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Dimitris, The voltage of the t.p.s should not matter. Did this operate ok before the modifications? When did this the problem start ?

Anything...... replace it..ride it today and see what happens. By the way,have you washed the bike? Also buy a fuse assortment and make sure it a name brand,e.g. "BUSS" . Make sure you have extras with you or on the bike. These fuses are color coded so you won't have to spend time guessing amperage ratings!

Remove each fuse,hold it up to the (sun)light to see if the fuse is ok or blown.You need to own a test light and ohm meter. Have a friend ( that knows how) to show you how to use them to check continuity,voltage,etc.. Lights are usually fused and sometimes operated through relays.I am not near a wiring diagram or I could be more specific.

Can you explain the earplug ticket???????????

That is HIS problem.

Look back to savagehenry's reply..........

No, You do not HAVE to install the Roper plate and you don't have to pull the pan to change the oil filter. You don't have to wear a condom. You can't put a condom on after the fact either. Your reluctance tells me you're not a mechanic. Find someone who is, and ask them to help you a couple of times and ask them to explain the theory (or you can read the thread) about the plate. Same goes for the filter. Remember that attaching the clamp on the filter will not give you the ultimate experience of engine failure. Remember the airplane analogy...

D, You will find the pan removal a part of the ritual,have plenty of gaskets around for spares (along with the Roper windage tray you will install) and the inspection of the engine internals. When you r&r the filter you will get used to "just right". There is no law against practicing with the old filter,on & off as many times as you want til you feel comfortable. To me the idea of putting a hose clamp on an oil filter is the most ridiculous idea ever thought up. Also if this powerplant was and is on an airplane I would be UPSET if it was not applied to the filter that backed off and caused an engine failure at 5k ft. altitude. With that logic in mind place the clamp on the filter body where it will stop filter rotation IF it ever starts reverse rotation. So what if it takes you an hour to service the bike it is your metal sex machine!

Just ONE pole vault with the side stand and your life will be forever changed! You won't need any device of any kind to remind you to make sure the sidestand IS up.

The friction material in non-organic brake pads is manufactured from man-made products. You can go to brake manufacturer's website for more info and recommendations

IF there are no dowel pins holding this cover on you can "breake loose" this cover by striking it from the side to loosen it. Most sealers have little or no "shear" strength. This means side to side movement. I use either Yamabond or Loctite makes an anaerobic sealer (515 ?)that is great HTH gene

Not all people in any profession are BAD. The best "engineer" I have EVER met is a life long friend named James Mariner. he can fabricate just about ANYTHING. This man has a skimpy high school ed. He can straighten wheels, frames, con. rods, relace spoke wheels. If it is mechanical he can fix,repair,explain just about anything. If you met him he would be the most unassuming person in the room. I feel that trial and error is still a good method of improvement. This method is VERY expensive now and a person must rely on experienced results from friends when making modifications. That is why I joined this group and offer my input. p.s. If I ever get the chance to go to any rallys close to me I hope to get the chance to talk to y'all personally.

Believe me, I'm no disciple of engineers either.If you thing engineers are working in your best interests,try changing a heater core in your car. In dealing with US made autos "someone" has spent a long time(30 yrs) putting junk under the hood trying to improve mileage and performance. In the early 80s everyone's fix was to remove ALL the pollution controls to make them run BETTER. It didn't work all of the time. I agree that everything is put on to pass emission/performance goals @ X rpm. Engineers have to secure THEIR future.If some at TERMINEX came up with a product that killed all the pests,what would they do next year for business? I would hope Italian m/cyce companies (MG) are pursuing improvements and perfection. YES, I play with my bikes all of the time. There are things I install and things I remove. We do this ourselves to make us happy. I do not install cow magnets or clothes pins on my fuel lines,put mothballs in the fuel tank or any other TV advertised "fix".

I am a mechanic (37 yrs) and a vocational teacher (2 yrs) and am beginning to think like my father "if they wanted that s&*t on there they would have put it on there" My little brother quoted George Carlin about this. "You know what scares me is I'm beginning to agree with my Dad. And he's NOT gettin' any cooler!"

My input wasn't meant to discount any findings from guzzitech or anyone else.

All older vehicles with dual exhaust and m/cycles like triumph had the "H" pipe on them. These exhaust "pulses" do something in this crossover .'They traditionally helped horsepower and or torque . Believe me , no unnessary parts are on motorcycles or airplanes. MG would not have that pipe on there if the engineers didn't think it wasn't needed. I would take the word of a dyno before I removed this part.

i forgot to include......there are those who "do" and those who don't tell the truth !

Well........everyone?

To the new kid in town! Nan, I am getting a bike from Ft.Lauderdale and searched a weej for the best priced hauler to deliver to Ky. The hauler I found was EZ Motorcycle Hauler. Ph# 888-764-0185. These guys will get enough bikes assembled to justify(# unknown) a route, then deliver. The price was $525.00. Good luck and congratulations on your purchase. Also join the MGNOC immediately.

Tosser? WTF is a "tosser"?

Because EVERYBODY has a "cookie cutter'" brand. You feel exclusive when you are riding it. When you talk to a Guzzi owner usually they can explain everything going on inside and outside of this "2 wheel paramour". They can fix anything on this bike and are continually adding to and making personal improvements. My feelings are "this bike is ME"!

After hearing what you said about the 16v output you should take the alternator to a rebuilder. Have them to repair it and you'll be "good to go". The disconnecting of the wiring and battery is just a coincidence!

With thr ignition "on", this charge light signifies a "difference in potential" either under/over charging. When you have proper charging taking place the light is out, when the vehicle is not properly charging the light is on. Your particular problem that is taking place could be a blown fuse, wiring problem, or alternator/regulator problem. the cheapest is to visually inspect the fuses, wiring ,etc.. If that is good, take the alternator to a rebuilder for testing and repairs. HTH! gene

When I first stared seeing pics of the MGS-01.WOW!!!!!!! I thought this was the MESSIAH ! Then......any man who was lucky enough to get one and make it streetable I will envy him for all time. Will MG ever puyt a bike like this back on the showroom, who knows?

Until motorcycles are 5" wide and at least 3 1/2" tall you are f****d ! plain and simple. I have had drivers pull out in front of me 3xs in 30 min. My brother-in-law gave me the best advice. RIDE AS THOUGH YOU ARE INVISIBLE ! I ride like there is a "hit" on me at all times. until things with more than 4 wheels are outlawed you are unsafe. With this fear staring me in the face I try to have fun!!