Cal II help

[hooah54]

Do I have remove the starter to get access to the nuetral switch???   steve

[oldbike54]

 If you are removing it , seems like you must remove the starter .

  Dusty

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Do I have remove the starter to get access to the neutral switch???   steve

It's easier if you do. Only two bolts holding the starter on and two wires connected to it, so it only takes five minutes.

[hooah54]

Thanks...one day I will break down and buy the manual but when you get so much help here....

[LeRoy]

Thanks...one day I will break down and buy the manual but when you get so much help here....

If you want the manual, just send me a PM. I'll send you a CD with all the California II manuals (Base big block manual, California II Supplement, Parts Manual, Owner's Manual) as well as wiring diagrams, copies of period adverts and brochures, a number of how-to procedures and a bit of Guzzi history. All in one CD and no charge. Just send me a PM with your full name and mailing address.

This same offer is open to all WildGuzzi members. I have individual CDs for the 850-T, 850 T-3, V1000 Convert, V1000 G5, 1000 SP, California II, California III, the V-7 Sport and 750 S, 850 Le Mans, Le Mans II/CX 100, Le Mans III, Le Mans 1000 (IV and V), and a general small block CD. I'll ship anywhere in the world at no cost. Just let me know what you need along with your full name and mailing address in a PM.

[oldbike54]

If you want the manual, just send me a PM. I'll send you a CD with all the California II manuals (Base big block manual, California II Supplement, Parts Manual, Owner's Manual) as well as wiring diagrams, copies of period adverts and brochures, a number of how-to procedures and a bit of Guzzi history. All in one CD and no charge. Just send me a PM with your full name and mailing address.

This same offer is open to all WildGuzzi members. I have individual CDs for the 850-T, 850 T-3, V1000 Convert, V1000 G5, 1000 SP, California II, California III, the V-7 Sport and 750 S, 850 Le Mans, Le Mans II/CX 100, Le Mans III, Le Mans 1000 (IV and V), and a general small block CD. I'll ship anywhere in the world at no cost. Just let me know what you need along with your full name and mailing address in a PM.

 

 That is beautiful Bob !

  Dusty

[hooah54]

OK, pulled the starter, very easy.  Removed the switch, very easy.  Tested it for continuity, good... checked neutral swich bulb, good, checked the purple wire from console to terminal, good.  Still no nuetral light.  What am I missing?

[rodekyll]

If this is the switch with the blade that contacts something inside the transmission, make sure the blade is good (check continuity -- hook up the wire and touch the blade to ground -- light comes on?) and then make sure the blade is adjusted so's it makes the engagement.

If this isn't a blade type, nevermind.

[Kiwi_Roy]

You checked the bulb but is it getting 12 Volts?
Ground out the terminal on the gearbox, does the light come on?
If so the blade of the switch needs tweaking a little to contact the bump on the selector drum.

Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Generator & Neutral lights have a common supply from fuse 3
This also supplies the Stop light circuit.

I can send you the schematic from the manual if you need it.

[hooah54]

Thanks Roy, I still have the copy you sent me earlier.   Just noted that I lose the city light everytime the forks are turned to the right.  Gremlins again.

[Kiwi_Roy]

City Light, do you mean the small lamp in the headlight?
Check if you lose the tail light as well in which case it's the wire from the ignition switch to fuse 4 a Violet wire, could be broken at the switch or under the insulation at a flex point.

[Chuck in Indiana]

  Where else do you get info like this for free?  Maybe a small donation to WG is in order.. seriously, I don't care, but I was totally clueless about electricity before coming here. Now, I'm only partially clueless.. Education is *expensive.* This is cheap.. (Guzzi content)

[hooah54]

I have donated  but the Paypal account is in my wife's name so it probably will not show up on my profile.  thanks for all the help, working on the Cal II today.  steve

[hooah54]

Got the neutral light back...there is a 'bugaboo" in the instrument console wiring since I sitll lose the "city light" when turning the forks to the right.  Another day!

[hooah54]

took sage advise from Kiwi Roy (along with pics and wiring diagrams) and installed relays on the headlights.  Wow, what a difference.  Voltage drop at the headlights dramatically reduced and the light is so much brighter.  Voltmeter stays out of red with lights on even while idling.

Like Chuck I am partially clueless about the electricals and it took me three days to accomplish the task.  Good thing I took Roy's other advice about installing a 30 A fuse because I blew it and still don't know how.

The "city lifght" willl just be an annoyance ...spaghetti monster