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JohnBahonz

JohnBahonz

Just got it firing!
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Hello all.

As per the title, I'm new here.
I live in the UK: Am a 'senior' (67): Own a 2015 V7ii: Have ridden, on and off, since 1972.

The bike before the V7 was a Triumph Tiger 800xc, and before that, a Breva 1200 which I bought new and sold after a disappointing ownership experience. I wanted a lower-slower-lighter motorcycle, but not too slow. I missed the feel and character of the unique Guzzi engine and decided to dip my toe back in and try a used V7 for size.

I happened upon GuzzTech via a Google search re -: bleeding the rear brake caliper. I was so impressed by the calibre of answers, that other inquiries had received, that I joined immediately.
I bought my V7 in the summer and have only ridden it twice so far; I needed to get the Triumph ready for sale and do other stuff. I am a retired electro-mechanical service engineer and usually carry out my own services and repairs etc.

I noticed that the pistons on the rear brake caliper were starting to rust, so set about removing and dismantling the rear caliper. I thought I would be able to buy a service kit for it, then discovered that Brembo no longer sell Brake caliper service kits (Because they got sued by someone in the US, apparently). That's when I also discovered that the caliper is not a Brembo like the front one, but made by a Chinese company called Heng Tong. I couldn't source pistons for it anywhere, so I cleaned them up and polished them: Re-assembled the caliper: Re-fitted it: Used a considerable quantity of brake fluid trying to bleed the air out. Then I Googled, and here I be!

I'm going to try the 'tie the caliper up higher than the brake line' remedy. I'll report back on the result.

Cheers

John
 
JohnBahonz said:
As per the title, I'm new here.
I live in the UK: Am a 'senior' (67): Own a 2015 V7ii: Have ridden, on and off, since 1972.
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Hi John, congrats, welcome back to the Guzzi fold, and to the GT Forum! We try to keep the signal to noise ratio very low, with facts, not opinions here. I work diligently to keep it that way.
Two things, love to get your info posted on the Registry thread; https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/v7-registry-picture-thread-add-your-bike.9108/ -- second, hope you'll donate to support fully enjoy the site; https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/user-account-upgrade-donations.14025/

Enjoy and hope to see you posting often.
 
Thanks for the welcome Todd.
I will try and get a decent photo of the V7 once the brake is working and it's off the ramp.
 
Welcome John.
Is it possible that the caliper was replaced previous to your ownership? I wouldn't expect to find a Chinese caliper on a Guzzi.
 
Raven said:
Welcome John.
Is it possible that the caliper was replaced previous to your ownership? I wouldn't expect to find a Chinese caliper on a Guzzi.
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Thank you for your welcome.
I wasn't expecting it either, but was informed about it by a Guzzi parts supplier that it is indeed the case.
The one and only previous owner is an honest bloke, and he definitely hadn't replaced it.
 
JohnBahonz said:
I wasn't expecting it either, but was informed about it by a Guzzi parts supplier that it is indeed the case.
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Unfortunately more and more Made in China and India parts are creeping in on the parts list.
 
JohnBahonz said:
Thank you for your welcome.
I wasn't expecting it either, but was informed about it by a Guzzi parts supplier that it is indeed the case.
The one and only previous owner is an honest bloke, and he definitely hadn't replaced it.
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Not sure what brakes in particular you have but this might be a step in the right direction.
rrd-preparation.com/en/pieces-maitre-cylindre-etrier-frein-mecaboite-50cc/19485-piston-caliper-brake-heng-tong-30-32.html
 
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