Guest callithrix Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Hi folks I'm new to the list and new to Guzzis'. I recently purchased a stock used 2002 Lemans and have begun the process of acclimating to it's quirks. The usaual maladies have occured; won't start after a long run, cheap relays , very poor idle and quirky electrics. Ive perused your site extensively and it's been an incredible help. The bike has 4500 miles appears to have been well cared and has no modification from stock other than all relays being switched to Bosch. I presently have a PClll and K&N air filter on order;planing to remove airbox cover, considering Stucchi X-over and pipes. I've purchased the factory manual and Guzzilogy and down loaded every tech and service article I can. My questions are the following. I would like to adjust the idle, how? My clutch makes a racket when engaged and only when engaged, ( fear of commitment) but otherwise appears to operate normally. According to the guzziology this is normal becuase it's a dry clucth? Is that true? Thank you. 2002 Lemans 2001 883/1200 sportster cafe racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jaap Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Rattle and hum: dont worry, it's supposed to... oh and congratulations on your purchase. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 The best examination I have found on adjusting the FI is from MPH Cycles. Read it carefully, I found it a little less than clear about when they changed from adjusting the V11 to other Guzzis but once you sort that out it is very useful. http://www.mphcycles.com/frame11-technical.htm Lex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roger Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 The clutch noise is completely normal. Most all dry clutches do it including Ducatis. Enjoy your Le mans and just ride the hell out of it. Have fun, Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMaund Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 The air bleeds are used to adjust idle speed. Attach a carb balancing tool to synch the throttle bodies. A Twin Max is may favorite. Open the air bleeds to lean the idle mixture and raise idle speed. Close them to richen it and lower it. Do them evenly and the balancing tool will let you know how even they are. You have to play with it a bit. Get the idle speed you need as well as keep the TB's balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil/TX Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 The Power comander is the ticket, My Le Mans runs great, and is bone stock except for the Power comander, only have a glitch at 2800 rpm in 5th and 6th gear...............that's way to low RPM to run in those gears. Enjoy your bike, it will only get better with milage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Hi, As a fellow newbie to Guzzi's and to this website, I can certainly empathize with your having to adjust to the distinct character of this bike. I bought my new '02 LeMans a couple of weeks ago, and prior to that my bike was a Honda 929. What a difference!!! But I went on my first long ride on it through the local canyons yesterday, and I really like this bike a lot, quirks and all, and I'm looking forward to a much longer relationship with it than I've had with my many previous bikes. I hope your experience is similar. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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