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Title: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 24, 2020, 12:05:07 PM
Successfully remapped a friend's V7 Special yesterday.

(https://i.ibb.co/VmqNhVT/Old-dog-new-trick-002.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VmqNhVT)

(https://i.ibb.co/LJK856Z/Old-dog-new-trick-003.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LJK856Z)
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: Tom H on May 24, 2020, 12:24:45 PM
Congrats!!

Tom
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: oldbike54 on May 24, 2020, 12:31:51 PM
 Woof  :thumb:

 Woof .
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: beard on May 24, 2020, 12:56:11 PM
Now you have to rename your business:

Antietam Classic and Modern Cycle

 :thumb:
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 24, 2020, 01:29:25 PM
Now you have to rename your business:

Antietam Classic and Modern Cycle

 :thumb:

Not quite yet, I don't think.  :wink:
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: moto-uno on May 24, 2020, 05:30:41 PM
  So tell us , was this something for the faint of heart when it comes to playing with software ?   Peter
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on May 24, 2020, 05:43:19 PM
You get an attaboy for that, Charlie..  :grin: :thumb:
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: Dave Swanson on May 24, 2020, 05:47:23 PM
  So tell us , was this something for the faint of heart when it comes to playing with software ?   Peter

Up loading one of Beetle's maps with Guzzi Diag is easy enough even a Luddite like me was able to do it.   Not to diminish Charlies venture into modernity in any way.   :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: Cam3512 on May 24, 2020, 07:04:24 PM
Hey modern Dog, can you please crab my FI California to replace the clutch?

  :shocked:
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 24, 2020, 07:41:44 PM
Hey modern Dog, can you please crab my FI California to replace the clutch?

  :shocked:

Been there, done that. (Nick's).
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 24, 2020, 07:46:13 PM
  So tell us , was this something for the faint of heart when it comes to playing with software ?   Peter

My heart rate was bit faster the whole time, right up until I started the engine for the first after the remap.

Up loading one of Beetle's maps with Guzzi Diag is easy enough even a Luddite like me was able to do it.   Not to diminish Charlies venture into modernity in any way.   :grin: :grin:

I definitely qualify for the "Luddite" label as well.

The bike was picked this morning by it's owner, who is very pleased to have a rideable motorcycle for the first time in quite a while.
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: elrealistico on May 24, 2020, 08:10:53 PM
I am waiting on my cables to come in before I do a re-map using Guzzidiag and beetle's map. Mines an 18 V7III Special with stock exhaust for now, no mods like SAS or cannister removal. What mods did this bike have? What were the noticeable improvements over the factory map?
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 24, 2020, 09:02:56 PM
I am waiting on my cables to come in before I do a re-map using Guzzidiag and beetle's map. Mines an 18 V7III Special with stock exhaust for now, no mods like SAS or cannister removal. What mods did this bike have? What were the noticeable improvements over the factory map?

No mods, completely stock. Improved idle, improved throttle response, eliminated a mid-range (lean) surge, overall better running across the entire rev range.

Back to the old stuff today. Both my own. Removed the fairing and lowers from the V700, lubed the clutch cable and checked things over in anticipation of riding tomorrow.

(https://i.ibb.co/kQnPywg/V700-Puch-001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kQnPywg)


Next up, the Sears Allstate/Puch 250 I resurrected from parts. The threads in one sparkplug hole were stripped, I'd been running it with a 3/4" reach plug to catch a few good threads. Removed the cylinder head and installed an insert.

(https://i.ibb.co/d5YYbJh/V700-Puch-003.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d5YYbJh)

(https://i.ibb.co/Qdh3W6z/V700-Puch-004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qdh3W6z)


All back together before time to quit for the night.

(https://i.ibb.co/jGzrMFY/V700-Puch-005.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jGzrMFY)
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: 80CX100 on May 24, 2020, 10:15:49 PM
Quote from: moto-uno on Today at 05:30:41 PM
  So tell us , was this something for the faint of heart when it comes to playing with software ?   Peter

My heart rate was bit faster the whole time, right up until I started the engine for the first after the remap.


      Props to you for jumping into the whole computer thing. :bow:

      It's somewhat comforting to read that even a master wrench like yourself is also bit unnerved by the whole ecu/map thing.

      Glad you were able to get your friend's bike running well.

      Ride safe and often, take care

       Kelly
     
       
Title: Re: You can "teach and old dog new tricks"
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 25, 2020, 08:57:02 AM


      Props to you for jumping into the whole computer thing. :bow:

      It's somewhat comforting to read that even a master wrench like yourself is also bit unnerved by the whole ecu/map thing.

      Glad you were able to get your friend's bike running well.

      Ride safe and often, take care

       Kelly
     
     

Mostly, I was concerned that my "obsolete", very slow laptop was up to the task. Turns out it did fine, but one never knows.
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on May 25, 2020, 09:02:35 AM
Jealous! Ive tried on three different laptops, never could get it to work, I guess I just have to live with my Breva pinging and never twist the throttle in anger on hot days
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: Moparnut72 on May 25, 2020, 10:14:42 AM
So far I have been afraid to try it. Not the Guzzi but Microsoft. I use a couple of Android tablets but have an older laptop stuck away somewhere.
kk
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: Markcarovilli on May 25, 2020, 10:50:09 AM
Charlie

The laptop in your shop is a good thing - watch getting grease all over the keys.  So next you need a projector to blowup the loop wiring diagrams on your shop wall....

Mark
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: MMRanch on May 26, 2020, 09:03:00 AM
gosh !   

Now I'm thinking maybe ...  Could the V-7 get as good of MPG as the V-9 if I remap it ?    I have got as much a 68mpg from the Roamer but have never got over 56mpg on the V-7II ?

Real gas not the 90% stuff.
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: John A on May 26, 2020, 12:29:58 PM
It’s such a relief when a bike, especially a customer bike, acts right when a new to me procedure is done to it. My brain concocts all kinds of scenarios until it starts and runs fine.
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: pat80flh on May 27, 2020, 04:13:42 AM
Main thing to remember when working around Freds (eFfing ridiculous electronic devices) is they're filled with magic smoke, don't let it out.
Title: Re: You can "teach an old dog new tricks"
Post by: GeorgiaGuzzi on May 27, 2020, 11:23:19 PM
Main thing to remember when working around Freds (eFfing ridiculous electronic devices) is they're filled with magic smoke, don't let it out.

Best advice ever!!!

On a serious note, does guzzi diag work with Apple OS? Or does it have have to windows? I have some nice Apple laptops and one old creaky windows laptop.

Thanks