zebulon Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 My thought is about reliability, a chain is ok for 100 000 km with so few braking chance. Why to put something that could brake easely and need to be replace every 2 or 3 years even if you did 1 000 km in this time !
Paul Minnaert Posted November 25, 2005 Author Posted November 25, 2005 yes but a chain needs lubrification to last. Maybe a o ring chain from a jap bike? Then you need to make chainsprockets. But heavy, expensive. cheaper to replace belts every so years. Then better replace the timing wheels with a chain: lasts forever, is more quiet, and you do''t have to worry if the alu gears went in peices.
Guest jedione68 Posted November 26, 2005 Posted November 26, 2005 yes but a chain needs lubrification to last. Maybe a o ring chain from a jap bike? Then you need to make chainsprockets. But heavy, expensive. cheaper to replace belts every so years. Then better replace the timing wheels with a chain: lasts forever, is more quiet, and you do''t have to worry if the alu gears went in peices. 68663[/snapback] Paul and Zebulon, I'm thinking going with a chain would be a lot of work, alot of wieght and tuff making road worthy, What about casting a "Y" shaped piece and using timing gears? I put them on my 76 Lemans about 9 years ago and never had any proublems, and they sound cool (like the wine of a turbo). Have a quick question on these belts though: If and when they break, does it destroy your engine, like it would on lets say a BMW car? Valves hitting pistons ect??? Just curious. Looking forward to my first track day next week on the Thunder. Any Pre-flight checks I should look for on that big 4 valve??? Peace, Jedione
Paul Minnaert Posted November 26, 2005 Author Posted November 26, 2005 breaking the belts can make a mess, I know of people needing new heads to others that had no damage. Depends on the moment it breaks. Gears to the top is another option, but running dry? last option bevel drive? pre flight check, well: oils, nothing loose? Ask Arnold if the bike is ready to run. Extra battery
Guest jedione68 Posted November 26, 2005 Posted November 26, 2005 breaking the belts can make a mess, I know of people needing new heads to others that had no damage. Depends on the moment it breaks. Gears to the top is another option, but running dry? last option bevel drive? pre flight check, well: oils, nothing loose? Ask Arnold if the bike is ready to run. Extra battery 68731[/snapback] Paul, Like the Bevel-idea. The timing-gears on my Lemans do run dry though. Bought two batteries, firured there would be nothing worse than not ridding her do to some (me) human error. "Ah, I forgot to flick the switch and drained all the juice" Peace, David
zebulon Posted February 15, 2006 Posted February 15, 2006 Jedione it is for you - Here is giuseppe answer about the pro-thunder : ********************************************** Hello, There are no problem to change the crank in Pro Thunder engine with a Daytona RS crank. When I prepared the Arnold' s bike I had balanced the crank whit a weight of 1472 gr., but I don't know if the American boy change something. The other parts of engine is about the same of MotoGuzzi MGS, so may be possible to find many parts in Guzzi's catalogue,(pistons, cilinder, valve, gasket....). **********************************************
Guzzirider Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 The Newcastle MGS01 is for sale on EBAY again- this time the price is £13000. Guy
DeBenGuzzi Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 The Newcastle MGS01 is for sale on EBAY again- this time the price is £13000. Guy 79443[/snapback] WHY thats a couple K under list price right? Too bad they don't have two honestly I want one so bad but can't ride it on the road. Ceritanly not in this state without adding lights. I'd look into it tho get those HID fog lights off a beemer and some LED turns and rear.
supertwin1 Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 Jedione...you'd better check the bevel box housing. The Pro Thunder(your bike) was breaking the housing,pulling bolts etc. during hard use at Daytona.
supertwin1 Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 Dr. Charles Rice and the Swallower race team have converted cardan shaft drive to chain drive on their racing Guzzi. Makes for better use of gear ratios at different tracks, actually makes the bike more competetive and lord knows we need all the help we can muster!
Guzzirider Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 WHY thats a couple K under list price right? Too bad they don't have two honestly I want one so bad but can't ride it on the road. Ceritanly not in this state without adding lights. I'd look into it tho get those HID fog lights off a beemer and some LED turns and rear. 79453[/snapback] Yes its a couple of grand under list- but its not new. Was trying it at £12500 before Xmas I believe. Guy
Greg Field Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 Dr. Charles Rice Yes, the Dr. Kervorkian of Guzzi engine builders. He killed one of mine
Paul Minnaert Posted February 21, 2006 Author Posted February 21, 2006 To correct things before stories get arround. Charles rice had nothing to do with the chain drive from the Swallower. There was a time when he was working in the netherlands 94/95? But he did only engine things. Also from the swallower bike. But never mention his name when Eric is arround, he hasn't to good memories on that time.
supertwin1 Posted February 22, 2006 Posted February 22, 2006 Greg...you're not alone in your dislike of Charles Rice,even on this board! Seems his "ways" have gotten him into more trouble than good. Not to beat a dead horse but I'd love to hear your account of the story on the cycleriders site.
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