The "Tuzzi" - Rebuilding the Second Moto-Guzzi

Yesterday began a renewed effort to bring the black Moto-Guzzi back to life.  She's still got a ways to go, but yesterday and today brought some real progress.  Given that the weeds were growing for remote locations in the motor, there was extensive cleaning in order.  The tank, fenders and side-covers have cleaned up well.  There's a nice metal-flake black and chrome under all the grime.  The wheels have cleaned up fairly well.  I've started working my way through the electrics, looking carefully for loose or frayed connectors.  I replaced one of the connectors in the ignition system, and found a loose wire at the starter.  There is also a mystery wire, that I'll have to resolve later.  It's always helpful to have a look at the red guzzi, for she runs  just fine, and has identical systems.  The braking system doesn't seem to be as troubled as first thought.  The handbrake should clean up well.  The pistons in the front caliper operate in response to application of the brake.  It should just need new pads, and a good flushing.  I opened the switch box on the handlebars, and loosened up the frozen switches.  I lubricated the throttle cables as well.  I drained the float bowls again, and can see that there is a problem with poor fuel.