docc

Well, this changed the running more than I expected. The idle dropped about 200-300 rpm. There is more 'burble' on engine braking (leaner?). And the throttle response 'seems' crisper and more linear. I've gassed up to see if the fuel economy is affected. Thanks again to everyone for sharing their tuning secrets!

Some GPS coordinates could make this dangerously interesting. Of course you could deny all knowledge of the intrusion . . .

It looks like the finning would help protect the connector and wiring from head temperature heat while the tip of the pick-up is still in contact down deep.

I've done the brass sensor holder. Packed the space with copper jizz. I'm anxious to see if it affects performance or fuel economy. The sensor came out easily ("finger tight"), but the plastic holder was a bit#&. It took a combination of four wrenches to back the thing out. It never broke. I can't see how taping the fins could make a difference with the tip of the sensor immersed in copper against the bottom of the holder.

Judging by the Hagan-Factor, I would say the Norge is not spineless! And then is there is the Barber's Vintage event in October. Without you you we would freeze and die. But . . . it's your conscience . . .

Bleed the clutch fluid?

Bleed the clutch fluid?

I've had my 'safety bolts' out almost since day one (55,000 miles). It is helpful when you torque the pinch bolts to do them up in stages. If you tighten on and then the other, the first will likely need a little snugging up.

TC, Use the *pinned thread* for throttle body synch. One or two of us do it a little differently, but it is an outstanding baseline procedure. I reset my Sport every 4000-6000 miles. Ride well, docc

Star-tistics is funny! 21% Moto Guzzi?!! Like the fifteen Harly-ettes I saw today must not have a 'pooter. Or maybe I should ride more and serf less . .

Four weeks out. Some may have found other accommodations nearby. Nonetheless, the Friday and Saturday evenings on the tarmac perusing these V11s is priceless. I'm thinking we should take temp readings on the rear drive and the main regulator fuse. And perhaps earlobes and neighboring dwellers. It would probably be bad form to check temps on the bomb squad that showed up last year . . .

Valve specs are like women . . . loose is good . . . Paradoxical though: loose women are "hot" and loose valves are "not."

Before I had had my Sport long, the dealer sent me a 'bigger' Siemens for the starter slot. Then the word was out to upgrade to the Bosch through Dan Pruneske. This was real good stuff and good on Dan. Later, the GEI became the 'thing' and I had to have them. I was struck and surprised when two of the failed and the Bosch saved me. (Sure, perhaps my connections and regulator are to blame). While I wired my headlamps hot from the battery to two separate 30 amp relays (thinking this was infallible), I was shocked when one of the relays failed leaving my lo-beam cold. I thought it was the PIAA bulb , but lit it again with the OMRON relay. Now I'm running OMRON on all but but horn circuits (which are Bosch). I plan to swap those to OMRON when the tank is off next. I really do trust the work RYLAND has done to determine what really is best. The tale of many relays . . .

I wouldn't let anybody else say that about you. I was thinking this would be a good diagnostic to watch as an indication that the tensioner is due for replacement. Otherwise I could fall into replacing it every time someone posts a new improved version. Like I've done with my collection of relays.

Ratch, I cannot believe you have not had the timing light hooked back up for confirmation! I would think you would get great satisfaction seeing those marks hold tight.

And this is easy to fix: loosen the clamp, push the boot on, tighten the clamp. The tune-up will keep it from happening again. Look down at the throttle body to see if one has pulled back off the head.

Pete, do you think copper anti-seize would work just as well? I guess I should have one of those nifty brass fittings on hand when I try this . . .

After 10-15 miles I found the fuse at 150 degrees F while most of the the other fuses and relays were 93-103. It occurred to me the fuse holder had its rubber cap on and I'll check the temp with it off to see how much that may dissipate the heat. 13.4v seems to be a good charging rate for a battery at 99%.

I would think if there were voltage spikes all the bulbs would be victimized first. No, the GEI are suspect in their own right. I have that IR temp reader that I intend to use on rear drives on the South'n Spine Raid. Looks like it's time to spray regulator fuses also. I'll open the connectors for the regulator and exchange dielectric grease for copper antiseize and hope for good electro-karma . . .

AArrgghh!! I thought I had this solved! My 30 amp use had got so hot as to fail without blowing. I replaced the holder out of the fuse block and thought it all good. Today, my 'battery' light came on full and bright making me think the 30 amp fuse had gone up. Sure enough, the fuse had burned off at its tips without 'blowing.' The holder was surely 'loose' and I tightened it and applied copper anti-seize-Guzzi-make-it-go-stuff. It was 12,000 miles/18 months ago splicing in the regulator fuse holder. The battery voltage is 12.71 and the charging is 13.41 at 4000 rpm. What gives? Why so much heat?

Over tightened ? It even has a twisted look to it . . .

Last year at the South'n Spine Raid, Nose2wind pointed out that my Sport only had one spring. After replacing the missing part and the rubber sleeve I found it's true purpose: it helps you sleep better!

The light had been on about ten miles. It sputtered out as in limp to the side of the road and do the tip-slosh-reserve drill. The 4.6 gets me too. It's done this before although it typically runs out at 5.1 or 5.2. With the manual petcock this phenomenon remains a mystery. If it was evaporative loss, the tank would still take the 5.2 gallons. The Sport does get 4 or 5 mpg lower in the cold temps; presumably as the ECU feeds more fuel to the denser air. Runs better too! I've got the temp sensor mod on my list of more-things-to-do.

Today the Sport sputtered out at 153.7 miles and took only 4.6 gallons to fill up. I haven't ridden much over the last few months and wonder if 'winter-gas' does evaporate more readily?

I promise we'll keep our tool rolls away this time. We'll use those stanchions like they do at the opera. Pinkerton Men, even. No really, you're safe bringing it. The police hardly ever haul anyone away from these events. . .