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'96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« on: March 28, 2017, 11:53:50 PM »
I'm rebuilding an inherited '96 1100 sport.  The transmission is rough: output shaft rusty and missing splines, second gear doesn't want to stay engaged.  I'm trying to decide if I rebuild it, or swap it.  Not knowing much about Moto Guzzis (I'm learning - this is my second) - I am trying to understand what else would fit and function well.

There is a 2006 1100 Breva box on ebay for a decent price - does anyone know if that will bolt up and function???

thx in advance...

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2017, 02:28:33 AM »
Interesting question.  I'd replace it.  Don't know for sure about the Breva box.  I don't put things back where they belong, so I know it bolts up to the engine, but I don't know about the mounts and drive shaft.  This will bump you back to the top where someone can answer better.

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2017, 02:47:04 AM »
I think you can use almost all 5-speed boxes. Not the 6-speed versions.
Do not rebuild it. You will have trouble getting the correct parts - and if you do, it will cost alot.
Missing splines is standard for the 1100 Sport - it comes due to that the outgoing axle (UNI) is screwed tightly against the splined axel. This must lead to 2 broken splines on the axle. It happens everytime, but you can live with it.

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2017, 04:13:48 AM »
None of the six speeds, old or new, will work. Wheel offset and length of the unit, not to mention clutch differences, mean that if you have a Tonti you're essentially stuck with a five speed.

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2017, 05:42:48 AM »
And not all 5 speeds are the same. The 1100 sport has racing gears, straight cut, hard to find a good one.

When repairing you allways find more problems so costs go up, but in the end you know it's a good one. 
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2017, 07:34:44 AM »
None of the six speeds, old or new, will work. Wheel offset and length of the unit, not to mention clutch differences, mean that if you have a Tonti you're essentially stuck with a five speed.

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2017, 07:50:43 AM »
The Sport isn't a spine frame?

Yes.  The Sport 1100 is a spine frame, but only the 5-speed boxes will work.

 
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2017, 09:19:14 AM »
Spine frame will hold the v11 6 speed nox, box more is needed next to the box, think swingarm, reardrive, axle with joints. And a frame mod that is harder with the sport carb because of the fixed front frame. Anything can be done. :-)
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2017, 11:06:33 AM »
The Kid and I swapped the internals from a low mileage 02 5 speed into his 96 Spot gearbox. Easy Peasey.
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2017, 12:43:46 PM »
how about something unique? convert/sport  :wink:

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2017, 01:01:59 PM »
The Sport isn't a spine frame?

Sorry, my mistake, put it down to the heat  :laugh: but a five speed spiney still won't take a six speed. All sorts of issues with shaft offset and length of the box.

As Paul mentions the Carb Sports all use a straight cut box with three dog engagement. They were also built at a time when quality control was at best dubious. If ridden around at low RPM the gearboxes will beat themselves to death in pretty short order. Best bet is to swap out the helically cut internals of a five or six dog box, they are a much stronger thing.

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2017, 02:07:26 PM »
Sorry, my mistake, put it down to the heat  :laugh: but a five speed spiney still won't take a six speed. All sorts of issues with shaft offset and length of the box.

As Paul mentions the Carb Sports all use a straight cut box with three dog engagement. They were also built at a time when quality control was at best dubious. If ridden around at low RPM the gearboxes will beat themselves to death in pretty short order. Best bet is to swap out the helically cut internals of a five or six dog box, they are a much stronger thing.

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But can you use the guts from and from five speed box like from a Tonti?
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2017, 02:17:43 PM »
You Can Use The Internals From A Five Speed But Different Ratios.
You Can Use The External Case But You Need To Machine The Two Top Most Mounting Holes, The Rear Mounting Boss And Machine Off The Rear Collar Where The Rubber Boot Attaches.

Much Easier To Just Swap The Guts.

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2017, 03:10:53 PM »
Ok - I'm sold.  Any idea where I can find "the guts"?  Specifically a 6-dog set to swap out?

Also - since I'll be in there - any guidance on clutches is welcomed

thx!

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2017, 04:37:13 PM »
Ok - I'm sold.  Any idea where I can find "the guts"?  Specifically a 6-dog set to swap out?

Also - since I'll be in there - any guidance on clutches is welcomed

thx!
If you missed it on the V11 forum, the Kid has a 6 dog set. Yours for the postage he paid from Australia and postage to you.
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2017, 12:31:24 PM »
clutches:

i hear good things about the sdtech

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=1165

its on my list for the '97 1100sporti.

i am interested in this kevlar unit though. pricier but - kevlar. no feedback on this unit though.

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=4749

sureflex - not so much
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2017, 12:49:27 PM »
If you're going into the box to swap the internals you will need a special socket to remove and re-assemble the input nut. Also possibly one for the output but you can get away with some normal sockets

Here there are 2 write ups about the 5 speed box, both are about Tonti framed Guzzis but the boxes  are pretty much identical to the 1100 sport (I rebuilt an 1100 too)

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzitech.dk/gb_en_complex-technical_gearbox-shimming-pictures.htm

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzitech.dk/gb_en_complex-technical_gearbox-rebuilding-pictures.htm

Anyway Pete's write up is for those a bit more familiar with the boxes.

Mine is a bodger's guide (as I am an incompetent bodger)

Pete's write up does tell you how to go about shimming the selector drum which is well worth checking.

Might give you an idea of what you're getting into, or not the boxes are pretty simple and providing you take it slow and steady fairly easy to open, replace parts and close up.

Hope these help

As you're in California I cannot help with the special socket but maybe somebody on here closer your location might be kind and lend you said socket.

Good Luck

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2017, 02:47:02 AM »
You do yourself a dis-service John. Your write up is much more clearly understandable than my ramblings and your bikes bear witness to the fact you are far from a bodger!

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #18 on: April 04, 2017, 08:51:17 AM »
clutches:

i hear good things about the sdtech

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=1165

its on my list for the '97 1100sporti.

i am interested in this kevlar unit though. pricier but - kevlar. no feedback on this unit though.

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=4749

sureflex - not so much

If you use the SD-TEC plates, also buy the slightly longer outer body with two o-rings.
http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=4793
The SD-TEC plates are a little thicker and the double o-ring outer body compensates with the added bonus of sealing that bore better.
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2017, 11:42:33 AM »
So...

Just having drug home a '97 1100 Sport- what sort of goo can I put in the trans to aid in life support until it gets a replacement? Some old 140wt dinosaur poop? Corn head grease?


Then there's the injection... Power Commander or Jeffries MyECU?

Keep the airbox or toss it?

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2017, 08:17:57 AM »
If you are confident then the MyECU is the goods. I use it on my Centauro but there needs to be Lambda sensing in my opinion if you are going to do it right. I have just purchased this week an Innovate DLG-1 to install and do the fine tuning. I will also use this on the SPIII for tuning. Starts are hard to sort if you ride in big temperature variations. It takes time to get it working.
The air box is fine on the Centauro.
I use Agostinis and they sound GREAT!

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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2017, 10:30:25 AM »
If you are confident then the MyECU is the goods. I use it on my Centauro but there needs to be Lambda sensing in my opinion if you are going to do it right. I have just purchased this week an Innovate DLG-1 to install and do the fine tuning. I will also use this on the SPIII for tuning. Starts are hard to sort if you ride in big temperature variations. It takes time to get it working.
The air box is fine on the Centauro.
I use Agostinis and they sound GREAT!

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I guess since I don't do much 100mph+ riding, the airbox is a liability.
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Re: '96 1100 sport transmission swap?
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2017, 04:39:12 PM »
The air box was/is removed with the factory Daytona race kits, and doing so on a Centauro in conjunction with individual filters along the lines of the Kits adds roughly 5-7 HP at the rear wheel.

 

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