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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #60 on: March 13, 2015, 01:24:29 PM »
Re 7/33. Speed limits are increasing in some places. Lots of 75 mph posted, 80+ actual, in NM. Higher elsewhere.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/10/80-mph-speed-limit/24694521/


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I was doing 114 down through the rice paddies in Arkansas going to the Louisiana rally a few years ago and had more throttle left. And the speed was by my GPS, ask Zoom Zoom. The 7/33 has more than enough top end to it.


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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #61 on: March 13, 2015, 01:45:06 PM »
actually it is not uncommon for a bike to have a higher top speed in 4th vs 5th or 5th vs 6th. Just depends on where the HP and Torque curve are relative to aerodynamic drag.
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #62 on: March 13, 2015, 02:49:29 PM »

I was doing 114 down through the rice paddies in Arkansas going to the Louisiana rally a few years ago and had more throttle left. And the speed was by my GPS, ask Zoom Zoom. The 7/33 has more than enough top end to it.


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I don't doubt that--in fact your top speed may be higher with the 7/33 than my Bassa with the 8/33, I've gone about 105-110 mph but heavily loaded.

My point was that there are places where you can sit in 5th at 80+ for hours on end, and in those circumstances I personally prefer the higher ratio (I have/had other bikes with a 7/33). Some of the slabs in TX have a speed limit of 85 mph.

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #63 on: March 14, 2015, 06:54:40 PM »
Spent day in garage making CalVin mine. Took off a bunch of weight (Rear x bars, rack, fender shirts, lower frame covers, driving lights, evap canister). Ultimately want to put dietz type directionals in their place. Nothing permanent. Discovered bag mounts dont work w/o the bag guards, so I left then on, and tweaked the fwd strut of the guard so the bag wouldnt make contact. Discovered bags really need a fwd mount to keep from wagging, some day. Good thing I pulled the tank. I found a mouse nest under the tank. Pulled the airbox cover and sure enuf, the mouse had made it all the way in, and had been chewing the aircleaner. Cleaned all that up as best I could. Wish I had kept the used filter I replaced in my 1400 last year. Measured the shocks out at 14 3/16". Spring rate estimated at 102#/156# dual rate per side. Thinking 13" or 13.5" Progressive shocks. Probably 13.5" as my low profile rear tire will get me .8" lower (And 4300 rpm instead of 4000 at 70mph/4th, 81mph/5th). Useing $22 in h/w from mcmaster carr under the risers, I raised the handlebars 1.5", this brought them back some, time will tell if it is enuf. Feels good in the garage (raining), and it moves me back some, giving leg room. Estimated 10mm clearance between the fork brace and lower triple clamp. Held off sliding the tubes up cause I couldnt get a good shot at top pinch bolt, plus I haven't lowered rear yet. Typing this on tablet, so thats enuf 4 now...
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #63 on: March 14, 2015, 06:54:40 PM »

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #64 on: March 14, 2015, 07:10:59 PM »
About a month or two after buying my white Calvin I brought it to Todd and had him set up all the fueling for me, including H-pipe, Ferraci open air box, ECU reflash, PC V, and maybe a couple of other things that I don't recall at the moment.  He also adjusted it all on his magic computer.  Bike ran great after that.  Whenever I bring it over to him for its service he always makes sure its still set up the way it should be.  This was a very worthwhile investment.
Congratulations on your new bike (and your good taste!).

Just a question, why would you need a PCV after an ECU reflash?

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #65 on: March 14, 2015, 07:17:16 PM »
I'd assume your 2002 was closer to a stone/jackal than a calvin, but a point well taken. Thanks

The only 02 Sport I know guzzi made was the Cali Special Sport, and it was the same as the titanium and aluminum and the seats were not interchangeable. It seems the stone, jackal and EV seats would be more likely to fit

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #66 on: March 14, 2015, 11:16:37 PM »
Hi Mike
I always love the initial bonding session with a new bike in the garage.
Try lowering the front and riding the calvin before you also lower the rear. You may find you like the stability and handling of the bike with the  front dropped more than the rear. Unless you are concerned about flat footing the bike, the rear does best at OEM shock length. Additionally, as you get to know the bike, you may find the front undersprung. The upgrade there might be a set of stiffer springs which will raise the front requiring you to raise the rear...if you see what I mean.
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #67 on: March 14, 2015, 11:53:05 PM »
Excuse my ignorance. But, and I'm not a cruiser fanboy,...... but how can anyone own (since 2009) a bike as pretty as that and only put 4k on the clock?
And why can't I find LeMans II stored in a heated garage being sold for $500 as the result of an uncomfortable parting of ways?
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #68 on: March 15, 2015, 02:39:44 AM »
Mike, PM Cross-tie Walker on this board. (Kevin Karcher) is the guy from Seattle that has the EV wheels on his Cal Vin. They are the later wheels from his 02 EV that he had MI put on. I'm sure he'd give you the low down. Kevin's a great guy, and loves these wheels on his bike.
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #69 on: March 15, 2015, 05:26:01 AM »
Mike, check out the first ad in http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html  for a seat that may fit your CalVin and be to your liking.
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #70 on: March 15, 2015, 05:50:54 AM »
Just a question, why would you need a PCV after an ECU reflash?

You don't.
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #71 on: March 15, 2015, 07:30:13 AM »
The only 02 Sport I know guzzi made was the Cali Special Sport, and it was the same as the titanium and aluminum and the seats were not interchangeable. It seems the stone, jackal and EV seats would be more likely to fit

It is an 02 Special Sport. GuzziSteve was good enough to help me fit it, just had to bend the tabs  down a little that are just behind the tank and slide into the front of the seat and the seat latch had to be tweaked a tad, pops right off and on. I like the seat because I can slide back a little further, 33 inseam. Also the side covers look a little askew but does not bother me.

That is a beautiful CalVin, I hope it goes well for you.
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #72 on: March 15, 2015, 11:03:02 AM »
It is an 02 Special Sport. GuzziSteve was good enough to help me fit it, just had to bend the tabs  down a little that are just behind the tank and slide into the front of the seat and the seat latch had to be tweaked a tad, pops right off and on. I like the seat because I can slide back a little further, 33 inseam. Also the side covers look a little askew but does not bother me.

That is a beautiful CalVin, I hope it goes well for you.

Good for you, the SS seat is about as horrid a seat as I have toured on, butt burn sets in after an hour or so and never goes away

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #73 on: March 15, 2015, 04:26:25 PM »
Always knew modern tontis had rear frame downtube to battery tray braces. Just learned yesterday they have a crossbrace between the lower rails just behind the sump. For HP or handling?
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #74 on: March 15, 2015, 04:28:12 PM »
Found out timingsensor is weeping oil. Common to these I hear. Should I try teflon on mounting bolts before I pull it and seal/check o-ring?
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #75 on: March 15, 2015, 04:29:25 PM »
Found a weep from left fork seal. Special tools required?
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #76 on: March 15, 2015, 07:48:23 PM »
Congrats Mike on Guzzi Revival I know allot people missed your reviews and insights as a rider and mechanic.

Did the Harley work out for you?

Sunny days are coming and you have a very cool bike that we be the bomb when you are done.

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #77 on: March 15, 2015, 08:09:17 PM »
Found a weep from left fork seal. Special tools required?

Mike,

Try this first.  I just bought a couple to have on hand.  I have no experience with them, yet.

http://sealmate.net

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #78 on: March 16, 2015, 06:41:56 AM »
Congrats Mike on Guzzi Revival I know allot people missed your reviews and insights as a rider and mechanic.

Did the Harley work out for you?

Sunny days are coming and you have a very cool bike that we be the bomb when you are done.

Cheers,

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told my wife when I bought the CalVin that I'd sell the harley, and it would pay for the CalVin and the bathroom renovation we are doing... Now I'm thinking I'll hang onto both for a while, and see which one gets sold...
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #79 on: March 16, 2015, 06:43:52 AM »
Mike,

Try this first.  I just bought a couple to have on hand.  I have no experience with them, yet.

http://sealmate.net

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so it is nothing more than a specially shaped thin piece of plastic? want to loan me one?
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #80 on: March 16, 2015, 08:17:30 AM »
so it is nothing more than a specially shaped thin piece of plastic? want to loan me one?

Sure, PM me your mailing address.

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #81 on: March 16, 2015, 09:48:01 AM »
Found out timingsensor is weeping oil. Common to these I hear. Should I try teflon on mounting bolts before I pull it and seal/check o-ring?

What I have found is that the plastic sensor swells and may crack. But mainly, the o-ring will have become rock hard from the heat.
I pull the sensor. Clean and degrease it. Replace the o-ring (be aware of the shims and put them back as they were). I then wipe a layer of RTV sealant around the sensor and bolt it back down. I usually have to repeat this every 3 or 4 years if I want to keep the block totally dry. The last time I was at the dealer, they had a new part number for the o-ring. I wonder if they had switched to a better material.


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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #82 on: March 17, 2015, 07:44:53 AM »
Risers I made for my CalVin. Took $22 in parts from McMaster-Carr. Moves the bars up more than back, but the allows me to rotate them down and gain more pull back. Definately helped the cramped feeling I had with my legs by moving my butt back...



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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #83 on: March 17, 2015, 09:02:24 AM »
Risers I made for my CalVin. Took $22 in parts from McMaster-Carr. Moves the bars up more than back, but the allows me to rotate them down and gain more pull back. Definately helped the cramped feeling I had with my legs by moving my butt back...





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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #84 on: March 17, 2015, 09:03:28 AM »
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #85 on: March 17, 2015, 09:30:29 AM »
Risers I made for my CalVin. Took $22 in parts from McMaster-Carr. Moves the bars up more than back, but the allows me to rotate them down and gain more pull back.

Here I thought that was something that I came up with.  :D
Though I only used one spacer.

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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #86 on: March 17, 2015, 09:37:59 AM »
Here I thought that was something that I came up with.  :D
Though I only used one spacer.



well I got the idea from somewhere, I didn't think of it. maybe it was you...  8^))
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #87 on: March 17, 2015, 10:15:22 AM »
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #88 on: March 19, 2015, 05:01:05 PM »
Got my 13" progressive shocks with 105/150# springs from Harpers today. Stock length is 14 3/16".  Now I'm flatfooted.  Initial 10 mile ride and results are good. Mounting my low profile tires this weekend, will report on those later.
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Re: Calvin brain trust, please school me
« Reply #89 on: March 22, 2015, 01:22:01 PM »
130/70 rear tire is a big win, lowers gearing 1/2 way to 7:33 and lowers rear of bike. Now I want to re-calibrate speedo. Anyone know how many teeth on stock speedo gear?
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