LowRyter

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she's home and running strong

hmm....... just had a new Odyssey installed in my Sport during all the fuel pump business, finally got it done and I tried to pick up the bike today and it battery was dead. Merry XMas

Fuel pump was delivered and installed. Runs like a raped ape. A few more service items and I should be good to go.

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/workshop_manual_v11_update_nl.pdf Gregory Bendor has workshop manuals posted online. Carl Allison's wiring diagrams are there too.

Harley pegs?

Scud, I reread this thread. As I understand, you contacted Ghezzi-Brian and they quoted you prices and delivery for carbon pieces. Looking at the photos, did you take delivery of the belly pan and rear sets or is his a photo of samples from G-B? I have a carbon factory bikini fairing on my sport. I would like to get some matching pieces to complete the look. I am most interested in the rear hugger. It looks like $215 + ship. Not sure about the belly pan. I have one on my Bandit that I got on line from England and it does look cool but serves little function. I am also curious about the rear sets. How do they effect the stock riding position? I love the control that the stock pegs give me but my legs get tired on long trips on straight roads. Right now, I am not buying thing for my bike until I get the fuel pump straightened out. Harper's is back ordered and I am at the point of shotgun maintenance as it might be a TBD electrical. thanks

I put on an Angel GT on the rear this past Spring. I've done trips from OKC to Austin, the Ark Ozarks, Springfield Mile. Still have PR4 on front. Seems to be hold up OK but squaring, Of course she's in the shop this week sorting out the fuel pump issue.

Thanksgiving at Mom's. There was a bottle of 12 yo Highland Park. Had three stiff ones and Macanudo. Was a nice afternoon to sit on her back patio with my BIL. Sharing a smoke ....he's beer drinker.

Just an update. I punted and have gotten the bike to a local shop. The mechanic/owner has had a sliver red frame in his shop for months. He can compare the two and swap parts as well. He's gotten the manuals and knows these bikes pretty well. His first reaction is that the bike might have a bad ground. I've provided Roy's info to him. Also, told him that Harper's has a fuel pump for reasonable price (about 1/3 the cost of what it cost him for the other bike).

took a vacation there on 12-13 October (on my way to Manhattan). The bridge in Poughkeepsie has quite a view. Woodstock seemed quite a hoot and FDR Library was first rate. I would've like have had a bike. 14 Oct 2014

You might send him an e-mail inquiry....

$1200 ? I can think of lots I can do to my bike for $1200. Which is only worth maybe $3-$4k ? You might also check the board where there was mention that the stock shock could be rebuilt using Ohlins parts.

you're a scholar and a gentleman

thanks Roy. I am handing it over to a local mechanic next week who has another red frame in the shop to compare. I'll pass on this info. Harper's has a new pump for $113. I suppose it's too much to hope for a remove & replace fix.

I don't know why my topic was duplicated. Could the moderator merge them ?

as mentioned on WG 6 amp with the with bike in gear and sidestand switch preventing powering the pump 6.4x amp with the bike out of gear and sidestand switch powering pump. both readings above the 4amp example. I think it's a manual petcock because it leaked like hell until I was able to finally close it with a couple of more turns. During the tests with ammeter, I did start the bike and it blew the 10A fuse after running 30 sec. Unless I get more tricks to try, the bike will get picked at a local shop. Luckily the mechanic has been wrenching on a silver red frame that he can swap parts from bike to bike. Probably a good idea for electrical troubleshooting. He just replaced the fuel pump on that one. He's had the silver one for months and bought the shop manual. (I hope he's had it for months because of billing issues.)

the fuel filter change didn't fix it. sent you a pm on Wild Guzzi, Roy

how do you change out the electric pet cock? I really don't know what I have.

it's oil not gear oil.

Appreciate all your support and advice regarding the breather hose with 2001 V11 Sport. Now I have a real problem that has left me on the side of the road. I blew the fuel pump fuse (10A). I was able to replace it with a 15A. It ran like crap for 5 miles and finally stopped. At first it wouldn't run at low RPMs, then it would quit and catch, jerking until it stopped altogether. It would re-start and then quit. It did run long enough to get it on the trailer without pushing it. I got it home and replaced the 15A with the proper 10A and it blew again. This leads me to think of three possibilities: 1. Fuel Pump is bad 2. Fuel filter is clogged and the pump is pulling more than 10A. It gets hot or starves for fuel. 3. Other wiring or electrical. I suppose I'll change out the pump and filter. And look for chaffed or lose wiring. I open for suggestions especially anyone that's been around this before. (Good news. I haven't seen a lot more oil leaking)

Appreciate all your support and advice regarding the breather hose with 2001 V11 Sport. Now I have a real problem that has left me on the side of the road. I blew the fuel pump fuse (10A). I was able to replace it with a 15A. It ran like crap for 5 miles and finally stopped. At first it wouldn't run at low RPMs, then it would quit and catch, jerking until it stopped altogether. It would re-start and then quit. It did run long enough to get it on the trailer without pushing it. I got it home and replaced the 15A with the proper 10A and it blew again. This leads me to think of three possibilities: 1. Fuel Pump is bad 2. Fuel filter is clogged and the pump is pulling more than 10A. It gets hot or starves for fuel. 3. Other wiring or electrical. I suppose I'll change out the pump and filter. And look for chaffed or lose wiring. I open for suggestions especially anyone that's been around this before. (Good news. I haven't seen a lot more oil leaking)

OK, let me ask, is this symptom of a cracked breather hose? appreciate your help

uhhmmmm maybe a ball park. BTW- I think the original V11 shock can be rebuilt with Ohlin internals.

that's they way to do it.