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    Le Mans Valve Adjustment - Necessary to Remove Fairing Panel?

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    You only have to remove the 8 bolts to take off the rocker covers, thats it, very easy on a guzzi.

     

    Thanks, grossohc. Are you saying that it is possible to remove the valve cover bolts closest to the fuel tank without removing (or moving) the Le Mans fairing panel? The fairing extends back over the top of the cylinder on the Le Mans, and it doesn't look like it would be very easy/possible to get at these bolts without moving that part of the fairing?

     

    Thanks,

    Shaun

     

    Hi Shaun

    I have done the valve adjustment on a le mans, if i remember correctly i just took off a bolt on the fairing so i could access the bolts easier by pushing that part of the fairing slightly out of the way. the allen key i used was fairly long and had that multi angle head on it. It was no harder to take the cover off than on my own bike (no fairing).

    gary

    OK, are we (am I) being too hard on poor ol' post-V11 Moto Guzzi?

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    I loved the bikes they had at the eicma09 show?? To me anyway it was a statement that guzzi was going boldly into the 21st century, But where are they now :bbblll: no new models just tarted up existing ones. But they have to get a grip with there dealers as well, after the N.I. Bash last year i was full of enthusiasm for all things guzzi especially after seeng the1200sports from the dutch crew. When i get home i go down to my local dealer as i was convinced he had a new one on the shopfloor, But alas no, he tells me if i want one he will order it in for me but he hasnt bothered ordering any new bikes from guzzi (to busy selling suzukis, kawas,mv,aprilia and triumph). There still isnt any new bikes to date in his showroom, so if he doesnt care and piaggio doesnt realise he has no stock, why should i buy anew bike from him!!. Doesnt exactly instill confidence in owning the new models, ah well theres always the new tiger 800 :whistle:

    Aluminum eagle badges

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    The badge on my alternator cover came off, not because the glue failed but the paint it was stuck onto flaked off!! :bbblll: . But the other 3 are solid, mind you my bike is not exposed to the glue melting summer temps that some of you may experience :whistle: anyway in the parts manual the no. Is 02517700, i then checked on the motomecca site and there part no. Is 01517700 for a stick on eagle badge 60x12mm for £12.30 :angry:

    NEWS

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    [quote name='Gregg'

    I have it figured out - those super high tappet covers are really cunning cup holders for all you guys in the Northern hemisphere who really get a "real" Winter.

    What better way to travel but in comfort with a 60'C mug of hot chocolate each within easy reach (one for the rider and one for the pillion) just pass it back when she nudges you ! The motor also actually vibrates enough to keep a nice little froth on top.

     

    My, Guzzi think of everything :whistle::drink:

    V11 meet uk/ireland 2011

    in Meetings, Clubs & Events

    Posted

    I know there will be several forum members at the MGCGB Scottish Rally at Cromarty 29th April to 2nd May if anyone fancies that.

    I should be there, work willing and i can get into the garage to put the v11back together. But first i have to recover from the worst case of man flu ever recorded.

    Good tip

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    Sounds a bit like a Tory politician talking to the massed press reporters on his doorstep:

     

    "I was innocently cleaning my silencers and it was a very hot day so I decided to do this in the nude. And somehow I accidently rammed my male member into the downpipe exhaust hole and it got stuck. And this perfectly explains how I ended up in hospital attached to a heavy Italian motorcycle and needed a team of surgeons with an angle grinder to release my aforementioned organ from the downpipe. With hindsight I do of course wish I had placed a rag in the downpipe as this would have helped prevent my unfortunate predicament. I know there has been some speculation in the media that I have unusual motorcycle fetish but this is utter nonsense. The fact that last year I was also admitted to hospital with an Ohlins shock up my arse was due to another unfortunate freak accident. That concludes my statement and I trust you will now leave myself and my family to enjoy our day in peace."

     

    Jeez Guy

    I wrote , Stick a RAG in the holes :homer::rolleyes:

    Good tip

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    When doing some winter maintenance and removing end cans, Always stick a rag or tape up the holes left to save any foreign objects from entering holes. It saves a lot of grief :whistle:

    first Guzzi

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    ...and my favourite model :thumbsup:

     

    :huh2: ...I see the bike... has your mind become a little befuddled perhaps after too long viewing the Hooters thread?

     

    Congratulations LuckyPhil :thumbsup: & welcome. Tapered cans look good.

     

    KB

    No, Green tank, red frame, still the best colour scheme, Thats the bike i was originally after :food: . Then i got lucky and found a cafe sport :wub:

    Engine lacks power

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Docc's in fine form tonight. :drink:

     

    You're running the bike at too low RPMs. Keep it (mostly) above 4K- anything less is really lugging the motor and not good for the driveline.

    :thumbsup: I agree, guzzis dont like low revs so treat it like a 2 stroke :whistle:

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