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Guzzirider

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  1. Tuning a two valve motor V11 motor is very expensive- you could bolt in a Centauro or Daytona motor with a little effort, put in fast cams and have 100bhp at the back wheel for much cheaper than throwing thousands of dollars at your existing motor.

     

    Saying that, a V11 motor is one of the best engines to ride that Guzzi have ever produced and will have a nice spread of power for the road in comparison to the Daytona engine.

  2. What is the procedure to lube the manual petcock? Can one simply drizzle a light oil down inside the turning drum with the device in place?

     

    That is exactly what I do Docc- have not had one seize since I started doing that.

     

    Cheers

     

    Guy :helmet:

  3. Just put a manual valve on- Guzzi ones are very cheap, work perfectly and are not fragile like the electric version.

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    If you're talking about the stock item fitted to 02 bikes not sure "work perfectly" is entirely accurate, Guy. Always feels a little soft & fragile to me. First time I removed tank, thought I'd turned it right off, but thread had snagged part-way (maybe a bit off grit) & when pulled pipe it flooded the shed w fuel, couldn't get the b****** pipe back on, petrol pouring everywhere.

    I've never been able to get mine to shut off completely & it'll always dribble a little fuel when I take tank off.

    Maybe I just got a bad one :huh2:?

     

    KB :sun:

     

    Maybe I should have said work well if you add a bit of lube now and then- the manual tap on Helen's V11 Sport did seize open when I did not lube it for years, and had to unseize it in the vice. Still prefer them to the horrible electric petcocks which are very fragile, and have changed the electric petcocks on my other Guzzis to the old style.

  4. I've been dliligently researching without success for information about what type of Pingle and adapter can be fitted to replace the electric fuel valve on my 2000 Greenie. Would appreciate hearing from those who have converted to a Pingle, what valve and adapter is best. Thanks for your help.

     

    Just put a manual valve on- Guzzi ones are very cheap, work perfectly and are not fragile like the electric version.

     

    Cheers

     

    Guy

  5. I thought suede seats and that kind of thing were either illegal or at the very least frowned upon in Ireland. Place must be getting much more liberal and fair play to Fergal for being brave enough to show it in public.

     

    Tyres nicely scorched BFG have you been playing on the track?

  6. So a penguin is driving his car in the desert. All of sudden his car breaks down. Luckily, he's pretty close to petrol station. So he waddles behind his car and pushes it to the petrol station. He asks the mechanic to take a look and find the problem. Mechanic tells him to come back in 30 minutes. So the penguin is getting hot being in the desert and all, and decides to find something to cool him off. He goes in the convenience store and buys some vanilla ice cream. He eats the ice cream and makes a big mess on his face. Finally he goes back to the mechanic to find out the problem. Mechanic says," Looks like you blew a seal." To which the penguin replies, "No, no. It's just a little ice cream."

     

     

    I will get me coat.....

  7. I am looking for 3 x GU30104900 which is the tank fuel return elbow connector for an early Daytona. I need these so we can run adjustable pressure regulators on 3 project bikes. Have tried the usual places but they are discontinued. Anybody have one, or any ideas?

     

    Cheers

     

     

    Guy

     

     

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  8. I must admit to reading that forum and not having a f*cking clue what everyone is on about- some very clever home fiddlers out there!

     

    I bought a used Jeffries ECU from Jaap for my 1225 Daytona, and will run the new motor in on the current map, but there is a possibility that a dyno guy in the Midlands will be conversant with the Jeffries by the time I am ready for a custom map- will let you know how it goes.

     

    Cheers

     

    Guy :helmet:

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