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Second Superbike Race Michael Rutter 201.1 MPH

Old threads never die – they only unravel... Listening to the radio as I apply electrodes to the Scura – Rutter clocked at 199.2 miles per hour on the public road circuit oh: why has my white keyboard got grubby oil stains on it??

Unusually, it is warm, the sun is shining. Since early morning I have heard the sound of bikes heading up the road. I took the dog out and there was a regular stream of bikes passing on their way to the north coast. The biggest road race day of the year with 100,000 visiters come to see the 200. For me, it's V.11 operating time instead. Time to dust off the crowbar. I think I'll have to make that Scura suffer.

I think it's safe to say that my changes were not as smooth as they used to be, so maybe you're right, there are signs before the spring goes. I see Martin B is reporting more difficult changes, so we'll see... Obviously I hope it's just big boots in his case. I plan to open the gearbox tomorrow – it will be interesting to measure that pawl boss diameter.

Any of the second-hand American kits that I have enquired about have not been the right one for the Scura. Pity, as they have been good prices. (I don't know about these e-bay ones, haven't seen them.) Also there is either an unwillingness to dispatch to a destination outside of USA, or else it just costs too much. Otherwise, the response here seems to be that they are unavailable and may not be made anymore. TLM said they could supply, but in a vague, general, hopeful sort of way. They did not confirm anything definite. If no-one else can get them from Italy, I don't see how TLM could.

yep, it's definitely that, no question, bound to be ...is that what you want to hear?

Haa, depends whether the 1956 wheeled thing was a motorbike or a pram. If it was a pram, then you're in good company.

...ahem, the one gear idea was inspired by the broken spring situation. Not so much a wish, more like evolution, in Guzzi World.

Will any dealer help with warranty issues – even if you didn't get the bike there? I'm looking through the posts to see your various instructions & part numbers. J.O'S has just offered to send a spring – fantastic. If this problem is restricted to a particular age group of bikes, it surely must be a parts batch problem? It will be most interesting to see what the diameter of the boss is. Measurements from other bikes that haven't had the problem would be good to get (somehow).

Well, I was thinking of going to see the final race day of North West 200 on Saturday, but instead I think I'll be opening the gearbox. I'll see if dealer (OYB) can supply parts under warranty and send them over. But are they in stock? If pawl boss is oversize I'll probably try grinding it down. What a disappointment – now I'll be listening out for that dodgy clutch! At least I hadn't put new oil in . I've been trying to get out for gearbox oil and do the first change.

Now mine has broken – I presume. Only 1200 miles on the bike. Before purchase the 'new improved spring' was fitted. :!: When riding home at tea time this evening I rolled on from almost standstill to cross ongoing traffic on a dual carriageway. The pedal felt wrong but wouldn't go down any more so I assumed it was in first. It wasn't. It was just stuck. Engine stalled and back wheel locked and slid. Not funny in traffic. Now what? I'll have to order parts (spring/pawl) from England. Wonder how long it will take? Ferry is booked for Midlands meet in June. ...assuming that's what the problem is.

I suppose we'll all now be listening out for any increase/change of noise from the gearbox direction on these bikes, but if there is a definite problem with the clutch, surely there would be more horror stories by now? I recently passed the 1,000 mile mark. No problems with idle or stopping in traffic. Do you have tighter emissions controls in Denmark and tighter valve/rocker settings as a result? This does seem to be a regular complaint with the American set-up, which is cured by going to the more 'normal' wider gaps or even wider Raceco settings. It would be a good starting point anyway.

seems to be popular right enough.

Maybe it's heaven!

Right, I had the impression that there is a spec. that has a more constricted or baffled through-flow. So maybe a new crossover does have to be on the wish-list then. I did do a search – only found the posts from Gthyni & Jaap saying they couldn't find it either. I did see this from Janusz: 'Just by reading famous Guzziology I could not figure out if our bikes have crossover internals hollow or, like Jackal and Stone contain an extra muffler or even God forbid muffler AND catalytic converter like late Swiss models. Does anybody feel like taking the crossover out and tell us? You will be able to see straight through the crossover if there is no muffler inside. If the inlet immediately curves into the crossover without a direct path to the same side muffler, the crossover is also a muffler. If thats the case any hollow crossover will help a lot, even if it's not Stucci. '

I thought there were earlier posts to the contrary. I don't have time to search now. Was the crossover that was opened up (photos posted on forum) not cleared of some sort of internal baffle and then put back together? Maybe I need stronger medication, less medication, more coffee or less coffee or a good sleep.

I came across a link elsewhere while looking for something. I noticed someone asking the same question and the answer was Athens, but someone responded that it was not and that it was Germany. Illegal? I think he/she may have nipped through a red light, though not sure, need to watch it again. Otherwise, and if the clocks were made by Veglia, then I'm sure it was all fine...ahem.

Sorry to ask another question that 90% of people are probably deeply bored with but that's the nature of a forum – is this comment particularly concerned with a USA 'stock' crossover, with additional emmissions related constrictions, or is it just true of the Stock MG design anyway? and Jaap, where are you going to all the time?

Where are you: where are you going to get this from? I look forward to the direct comparison.

? fried rice or chips ? usually has me stumped so I'm waiting for Jaap on this one. I know I can trust him (and he was even able to improve the power delivery of the seat of his pants).

mmm, it's nearly a 10MB file but use yer imagination – do a crayon drawing of your Solex; then think of plugging one of those Power Commander thingies in it: the result will be like this li'l movie – apparently.

Amo amas amat Can you rate the improvement incrementaly? What difference with just the Mistrals? How much more different with the rest? I got a reply from a supplier today saying that (with the CRISIS and all) they think there may not be any more Titanium kits made by Guzzi. I was advised to go for Mistrals (Lamaroni?) instead and advised they give 'more power' anyway.

er, not really, but hey chaps, wanna clear your head – go for a bike ride...

So you got your bike back at last, Antonionionio. I didn't know you were going for a Scura paint scheme. And you got that 'Nature's Way' costume too.

Hmmmm... looks like you're right, Big Bubble.