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

« Last post by Missionguzzi on Today at 06:50:59 AM »

All of my early Guzzis have run fine with VHB c30 and c29 carbs, including my current 2 850Ts and 1 G5.  I experimented with a PHBH 30 and was not happy with the overall performance or fuel efficiency (but I didn't chase the issue with jets and needles, etc).  Also, they didn't fit well under the side covers due to a different intake manifold. 
I'm wondering if anyone has experience, information or opinion on VHB-A carbs.  They're different from the VHB-C carbs in having no accelerator pump and other details, and I hear they're a higher-performance carb, possibly more difficult to tune.  Thoughts?

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

« Last post by faffi on Today at 06:25:31 AM »

I saw this poster.

Then several years later, one found me, leaking from every seal possible.

for cheap. (Guzzi content)

The rider manage to make the bike look really petite.

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

« Last post by Kev m on Today at 06:15:07 AM »

Meh, like what you want to like.

The big blocks have punch and feel more like a freight train. Ironically that's what I like about Harleys too, and my last XL1200Lr (low turned into a Roadster) was no exception. I had it set up for touring with an HB topcase and detachable hard bags, and a decent windshield. But in the end I actually gave it away in favor of my 2013 and 2018 V7's.

Even with the 4.5g tank it was tough to get much more than 150+ miles on the Sporty and I don't think I ever made it to 200.

But both my V7's regularly see 200 before the low fuel light and easily pass 250. I like that. Yeah, they don't have the punch of the big blocks, but they don't have the mass either. They're something else and I dig em.

I bet the 26+ models have some punch though.

I'm quoting myself as evidence that I really didn't answer the original question so much as respond to one or two posts.

So I'll offer my response to the OP.

For me, it was about a time when I was rebuilding my life. I have myself a budget of $10k to find a bike (I had been without one for 6 months and was going nuts) and forced myself to look at every brand I could find.

I had previously owned both Harleys and BMWs (air and oil heads) and enjoyed traits of both.

When I found my Jackal it occurred to me that I'd found something with the traits I valued in both other brands - the visceral v-twin grunt/torque and ergos of a Harley with the shaft drive, dry clutch, Brembo brakes and decent handling of a BMW.

I felt a connection to this red headed step child of the motorcycle industry.

Still do.

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

« Last post by MikeP996 on Today at 06:14:50 AM »

"However, I still think 300-350 lbs is the perfect range for a street bike, including fuel."

That's pretty light!  I don't think I've ever owned a street motorcycle in that weight range - well, maybe my first motorcycle, a 125cc Kawasaki two-stroke.  Re that - a couple of my riding "buddies" in Mexico have switched to KTM 390 Dukes and are very happy with them.  They were previously riding big (heavy) BMWs, etc and marvel at the fact that, "If it falls over in the parking lot I can actually pick it up!!" 

I prefer Motos under 500 lbs - though my BMW R1200RS is well over that "limit."  I'd like to trade it on a new MG V7 sport or special here in Texas but I'm not liking ANY of the current V7 sport or special colors, at least based on internet pics/videos. I've not seen any in real life. 

There's a local dealer but he only has one '26 V7, a white special.  I'm not a fan of white motorcycles.

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

« Last post by chuck peterson on Today at 05:47:00 AM »

I saw this poster.

Then several years later, one found me, leaking from every seal possible.

for cheap. (Guzzi content)

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

« Last post by faffi on Today at 04:14:58 AM »

Meh, like what you want to like.

The big blocks have punch and feel more like a freight train. Ironically that's what I like about Harleys too, and my last XL1200Lr (low turned into a Roadster) was no exception. I had it set up for touring with an HB topcase and detachable hard bags, and a decent windshield. But in the end I actually gave it away in favor of my 2013 and 2018 V7's.

Even with the 4.5g tank it was tough to get much more than 150+ miles on the Sporty and I don't think I ever made it to 200.

But both my V7's regularly see 200 before the low fuel light and easily pass 250. I like that. Yeah, they don't have the punch of the big blocks, but they don't have the mass either. They're something else and I dig em.

I bet the 26+ models have some punch though.

I like the torque that comes with big engines, especially when they are tuned for low-end power instead of top-end. Mostly because bikes with go-fast engines are so tempting to ride fast. However, more often than not, big engines comes with significant weight penalties. And heavier thirst. Neither of which I like.

My once-Virago-now-standard Yamaha with an 1100 engine is a gem to ride, but 550 lb is a lot to push around if you must push it up a stair or hill. The Roamer is 475 lbs wet, including aftermarket center stand, and the performance is not terribly far off the once-Virago, partly thanks to lower weight.

However, I still think 300-350 lbs is the perfect range for a street bike, including fuel. But they are rare, and if you want one that has some grunt, you practially have to build it yourself.

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General Discussion / Re: Ar. Rally

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 03:28:25 AM »

Planning on making this rally, provided I get the Ambassador put back together. The bike hasn’t bee ridden for 15 years…a work in progress. This is my first Guzzi (long time airhead rider) and will be my first Guzzi rally.

  Here8s to you getting it running  even if it doesn’t you should still drop down and visit.

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General Discussion / Re: Ar. Rally

« Last post by MiddleAgedMissile on Today at 02:39:18 AM »

Planning on making this rally, provided I get the Ambassador put back together. The bike hasn’t bee ridden for 15 years…a work in progress. This is my first Guzzi (long time airhead rider) and will be my first Guzzi rally.

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

« Last post by michaell32 on February 04, 2026, 09:49:29 PM »

Looking at the wiring diagram, the fuel pump, injectors, and coils get their power form the power relay on a red/black wire.  The power relay is activated after the ECU relay is activated.  How did you check your relays?  A simple click means nothing.  Have you checked voltage at the pump to verify its not getting power?  The power relay is grounded through the ECU while the ECU relay looks to have it's own ground wire.  Maybe that wire wasn't reconnected or bolted back onto the powertrain.  There is also a diode on the ground wire for the ECU relay.  That diode could have gone bad and acting like a broken wire.

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

« Last post by ridingron on February 04, 2026, 09:22:40 PM »

How much deflection do you estimate you're getting during extreme hard braking?