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General Discussion / Re: Static Timing

« Last post by bigbikerrick on April 22, 2024, 10:09:02 AM »

Thats aninteresting way of setting the timing, Ron.  I have never tried it that way.
Rick.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 III Arrow Scrambler Exhaust—Missing dB killer

« Last post by Dave Swanson on April 22, 2024, 09:58:27 AM »

It would be extremely rare for one manufacturer's db killer to be interchangeable with another.   Perhaps a Guzzi dealer has an Arrow db killer on a shelf that was left behind when removed. 

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General Discussion / V7 III Arrow Scrambler Exhaust—Missing dB killer

« Last post by Dirk_S on April 22, 2024, 09:27:24 AM »

This V7 III that I bought from a NY salvage auction came with an Arrow scrambler exhaust, and it appears that the dB killer is missing. When looking for one, does any aftermarket dB killer work? Do I need to know certain measurements?


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General Discussion / Re: Static Timing

« Last post by n3303j on April 22, 2024, 09:24:42 AM »

The actual procedure often proceeds as follows.
Set gaps.
Rotate distributor to set RH cylinder timing.
Move point plate to set LH cylinder.
When plate does not move sufficiently elongate slots with a file.
When LH timing is still off "tweak" point gap to get correct LH timing.

Then you are set until rubbing blocks wear.

From then on I set timing with a light on a running engine by slightly loosening the point securing screw and using a screwdriver in the slot for moving the points base. Then snugging up the point anchor screws.

This way there are no feeler gages fighting with bumps on the points and the timing is correct for each cylinder. Sort of like setting adjustable points with a "dwell tach".

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General Discussion / Re: Static Timing

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on April 22, 2024, 09:24:22 AM »

Some of my most frustrating problems were the result of electronic ignitions going intermittent.

I see the occasional Dyna issue crop up on this site. Device sometimes leaves rider looking for a trailer.

Never had points / coil /condenser be anything but reliable. First set of points on my T3 passed the 50K mile mark before I changed them out of guilt.

(Just converted my Ural to points after expensive lessons from PowerArc.) The confidence this simple system provides....

Original points and condensers in my '76 Convert, now at 51k miles. Set them in '17 when I got it on the road, 33k miles ago. I check them each Spring - still where I set the gap, timing hasn't moved. A little dab of Bosch Distributor Grease and they're good to go.

My '90 Cal III has what looks like it's original points as well, at 45k miles. Neither bike required any modification to the points plate or "fudging" of the gaps to set the timing for both cylinders.

Seen my share of dead Dynas, never again.

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General Discussion / Re: 2023 V7 Special Edition

« Last post by JJ on April 22, 2024, 09:17:29 AM »

CONGRATS!! That's a really nice modern Guzzi...Good for you!! 

There's one sitting on the floor of the Guzzi dealer in Prescott, AZ.

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General Discussion / Re: Guardia D'Onore Day in Daville, IL

« Last post by Dave Swanson on April 22, 2024, 09:15:24 AM »

We were able to get out for a ride yesterday to stretch the legs on Dom's new V85.  There is a micro brewery in a nearby town that had a magnetic pull.

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General Discussion / Re: Stornello Replacement Tires?

« Last post by Dirk_S on April 22, 2024, 09:12:18 AM »

I run Shinko 705's on my T7. Don't see a reason to change

I was actually going to advise against the 705s. I found they just wore down too quickly on pavement, and once you got out onto dirt, the big block design seems to hurt with only 50% of the groove depth remaining. What has your experience been?

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General Discussion / Re: Stornello Replacement Tires?

« Last post by Dirk_S on April 22, 2024, 09:07:08 AM »

You’re a brave man to tackle the NEBDR on a V7. Not that it can’t, but personally I’d be more comfortable on something like a dedicated ADV bike.

Ha, I totally believe it can’t do the whole NEBDR…without modification.

I’m in the middle of building a set of 21/18 wheels, and will hopefully have the NTX 650 forks thrown on as well. At that point it’ll essentially just be an overweight NTX 650, or as the Germans call it—an R80 GS. Similar torque and power, albeit a wimpier driveshaft for the Italian. I’m basically going for the same build that Guareschi did with their V7 II, seen here:





Weight-wise, it should be lighter than the Triumph 1200 Scrambler, maybe in line with a fat KLR…we’ll see. Bash plate will indeed be back on. I had the Agostini sump protector on the V7 on my first MABDR trip, and it was crucial for the expert sections. Last year’s MABDR trip was without the plate (I sold it and was hoping to have another installed by then), which kept me from doing the rock garden climb up Poe Paddy again.

I know I tend to stay cheap with my tires, but I’ve also been considering trying out some Anakees or Motoz at some point. That Tractionator looks the business.

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General Discussion / Re: Static Timing

« Last post by Bob_Fla on April 22, 2024, 09:05:48 AM »

Rotate the distributor (Two bolts) to set the right cylinder. - I was ready to do that from my auto timing days, but unless I overlooked it, instructions just talk about rotating plates. I don't remember reading anything anywhere about rotating the distributor. 
Thanks.