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« Last post by kballowe on August 12, 2026, 05:29:22 AM »
I always wanted one of those 350 Honda bikes but never owned one. Started out on a Honda 160 and later on a 450. Rode that 450 from Camp Lejeune, NC to 29 Palms, CA and back. The speed limit was 55 in those days. Oooof. Great work and an excellent bike, Dave ! 
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« Last post by Dukedesmo on August 12, 2026, 02:27:18 AM »
Voltmeter/Multimeters are cheap enough and useful for many other applications. Or, touch the wire to the frame - if it sparks it's positive. 
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I had a Fuzeblock FZ-1 on my V7 850 for a few years until it failed. I think it was water damaged, despite me having taped it up quite a bit when installed under the side panel on the bike. They're about $100, and I didn't need so many connections, so I replaced it with a Tusk accessory power harness good for 3 accessories at $45. It's worked just fine for powering 3 accessories. I have it powering my Garmin GPS and Koso heated grips with ignition on, and my GPS tracker all the time. For a switched-power trigger source, I have a posi-tap on the OEM accessory USB port installed under the seat of the bike. Here is a photo of the Fuzeblock FZ-1 and Tusk accessory power harness side-by-side.  Here is a photo of the Tusk unit stuck to the battery holder on my V7 850. 
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« Last post by MikeP996 on August 12, 2026, 01:51:59 AM »
Motorcycle batts like the one I posted about originally, are inexpensive and come with the acid packaged separately that you add. I have used several of that type and none of them have lasted very long though this one is the first that failed so quickly. Also, although the same size externally, the MotoBatt is much heavier than the replacement batt which also indicates considerably more lead and, therefore, greater capacity and lifespan. It is also sealed from the factory. But I figured that the replacement would last at least a couple of years. ;) I decided that I'll replace the motobatt when it actually fails, not as a "preventive measure"...which failed!
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« Last post by aklawok on August 12, 2026, 01:35:30 AM »
USB outlet, grip heaters,sae powerlet, all going to the battery. Had the same problem on my CalVin a while back. Had to get longer battery bolts. Guzzi colored the main +/- wires but not the others, they are a little short where they come up to the battery too. Had a fit chasing my own tail when Missed connecting one of the grounds, it slipped behind the battery and caused a no start. I pull my battery for winter storage and have since put a zip tie on each set when I do, just to not mix them up again. A little black tape to flag the grounds works too.
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« Last post by moto on August 12, 2026, 12:12:07 AM »
So MG loves to have all negative wire to battery, unlike other bikes grounded to frame. Battery is out. I have 8 wires and I do not know the best way to determine if a wire goes to the pos battery post or the neg. PO had various add ones, garmin, voltage reg...etc. so I dont know which are + or not. .
EDIT: I determined the major + and ground..its all the other little wires ? ? Afraid to fry the ECU..
thank you 
I might ttry each of them with a disconnected 12v battery after looking on their respective websites for information. If you're wrong, you won't hurt the ECU. Once you get it figured out I recommend the Fuzeblock FZ-1 or something similar to tame them all.
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« Last post by John A on August 11, 2026, 11:52:54 PM »
If it's packaged properly, no damage will result. I buy almost all of my batteries (probably close to 100 over the past 20 years) from Battery Mart in Winchester, VA and they ship via FedEx. Even though our FedEx drivers seem to be the most inept delivery persons, I've never received a damaged one. Battery Mart packs them very well with thick layers of impact absorbing material.
Of the nearly a dozen "Chrome" batteries I've bought on Amazon, only one had an internal fault. Replaced by the Chrome company, no questions asked.
I’ve been using Battery Mart as well for a few years with good results https://www.batterymart.com/
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Not sure which model this is for, but for 8 wires I'd not run 4 to each battery terminal. Personally that's too much chaos for me. I'd add a power distribution module or a small fuse box. A bus bar if you want to go super simple.
What colors are used on the wires, if not red and black?
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« Last post by Canuck750 on August 11, 2026, 09:10:30 PM »
I have been away from the Wildguzzi family for quite a long time, had to deal with a bought of cancer two years ago, thankfully it’s behind me now. For the past year I have been building my forever home with a garage / shop that meets all my wish lists. As I get closer to completion of the build I am getting an itch to take on a new project.
I have been interested in the Tri-King three wheeler kits out of the United Kingdom for a long time.
I don't have a donor Guzzi yet, would like to find a low mile 1100 or 1200 Sport or similar to start with.
I have never seen one in the flesh let alone drove (ridden?) one.
Anyone ever driven one?
What are your thoughts on them?
If you have built one would you do it again?
I got started with Guzzis having never ridden one and bought my 72 Eldorado project sight unseen as a basket case and they had led to a love affair with the brand and many restorations over the years, I guess what I am saying is I don’t worry about taking the plunge on a Tri-King but it would be great to hear from someone who has even limited experience with them.
Thanks in advance
Jim
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« Last post by rudyr on August 11, 2026, 08:34:00 PM »
I was there was going to Ws.rally but saw storm between Ar &Ws. So off to Co. pike peak then to Sturgis mostly 2 lane hy. 106 deg out & 101 back after Sd. Went thru main St Sturges 2 time during the day. Friend got a 26 trike and traded a 2023. But don’t go topike peak with a bike with hyd. Clutch. The guy I was with lost a clutch on top of mt. came all the way down no clutch. next day dealer told him pretty common brakes and clutch. just bleed the all the air out. 3200 mile 6 days was not to bad. Got in Sunday nite. My 80 year old friend and me (83)ready to ride Monday the young one (50’s) not so ready.rudy
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