[Becker Technik Central Lifter]

I'll take it off your hands, sure thing. 

[How loud is your fuel pump?]

Thanks, 02 V11!  Just what I need.

Dale

[How loud is your fuel pump?]

I will check that too, Fotoguzzi.  Have not noticed it before though, but thanks!

 

Dale

[How loud is your fuel pump?]

See ... that's why this site is awesome.  Wouldn't have thought of the filter.  I will check/change it and go from there.

 

Thank you!

 

Dale

[How loud is your fuel pump?]

Okay, a couple months into owning my 2002 LeMans, and I absolutely love it!  I can't even describe it really, but it just feels "right".

 

But, my fuel pump (external) has been "buzzy".  I hear it when I turn the key on .. for a second it runs to build pressure.  No issues there, I expect that.  The other day though, coming home from work I heard a different noise .... easily noticeable at idle and at slow speeds.  I pulled off and checked; it was the fuel pump, just much louder than normal.  It was still working and I was close to home, so kept going. 

 

Yesterday morning went out and started it and it was back to normal.  Went for a quick ride and it did not get loud.  The only difference I can think of is it was much more hot and humid outside coming home than during my ride in the morning.

 

Anybody have issues or experience with a temperature-sensitive fuel pump?  I'm thinking about grabbing a new one before this one dies and leaves me stranded, but figured I'd check with you Gentlemen first.  Surely this isn't normal?

 

Any thoughts appreciated!

 

Dale

[Bought my first Guzzi ... already in love..... :)]

Thank Guys!

 

I don't know for sure if the spring has been changed, can only assume it has and this is a spare.  Unfortunately ....and the story gets sad here... I couldn't talk to the original owner.  He passed away last fall, and I bought the bike from his son-in-law, who was selling off the estate.  But this Gentleman was a Guzzi fan from way back.  He had seven Guzzi's in his garage; mine was the fourth sold.  He still had two late 70's T3's (I think that is correct) and a 1969 Ambassador ....  all in just fantastic shape.  A quick search on Oklahoma City Craigslist will bring them up, if anybody is interested.  From what the son-in-law said, Guzzi's were indeed his passion. 

 

Jim Figgins?  Is he with Ned's Auto & Cycle?  Ned's has been around forever, though now he sells Korean cycles I believe. I need to get over there and say "Hi."

 

Am definitely going to check out the Elkader rally.  Thanks for the tip!

 

Dale

[Bought my first Guzzi ... already in love..... :)]

Hello Gentlemen!

 

Well, a few months back I began looking for a V11.  Found this site several weeks ago and have been trying to absorb as much knowledge in here as I can.  Found a gorgeous 2002 LeMans a couple weeks back and made a 10 hour road-trip to snatch her up.  I have had a motorcycle for most of my life .... still have an ongoing relationship with a 1980 GS1000E Suzuki that I have had for 20 years .... but although I have only put about 150 miles on the Guzzi, I am hooked.  Absolutely love it!

 

 

In great shape, about 40k miles (which at first put me off, till i read more about these bikes in this site ...... thanks for all your knowledge!!)

 

Previous owner even has a spare shift spring in the toolbag! 

 

So, just thought I'd say "Hi!"

 

Dale