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General Discussion / Re: Ever-shrinking list of Guzzi rallies

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 02:35:48 PM »

Technology has significantly improved camping over the last several years.  Tent's can now be had with an instant up set up, and they work.  Yes you still may need to stake it down, and they don't take themselves down, yet, but the whole process can be much easier than you likely remember it.   There is no need to sleep on the ground either, air mattress have come a LONG way and now can be found to be as comfortable as an actual bed.  Not to mention nifty portable cots that you can sleep on or put your air mattress on , and get your self as far off the ground as you like.  They pack up small too!  In fact, every aspect of camping that your remember, has been significantly improved and or made easier.  I know many riders personally in their 70s & 80s who camp, and are dam happy to be doing so.   Don't limit yourself unnecessarily, go camping!

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General Discussion / Re: Oil pump back lash

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 02:23:11 PM »

From a well-respected Guzzi guru:

The movement in the pump shaft is normal, the rotors are driven by pins and when the drive gear isn’t pulling the shaft outwards it floats as the pins move in the rotor.

Ticking noise is most likely the cam chain tensioner plungers not pumping up due to insufficient oil because the upper sump spacer gasket has blown out around the main delivery gallery at the front. It should be replaced with either one of the thicker, usually green, sump/spacer gaskets from the 1100 motor or the sump gasket from a Cali 1400. Either will work. He should NOT simply replace it with one of the shitty originals which are thin, barely compressible and very frangible or it will likely blow out again!

Ahhh…
I can just hear that working class ex pat British accent..

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General Discussion / Re: Oil pump back lash

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 01:37:20 PM »

From a well-respected Guzzi guru:

The movement in the pump shaft is normal, the rotors are driven by pins and when the drive gear isn’t pulling the shaft outwards it floats as the pins move in the rotor.

Ticking noise is most likely the cam chain tensioner plungers not pumping up due to insufficient oil because the upper sump spacer gasket has blown out around the main delivery gallery at the front. It should be replaced with either one of the thicker, usually green, sump/spacer gaskets from the 1100 motor or the sump gasket from a Cali 1400. Either will work. He should NOT simply replace it with one of the shitty originals which are thin, barely compressible and very frangible or it will likely blow out again!

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General Discussion / Re: Oil pump back lash

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 01:18:02 PM »

Looks like an artificial heart…
❤️
Anyway, the more correct term is end float.

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

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 01:15:40 PM »

An idea, did you mount the flywheel back on exactly where it came off? 4 prongs on wheel and 6 bolt holes.
The fuel pump wire has a small connector that is 2 pin and round somewhere under sidecover.

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General Discussion / Re: Wire management for heated gloves

« Last post by nwguy on Today at 01:11:51 PM »

I had a heated vest for a while but found that I was warmer if I just used a down jacket inside my motorcycle jacket and omitting its zip-out liner. On long trips I needed the down jacket anyway, and not having to bring the heated vest or the zip-out liner saved space in my saddlebags and top case.

I have an aversion to battery powered things for a variety of reasons. Don't want to rant here about that.

I do have a pair of "handlebar muffs" that are an econo-version of Hippo Hands. I modified them to have pins going into the handlebar ends so they don't get blown backwards at higher speeds and depress clutch or brake levers. They work well but are bulky to store in my bike's luggage while not in use. I do use them locally though. The heated gloves look like good winter riding gloves even without the heat on. My old winter gloves needed replacing anyway.

Long ago I bought "Hansen Hands", which were a very good clone of Hippo Hands:
http://nwguy.fun/mc/winterHands/index.html

I think I'm going to route the wires through my sleeves. For me, the more uses or modes of uses for anything I'm bringing on a long trip means simplicity and less stuff to bring.

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

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 01:11:50 PM »

It really sounds like a kill switch kickstand issue. I know it was disabled long ago, but is it possible it was undone when doing the clutch?

Just for curiosity, did you unplug the computer when you started the work? I normally would start with a wiring diagram and work back from the fuel pump, checking power as I go. I normally find something I did wrong, such as a plug that was left undone.

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General Discussion / Re: Distance from dealer

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 01:09:03 PM »

My nearest Moto Guzzi dealer is a 7 miles away. Would I use them to service my 2016 Eldorado 1400? Not a chance. They've only been a somewhat disgruntled Guzzi dealer for about 2 years. I'm not sure if they ever sold a Moto Guzzi. So, they've likely never seen or heard about an Eldorado 1400.

The nearest Moto Guzzi dealer I'd trust is Cadre Cycle which is about 360 miles from me. If need be, I'd strap the Eldo to a U-Haul bike trailer to get it their.

No, that doesn't bother me in the least. My other bike is a Victory Hard-Ball, I have a dealer within 30 miles of me. After this year, they'll likely stop any support of Victory anyway.  Fortunately, my Victory bikes continue to be 100% reliable 100% of the time for over 150k miles so far.

The 2016 Eldorado is new to me but it only has 2000 miles on it. It's too early to know if it will also be 100% reliable 100% of the time. My previous Guzzi biles were all that reliable.

Ride what you want, but worry about it much less.

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General Discussion / Distance from dealer

« Last post by Hope 4 V7 on Today at 12:56:25 PM »

Hey,

I’m back after nine years. Currently have a Bonnie T120, and looking to finish my riding years on a Guzzi. I had a V7 II in 2016 that had the right cylinder valve stem come out from the rocker arm. I had to trailer it over 400 miles to get it fixed. (I didn’t know how to fix it at the time). In any case, I’m currently in the market for a new (2026) V7, maybe the Sport, but I was looking at the Special as well. My concerns are that my closest dealer is about four (4) hours away. I could probably maintain the bike easily enough, but I wouldn’t be able to update the ECU if required. Does anyone have any thoughts on that? Thanks for any advice.

Jim

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

« Last post by flower_king001 on Today at 12:42:19 PM »

Thanks thus far but either the fly wheel or crank sensor will not keep the fuel pump from being energized.

Hi,

 Replaced entire clutch components on my 1998 EV. Everything went smooth until...Bike ran prior to clutch replacement but no have no spark and the fuel pump is not energized.

1. checked all replays and fuses
2. side stand switch has been bypassed years ago
3. kill switch seems to function correct as when it the run position the starter will engage and when off it will not.

A friend of mine thinks perhaps the ECU but I keep thinking it's something simple.

Any thoughts or suggestions must welcome.
Thanks