jetpoweredmonkey
Just got it firing!
Hi Quota fans - I have my low mile Quota 1100 back on the road after an extensive refresh. It sat around for years in the previous owner's care. She is running very well but unfortunately the rear main seal has packed up. I confirmed it is the main seal by looking in through the timing inspection port, that's a handy feature!
So, it looks like I will be extracting the drivetrain - to my eyes it appears easiest to remove the exhaust system and drop the engine and trans out still attached to the lower frame.
My question for you all is what I ought to do while I'm in there. I have not taken a Guzzi apart before. Obviously I will need the rear main seal and might as well do the trans input seal while I'm in there. Also appears that there are some o-rings on the input shaft. There is also a paper gasket between the rear main bearing holder (?) and crankcase. It would seem silly not to change that, but I don't know what's involved. Workshop manuals and internet info are thin on the ground for this bike.
What else should I be looking for and what special tools will I need?
So, it looks like I will be extracting the drivetrain - to my eyes it appears easiest to remove the exhaust system and drop the engine and trans out still attached to the lower frame.
My question for you all is what I ought to do while I'm in there. I have not taken a Guzzi apart before. Obviously I will need the rear main seal and might as well do the trans input seal while I'm in there. Also appears that there are some o-rings on the input shaft. There is also a paper gasket between the rear main bearing holder (?) and crankcase. It would seem silly not to change that, but I don't know what's involved. Workshop manuals and internet info are thin on the ground for this bike.
What else should I be looking for and what special tools will I need?