gstallons
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Vibration in grips at 3k-5k RPM...any way to correct?
gstallons replied to VtwinStorm's topic in Technical Topics
I mean where the driveshaft is splined to each half -
Vibration in grips at 3k-5k RPM...any way to correct?
gstallons replied to VtwinStorm's topic in Technical Topics
Just for kicks , look at the oriveshaft to see if it is indexed correctly -
Replace al the rubbers w/drilled ones . You want 100 % distribution of the rubbers . The anti-seize is good on the driveshaft splines . FoMoCo has a driveshaft spline lube too . I have some out in the shop , I would have to find it & post the part #
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DO USE anti-seize on this and stainless is a must !
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My 86 yr old mentor (James Mariner) has always said , there are better motorcycles , but 99% of Moto Guzzi owners are some type of professional . A craftsman or something !
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That is what you end up making .
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I read this article on The Who . This writer called them "the thinking man's rock" . The same for the Moto Guzzi .
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The thing I like about this network of owners , they can discuss any facet of a bike . All other owners need someone to check tire pressures .
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Uhhhhh , red bikes and red high heels .Yeowwwww !
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The bad thing is , a cycle shop can't pay a mechanic $60k/yr . There is not that profit margin on motorcycle sales/service .
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My 86 yr old buddy gave me a class on the V twin , firing order , degrees of everything , carb jetting , etc. He explained how the # 1 cylinder did the most work at lower RPMs and got more even as the RPMs went up . It didn't take long for me to be "lost as an Easter egg on the 4th of July" . One of these days I will have another class on this .
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You have to compare these w/the old airheads to the oilheads .
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These German cars used to be the "top of the line" . It seems as though they loaded up on a bunch of unbridled engineers. Then they went wild on engineering stupid $hit . They do ride, drive and perform SUPERIOR . Then when they start messin' up , get ready to buy a dependable car while your Teutonic POS is in the shop .
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These manufacturers spew out data to impress , confuse , placate John Q Customer . John Q knows the oil comes out the top of the bottle & that is about it.
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As usual , perfect advice and instructions .
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That is good lubricant !
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I though green was the "easiest" Loctite ?
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IDK why these people have to Loctite these rotor bolts to the wheel ? It is an effort to get these loose/off in less than 6 hrs. time .
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Why do you post something like this at MY bedtime ? I will have to watch this in the a.m.
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I have never touched one of these quick-disconnects on a 04 model . I have seen a lot of connectors on other stuff destroyed by Cavemen to Klingons . I know one thing , once you get pissed off , caution and care go out the window ! I have a tool box drawer full of devices to get these "things" disconnected and the technique is NEVER quite the same , go figure ?
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Uh , is yours too damaged to repair ?
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Those fuel line connectors will take practice . after you get the hang of it , it will smoke you on how easy it is to disconnect . Push the hose toward the fitting , then push the quick release away from the fitting {you may have to rotate the sleeve portion} and allow the hose to slide away from the fitting .
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Oh , and I'm not sure if they work , but I have some tube testers .
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I have a lot of things my Dad had . amprobe , Simpson 260 , wiggie (?) , things I can't remember . I acquired one of the first simpson DVOMs 6 or 7 fluke 80 series meters ( 2 don't work & I can't bring myself to send them off ) and lots of other stuff .
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Post some pics w/descriptions please ?
