Author Topic: Vacuum leaks  (Read 5330 times)

Offline creaky99

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • Posts: 218
Vacuum leaks
« on: January 25, 2015, 07:27:18 PM »
Last couple of times I rode the '98 V11, it was sometimes idling erratically and had a hesitation right off idle and a hesitation when opening the throttle after decelerating with the throttle closed. Long story short, the vacuum lines from the intake to the canisters had rotted/cracked allowing vacuum leaks on both cylinders. I plugged the vacuum ports and removed the hoses to the canisters. Engine now runs like it should. My question is this:  Is any other modification necessary other than what I have done so far?   
Once you go over the hill, you pick up speed!



'98 Moto Guzzi EV11

Offline guzzisteve

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 12192
  • "Just Ride It"
Re: Vacuum leaks
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2015, 08:12:02 PM »
Just run the tank vent line down under tranny by the over flow line. I have a hose going from LH intake to RH intake.
"Pray through Carlo & your bike shall be healed"
Location: Planet Earth

Offline creaky99

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • Posts: 218
Re: Vacuum leaks
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2015, 09:05:08 PM »
Just run the tank vent line down under tranny by the over flow line. I have a hose going from LH intake to RH intake.

I did run the vent line as you say. I wondered about connecting the vacuum ports with a hose, works OK huh?
Once you go over the hill, you pick up speed!



'98 Moto Guzzi EV11

Offline Sasquatch Jim

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 9600
  • Sidecar - Best drive by shooting vehicle ever
Re: Vacuum leaks
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2015, 09:56:24 PM »
  I guess the problem is that it doesn't suck.
Sasquatch Jim        Humanoid, sort of.

Offline guzzisteve

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 12192
  • "Just Ride It"
Re: Vacuum leaks
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2015, 03:34:07 AM »
Works fine, you could cap them w/6mm screws, but then it's more to do & find when syncing the FI bodies.
"Pray through Carlo & your bike shall be healed"
Location: Planet Earth

Offline creaky99

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • Posts: 218
Re: Vacuum leaks
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2015, 06:09:30 AM »
 I guess the problem is that it doesn't suck.

I guess somebody had to say it........ ::)

Anyway, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to adjust the air screws after eliminating the canisters.
« Last Edit: January 26, 2015, 06:11:18 AM by creaky99 »
Once you go over the hill, you pick up speed!



'98 Moto Guzzi EV11


NEW WILDGUZZI PRODUCT - Moto Guzzi Door Mat
Receive donation credit with door mat purchase!
Advertise Here
 

20 Ounce Stainless Steel Double Insulated Tumbler
Buy a quality tumbler and support the forum at the same time!
Better than a YETI! BPA and Lead free.
Advertise Here