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  1. That's me =free thinker,self taught,hedonist and "independent as a hog in ice". I never owned anything I didn't take apart to see how it worked, with some things remaining apart ! After 45 days THE Rubic's cube was fixed. It is hard living in a right handed world. you have to understand how they do it and flip it over to your logic...........

  2. You now own your own personal "Rubic's cube"! It's not a problem to figure out but a challenge to consume you. You will spend every waking moment taking things off, putting things on.......By the time you will spend( I'm prophesying) the cost of the bike on accessories no one else will notice the changes made to this 2 wheel paramour. I read someone stating "the only reason these things come assembled is to make sure you get all the parts". You will get envious compliments , turned up noses or someone making you aware that one day they want a HD

    I sometimes wonder if all Guzzis are bikes made for the left handed

  3. I went to replace a bulb in the instrument cluster and had to stop. The 8mm nuts would loosen on onside only. The other side, the nuts are stuck on the studs and the nuts were both rotating then they would not tighten back. How do I remove this cover to change the bulb since i have started something that I HAVE to fix. I need your your help!

  4. MOST engines now with DIS do not utilize or need a TDC mark. I don't have to tell you that if it is not needed it is not going to be there.

    I do think the flywheel bolt pattern will allow 6 different positions of flywheel placement on the crankshaft. If the flywheel has been removed it might not be indexed properly. Rotate the engine SLOWLY to look for the mark.

  5. What do you mean 2 phase? All alternators have 3 pos.and neg.(diodes) rectifiers that send neg.pulses to gnd. and pos.pulses to the regulator. The answer is yes,to the best of my knowledge. you need to check terminal number colors and location to be sure also.

    I assume you don't have a MG dealer close?

  6. How to synch. your throttle bodies.

    Prior to doing anything push the throttle to filter housing pipes back or remove the K&N filters to make things easier.

    #1 attach pull type springs to each throttle body (holding them shut) throttle lever.

    #2 disconnect the linkage rod on the right side then back out each throttle adjusting screw til you have a visible air gap and make sure the fast idle cam is NOT a factor on the rh side. there is a screw to get this lever out of the way.

    #2a if you want to set the tps to 150mv now is the time.

    #3 place a .002" feeler gauge between the throttle stop screw and the part of the lever it touches.The screws should be adjusted til the feeler gauge has a drag holding it in place.

    #4 back the linkage nut off a few turns,then attach the rod back to the throttle body.The feeler gauges will fall out a few times in this process but don't worry it is fun.

    #5 now tighten the linkage rod til the rh feeler gauge falls out.Tighten the jam nut, remove all the trinkets. Reconnct air boots,filter, etc.

    #6 to each his own: min air screw 1/2 or 1 turn out from stop. Start engine and allow engine to warm-up. After engine is fully warm set idle speed with the l.h.idle screw. 2.5 mm allen wrench if the screw is not worn out. If so get a torx or standard size allen wrench to make adjustments. DO NOt touch r.h. side adjustment screw.

    #7 remember the fast idle cam needs it's adjustment. Push the lever to the the fast idle cam leaving a little clearance for idle speed adjustment.Now tighten this screw so you won't have to order a new one.

    p.s. if you want more advice and or confusion= 270-335-5374 after 3pm cst.

  7. After I got home I checked the t.p.s. voltage for idle speed voltage KOEO and got .980v. HTH.....

    gene

    ADDENDUM......The pin locations were for an 03 sport.yours might be different. Also contact guzzitech for a cd that contains parts,service,and a good rerun from a Speed Channel program about MG for about $25.
  8. I know how you feel. I adjusted mine to specs. with a popcorn popper result.

    Your best bet is to approach it this way: Make sure you are using a pin type probe to access the connector. probe pin #11 at the computer. You can ground the DVM to the case of the computer. These connections are much easier there than at the t.p.s. If the neutral light is NOT working get the side stand up or disable the switch. Nothing will work until this is done. With the key on you should get a voltage reading. If not check pins #1 or #18 for 5v reference.One of these is Vref and the other is gnd.

    Now I have just synched and balanced the throttle bodies, adjusted the t.p.s. on my bike and it ran so s****y i wanted to jump on this thing like Godzilla. I cranked the t.p.s. around to where there were equal holes showing in the adjustment slots and it ran GREAT. I am going to check it with a DVM tonight to see how far off it is from 0.545v. I have an appointment with a shop in Cape Girardeau,Mo 5-03 to check and or re-map the PowerCommander. I will let you know what happens.

  9. The EASIEST procedure you can ever use is : #1 Remove both valve covers and spark plugs. #2 If you can raise the (suspend) rear wheel and put the trans. in high gear. Use the rear wheel to rotate the engine to get one (either) cylinder to come up to TDC. This will be witnessed by the ex. valve closing and the int. valve opening.This is also known as valve overlap. #3 Go to the opposite side and adjust those valves. Rotate the rear wheel til the same thing happens to this cyl. overlap occurs. #4 Adjust the valves on the other side.

    Good luck! this is easier the more you do it.....

  10. The 9/16" allen wrench i tried yesterday did not fit. After the bench grinder, it fit..... Get a 14mm socket on a 3/8" in drive from a tool vendor. You can keep it in your tool kit. Same goes for the other sizes. They are more compact that allen wrenches and you can use extensions, breaker bars, ratchets,etc. on the same tool.

  11. You have fortunately arrived at the best place you can be. The best advice to give, just cruise through all the forums,ask questions to the posters, and do what you think is best. Get as much advice as you can before modifying your bike. Look at tires and suspension mods also, not just POWER. Make sure you are ready for more before adding it.

    I hope i can help as much as I have been helped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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