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Did you pack the head temp sensor with copper anti-sieze?
98 EV has a wonky temp sensor in the rocker cover, not in the head so don't pack anything there.
I would suggest that you finish all of your work with a little visit to Sean Fader at RTL moto in Santa Ana at:https://www.yelp.com/biz/rtl-moto-santa-ana Patrick Hayes Fremont CA
I think you got the Guzzi bug.
Enjoying this thread. I too just picked up a 98 V11 EV. It runs great but I don't think it was well maintained. So I'm going through everything now. I have a question, can the brake line that screws into the calipers be replaced with a banjo bolts set up? I want to get Stainless steel lines and possible go with a true double disk front brake. The little unit under the left swingarm that activates the rear brake with the front let is rusted beyond use. I don't think it is functioning.Thanks,Ed
Welcome!Yes, you can use banjos/bolts instead of the direct screw-in fitting. Standard 10mm brake stuff.That thingy under the swing arm isn't the proportioning valve. The proportioning valve should be near the left shock/left sidecover area. Follow the line in that direction and you'll find it. What you're looking at is the "jack valve". This trims rear brake when it senses the swing arm jacking upwards. Don't mess with the valve. That spring and plunger stuff is calibrated at the factory. Messing with it will change its operation, possibly in a negative manner, if you know what I mean. If the lever is moving and the rear brake works, you can assume the valve is also working.
if yours is not working I "might" have one you can have for free.
How many miles are on the engine? That sputtering under "light" throttle and overrun could indicate a worn timing chain or tensioner.
FWIW: some bookmarks I have used for my 98.http://www.armory.com/~marina/service.htmlhttp://archive.guzzitech.comhttp://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi.htmlhttp://dpguzzi.com
At some point you'll want to replace the "S" shaped hose for the breather while the tank is off. Best to use a Guzzi part there, no suitable substitute .http://www.mgcycle.com/images/atrex/28157450.jpg
you seem to have solved the running issues.. I'll just note there is a fuel trim dial on the computer box. this trim dial can turn about 2-3 revolutions if you do adjust it try 1/2 turn either way then run for at least 10 minutes for CPU to set itself. I think there are some directions in the Guzzi FI supplement (see thisoldtractor.com for the manual)
Congratulations, great choice! Personally, I think the various Californias series bikes between '98-02 were the best Guzzi ever. Real workhorses, exotics that can be run a shoestring too. In 20 years from now they'll be worth more than a Ducati bevel desmo