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try probing the same color wires but at the cpu box, they can be easier to get to, might have to turn the box over to see the plug.

too bad your not in Houston, one of the best there, MPH

my buddy Bones finally got ownership of this beauty, it was parked for 27 years.. Fired right up!

I carry a spare return spring as the 2002's are know for breaking it.. have not used it yet, 22k.

It's more like 1600 miles, it's 1,000 miles to the east coast tho..

sounds a little like mine before I changed out the Cross Over for a Mistral one.

but did you grease the driveshaft?

ShoNuff! I should say "you can do it!" I had a few guys tell me that and that's how I got started. plus you can get a lot of help right here on the web. If I were a little closer I'd be there to help out.. we might ride Colorado again this summer, Winter Park and Longmont are our bases..

have you determined if it's motor oil or gear lube? gear lube has a distinctive smell.. if it's GL the oil additive won't do a thing. My bet is you have GL migrating up the clutch push rod and getting flung on the clutch plates.. this is rather common on 5 speed box, not sure about the 6 speed tho. no offense but after reading your posts I don't think you should attempt this fix alone.

I don't see it mentioned but don't the Scurra's have a single plate ram clutch? my friend has 77k and is on his 3 clutch of that type.. I wouldn't buy a bike with that clutch in it.

I know, the original Guzzi cheapskate.. anyone have a set that you didn't like? or a used QUAT D would be even better... (in the US)

FUN!

yep, Moto GP, can't wait.

that seems like it might be hard.. I take off the alternator cover and turn motor w/a (32?)mm socket. CCW when looked at from front.

thanks, just what I wanted to hear.

would like impressions from anyone who's used these? http://www.mgcycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=2550&osCsid=9d76f9f0b79f9c4887091c756ebb097b will the HB bags still fit OK?

down load service manuals here, http://thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/moto_guzzi_misc.htm#gtb_workshop_manuals___shop_manuals___service_manuals

What makes you think those wires are causing a no start condition? maybe it's the dielectric grease which is non conductive. Dielectric grease is a nonconductive grease. As such, it does not enhance the flow of electrical current. Dielectric grease is, however, often applied to electrical connectors, particularly those containing rubber gaskets, as a means of lubricating and sealing rubber portions of the connector. The widest use of dielectric grease is in high-voltage connections associated with spark plugs. The grease is applied to the rubber boot of the plug wire. This helps the rubber boot slide onto the ceramic insulator of the plug. The grease also acts to seal the rubber boot, while at the same time preventing the rubber from becoming stuck to the ceramic. Generally spark plugs are located in areas of high temperature, and the grease is formulated to withstand the temperature range expected. Another common use of dielectric grease is on the rubber mating surfaces or gaskets of multi-pin electrical connectors used in automotive and marine engines. The grease again acts as a lubricant and a sealant on the nonconductive mating surfaces of the connector. It is not recommended to be applied to the actual electrical conductive contacts of the connector because it could interfere with the electrical signals passing through the connector.

you can download a service manual here. http://thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/moto_guzzi_misc.htm#gtb_workshop_manuals___shop_manuals___service_manuals "Using a reading device (AXONE) or computer software (like VDSTS) sets the TPS in "degrees opening." I'm thinking the later years' TPS can be calibrated with the software while earlier versions, like my 2000, the TPS must be physically moved." on your Cafe Sport you do physically move the TPS in the housing but you can use the VSDT to read the setting, later models use the software to make the actual adjustment.

I love that color!

:notworthy:I bow to ya, thanks for explaining! now I know what to call the engine dressing on my '02 Lemans lol

I don't do FB but my video should be there, can you add it?

balancing the TB's won't get to the bottom of the problem if your valves are too tight.. Start with valve settings before TB sync.