rossoandy

Brilliant thread this,anyone with bevel box issues will find the answers in this and my own later thread. The small needle roler bearing on the pinion does seem to be the Achiles Heel of this final drive. Its also the hardest one to change! Removal of the old worn out one is not easy. Mines all back together safely but yet to be tested...confident it will be ok though.

Thats an identical failure to mine.....wonder how many more out there? How you find the play in it? Did you see a slight oil weep or was you checking the drive u/j? Or had you seen the thread earlier and decided to check yours? Have you got parts lined up yet? Good luck.

err RM = Rosso Mandello I guess but wat the rest mean? Paint manufacturer?

lol nice one..

just testing yer powers of observation!! 10/10Paul!! Me niether...thanks for sorting link. regards Andy I thought it way out for Guzzi too. So was I the first to find it!! Anyway wat I wanna know is how they get it to wheelie cause when I went to factory last year and had a blast on the Griso (GMG weekend) I found all I got was clutch slip when I tried.... Although it was still a hoot to ride. Just watched some of it again, did anyone else spot the MG licence plate? Guess this a factory plate? perhaps gives emm special permission to pull wheelies et! Wouldnt fancy their chances should they fall off on these roads up in the mountains....its a loooooong way down. I wonder where exactly they are..

Has anyone else seen the video of the New 1100 Sport on the facory site? (oops I mean 1200sport!) Its worth a look,have u seen a Guzzi wheelie coming outa bend! The skillful (mad) Italian riders make the most of the winding mountain ascent to give an impressive promotion of the new bike. There doesnt seem to be a lot of choregraphy,just madness.......go watch an enjoy. Sorry but I dont know how to do a link..feel free those of you who do.

????????? I thought there was a proviso to keep spares available for ten years after production in Europe? An thats not long! Imagine how people who have a three year old bike will feel if spares sudenly dry up. hmmm normal fer Guzzi then!!

wow Paul,some real bargains here! So tempting to buy some spares....just in case...

Hope its repaired by now Ozzy!

Does this mean I can paint my wheels like bike o the month? wow thats cool

Well folks if u've watched that vid and not been moved..u made of stone! I probobaly not able to go this year,the 100 centenary year but I would urge anyone who can,even if you have to sell the wife! to do so. You just gotta do it sumtime if you've motorcycing in yer blood,its an awsome experience. My V1100 knows its way around the island well......although we struggle a bit wiv the 120mph wheelies! thanks for the posting Tom, you've made me remember what I going to miss..........

If anyone wants a cheap overnight stay we have room to accomodate 5 persons overnight. We are around 20minutes ride from Dover or Folkestone tunnel/ferry terminals in Ashford Kent.Eurostar teminal here in Ashford too. Direct train link to London if you wish to leave bike here for day trip. We are not a hotel but have spare rooms and would be happy to help fellow forum members. We are only an hour or so from London and would make a good base for UK visit. Anyone intererested in the Tour de France? It passes through Ashford this year. Leave me a message or e mail me if interested. rossoandy@hotmail.com

Nige u got no taste mate!!

Clever ass martin! or should i say Smartyarse!! ta

aah ceramic huh,well dont drop emm! Bevel box all painted now and although not as crinkly as yer i reasonably happy wiv result. Thankyou mr Harley D !!! (why can't Guzzi market paint)!

ye, went looked tday,mine doesnt have that angle on top tube twds head brg.

May I say baldini's description good save one comment,DO NOT drive new bearings on inner race at all,this will damage them,all pressure should be wherever possible on outer race which is tight fit in hub. An exception to this rule is if you are pressing bearings in using constant overall pressure with a tool exceting force over entire bearing.However it is still rule one to press wherever posssible on outer tight race. I find a suitable sized socket or the old bearing placed over the new will help you get them started evenly in the recess.Again if using old bearing as drift make sure you tap on outer race. The wheel bearings are a little tricky to get started to move but a decent sized punch say around 6mm will if you force the spacer over a tad get a purchase on the edge of the bearing allowing you to get a start on shifting it,always work around the bearing say in 90degree max moves. Obviosly you can drive the old out on the inner race as they are to be discared anyways.Check after you have fitted them by placing your finger inside them and turning them to and fro,they must be smooth with no roughness. Have fun!

Bike look a bit uncared for I'd say! Nothing that couldnt be put right wiv bit of time,enthusiasm an $$$$ As someone commented are you sure its value for $$,is it possible to get more for less $$. Depend if you gonna enjoy tinkering or riding more? Depends if you are guy who takes great pride ith the appearance or jus wants to ride it. Up to you but whatever you do I sure you will enjoy the riding! Great bike,classic.

Comfort on the V1100 not really an issue for me,mandello in three easy days ride from uk. However carrying the stuff you need for camping and a week away is not so easy. Tank range could be better as you soon get through a tank ful.

Martin you have just confirmed you are totaly mad! Can't believe you went out on bike yesterday!! 90mph plus winds christ! Guess ok if wind behind you though, giva you top speeed of about 220mph!! lol

wow!

where u find that martin! its brill. jus tryin to name the albums,struglin wiv 2nd from left..we got,the wall,animals,atom heart,dark side,wish u were here and ?

wow, not bad at all! cases look fine in pics,well done. My engine is worse than yers was (pipes a golden blue colour too for sum reason) hehe. I in process of doin bevel box as i write this, had three lightish coat wiv about ten mins btween. I based it up with etch primer then a base of matt black before the Harley paint went on. I go and do another coat in a bit..

does 1474mm sound better!! measured on the bench with paddock stand under rear arm. NOTE. bike of the month looks real good with those red wheels.....wonder where I can buy that tasty rear hugger?

lol, this thread is gettin more interstin by the day, however....I did mesure very quickly and...bike is currently on bench with paddock stand under rear swing arm,however surely wouldnt make as much difference as we are experiencing so..I'll go check it again in 30mins or so!