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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #60 on: August 24, 2016, 05:55:35 AM »
MY experience with a Beetle map:
- Smoother engine run at idle (Pete, Michael & I instantly noticed this the moment the bike was first started with the new map)
- Improvement at lower revs (in city traffic)
- Improvement at higher revs (when fanging it)
- Smooth acceleration, in any gear, all the way to 7k
- No notchy "happy" place in the rev range. Engine is happy to sit & cruise on any revs in any gear.
- Smooth roll on/off with the throttle (no statchyness)
- Improved start & go (but I still start it then put on my gloves & helmet. It's a habit, but also gives zero problems)
- Zero 'warm start & go' bogging down issues  :bow:
- No noticible loss in mileage

Clancy, could you tell me which map version are you using? Could you post checksum?

I love the Beetle map. It shits all over the factory map I had.
I wouldn't even mind a decal for the bike saying "BeetleMapped"  :evil:

Me too, me tooo :) Come on Beetle, make some fork stickers  :evil:


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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #61 on: August 24, 2016, 09:12:08 AM »
Those wire clamps - best off (& back on) with big long nose pliers; still awkward though. It gets easier (but not easy) with practice.

Yep. Real PIA.  Make sure they are close to the end of the hose or you'll never get them back on.
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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #62 on: August 24, 2016, 10:07:23 AM »
Yep. Real PIA.  Make sure they are close to the end of the hose or you'll never get them back on.

Back on, aren't those crimped???
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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #63 on: August 24, 2016, 11:29:03 AM »
GuzziDiag or any scan tool only tell you;

1. If there is a fault that the ECM recognizes because the value of the circuit is so far out of wack that it sets a code. And then there is normally a check engine light to have earned you that you need to check the code.

Or

2. Maybe you can catch an obvious sensor value that's just a bit out of range, like an ambient temperature rating 20�F higher than actual temp or something like that.

As for the hose clamps, bad news. They're "crimped" meaning they are use once, cut off (by sniping the crimp itself) and throw away.

Or buy the correct pliers so you can re-use them. Generally though I agree, they suck! :grin:

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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #63 on: August 24, 2016, 11:29:03 AM »

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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #64 on: August 24, 2016, 11:46:14 AM »
I thought they were always supposed to be replaced???

No?

Or is that just good practice?
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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #65 on: August 24, 2016, 12:10:06 PM »
I thought these were Oetiker clamps, and always had to be replaced with new even when using the correct pliers. I know there are some clamps that are not Oetiker and are not screw-type (Tridon, et al) that use a ratcheting-style tightenting using a plier, that can be re-used, but I didn't think they were used on this application (or most, for Moto Guzzi).

Personally, I have shifted over to using all Oetiker clamps, and only use the Tridon style for my on-the-road repair kit.
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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #66 on: August 24, 2016, 05:39:34 PM »
Step1- I found the oil leak. The Y connector behind the starter was broken in the leg that drains in the sump. Where can I get another one of these babies? Can I get a brass one that won't break?


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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #67 on: August 24, 2016, 05:52:16 PM »
Step1- I found the oil leak. The Y connector behind the starter was broken in the leg that drains in the sump. Where can I get another one of these babies? Can I get a brass one that won't break?



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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #68 on: August 24, 2016, 06:01:07 PM »
Back on, aren't those crimped???

I assumed he was talking about the hoses coming off of the valve covers. 
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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #69 on: August 24, 2016, 07:11:24 PM »
If you're looking for an inexpensive tool to crimp Oetiger clamps, here's one that was recommended to me a few years ago on this forum:

PT (Performance Tool) - W83013
CV JOINT BOOT CLAMP PLIERS (ear type)
Advance Auto
The tool manufacturer address is
P O Box 88259
Tukwila, WA  98138
1-800-497-0552

www.wilmarcorp.com

For clamps ….. these work and I found them locally at NAPA.  I used these to replace the fuel pump filter on my 1200 Sport.

SUR and R
3/8” seal clamp
P.N 2982
Bar code: 90453  00275

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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #70 on: August 24, 2016, 07:16:40 PM »
Step1- I found the oil leak. The Y connector behind the starter was broken in the leg that drains in the sump. Where can I get another one of these babies? Can I get a brass one that won't break?



T-shaped ones in brass are readily available; a Y-shaped one may take a bit of searching, but is probably available at a specialty hardware store. If you want to try eBay, a search for "Y barb fitting brass" shows a couple dozen choices in different sizes, etc.
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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #71 on: September 01, 2016, 02:58:09 PM »
The oil in the airbox is from blow-by. It's there because there is too much oil in the engine. You only need to fill it to about 75-80% full, otherwise it can get 'blown' into the air box. There are little spongy filters to soak up the oil, but they can only do so much.

As for the poor starting. It's the fuel map. You should consider getting the update to the latest factory map, or seek a custom map.

Don't despair, the V7 is a good bike. We can fix it for you. Despite what some say, there are many knowledgeable and helpful peeps on this site.

Beetle, My old map is backed up and the cables are ready to roll! Where can I get one of your fancy custom maps?

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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #72 on: September 01, 2016, 04:02:55 PM »
Fancy map dispatched via interwebs.



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Re: What kind of Wizardry is this? V7 oil leak and running problems .
« Reply #73 on: September 01, 2016, 08:28:39 PM »
After a failed start, turn the kill switch to off, then back on before another start is attempted . Usually works but I don't know why. I was taught that by Ace when I started riding fuel injected, back in '99
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