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How many times has the sump been off since this bike had the original warranty work (if you want to call it that) was performed ? What was replaced when this was done ? I remember you stated the idiots didn't even want to pull the pan & clean it. True ?

Shaun, The ALDL connector is a 3 wire plug with blue,black & brown wires. Can you tug on the 4 wire connector to see where it goes in the wiring harness ? I have looked and cannot find a 4 wire connector with your combination of wires. If EVERYTHING works, ride it.

You must have had some real dumbasses messing with your bike. Mine is a 2003 with an external pump so I don't know the EVAP or emission setup on your bike. I will look at some manuals to see if there is anything in them. All jokes aside, are you capable of R&R of this tank ? The fuel pump module will have to come out (uh, after the tank removal and removing the fuel) for you to understand which hose goes where...

I will look at a wiring diagram n see. what are the colors (red/blk stripe) n sequence on the connector?

Take the cover back off & check your work.

Use the Ford dielectric greas liberally filing the ribs of the plug boot. This will keep out ALL moisture intrusion and allow you to pull the boots off easy the next time. You can find a variation at any auto parts store or on line.

Hi Gene, I have used ACF 50 to combat the corrosion and to lubricate, but in that environment, the rust still seems to thrive. I suppose that the rust had already gotten hold in the early days, prior to lubrication. Perhaps Guzzi should apply some at the factory? NO company applies anything that costs money. It is a matter of learning what should have been done for the next time. I don't know if the spark plug tubes aer removable so they can be replaced or repainted. What is ACF 50 ?

No scientific reasons whatsoever. The stoplamp switch is actuated by hydraulic pressure. No adjustments to make, no dirty contacts to mess up the switch operation and less parts to use during assembly. This entire brake assembly probably comes from Brembo and all this is installed on the bike....

I don't know if Ford sells this in Europe or not but here in the U.S. they market a silicone grease for brake calipers & dielectric applications. In your case you would want to give it a liberal amount to where the spark plug wire is sticking to the bore of the tube and in the cavity that goes onto the spark plug end. This wil prevent water intrusion and make the boot easy to remove the next time.

This looks like a good setup. I would solder the connections instead of terminals...........

You would have to have a signal generator mounting into the trans. where the speedo cable adapter WAS. Then you would have to calibrate it to the electronic speedometer. I don't know if anyone manufactures (signal generator) something like this. There are companies that sell digital speedos that might have something that will work. There are digital speedos for bicycles but these are not really compatable with motorcycles. RFI or something from the electrical system.

Tom, I wish I knew it was that much. I have some things I bought off eBay & it was in the box of parts. I would have sent it to you. Sorry. The automotive part to replace it would have to be for a foriegn car, probably pre 1970s. I don't remember the last time I saw a stop lamp switch that was hydraulic in it's operation.

No Docc, the bike came with the crummy finish on the pipes !

Yes, buy the kit........ They will come in handy. Practice on a junk part FIRST........

Hmmmm, where do you live ? You need to find a friend that knows something about finding fluid leaks. Does your bike have an external or internal pump? If your tank has a black rubber pad on the top of the tank it has an external pump. If it is the other (internal pump), you have a problem with the mounting of the pump to tank or a fuel line connection or connector problem. KEEP US posted.

Yeow! that is pricey.

The petcock (electric or manual) is there only to aid in fuel tank r&r so fuel will not go everywhere ......

Buy premium from a gasoline seller not a store. The cheaper places buy and sell the cheapest fuel possible with NO addatives.

I don't know if someone has researched and has an aftermarket part # . I wouldn't wate my time looking and NONE of these chain stores have anyone smart enough to look through a buyers guide. As critical as a rear brake switch is, I don't think you need to do anything but get one from Guzzi. They can't be that expensive and you don't want ANY surprises !

Can you provide some dimensions ? You might be able to get a Heli-Coil to repair it ..............

I didn't want to get started and end up with a mess......When you say Scotchbrite, are you referring to the Scotchbrite pads ?

My bike originally was a Florida bike with all the corrosion salt n humidity a coastal city can give. The factory exhaust is very dingy and I want to clean it up. What is the metal used in the ex. pipes, crossver etc. ? I want it to look good without any surprises when I get through. Can anyone help ? ? ?

Ask the owner. If it is cable driven, it will of course have a speedo cable exiting the bottom of the unit. If it is electronic, it will have a pick-up and magnetic sender on the front or rear wheel.

When I first got my bike I set everything just like the specs. said. I was so p***ed at it I wanted to push it into the creek, unload 1000 rounds of ammo on it and then burn it. I took it to a PowerCommander dealer had it remapped n set the TPS v @ 450 mV at 1000 rpm idle speed. TADAAA ! You wil have to trim it to your satisfaction. Keep us posted.

you can usually find one (V11) being parted out on the computer somewhere. I like the white face Veglias on pre 2004 bikes. I would contact a speedo service to find out the failure problem with these to see if they can maintain a reliable unit. Yours looks great. I would look up the manufacturer and get a tach the same style. These bikes are made to personalize....... Do what you want to it.If we see you making it into a chopper, that is a different story.........