Author Topic: Johnr's Bike Surfaces. (Read 8897 times)

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #30 on:** August 09, 2020, 07:20:44 AM »

This is a great thread!

As one of the many that felt connected to Johnr when he was here I am very happy to see this happening, but at the same time I must admit it leaves me with a twinge of melancholy.

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #31 on:** August 12, 2020, 03:21:23 PM »

Took the Cali-sport for a shake down run on tuesday.

Lannis · « **Reply #32 on:** August 12, 2020, 04:13:37 PM »

Quote from: Guzzikiwi on August 12, 2020, 03:21:23 PM

Took the Cali-sport for a shake down run on tuesday.

So... did anything shake out of it?

Muzz · « **Reply #33 on:** August 12, 2020, 08:48:26 PM »

So Ricky, which bike do you intend to ride on the Tattley Rappet (if it's on!).

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #34 on:** August 12, 2020, 10:56:21 PM »

Lannis. The front right brake calipher needs another going over.Disc was getting a little warm.
and the high beam and dash light had stopped working.(a broken brown wire on the right side of the headstock).
Not sure at this stage Muzza.
I think i may have found some panniers.So that would make it easier to take the Cali but she still has come kms to do before i'm happy to take her.Bring on some better weather.Mate

Lannis · « **Reply #35 on:** August 13, 2020, 08:59:25 AM »

Quote from: Guzzikiwi on August 12, 2020, 10:56:21 PM

Lannis. The front right brake calipher needs another going over.Disc was getting a little warm.
and the high beam and dash light had stopped working.(a broken brown wire on the right side of the headstock).

That's not bad! You're getting close ....

Lannis

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #36 on:** August 17, 2020, 12:25:37 AM »

Who else has had problems with the plastic?? Pistons in the brembo caliphers swelling and not sliding properly?
Apparently its a common thing with them.I couldnt work out what was going on with it.
Cheers Ricky

LesP · « **Reply #37 on:** August 17, 2020, 01:46:01 AM »

Quote from: Guzzikiwi on August 17, 2020, 12:25:37 AM

Who else has had problems with the plastic?? Pistons in the brembo caliphers swelling and not sliding properly?
Apparently its a common thing with them.I couldnt work out what was going on with it.
Cheers Ricky

They are hard anodised alloy and its the seal that will give you trouble when they get old.
I did one off a 2000 Moto Guzzi a month or so back when I posted about pressure and dust seal kits from the UK.

If it is not dissembled yet it is a matter of juggling the pistons as far as pumping them out if air will not move them, I had one sticky one where I had to machine a plastic puck to go between tow good ones and another where i had to clamp the opposing piston, I could then pump (with a master cylinder) the sticky one out.

wirespokes · « **Reply #38 on:** August 17, 2020, 10:57:11 AM »

In some cases I've had to use a grease gun to remove pistons. Last resort, but it's always worked.

I've found the square section orings to normally be good. For some reason grunge collects in the groove behind the oring and causes binding. And it's not where you can see it. Clean it all out with a dental pick. That's usually all it's taken for me - no rebuild kit or anything. If the dust seal is ripped and the piston badly rusted in the sealing area, then there's no choice, but a lot of times just a good cleaning got it working like new.

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #39 on:** September 08, 2020, 11:46:34 PM »

I had John's sister Ros come to meet me last week from Wellington (1000kms away).I brought the bike from her from the estate over the phone.
She was stoked to see what I've done so far and hear it running again.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 09, 2020, 05:05:36 AM »

Dusty

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #41 on:** September 09, 2020, 05:16:38 AM »

That's perfect! Thanks for sharing that picture!

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #42 on:** September 09, 2020, 10:12:47 AM »

Muzz · « **Reply #43 on:** September 09, 2020, 10:32:58 PM »

You certainly have it looking nice Ricky.

Any further word on the TB's or the old donk?

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #44 on:** September 11, 2020, 04:02:30 PM »

Thanks Muzz.

I do have a new lead / info on the original engine. Ros said when they were cleaning out his storage lock up. The motor was sitting outside the locker while they were clearing the rest of the stuff. A guy that owned another locker there came over and asked what they were going to do with it. They didn't know what to do with it. He said he would like to make a coffee table out of it so they gave it to him.(but have no details etc) So its possibly still out here somewhere. But id like to think that if someone living close to me has a Guzzi table. I would know about it Because if anyone I know ever seen it. They would of definitely let me know. So the search goes on.
I got the Cali out for a couple a hundred km run yesterday.(first decent ride) The tubulance/ buffering off the screen is crazy. Anyone got any ideas how I can fix it? (My first bike with a big screen)
Thanks Ricky

Muzz · « **Reply #45 on:** September 11, 2020, 05:14:23 PM »

Ricky, some years ago now a guy on the site drilled some holes in the bottom of the screen, looked to be about 3/4 inch diameter. It worked. Another added another laminar lip to the top, which also made a difference.

Anyone remember who it was? Ratguzzi perhaps?

balvenie · « **Reply #46 on:** September 11, 2020, 10:57:51 PM »

Quote from: Muzz on September 11, 2020, 05:14:23 PM

Ricky, some years ago now a guy on the site drilled some holes in the bottom of the screen, looked to be about 3/4 inch diameter. It worked. Another added another laminar lip to the top, which also made a difference.

Anyone remember who it was? Ratguzzi perhaps?

Ratguzzi rings a bell. His name was John Botcher(I think).

oldbike54 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 11, 2020, 11:06:35 PM »

Yes , vent the shield to balance pressure .

Dusty

moto · « **Reply #48 on:** September 11, 2020, 11:48:13 PM »

Quote from: balvenie on September 11, 2020, 10:57:51 PM

Ratguzzi rings a bell. His name was John Botcher(I think).

John Boettcher
Wonder Lake, IL

He still posts. Near legendary member for many years.

balvenie · « **Reply #49 on:** September 12, 2020, 04:06:24 AM »

Quote from: moto on September 11, 2020, 11:48:13 PM

John Boettcher
Wonder Lake, IL

He still posts. Near legendary member for many years.

Apologies for spelling his name wrongly.

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #50 on:** October 17, 2020, 03:44:19 PM »

Hi, All
Last weekend with over 600 kms on the clock I retouqued the heads ,balanced the throttle bodies and finally got around to flushing the linked brakes. My Partner and I took it for a run to the local farmers market afterwards and its running great. It started raining while we were there and as this is my first bike with a big screen it really showed its worth. It was sunny when we left home so only in summer gear.
Also as this new engine has no numbers stumped on it.( area was never stamped in the factory) I talked to Teo Lamers about it and it did sometimes happen. Even frames without numbers stamped on them. So can anyone please help me with the info of the bike it has came out of. Year , Model etc I measured the valves while I had it apart and I know its got the big valve heads.
Thanks Ricky

voncrump · « **Reply #51 on:** October 18, 2020, 01:48:13 AM »

Great work with posting the thread Muzz.
Great work with the bike Ricky.
A lot of the Wildguzzi folks have a part in this great Guzzi saga.
Cheers, voncrump.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #52 on:** October 18, 2020, 06:34:50 AM »

Quote from: Guzzikiwi on October 17, 2020, 03:44:19 PM

Hi, All
Last weekend with over 600 kms on the clock I retouqued the heads ,balanced the throttle bodies and finally got around to flushing the linked brakes. My Partner and I took it for a run to the local farmers market afterwards and its running great. It started raining while we were there and as this is my first bike with a big screen it really showed its worth. It was sunny when we left home so only in summer gear.
Also as this new engine has no numbers stumped on it.( area was never stamped in the factory) I talked to Teo Lamers about it and it did sometimes happen. Even frames without numbers stamped on them. So can anyone please help me with the info of the bike it has came out of. Year , Model etc I measured the valves while I had it apart and I know its got the big valve heads.
Thanks Ricky

It came from Jon Margrave's crashed LeMans. Mark at Moto Guzzi Classics and Commie Nick RIP boxed it up and sent it. It was a silver LeMans.. I think that is an 03?
From our favorite Austrian:

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I can't remember if the bike is running the V11 ECU or the Cali one. We swapped the sump to the EV type but other than that it's stock V11.

If he still has the Hydro motor and wants to do it up I have a 'Last Edition' hydro kit and I'd be happy to lend him the tools as well as long as they can be guaranteed to come back.

Give him my email if he wants to chat.

Thanks.

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #53 on:** February 16, 2023, 04:23:06 PM »

Hi All
My Partner of 25 yrs and I got Married last Friday 10th and John's Cali was one of our wedding vehicles.
With a couple of the wildgoose members present. Muzz may have some better pictures.
Ps she runs like a dream and sounds great with the new staintune mufflers my wife got me for my birthday last year.
Cheers Ricky

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #54 on:** February 16, 2023, 06:37:50 PM »

Awesome..

Kev m · « **Reply #55 on:** February 17, 2023, 07:33:28 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 16, 2023, 06:37:50 PM

Awesome..

+1 Brazilian!!!

Roebling3 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 17, 2023, 09:22:37 AM »

This saga is making me misty. - - reminding me of our rebuild, several years gone by, of rehabbing an R65 Lario for Melissa Pierson. That bike, subsequently., found it's way to The Guzzi Doctor, (N. Chicago), for a professional 'do over'. Good fortune, R3~

Stretch · « **Reply #57 on:** February 17, 2023, 09:45:27 AM »

Cool story!

I hope the bike lives on....

-Stretch

Muzz · « **Reply #58 on:** February 17, 2023, 03:08:54 PM »

The photo I messaged you about is exactly like that one Ricky. Will complete the downloads and see what else is there.

It was a fabulous week at Ricky's wedding guys. The Burt Munro was happening, Ricky's house was invaded by 17 (or was it 19) guests, all Guzziholics except for two Harley owners. There may have been a bit of good natured ribbng going on. Four caravans, campervans, tent, house, it was all on. Packed to the rafters. Big John there in spirit.

I can't say that the CaliSport held pride of place, as Ricky's looper is to die for, but it certainly looked fantastic. The decorations were even put on by a Harley owner, which made it even better!

Big John there in spirit.

Guzzikiwi · « **Reply #59 on:** February 17, 2023, 03:27:24 PM »

He sure was Mate.(Muzz)
Even down to us taking the recifier off the cali to help get a fellow Guzziholic home 600kms when his shit it self on his V11 sport. before leaving.

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Author Topic: Johnr's Bike Surfaces. (Read 8897 times)

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