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General Discussion / Re: 98 EV fuel pump/no spark

« Last post by jhem68 on Today at 09:13:34 AM »

Glad you sorted it out and I would also like to thank you for the follow up results!

Sometimes these threads become almost like a TV quiz/game show, and I am mildly entertained enjoying the prospect of getting the answer to the question and seeing how the answer compared to the "audiences" response.

Enjoy your next ride.

John H

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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 09:01:34 AM »

To finish my lowered V85/roadster story I have raised my forks to the max as far as I'm concerned. I left the beak off and am now tickled S...less with the results. Low enough for stubby me to flat foot easily. I feel much safer on pull offs and the handling with the low front and shorter rear is fantastic. No negatives that I could find after riding 200 miles yesterday, 50% of it tight curves. The only slight fitment issue is at full lock side to side on the H bars it just touches the gauge cluster but it is rubber mounted and just moves 1/8". The C stand needs to be ridden up on a 2x4 to put it up as easy as stock or it takes an extra hand. No biggie.
I highly recommend this for shorter riders.

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General Discussion / Re: Why Do We Buy a Guzzi?

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 08:56:04 AM »

Solitary animals get together every year to mate............

Now there's a good reason to never go to rallies!

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General Discussion / Re: Yet another VHB carb part to find

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 08:55:35 AM »

Charlie M - When I searched for the main jet holder for the VHB at Harpers, using Dell'orto p/n 7828, nothing showed up.  The only "main jet holder" that showed was for the PH-type carbs.  I couldn't find elsewhere the specific Guzzi p/n, as all the carb diagrams I could find only showed the Dell'orto part numbers.  Interesting.  Same story at Bevel Heaven.  MG Cycle doesn't even carry the main jet holder.  Anyway, thanks for the part number reference.

I found the part no. and part using Harper's parts diagrams.

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General Discussion / Re: 98 EV fuel pump/no spark

« Last post by Tkelly on Today at 08:34:14 AM »

Congratulations!I am always thinking these problems are the same as the failed sensor that stranded me a couple times.As others have said check whatever you had messed with first.I had a Stelvio that had idiot lights shining but wouldn’t crank,sure enough,when I added a pigtail I tightened the ground on the battery with a screwdriver instead of a wrench,several hundred miles later I had a tow to a shop ,the guy was closing up Saturday night said he might be able to look at it on Monday.Someone on here asked if all the battery had been messed with.I was at the shop when it opened Mondaywith my 10mm wrench ,what’s when I learned that the the Phillips head hole is for ease of installation not installation,vibration is a real thing.Igave the guy a gas card for the storage and made it back from Maine with no issues.

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General Discussion / Re: 98 EV fuel pump/no spark

« Last post by Wayne Orwig on Today at 08:19:03 AM »

hi all,

 Thanks for all the help with this issue here, private message and even a phone call with a member here and my friend J.Z,

 As I suspected it was something simple as follows. We had 1 too many wires connected to the positive side of the battery and at the time only had 1 connected to the ground. Removed the "small square" cable and hooked it to the negative side and fuel pump energized as normal and started. I was able to get the bike trailered back home to TN and took her out for a hour ride!

Thanks again!

When John called yesterday and said you had 12V on both pump wires, I told him that was it. The factory doesn't do a great job of identifying what wires go where on that 98 EV.

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General Discussion / Re: Why Do We Buy a Guzzi?

« Last post by davethewelder on Today at 08:11:28 AM »

In 2008ish, I test rode a Griso 1200 if if memory is correct, damn was it sweet.  Just enough power, very stable.   It was until 2022 until I found a dealer in SW Florida that appeared to be stable and bought a V85TT, sold it and now have V7_850 Stone TEN, this bike is special.

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General Discussion / Re: Yet another VHB carb part to find

« Last post by Missionguzzi on Today at 08:07:15 AM »

Charlie M - When I searched for the main jet holder for the VHB at Harpers, using Dell'orto p/n 7828, nothing showed up.  The only "main jet holder" that showed was for the PH-type carbs.  I couldn't find elsewhere the specific Guzzi p/n, as all the carb diagrams I could find only showed the Dell'orto part numbers.  Interesting.  Same story at Bevel Heaven.  MG Cycle doesn't even carry the main jet holder.  Anyway, thanks for the part number reference.

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General Discussion / Re: Why Do We Buy a Guzzi?

« Last post by dlapierre on Today at 08:03:22 AM »

I've had 4 Guzzi's over the years. It began with me finding this site and seeing all the knowledge and helpful information there was, meaning I could do my own upkeep and repairs usinfg this infomarion. That's why I bought my first  one. The ones since were me upgrading. My son has the last one I owned...a 1200 Sport that he fusses over. Now I putt around on a couple of Royal Enfield Himalayans. I just turned 79.

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General Discussion / Re: “Innovate or die?”

« Last post by davethewelder on Today at 08:00:59 AM »

Me and my Green Sting Ray was my childhood growing up in the 70's.  Summers were heaven, leave the house after breakfast riding my BMX kitted Sting Ray through subdivision, and the trails of SE Michigan. "be home before dark" was the only thing I heard as left...  Really dont even care if Harley closes up and goes to china, the dealership experience is what I hate.