Author Topic: Mommas bike needs love (Read 5710 times)

Luap McKeever · « **on:** February 10, 2018, 01:08:54 PM »

After only 110,000 miles, you�d think things like fork seals, valve cover gaskets, heads needing re-torqued, and redoing throttle bodies could wait another 90,000 miles before needing done.

Guess not. Here goes :-)

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oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2018, 01:17:43 PM »

All fine and good , but I am betting most of us would rather see a picture of Momma

Dusty

twowings · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2018, 01:21:03 PM »

I'm sure you know what you are doing, BUT that concrete block is not oriented for maximum strength...the hole needs to be up/down not side/side...those things are known for collapsing at the worst possible time...

nc43bsa · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2018, 01:25:30 PM »

Quote from: twowings on February 10, 2018, 01:21:03 PM

I'm sure you know what you are doing, BUT that concrete block is not oriented for maximum strength...the hole needs to be up/down not side/side...those things are known for collapsing at the worst possible time...

True, but I wouldn't worry too much.

It's not supporting the weight of the bike, it's just assisting the center stand in balancing.

lucian · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2018, 01:28:40 PM »

110,000 miles, prolly ought to beef the tires back up with some Shoe Goo.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:34:13 PM »

Quote from: twowings on February 10, 2018, 01:21:03 PM

I'm sure you know what you are doing, BUT that concrete block is not oriented for maximum strength...the hole needs to be up/down not side/side...those things are known for collapsing at the worst possible time...

Just a little support assistant to the center stand. She’s not going anywhere.

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guzzi4me · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:36:59 PM »

What???!!??

These items aren't covered under warranty???

Sheesh....

Jeff

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:37:19 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 10, 2018, 01:17:43 PM

All fine and good , but I am betting most of us would rather see a picture of Momma

Dusty

How about a picture of her and her dream bike? Dear Santa...

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Luap McKeever · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:38:34 PM »

Quote from: guzzi4me on February 10, 2018, 02:36:59 PM

What???!!??

These items aren't covered under warranty???

Sheesh....

Jeff

Ridiculous ain’t it?

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oldbike54 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:52:00 PM »

Quote from: Luap McKeever on February 10, 2018, 02:37:19 PM

How about a picture of her and her dream bike? Dear Santa...

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Hey , I remember that day

Dusty

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2018, 02:57:47 PM »

Are the head bolts really to be torqued to 35 ft lbs?

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RinkRat II · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2018, 03:39:10 PM »

My V11 Sport shows 30.98 Ft Lb..........

Paul B.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2018, 05:53:36 PM »

Kind of at a stand still with the fork seals. Turns out one of the lower fork bushings don't look so good. Tried putting the lower fork back on after replacing the seal and it wouldn't budge on the upper at all. So, I had to order some new bushings.

On to the heads...tomorrow.

mjptexas · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2018, 06:59:53 PM »

Quote from: Luap McKeever on February 10, 2018, 05:53:36 PM

Kind of at a stand still with the fork seals. Turns out one of the lower fork bushings don't look so good. Tried putting the lower fork back on after replacing the seal and it wouldn't budge on the upper at all. So, I had to order some new bushings.

On to the heads...tomorrow.

Sounds like you may be reaching the point of diminishing returns. Just buy her dream bike for Valentine’s day and be done with it.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2018, 08:51:45 AM »

Here she is, all done. Here's what all was done in the last few weeks, usually just Saturdays though. Now this bike looks and runs like new again with only 110,000 miles. Momma's going to be a terror on these crooked highways again.

Fork and dusts seals / oil replaced. Installed gaiters to protect.
New brakes all the way around
New fluids and filters replaced everywhere
Heads torqued
Valves set
New gaskets
100% cleaning and application of topcoat. All aluminum polished to mirror shine.
Fast idle cable replaced with new arm
Throttle bodies synched and cleaned
TPS adjusted
K&N's installed
Beetle performance map installed
New tires

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2018, 09:06:50 AM »

Let’s meet up and blast through the Boston mtns soon! I’d like to see lasandra punish that Cali a little!

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2018, 09:13:19 AM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on March 10, 2018, 09:06:50 AM

Letï¿½s meet up and blast through the Boston mtns soon! Iï¿½d like to see lasandra punish that Cali a little!

Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe even get more people to join in the cause...

oldbike54 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2018, 09:36:43 AM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on March 10, 2018, 09:06:50 AM

Let�s meet up and blast through the Boston mtns soon! I�d like to see lasandra punish that Cali a little!

Hmm

Quote from: Luap McKeever on March 10, 2018, 09:13:19 AM

Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe even get more people to join in the cause...

Old 71 highway between Mountainburg and Fayettville is a hoot now that all of the traffic is on
I 49 . Give me a couple of weeks , bet we can get Mike and maybe Jay in on this . Hmm , Wes and Leroy would probably join in also , maybe Doug .

Dusty

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2018, 12:09:13 PM »

Moarkanok Guzzi club’s 1st annual Arkansas hoodlum run!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2018, 12:32:45 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on March 10, 2018, 12:09:13 PM

Moarkanok Guzzi club�s 1st annual Arkansas hoodlum run!

Yes , the first event for the 4 states Moto Guzzi club , although I think we need a slight refining of the name

Dusty

Muzz · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2018, 04:33:03 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on March 10, 2018, 12:09:13 PM

Moarkanok Guzzi club�s 1st annual Arkansas hoodlum run!

Spell it backwards, 'Konak Roam" (almost anyway)

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2018, 04:49:14 PM »

Both kinda sound like Romulan slang

twowings · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2018, 06:05:50 PM »

Ride on, 'Momma'! Happy Trails until...

leroysch · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2018, 08:00:18 PM »

Staying tuned.....might be on some off-brand steed.

Thought I was way ahead of the game given how easy the tank went back on the V11. Right now not getting any starter motor current draw. Fuel pump triggers at key on, all indicators work, run switch functional and correctly positioned..yada... yada. Doing my internet research tonight to take another wack at it in the AM....

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2018, 08:19:41 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on March 10, 2018, 12:32:45 PM

Yes , the first event for the 4 states Moto Guzzi club , although I think we need a slight refining of the name

Dusty

OK how ‘bout Earth,Wind & Fire???

oldbike54 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2018, 08:37:57 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on March 10, 2018, 08:19:41 PM

OK how �bout Earth,Wind & Fire???

More like Nerds , Dorks , Geeks , and one pretty lady

Dusty

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