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General Discussion / Crank rear seal change LM2

« Last post by Stevex on August 28, 2025, 01:14:39 PM »

About a year ago I crabbed the frame, removed the gearbox and clutch and finally sealed up the camshaft bung with jbweld, a job I'd put off for years. Fast forward to this year and the oil leaking from the bell housing has increased. Im now thinking the crank rear seal may have let go as well.  Until I get in there again, I won't know for sure, but I'd like to be pre armed with some info.
If it is the crank seal, I'd be looking to replace the seal without removing the crank rear support housing.
Im sure there are owners out there who have done this and Im looking for advice on how best to do it if anyone can help.
Are there replacement viton seals out there too?

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General Discussion / Re: SW Motech Quick-Lock EVO Tankbag Mount for V7

« Last post by kidsmoke on August 28, 2025, 01:08:48 PM »

I love the Givi ring set up as well, and I run it on my Griso...so I know it's been done for SOME Guzzi's at SOME point. Surprised given the number of V7's on the road in Europe, and Givi is an Italian firm. Kind of a head scratcher.

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General Discussion / Re: LM2 not charging

« Last post by PeteS on August 28, 2025, 01:00:04 PM »

Motorad Elektrik used to put epoxy or a similar coating on the winding near the slip rings to help keep them in place. Many years ago that was what we did with slot car motors too.
Checking their website now I am not sure he still does rewinds any more.

Pete

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General Discussion / Re: V85 sport rumor?

« Last post by kingoffleece on August 28, 2025, 12:22:28 PM »

Keep the Duc no matter what.  Unique and wonderful.

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General Discussion / Re: LM2 not charging

« Last post by Dukedesmo on August 28, 2025, 12:14:21 PM »

Indeed, that a winding rotates + brush and slipring setup seems to me to be asking for trouble.


On my Ducatis the only moving part is the magnet so much less likely to fail - that said the rotor on my LM2 is 46 years old so I can't really complain...

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General Discussion / Re: V85TT Transmission Drain Plug

« Last post by keiths on August 28, 2025, 12:00:19 PM »

You might try placing a piece of foam, under the drain plug, to apply vertical pressure while you use your fingers to start it.

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General Discussion / Re: SW Motech Quick-Lock EVO Tankbag Mount for V7

« Last post by zvez on August 28, 2025, 11:45:42 AM »

A tank ring won't work on the V7lll due to the design of the filler cap. I wish I could put something on mine. Looking at some pictures it looks like the 850's are the same.
kk

That was pretty much what I figured as the tank cap is more traditional on this bike. I thoroughly love the givi tank lok ring system and the last several bikes I had used them.

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General Discussion / Re: Ambo revs fall significantly with clutch pulled in

« Last post by Ambo_bubba on August 28, 2025, 11:28:47 AM »

If it were me after thr re-torque I'd hit the interstate and put on 200+ miles changing the rpm on a regular basis. JMHO.

Sounds like it's time for a road trip 

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General Discussion / Re: Ambo revs fall significantly with clutch pulled in

« Last post by Ambo_bubba on August 28, 2025, 11:27:05 AM »

You mention a tach.  Does it have an Eldorado dash with electronic tach?  If so, unplug it and see if it improves.

It's got the civilian dual gauge dash, with an electric tach. I'll give this a shot

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General Discussion / Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

« Last post by Vagrant on August 28, 2025, 11:22:17 AM »

Ha! My kinda guy!