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MotoKuzzi
2nd September 2009, 07:58
Well, my hither to reliable Guzzi has decided to quit on me 2 days out from the Cold Kiwi. Decided to ride to work this morning 48 km from Meremere to Manukau as a test run and made it to the Mahia rd turn off from Great South rd. Changed down as I was going through the free turn, let the clutch out and nothing happens, but a whirring noise from below. Sounded like it was coming from the gear box, but it's there when I push it in neutral too and seems to be at the diff / driveshaft end now. A couple of weeks ago after reading some of the posts on AA plus I decided to cough up a couple of hundy and join Mrs MK and myself up. It paid off big time this morning, they were there to pick me up by 0630 and transported bike and myself back home. Big thank you to AA. Pity about the Cold Kiwi though, looks like I'm going to be busy pulling the diff or driveshaft apart.:scooter:

one fast tl1ooo
2nd September 2009, 08:02
That sounds like a bit of bad luck, hope you get it fixed soon,

nallac
2nd September 2009, 08:04
Thats a Bummer,but its better to happen close to home but.

Taz
2nd September 2009, 08:05
You've still got 3 days. Get cracking and you may make it yet. Good guzzi parts supply - Motokiwi on waiheke.

duckonin
2nd September 2009, 08:07
Yep the AA is not as bad as some make out...:yes:

one fast tl1ooo
2nd September 2009, 08:10
It would piss me off listening to all the bikes as they are heading away on Friday and you can't go.......:crybaby:

So I'd look at getting it fixed quick smart :yes:

MotoKuzzi
2nd September 2009, 08:12
You've still got 3 days. Get cracking and you may make it yet. Good guzzi parts supply - Motokiwi on waiheke.
Yep, I booked leave from tomorrow onwards to get ready, and todays a write off as far as work's concerned so I,m gonna have a wee look see at it.

caseye
2nd September 2009, 16:54
Hope it's something you can fix fast and that you get to go to the Kiwi afterall.
Luck.

Guzzi-Mulisha
3rd September 2009, 20:10
Bugger was looking forward to seeing another Cali owner,Theres a few there each year.Great fun........