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    New V7 Stone in OZ

    Hey Magoo/Glenn, Sorry, I've only just seen this thread as I've been cutting down on my computer/forum time. Its all to do with reducing aggravation in my life. :lol: Tired of the thankless/clueless masses. :lol: The Stones have been here since last year. Guzzibaz on the Qld forum has one...
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    Explanation of the Working of Ignition Coils Please!!!

    Well Don, It is clear you don't appreciate the effort I have gone to explain the issues that you raised. :roll: Good luck with your bike. You are clearly no longer in need of any of my advice. :lol: Rod
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    Explanation of the Working of Ignition Coils Please!!!

    I'm personally not paranoid about this at all. I use 3 ohm coils because that is what they came with. Funnily the small blocks came with 5 ohm despite it being written they need more spark. :lol: If you have ever tested an OEM coil you will have found them at about 3.4 ohms and a 5k ohm plug...
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    Explanation of the Working of Ignition Coils Please!!!

    Oh, OK! I see where you are coming from. ;) Sounds fair but I only change coils when I need to. The GT40T is an epoxy filled, transistorised unit that develops far less heat. I'm happy not to use a ballast resistor and if it fails after a few decades I'll blame myself. :lol: I checked...
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    Explanation of the Working of Ignition Coils Please!!!

    Don, The GT40T's are 3 ohm, the same as the OEM coils that came with your bike when it came off the assembly line. In fact the same as all the big block Tontis did as they came off the line. The fact that most of the coils have survived for over 30 years may be an indicator to you. 3 or 5 ohm...
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    Explanation of the Working of Ignition Coils Please!!!

    Don, Stop torturing yourself and us. :P Just go for an easy solution. I have Dyna III and Newtronics on some bikes. The standard coils last a long time. My 31 year old LM III recently had an original coil die. The bike still got me home 300km. 31 years and 320,000kms! :o Nothing is made to...
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    steering damper

    I find most Tonti owners use the steering damper backwards. I don't have mine tightened at all on the road but if I'm doing a rocky water crossing I crank it on so the steering stays straight and the bars don't jump out of my hands if I hit an unseen obstruction. The OEM is easily...
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    2003 California Special Sport Workshop Manual

    Guzzis are like a big Mecchano set. A similar model manual will get you out of trouble 99% of the time. Have a look through here. The parts manuals are invaluable. http://www.guzzitek.org/gb/accueil_gb.htm Like your user name. Jumped out of CH47's a few times back in my Army days. Mainly...
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    Timing Dual Plugged MG

    Bill, I can't give you a definitive answer but I can tell you the timing won't be AFTER TDC. Each tooth is roughly 4 degrees. Its a bit less but irrelevent for this post. A standard LM III has static timing at 8 deg BTDC. You have it at 8 deg ATDC, a 16 degree difference! :blink: The...
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    Jetting 36mm carbs for Lemans 2

    Yep, I go there every now and then. If it was the post regarding the sidecover badge then I read it. I even posted a reply. As suggested the Dellorto tuning guide is very useful if not a bit over simplistic. It cuts the jetting issues down to nicely definable sections but that is simplistic at...
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    Jetting 36mm carbs for Lemans 2

    I've had a little epipheny! :shock: I just remembered a few of the 950 bikes came out with mid sized valves and PHF 36's. A few late Cali III's, Stradas, Late 1000S's and maybe some Mille GT's though I'm not 100% on that. Once I remembered that the base OEM settings were easy to find. Main...
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    Jetting 36mm carbs for Lemans 2

    Clearly! ;) PHF 36's were standard fitment on all 850 Lemans, I - III. There is always the trend by those that only think in one direction that bigger carbys are better. :roll: Paul has a LM II that has had its capacity increased to 950cc. He can run 40's but it will also run with 36's...
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    Jetting 36mm carbs for Lemans 2

    No problems Paul, I actually saw your post on WG after I repled here. I don't go there and post very often. Too many opinions and too little knowledge. :roll: I'm in Oz too, on the Sunshine Coast. I'm a LM III person and I have a couple but I have an SP and a few other things too. Vasco is...
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    Jetting 36mm carbs for Lemans 2

    Paul, The chances of me picking the correct jetting for your bike are very, very small but I can give you a few factors to consider. Not all PHF 36's are the same. LM III's came with lean burn carbs. They have a small brass shroud around the needle jet in the venturi. If you get these then the...
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    airbox questin - what's the secret?

    No need to unbolt manifolds. Make sure elbow is firm in airbox. If not then warm the end and stretch it a bit with a jar. Have all 4 hose clamps loose and the carby sitting in the inlet manifold. Warm the carby end of the elbow with a hairdryer or similar.Have the carby and elbow tilted so...
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    Help please - Best carbs for Lemans 2

    Paul, The 40's should give you a bit more top end speed. The 36's will be more responsive. Both should cope but it is hard to tell without knowing valve sizes and how well the engine breaths. All else being equal I'd go for the 36's. Came out originally on the LM II. My personal preference. Rod
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    Bosch Rotor Bolt.... RH or LH thread

    Normal RH thread. You will probably need the removal tool to shock the rotor off the taper. A small length of rod used to be provided in the OEM tool kit to be placed under the fitted bolt but some have had issues if the rod bends after the 'tap.' I've never had a problem but I obviously hold...
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    California valve adjustment

    Very interesting! I'm glad you did post it. This is, as you have indicated, contrary to the norm. All of mine get quieter as they reach operating temp. I would just like to confirm 2 things. Sorry but I need to ask as I am one of those niche motorcycle guys. :lol: 1. That you adjusted...
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    speed bleed

    My only concern would be the small ones, 6mm x 1 mm used in calipers like F05's on small blocks. The ball valve appears to reduce the wall thickness. The walls are already very thin and the nipples are quite easy to snap off if any corrosion is present. The bigger the nipple the less the...
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    Question about shifting

    The advice I've read above is generic. I'll add some small block/guzzi specific factors for you to consider. The idle should never be too low and you should accelerate with revs rather than torque. Plod along in a low rev- high gear and increase gently but don't try and accelerate too quickly...
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