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Offline Chuck in Indiana

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #60 on: March 17, 2015, 08:32:56 PM »
Just a FYI, Todd is Guzzi tech, Ed is Guzzi Power..
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #61 on: March 17, 2015, 08:34:25 PM »
Just a FYI, Todd is Guzzi tech, Ed is Guzzi Power..

LoL oops apologies to all. I bow to both gurus.  :bow
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #62 on: March 17, 2015, 08:47:18 PM »
Just a FYI, Todd is Guzzi tech, Ed is Guzzi Power..

BIG difference!
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #63 on: March 18, 2015, 12:46:45 AM »
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #64 on: March 20, 2015, 09:40:10 PM »
JOY

Finding all the 'did it a little wrong' stuff in the wiring.

The 4 way flasher switch was hinkey, had to clean it out and then who the F*** knows how that thing works? 2 hours later, with a power probe, test light, and 2 different not-my-year wiring diagrams it's sorted.

Of course I reversed the wires in the flasher socket. Of course my 3-wire flasher has a diode so it didn't work. Of course, it needs a 3-prong flasher LED-capable. 

Of course I had a couple wires in the left handlebar switch harness wrong.

The devil's in the details.

I feel like a voodoo doctor, or electrical shaman now.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #65 on: March 22, 2015, 11:09:55 AM »
Getting closer.



My cousin bought about a thousand pounds of lead shot at an industrial auction, which was used to ballast big machinery. I figured it would be good to damp handlebar vibrations; it's loose, so no frequency can defeat it and I can adjust the volume as necessary. Getting a little OCD about it, it will also add moment to the inertia, acting as an anti-tankslapper media.  ::)

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #66 on: March 22, 2015, 11:17:17 AM »
I thought a Guzzi had impeccable, unruffled steering.  How much weight are you going to add?

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #67 on: March 22, 2015, 11:22:06 AM »
I thought a Guzzi had impeccable, unruffled steering.  How much weight are you going to add?

Seriously, the steering is zero consideration for the shot. I won't even add any until I've ridden it enough to know if it needs any. The right handlebar used to buzz at some speeds and annoy me; with so many changes, I can't know if it will go away or get worse. I may or may not put a steering damper on it, but it's really window-dressing; I never had one, never needed one, and I've swapped out the 16" wheel for 18" long ago. The thing is steady as a boxcar.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #68 on: March 23, 2015, 06:27:50 PM »
Love me some LEDs. They're very visible, but not nearly as bright as this picture appears. My phone-cam apparently loves them too.

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If you're wondering about the mileage on the Odometer, this dashboard set is an ebay purchase; mine are not back from the repair shop yet.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #69 on: March 23, 2015, 09:55:59 PM »
Great job. Enjoying seeing the progress. I've d that shot trick myself and worked just fine. Did you paint everything or clean a lot up?  Looks spiffy.  ;-T
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #70 on: March 23, 2015, 10:18:04 PM »
Great job. Enjoying seeing the progress. I've d that shot trick myself and worked just fine. Did you paint everything or clean a lot up?  Looks spiffy.  ;-T

Everything got cleaned, soda blasted, scrubbed, and painted with premium quality PPG except for drivetrain and brackets. I used Dupli-Color ceramic high temp engine enamel on the engine, tranny and rear drive. I hope it stays on as well as it does on iron.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #71 on: March 27, 2015, 03:12:21 PM »
Good unexpected news-

This bike had about 10k miles on it when I bought it, now near 46k. Since I've owned it I used nothing but Royal Purple 20w50 motor oil (free from the fleet at work) or 10w40 RP motorcycle oil otherwise.

Ron Hamp checked the guides, he says they have ZERO apparent wear and do not need to be changed or serviced.  ;-T

I knew RP oils were good, but I really didn't think anything was THAT good.  :BEER:


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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #72 on: March 27, 2015, 03:44:05 PM »
Yeah, the big valve engine is pretty hard on valve guides.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #73 on: April 24, 2015, 07:04:26 PM »
Got any pics of the heads after Ron Hamps work? did he remove a lot of material?

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #74 on: April 24, 2015, 09:07:24 PM »
interesting. looks like he added material/epoxy to speed up intake velocity? 
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #75 on: April 25, 2015, 08:01:26 AM »
interesting. looks like he added material/epoxy to speed up intake velocity? 

It's a total reshape. Raise the roof, raise the floor, a pinch of salt etc.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #76 on: May 22, 2015, 01:04:34 AM »
Any updates on this project?   How did this end up.

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #77 on: May 22, 2015, 11:56:14 AM »
Heads aren't done yet-artists can't be rushed, especially in the middle of motocross/flattrack season.

But I did get the very nicely used BUB exhaust off the shelf.

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #78 on: May 22, 2015, 09:20:35 PM »
Heads aren't done yet-artists can't be rushed, especially in the middle of motocross/flattrack season.

But I did get the very nicely used BUB exhaust off the shelf.



I'm anxious to see how the head work effects performance. What brand shocks are those?

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #79 on: May 23, 2015, 08:55:59 AM »
Shocks are Works Performance Pro/Racer series, their best twin shock. Custom valving and 2-way adjustable. I've used them since the '80's.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #80 on: August 08, 2015, 06:18:04 AM »
I've been away handling real estate and family issues, no progress to report. I'm dyin' here, missed half the summer riding...and I'm up in Michigan where the riding would be good.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #81 on: August 08, 2015, 06:22:29 AM »
What's the problem with the heads? They are as boring as batshit! Any head shop should be able to run them over in a week max???

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #82 on: August 08, 2015, 06:23:56 AM »
not a head problem, a me problem. The heads are sitting around waiting for me.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #83 on: January 12, 2016, 10:18:37 AM »
Just an update,

Been away from home since June, family business. Should get back to it in Feb/March.

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #84 on: March 28, 2016, 03:25:40 PM »
Finally home, with heads. Though not a full-race, certified max effort the RHC heads flowed 210cfm @ 28" water, at .500 valve lift with the stock valves. We didn't check the exhaust sides.

"Only" as good as an XR750 he says.  :rolleyes:

I have a castaway sportster to assemble and get out of the workspace, then I'll be back to the 'Guzzi.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #85 on: May 10, 2016, 10:57:23 PM »
Finally home, with heads. Though not a full-race, certified max effort the RHC heads flowed 210cfm @ 28" water, at .500 valve lift with the stock valves. We didn't check the exhaust sides.

"Only" as good as an XR750 he says.  :rolleyes:

I have a castaway sportster to assemble and get out of the workspace, then I'll be back to the 'Guzzi.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #86 on: May 11, 2016, 01:55:46 AM »
Guzzi lifters are crowned - it's very slight, but they are crowned.
As are Daytona lifters as well as tapered cams and offset lifter bores.
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #87 on: May 11, 2016, 05:31:03 PM »
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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #88 on: May 11, 2016, 08:36:19 PM »
Finally hoping we can see how this project performs!!!'

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Re: My LeMans IV restoration/engine build
« Reply #89 on: May 14, 2016, 04:35:11 PM »
...And, through careful, thoughtful management, with considerable thought given to the custom measuring rod made from a stock pushrod and rocker arm adjuster, managed to bollux the pushrod length measure.

Don't bother asking how, I haven't figured it out yet. But the new rods are exactly the same length as the sample I quite obviously sent to them with the wrong length. So another round trip to Oregon.

On the good side, got oil in it and squirting out the rocker stands, and the OP warning switch and light work.

Smith Brothers pushrods. At about $10 apiece, cheap. Custom length to accommodate the Ford tappets.


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