docc

Shouldn't that photo be posted over on the Hooters thread?

In October 2008 I got my replacement TPS from Harley-Davidson PN 27271-95 US$44.63 Plug (set) and play!

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Hi, mirage_al! My notes from 2008 from the invoice from MotoInternational in Seattle, WA USA, show: M/C KIT, 12mm RECT/REMOTE - Item Number: TA 110436292 , US$32 Not sure if that is a Guzzi #, an MI #, or even a Brembo # (BTW, go to your profile and show a location, even if it is just a country. It'll help members better guide you to resources! And, again, welcome!)

And, so . . . now what? Does anyone have one of these jewels? I'm hoping Moto Guzzi NA brings them to Barber's Oct 2011. I fear I may be smitten!

Perhaps Teo Lamers in the Netherlands or HMB-Guzzi in Germany. I hate to think these are no longer in production as fragile as they are. Yet, maybe then some resourceful Guzzisto will make the better mouse trap!

Even if as a museum, cafe, boutique, and, for us pilgrims, a brothel, er-uhm, I mean hostel.

I remember hearing from one the manufacturers (Two Brothers, not Mistral) that a big V-twin will need repacking once a year since closed throttle engine braking was destructive to the packing. That was their explanation. That said, I haven't heard anyone here repacking their canisters. Not that they don't need it, but somebody's gotta take those loud pipes out and save lives . . . Seriously, though, did you check directly with Mistral to see if they have a kit or their own recommendations?

So, we're about ten days out and several have put in a bid on leaving from Middle Tennessee. Hope to see you all at breakfast, or at the event at Barber's Vintage Festival. With 2500 miles on the newly sealed rear drive, I'd say I'm good to go. Can't wait to see all the Guzzis at the Motorcycle Classics tent! Ride well! docc in Tennessee, USA

Sure, that could work, but adjusting the angle of support is still better with the floor jack. And the support under the sump is broader. I'd like to find the highest and best use for the nice little red spindle. It's even too unstable to prop an ale.

I like my factory stand, but: 1) with my preload setting on the rear (cranked up, I suppose), the tire doesn't clear without chocking the stand's handle up with a block of wood. 2) The sump spindle is nifty, but the stand has rollers and my Sport managed to move forward (wheels off) and tip the spindle. The forks landed neatly on the concrete floor, but the Sport frowned. I now always use a floor jack under the sump. Much more stable and easily height adjustable. I hate it when she frowns at me like that . . .

Part number is 192072 20. Can you remove it and test it off the gearbox? It seems so unlikely they would have removed the sideplate just to disable the switch . . .

I know it's not the most elegant solution, but; mount a Garmin Zumo?

See there! I told you my Sport was worth hundreds.

New relays in and wot? Good to go?

There were no body panels available in 2000 besides the body color plastics. Yes, they crack. And, yes, even without overtightening the fasteners. I'm thinking cf panels came along in 2001 for the Rosso Mandello. I have reinforced the underside of my side covers and starter cover with fiberglass. The cracks are still visible, but stable. I see my front fender needs some of the same treatment, but I haven't got round to that yet. (Then there is The Tank . . .) Notably, the problem was well known to Guzzi in the day. During my three year warranty, they gave me new side covers and a starter cover. The dealer made me promise not to install them! Pretty soon they'll be worth more than the bike itself!

AT almost 80,000 miles, I'm on my third Veglia. The first under warranty when it started wagging at highway speed and the second when the trip odometer locked up. $298.53 (USD) shipped from MI in Seattle in July, 2010. With the Garmin ZUMO in the mount, I'm not sure I would repair another Veglia. The GPS shows speed, odometer, fuel tank range and is lighted. It has "dashboard" functions that would entirely supplement the original speedometer. Of course, there are always these solutions:

Here's a link to FAQ with some of the above and a little more: Maintenance Checklist while the wheels are off

Check out this excellent pictorial by belfastguzzi in the How To forum: Gearbox Selector Spring and Pawl Arm repair

Hi, dshap! I'm trying to figure where you are saying is "hanging by the wires." Can you show a picture or make more of a description? Also, go to your 'profile" and list a location. This will help members assist you.

That's good advice! Do a full "tune-up" and realize the Tachometer may not read true. My (early) white face Veglia is 300 RPM high. That means I have to set all parameters at tune-up to an idle indicated on the tach at 1350. Frankly, I shoot for 1500 (indicated) as more is better for oil pressure and idle stability.

Interesting, I was out checking my fuel range and light today. My light will first give a glow at 4.2 US Gallons. The light may then go out and on intermittently until the tank needs 4.5 gallons. The light is more likely to stay on at idle or low throttle openings. I just don't think your tank was low enough to light it. It is notable that my Sport has an early tank with the pump outside. Although billed as 5.8 gallons, I have drained it fully and only gotten out 5.1. Riding, I only assume a 5.0 capacity (all USGallons). Your later tank may behave differently. That said, the wires to the sensor have been known to break loose. Have a look under the boot of the sensor. More commonly, these V11 do get 32-38 mpg. Usually less in the colder weather. There are certainly guys out there getting over 40, but not as commonly. Your 34 is on the low side and could indicate time for a tune up and reset on the PC. You are certain your actual high beam is coming on? Otherwise, those little bulbs in the instrument panel are pretty easy to change.

First to look at the external linkage at the foot lever. It should pivot up and down, pulling a short rod which rotates a small lever pinched onto a shaft coming out of the left gear box side case. Does the action of the foot lever appear to rotate the shaft?

I would think it unlikely a major manufacturer like Mobil1 would reformulate without label changes for anybody. If it doesn't say something like "this oil specially blended for Wallmart" it is the same stuff. Too much liability. Usually if a major manufacturer packages oil for a private brand it is the same spec with the private brand label. Valvoline does this directly for independent auto shops and dealers. They have a parallel bulk oil line called Ultramax. Comes out of the same tank as the Valvoline branded oil but is less expensive because there is no company advertising or promotion involved. Looks like I got that from Richard Widman's work linked above. After careful reading on pages 13 and 14, I see he is saying (something like): Just because a store brand oil is made by a major producer (like ExxonMobil) doesn't mean it's the same oil. The store can make it's own specification. He references the SuperTech oil branded by WalMart and apparently made by ExxonMobil. Thanks for getting me to go back for a more careful read.