Author Topic: 2001 EV experts wanted (Read 5437 times)

sdcr · « **on:** October 11, 2016, 04:58:15 PM »

There is a nice 2001 EV for sale nearbyme, that I'm interested in.

Can you folks who know, give me the lowdown on this year EV?

Is this a year for the Hydro motor?

The bike has Spoke wheels, any issues?

Not sure what type of clutch it has, single or dual plate?

Anything else to look out for on a 2001 EV?

thanks in advance.

Dean Rose · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:10:13 PM »

I've got a 2002 EV great bikes. Solid lifters, German spoke wheels, tubeless tires.

Dean

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:18:23 PM »

I waited for someone else to respond, I had a 98 EV a great bike with the tubeless wheels, cruise all day at 80 mph but I sold it because it was too new for me.

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:41:42 PM »

Quote from: sdcr on October 11, 2016, 04:58:15 PM

There is a nice 2001 EV for sale nearbyme, that I'm interested in.

Can you folks who know, give me the lowdown on this year EV?
Is this a year for the Hydro motor?
The bike has Spoke wheels, any issues?
Not sure what type of clutch it has, single or dual plate?
Anything else to look out for on a 2001 EV?

Solid lifters, sadly. I love the hydraulics.
Tubeless spoke wheels.
Dual plate clutch.

sdcr · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:47:41 PM »

Quote from: Wayne Orwig on October 11, 2016, 05:41:42 PM

Solid lifters, sadly. I love the hydraulics.
Tubeless spoke wheels.
Dual plate clutch.

Wayne,

So is the dual plate clutch the preferred set up?

Aaron D. · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:52:06 PM »

The 01/02 EVs are great, very powerful and they handle exceptionally well with a 140 section rear tire.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2016, 06:35:00 PM »

Quote from: sdcr on October 11, 2016, 05:47:41 PM

Wayne,

So is the dual plate clutch the preferred set up?

yes

Cam3512 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 11, 2016, 06:38:22 PM »

John,

No real issues that I know of. Red and white? Hydros were '03-'04.

Cam

sdcr · « **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2016, 06:50:08 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on October 11, 2016, 06:38:22 PM

John,

No real issues that I know of. Red and white? Hydros were '03-'04.

Cam

Cam,

haven't seen it in person yet, but it's sort of a wine berry color.

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2016, 08:55:27 AM »

Quote from: sdcr on October 11, 2016, 05:47:41 PM

So is the dual plate clutch the preferred set up?

Well, the single plate clutch had a lighter pull, and less weight, so actually most of us would have preferred it.
But, most of them failed.
The dual plates are generally very long life, unless a rivet cracks, or it gets oiled.

sdcr · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2016, 10:55:09 AM »

Wayne,

Thanks for the clarification. It don't mind a hard pull, versus a failed clutch

I should be able to look at this on Thursday or Friday.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2016, 04:22:26 PM »

Hmmm, probably this one. Beauty of a color, but I thought it was only 2002. See if it has the crinkle paint on the engine/tranny. Might be LATE '01.

sdcr · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2016, 07:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on October 12, 2016, 04:22:26 PM

Hmmm, probably this one. Beauty of a color, but I thought it was only 2002. See if it has the crinkle paint on the engine/tranny. Might be LATE '01.

That looks like it from the dark picture the seller posted

Aaron D. · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2016, 09:40:18 PM »

That's what (used to be) mine looked like, titled as an 02. It's the best of the Tonti cruisers, I think. Markedly more powerful than our '00 Jackal.

BillinPA · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2016, 11:41:48 PM »

I have a red and white 2001 EV . It has been a very good bike. If it is in good condition.....don't hesitate. It won't disappoint.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2016, 05:10:12 AM »

The '01's had a recall for the addition of a second cable on the throttle, making it a pull pull setup. Might have been the last year for drain plugs at the bottom of the fork tubes, or maybe through early '02. Seat was still cut out underneath for big puter but it went to a smaller unit under the left side cover. (Just left you some extra space for "stuff"

External fuel pump, and as others mentioned, dual plate clutch, tubeless wheels. All things considered, a very good year for the Cali series, particularly the EV's.

John Henry

sdcr · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2016, 05:18:43 AM »

Thanks for the positive comments about this one.

I hope to check this out today or Friday, depending on the owners schedule.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2016, 06:06:06 AM »

Only niggle might be the crinkle engine paint peeling off. But that's purely cosmetic, and I've seen some that were worse than others. Guzzi's fix at the time was to either pull the engine/tranny and correct it, OR give the customer a full set of HB bags and racks. Guess what most Guzzi riders went with?

sdcr · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2016, 07:06:53 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on October 13, 2016, 06:06:06 AM

Only niggle might be the crinkle engine paint peeling off. But that's purely cosmetic, and I've seen some that were worse than others. Guzzi's fix at the time was to either pull the engine/tranny and correct it, OR give the customer a full set of HB bags and racks. Guess what most Guzzi riders went with?

hmmmm, I do see a set of bags attached in the picture.

From the only photos I've seen so far, it is not clear if the black engine paint has started to peel.

Dean Rose · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2016, 07:45:55 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on October 13, 2016, 06:06:06 AM

Only niggle might be the crinkle engine paint peeling off. But that's purely cosmetic, and I've seen some that were worse than others. Guzzi's fix at the time was to either pull the engine/tranny and correct it, OR give the customer a full set of HB bags and racks. Guess what most Guzzi riders went with?

Why chance screwing up a good engine?

Dean

rocker59 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2016, 07:47:00 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on October 13, 2016, 06:06:06 AM

Only niggle might be the crinkle engine paint peeling off. But that's purely cosmetic, and I've seen some that were worse than others. Guzzi's fix at the time was to either pull the engine/tranny and correct it, OR give the customer a full set of HB bags and racks. Guess what most Guzzi riders went with?

That was the wrinkle black engine paint on the 2002 model bikes.

rocker59 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2016, 07:48:14 AM »

What years were affected with the lower triple clamp cracks ?

radguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2016, 08:48:30 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on October 13, 2016, 07:48:14 AM

What years were affected with the lower triple clamp cracks ?

Oh yes, I had forgotten about that. I want to say late '03 build as '03 and '04 EVs. I recall looking at the stamping under the lower tree on our '04 EV Touring. Or was it the 2000 Bassa...? ? ?

Not certain if there is sufficient history here Mike to look that up, you would prolly know better than anyone.

The '01 and follow EVs are great rigs.

Good luck on the look-see sdcr.

Rob

Cam3512 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2016, 09:04:44 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on October 13, 2016, 07:47:00 AM

That was the wrinkle black engine paint on the 2002 model bikes.

I know, that looks like an '02 model. Triple tree cracks were '03-'04 ish.

rocker59 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2016, 10:03:28 AM »

Quote from: sdcr on October 12, 2016, 07:16:56 PM

That looks like it from the dark picture the seller posted

Check the VIN. If the 10th digit is a "1", it's a 2001. If the 10th digit is a "2", it's a 2002.

The pictured bike looks to me like a 2002 model.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #25 on:** October 13, 2016, 10:23:39 AM »

Quote from: Zoom Zoom on October 13, 2016, 05:10:12 AM

The '01's had a recall for the addition of a second cable on the throttle, making it a pull pull setup.

John Henry

My 98 had the throttle stick at mid-way one day, on investigation the linkage was catching on the seam of the air-box,
I guess the factory fix was add another cable, all I had to do was re-position the throttle bodies and air-box.

sdcr · « **Reply #26 on:** October 13, 2016, 12:01:55 PM »

Man, you guys know your stuff, glad I came to the right spot!

Thanks for the tip on the VIN, as to whether its 01 or 02.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #27 on:** October 13, 2016, 01:00:40 PM »

Do not buy that bike. What a POS. Instead, let me know where it's at so I can go get it before it is sold to some unsuspecting soul.

FWIW, I've always loved this year model/color combo. My previous statement is a joke by the way. I've missed my EV ever since I sold it. I will own another someday.

Get it, ride it, love it. One of the best Guzzis ever built. Put a Swanee fairing on it, throttlemeisters and ride that sucker from daylight til dark with all smiles. It demands to stretch its legs.

sdcr · « **Reply #28 on:** October 13, 2016, 01:57:37 PM »

Quote from: Luap McKeever on October 13, 2016, 01:00:40 PM

Do not buy that bike. What a POS. Instead, let me know where it's at so I can go get it before it is sold to some unsuspecting soul.

FWIW, I've always loved this year model/color combo. My previous statement is a joke by the way. I've missed my EV ever since I sold it. I will own another someday.

Get it, ride it, love it. One of the best Guzzis ever built. Put a Swanee fairing on it, throttlemeisters and ride that sucker from daylight til dark with all smiles. It demands to stretch its legs.

Okay, now I'm going to feel guilty if I don't get it.
Btw, it also has a Corbin seat

maquette · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2016, 04:32:11 PM »

[quote author=Luap McKeever One of the best Guzzis ever built. Put a Swanee fairing on it, throttlemeisters and ride that sucker from daylight til dark with all smiles. It demands to stretch its legs.
[/quote]

Not an '01, and not that color, but somethin' like this:

Tom

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Author Topic: 2001 EV experts wanted (Read 5437 times)