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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.

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

« Last post by kingoffleece on Today at 07:50:41 AM »

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

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

« Last post by faffi on Today at 07:46:43 AM »

Why do we buy a Moto Guzzi?

Because, in addition to a lot of other personal reasons, we have a very strong aversion to group think and herd mentality.

Which of course is why we come together in forums and rallies so that we can come together as a group with others who do not suffer from group thinking 

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

« Last post by flower_king001 on Today at 07:32:35 AM »

Absolutely!

But in hindsight have done this job before without any hiccups. Actually, you would have thought the factory would have done a better job but...go take a look at the factory schematics and see what a blunder they are.

That is why you tag wires w/tape & mark them!!.

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

« Last post by BMCMOTO on Today at 07:19:50 AM »

I try to keep them separate with a zip tie through the holes.

Brian

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

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 06:29:01 AM »

That is why you tag wires w/tape & mark them!!.