Time to join the 21st century

[nick949]

It's time I joined the 21st century again. I had a Breva 1100 a few years ago. Excellent bike.
So I just bought another now.
Sadly, I'll have to wait awhile before I can begin any new adventures.

















Nick

[cliffrod]

Congratulations, Nick.  Glad to see it safe & inside at home.  Having to wait until spring thaw to ride is a drag, but Loading and unloading nice bikes in the slippery snow is never any fun.

[Moparnut72]

Very nice Nick. You have some time now to go through it to make sure it will be ready for the road. Can't wait to see your first video out on the road with it. Don't neglect the Eldorado.
kk

[pehayes]

I recently sold a 2006.  What year is your new one?
Meanwhile, the Breva has one element of nasty software and wiring design.  Evident because you just push the button and it starts.  No need to hold the button in.  Problem arises because the button doesn't actually control the starter motor directly.  Instead it triggers the computer and thereafter the computer decides to crank or not.  Small faults can easily generate a no-crank condition.  There is a solution to bypass this circuitry in an old school way.  You should read up on that bypass just so that you are prepared for the future.

Here is a four page report on the issue. 
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=117948.0

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

[nick949]

I recently sold a 2006.  What year is your new one?
Meanwhile, the Breva has one element of nasty software and wiring design.  Evident because you just push the button and it starts.  No need to hold the button in.  Problem arises because the button doesn't actually control the starter motor directly.  Instead it triggers the computer and thereafter the computer decides to crank or not.  Small faults can easily generate a no-crank condition.  There is a solution to bypass this circuitry in an old school way.  You should read up on that bypass just so that you are prepared for the future.

Here is a four page report on the issue. 
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=117948.0

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

Thanks Patrick. This one is a 2007, just like the one I had a few years ago. I'll look into that issue.
Best wishes for Christmas, and stay well,

Nick

[inditx]

 

[Motormike]

I recently sold a 2006.  What year is your new one?
Meanwhile, the Breva has one element of nasty software and wiring design.  Evident because you just push the button and it starts.  No need to hold the button in.  Problem arises because the button doesn't actually control the starter motor directly.  Instead it triggers the computer and thereafter the computer decides to crank or not.  Small faults can easily generate a no-crank condition. 

Sounds exactly like the start system all Ducati's of that vintage used.  They called it the "start cycle."  Just push and release the starter button, and the ECU does the rest...you hope!  Actually, I had several that used it, and never had a bit of trouble with it.  Now the cold-start IAC (idle air control valve) that was another story!

[brider]

Meanwhile, the Breva has one element of nasty software and wiring design.  Evident because you just push the button and it starts.  No need to hold the button in.   There is a solution to bypass this circuitry in an old school way.  You should read up on that bypass just so that you are prepared for the future.

Here is a four page report on the issue. 
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=117948.0

Hmmmm, I believe I've experienced this on my '07 Norge, so thanks for that link.

Congrats on the score, and what kind of saddlebag mounts are those?

[Huzo]

Good one Nick. How many miles (kilometres) has it done ?
It looks darn fresh, what’s the story with those footpegs ? They have piqued my interest.
Are you going to do the “grease everything” routine ? It may have been done, but well…You know.
The security of the pinion nut is a big one to cover as well, it’s a good thing to do because it enables the greasing of the drive line splines while you’re there.
Are you across the procedure for TB balance, TPS reset etc..?
How far South from your location would you have to go to get warmer conditions ? False logic I guess, because you have to ride back into it to get home again. I suppose you now have a good opportunity to do all the usual stuff that we need to cover.
I did a post on such stuff called “Norge service schedule”, I don’t hold it up as the be all and end all in definitive big block maintenance, but I’ve devised it over 15 years with my ‘07 Norge and I really think it covers everything conceivable.
I’ll bump it for you.
Huzo.

[nick949]

Hmmmm, I believe I've experienced this on my '07 Norge, so thanks for that link.

Congrats on the score, and what kind of saddlebag mounts are those?

Thanks. They're Hepco-Becker - or so it says on the hard bags.

Nick

[nick949]

Good one Nick. How many miles (kilometres) has it done ?
It looks darn fresh, what’s the story with those footpegs ? They have piqued my interest.
Are you going to do the “grease everything” routine ? It may have been done, but well…You know.
The security of the pinion nut is a big one to cover as well, it’s a good thing to do because it enables the greasing of the drive line splines while you’re there.
Are you across the procedure for TB balance, TPS reset etc..?
How far South from your location would you have to go to get warmer conditions ? False logic I guess, because you have to ride back into it to get home again. I suppose you now have a good opportunity to do all the usual stuff that we need to cover.
I did a post on such stuff called “Norge service schedule”, I don’t hold it up as the be all and end all in definitive big block maintenance, but I’ve devised it over 15 years with my ‘07 Norge and I really think it covers everything conceivable.
I’ll bump it for you.
Huzo.

Hi Huzo,
     I value your thoughts and recommendations, although being a lazy bugger, my maintenance is likely to be spotty. The bike has 85,000 kms on it, but it looks and feels like new - although compared to my Eldo anything seems like a spaceship.

I was told the footpegs are 'Knight Design' lowering about half an inch.
I may get to greasing - depends on how ambitious I am, but I'd appreciate the link to your wisdom thread.
On my previous Breva I had the connectors and cables to do that weird computer stuff but they went with the bike. I may be able to get them back on loan. As for riding south - I'd have to go a long way to clear the winter zone. I'll cool my jets until spring (Hah!).
Stay well and keep us up to date with your travels.

Best wishes

Nick

[Huzo]

No worries.

[nick949]

A couple more pictures. Looking good. Love those two valve motors.

Nick