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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: EvanM on March 03, 2015, 11:12:08 AM

Title: Looking for valves
Post by: EvanM on March 03, 2015, 11:12:08 AM

So, I'm replacing the valves on my Breva 1100. I have the intakes sourced via Harpers, but the exhausts are back ordered with no eta as of Friday. Does anyone know where I can try and grab 2 exhaust valves sooner than later? I have tried MG cycle and Moto International as well.

Thanks,
Evan

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: Don G on March 03, 2015, 11:31:38 AM

Have you tried Europe? TLM or Stien Dinse?  DonG

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: radguzzi on March 03, 2015, 11:34:41 AM

Joe Eish in Ohio, Ed Milich or Todd Eagan in CA....?

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: dilligaf on March 03, 2015, 12:13:49 PM

Joe Eish 330 738-3944.  Old time dealer.  As far as I know telephone orders only.  :BEER:
Matt

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: EvanM on March 03, 2015, 12:26:52 PM

Quote from: Don G on March 03, 2015, 11:31:38 AM

Have you tried Europe? TLM or Stien Dinse?  DonG

No go at TLM, Stein Dinse has them, but I'm in no way willing to pay close to $250 to get them here.

Quote from: radguzzi on March 03, 2015, 11:34:41 AM

Joe Wish in Ohio, Ed Milich or Todd Eagan in CA....?

I had tried Ed, but he kind of brashly informed me he does not really do stock anything, though I could send him my heads/whole engine for some work.
I also never thought of giving Todd a try. I'll shoot an email his way.
Thanks

Quote from: dilligaf on March 03, 2015, 12:13:49 PM

Joe Eish 330 738-3944.  Old time dealer.  As far as I know telephone orders only.  :BEER:
Matt

Just gave them a call. They're going to check and give me a call back.
Thanks Matt!

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 03, 2015, 12:39:31 PM

HMB Guzzi?

http://www.hmb-guzzi.de/shop/Guzzi-Engine/Cylinder-Head---Valve-Drive/Valves-guides-Springs/Outlet-valve-Breva--Griso.html

57.50 Euro for the valves, another 50 Euro for shipping to Canada though. 

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 03, 2015, 12:48:42 PM

Another thought - check with Fast by Ferracci. They have a bunch of different Guzzi valves on eBay, maybe one of them is suitable for a Breva or maybe they have originals in stock.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=fastbyferracci&hash=item23294b5b24&item=151016659748&_osacat=0&vxp=mtr&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC4.A0.H0.Xguzzi+valve.TRS5&_nkw=guzzi+valve&ghostText=&_sacat=0

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: rodekyll on March 03, 2015, 01:32:35 PM

There is nothing magical about valves.  I used to cut down saab valves for my loops.  You should be able to use any valve of the right material and basic dimensions  (head and stem diameter).  You might have to shorten the stem and add keeper grooves.

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on March 03, 2015, 02:34:03 PM

How bad are the ones you have? :PICS!:

Title: Re: Looking for valves
Post by: EvanM on March 03, 2015, 11:36:14 PM

They aren't too bad, but I was thinking for $22 each, while I have the heads and cylinders off, and am putting in K-lines, I may as well replace them.
Looks as though I may just re cut the exhausts then.