Single Cylinder Guzzis

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## [About the All Single Cylinder Guzzis category](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/about-the-all-single-cylinder-guzzis-category/35)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 March 2012 22:48 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/about-the-all-single-cylinder-guzzis-category/35 "2012-03-08T22:48:43Z")

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For any technical discussion specific to Moto Guzzi Singles

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## [Tech manuals for singles](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/tech-manuals-for-singles/424)

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**Author:** [@Don-Spada](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Don-Spada)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2019 20:01 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/tech-manuals-for-singles/424 "2019-11-25T20:01:18Z")

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Come across a good download site recently. Not just Guzzi but all sorts of Italian models. The web site has some good pictures as well as a lot of italian!Documentazione tecnica

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## [parts for singles](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/parts-for-singles/131)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_from\_Kent](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Nick_from_Kent)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [12 August 2020 19:59 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/parts-for-singles/131 "2020-08-12T19:59:26Z")

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A few useful places to get parts and consumables: http://www.stucchiluigi.it/ http://www.nonsolomotoguzzi.com/homepage/index.htm http://www.guzzino.com/gusi65.html http://www.carrotcycles.co.uk/ http://www.dimarino.…

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## [Airone help](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-help/24638)

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**Author:** [@Martmac](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Martmac)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 September 2026 16:56 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-help/24638 "2026-09-03T16:56:19Z")

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Bought this 1954 model earlier in the year and an just getting round to sorting it (hopefully) due to life issues. It ran well once started at purchase but I didn’t test ride it. To be honest I bought it in a bit …

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## [Nuovo Falcone Fork Swap](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/nuovo-falcone-fork-swap/20844)

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**Author:** [@deanween](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/deanween)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 July 2026 11:18 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/nuovo-falcone-fork-swap/20844 "2026-07-12T11:18:22Z")

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Hi all… I’m wondering if anyone knows anything about swapping the original forks on a Nuovo Falcone for non Guzzi forks and yokes. I’ve read a number of articles about NF owners who have made this modification but found …

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## [Lodola kickstart lever.](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/lodola-kickstart-lever/24118)

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**Author:** [@Bill\_G](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Bill_G)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 09:43 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/lodola-kickstart-lever/24118 "2026-06-17T09:43:33Z")

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Some time ago I saw a Lodola with a folding kickstart lever, I never got the chance to ask the owner what bike it came off but I presume it’s Japanese being on the left side of the bike. Has anyone got any knowledge of t…

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## [Lodola 235 English translation workshop manual](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/lodola-235-english-translation-workshop-manual/24009)

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**Author:** [@Ian\_Palfreeman](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Ian_Palfreeman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2026 08:27 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/lodola-235-english-translation-workshop-manual/24009 "2026-06-05T08:27:32Z")

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I am looking for a copy of an English translation of a Lodola 235 workshop manual. I understand that this was produced by Steam Cottage Classics owned by Ian Ledger who may have unfortunately passed away. If you have a c…

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## [La Dola GT 235cc wont start](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/la-dola-gt-235cc-wont-start/23909)

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**Author:** [@Domain130678](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Domain130678)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2026 15:48 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/la-dola-gt-235cc-wont-start/23909 "2026-05-26T15:48:41Z")

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Hi All. Firstly Im a new member, so great to be on board!!! So I bought a moto Guzzi La dola GT (early 1960’s), as a non runner, Ive finally got a spark but its very weak (orange). Ive cleaned the points and checked the …

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## [new member starting a 125 turismo resto](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/new-member-starting-a-125-turismo-resto/22503)

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**Author:** [@1984xr4i](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/1984xr4i)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2026 19:35 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/new-member-starting-a-125-turismo-resto/22503 "2026-03-09T19:35:05Z")

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hi guys, i am new to this and have joined as i want to begin the restoration of my 1976 125cc turismo and thought it would be a good move to join the club for advice and support…

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## [Nuovo Falcone restoration](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/nuovo-falcone-restoration/21796)

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**Author:** [@MikeK999](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/MikeK999)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [26 February 2026 23:18 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/nuovo-falcone-restoration/21796 "2026-02-26T23:18:58Z")

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Hi I’ve just bought an ex military Nuovo Falcone circa 1974 “project”.I’m already struggling to get parts. rubber bushes for shocks etc.Is there someone who has restored one who could give me some advice or point me in t…

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## [Airone Oil Spreader rings crankshaft and Gearbox](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-oil-spreader-rings-crankshaft-and-gearbox/23227)

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**Author:** [@Temp5657IT](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Temp5657IT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 February 2026 16:07 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-oil-spreader-rings-crankshaft-and-gearbox/23227 "2026-02-25T16:07:03Z")

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Im rebuilding my Airone Sport engine and the parts book shows an oil spreader ring on the crankshaft and gearbox primary shaft. Does anyone have any idea what these look like as they were fairly chewed up on my motor. Th…

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## [1955 bike brake light?](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1955-bike-brake-light/22688)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [6 February 2026 20:34 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1955-bike-brake-light/22688 "2026-02-06T20:34:27Z")

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Do I have to have a working brake light on a bike never fitted with one in the first place? MOT test that is!

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## [Valenti restauri Moto Guzzi poor service](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/valenti-restauri-moto-guzzi-poor-service/22960)

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**Author:** [@Temp5657IT](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Temp5657IT)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2026 20:14 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/valenti-restauri-moto-guzzi-poor-service/22960 "2026-01-19T20:14:26Z")

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Hi, I have bought from Marco at Valenti Restauri Moto Guzzi d’epoca in the past and parts have come OK. However, I have heard poor reports since on parts not arriving for a long time, if at all ! I ordered some stuff off…

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## [Magazine Galletto road test back in the 50's?](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/magazine-galletto-road-test-back-in-the-50s/22954)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2026 18:01 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/magazine-galletto-road-test-back-in-the-50s/22954 "2026-01-19T18:01:20Z")

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Any knowledge/photos would be greatly appreciated? There is a mention in The Dead Sea Scrolls of one tested around the IOM but no detail!

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## [stornello 125 engine strip / rebuild](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-125-engine-strip-rebuild/22344)

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**Author:** [@Donald](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Donald)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2025 18:31 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-125-engine-strip-rebuild/22344 "2025-12-05T18:31:52Z")

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Hi there, 1971 stornello 125 ,5 speed.Need to strip out and replace/repair crank. I am am bit confused with can timing marks, With piston top dead centre the marks are not lining up, ( beige paint?) Or am I missing som…

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## [Galletto air filter rubber?](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-air-filter-rubber/22603)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 November 2025 21:37 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-air-filter-rubber/22603 "2025-11-28T21:37:57Z")

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Hi Folks. Slowly getting the cockeral near to completion BUT! Put a new carb in today but had to create a new adaptor for the old filter into the new carb. This meant the total length leaves a gap between the old rubbe…

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## [Galletto 192 electronic ignition?](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-192-electronic-ignition/22530)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2025 07:09 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-192-electronic-ignition/22530 "2025-11-22T07:09:16Z")

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Hi Everyone. Has anybody fitted successfully the above and if so, please tell what and where from?

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## [Galletto 192 carb?](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-192-carb/22495)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2025 19:19 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-192-carb/22495 "2025-11-17T19:19:12Z")

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Hi Everyone. Have sorted Cockeral ignition problems but hit a brick wall, figuretively, previous carb problems now magnified by good electrics, anyone know of a 18mm anymake carb substitute? The position of the dellorto…

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## [1961 Galletto Ignition Points](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1961-galletto-ignition-points/22297)

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**Author:** [@SMDL](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/SMDL)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2025 12:29 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1961-galletto-ignition-points/22297 "2025-11-10T12:29:58Z")

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Hello, all. As mentioned in my introductory/compression thread, I am in the process of reviving a 1961 Galletto 192 AE, which is a 12V, non-magneto, electric start model. When checking for spark, I found that there was…

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## [1961 Galletto 192 AE Compression](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1961-galletto-192-ae-compression/22296)

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**Author:** [@SMDL](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/SMDL)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 20:01 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1961-galletto-192-ae-compression/22296 "2025-10-15T20:01:31Z")

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Hello from Canada. I’m a long-time Guzzi owner but new to the club. I have recently purchased a 1961 Galletto 192 AE from the estate of a friend who recently passed, and am in the process of reviving it. It’s in prett…

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## [Airone magneto](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-magneto/22056)

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**Author:** [@Jef\_Walker](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Jef_Walker)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2025 07:24 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-magneto/22056 "2025-10-05T07:24:26Z")

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Hi, can anyone help with sorting out a problem on my 1953 Airone magneto? Thanks

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## [Stornello , having a bad day.](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-having-a-bad-day/21915)

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**Author:** [@Donald](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Donald)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2025 20:06 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-having-a-bad-day/21915 "2025-09-17T20:06:36Z")

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Any suggestions, advance spring,points, coils and crank all damaged ,

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## [Galletto fuel tap!](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-fuel-tap/22124)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2025 10:08 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-fuel-tap/22124 "2025-09-17T10:08:14Z")

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Hi, Galletto learner here again! I have a 1955 with tap in front of air cleaner cap, the english instructions discuss markings on a tap up near petrol tank cap? Anybody please tell me what they know about usage of the t…

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## [Galletto oil pipe sizes?](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-oil-pipe-sizes/22066)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2025 08:15 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-oil-pipe-sizes/22066 "2025-09-04T08:15:17Z")

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Taking delivery of a 1955 and am told it would be a good idea to put a tap in oil feed to prevent wet sumping! Any ides of pipe width measurements to enable correct tap purchase please?

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## [Brakes for Galetto](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/brakes-for-galetto/21989)

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**Author:** [@cockeral](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/cockeral)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2 September 2025 13:52 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/brakes-for-galetto/21989 "2025-09-02T13:52:09Z")

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Please anybody, new member/Guzzi owner asking where to get Gellato brake shoes from???

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## [stornello 125 battery](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-125-battery/21992)

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**Author:** [@Donald](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Donald)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2025 21:01 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-125-battery/21992 "2025-08-26T21:01:26Z")

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Any recommendations for 6 v battery? and which way round is it connected ?. I am thinking it is neg to earth ,through the ignition switch (white wire) and positive to the blue wire ?

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## [Stornello 125 wheel bearing](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-125-wheel-bearing/21897)

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**Author:** [@Donald](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Donald)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2025 22:43 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-125-wheel-bearing/21897 "2025-08-14T22:43:50Z")

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Hi there ,about to re rim front wheel and change wheel bearings. There is no obvious side to start knocking out bearings can anybody tell me what side to start? I have a manual translated into English, but its most conf…

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## [stornello fuel tap](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-fuel-tap/21867)

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**Author:** [@Donald](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Donald)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 August 2025 16:06 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/stornello-fuel-tap/21867 "2025-08-10T16:06:21Z")

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what is the thread size of the stornello 5 speed fuel taps

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## [Galletto Dynamo or Regulator issue](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-dynamo-or-regulator-issue/21555)

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**Author:** [@Galletto](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Galletto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2025 05:40 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/galletto-dynamo-or-regulator-issue/21555 "2025-07-17T05:40:56Z")

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I have developed a strange issue with my Moto Guzzi Galletto. There is a red light on the headlight cluster that goes out when you throttle the accelerator indicating that the battery is charging. The light comes on at i…

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## [Airone 250cc gear change issues and help](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-250cc-gear-change-issues-and-help/21560)

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**Author:** [@peanutome](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/peanutome)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 July 2025 22:32 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/airone-250cc-gear-change-issues-and-help/21560 "2025-07-13T22:32:05Z")

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I have purchased a supposedly restored airone 250cc from 1949 but I have a few issues and wonder if anyone can help. The previous owner had assembled the clutch actuation wrong so the clutch arm adjuster wore down rubbi…

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