Chuck

As usual, carburation problems are generally ignition.

Yeah.

To the best of my knowledge, as long as the plugs are grounded you can. Don't trust my aging memory, though..ask somebody that knows.

Did you crank it?

Sounds like you are on to something. Good info for the collective..

I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but this looks to me like the transmission case is completely cracked through. In *my* opinion, the only way to fix this is to take a die grinder and rotary burr, grind most of the area out, and TIG weld it. The problem is this: The welder will more than likely want to put the case in an oven to preheat it. That, of course, means a complete tear down. The secondary problem is... warpage. Once repaired, will the bearing bores, etc. still be in alignment? That is a definite *maybe.. Maybe not.* I think you are looking at a new case. Of course you should get a second opinion..

My understanding is that the injectors are either on or off controlled by the computer. Digital stuff, don't ya know.. That sounds to me like it's not getting enough fuel. I was asking if the spray pattern has been checked.

Is that a spherical bearing, Tom?

Have you actually tested the injectors? I don't remember reading that.. At this point, I would (although I don't like doing it) spray a little starting fluid in the intake to rule out ignition issues.

So, if I understand correctly, those spacers are free to turn? Strange..

Those are really good..

Yeah, it does.

Yeah, they do..

A 5/4 scale Monza.. My favorite of the older LeMans series.. You don't see many 3s.

My is crimp, no solder. For instance, the FAA doesn't allow soldered connections. Solder will wick up the wire, and it will break with vibration. The difference between cheesy stamped crimpers and *good* crimpers is night and day. Aircraft grade crimpers are mondo expensive. You can get *good* ratcheting automotive crimpers here: http://www.vintageconnections.com/ Not expensive, and they will make reliable connections every time.

Dorcia and I's first date was Yes in the round..

Just for grins.. before tearing your hair out..put in new plugs. If that doesn't do it, *then* tear your hair out.

Wat Scud sez. The local Ducati had the seals.. Ducati of Indianapolis. https://www.indyducati.com/about/hours-and-directions

I have *lots* of Delrin. I haven't taken a serious look at the Mighty Scura's bushing condition, but I'll do that. It's going to be nice today.. (in the middle of February?? In Indiana??) so I'm going to play outside. I'll report back when the weather gets back to normal.

I'm a believer in the PC 545. I replaced one at 10 years and one at 12. They hadn't failed.. but standing voltage was down to 12.3 or so. When I'd had them at any rate, they'd never been on a battery tender. One sat as long as 6 months at a time. (!) I understand that if it doesn't get cold where you are, a Lithium battery might be the way to go. I'll probably put one in the MZ in California when the cheapie AGM dies.

My RC had something similar. It was basically a weldment that raised the bars. You have to be careful, because it will foul the fairing at full lock.

Andy.. if I were Pete, I'd say that you are luckier than a hilarious simile deleted, but he's adamant about low RPM causing spline damage. I, personally, have seen much worse than yours at less mileage.. so I'll have to disagree.

Andy's flywheel looks pretty good.

Yeah, I understand low rpm idle is especially bad. I am *not* a guru on this, but I have read a lot since I became enamored with Guzzi in 99. At any rate, I've never had a problem with idle no lower than 1100 and no prolonged clutch lever held in. I've heard of issues in less than 30K miles with "Harley idle" and treating it like a car transmission. Small blocks? Pay no attention to the above. They are different, and IMHO, better.

The input splines look pretty good. I've seen *much* worse. Uhh.. where you see the wear is on the transmission input splines, and the clutch and intermediate plate splines. You can see light wear on Andy's. About 1/3 of it in the middle. I've seen much worse. His flywheel looks pretty good. The intermediate plate and pressure plate wear there.