• Ciao Guest - You’ve landed at the ultimate Guzzi site. NEW FORUM REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE EMAIL ACTIVATION - CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER - Use the CONTACT above if you need help. New to the forum? For all new members, we require ONE post in the Introductions section at the bottom, in order to post in most of the other sections. ALWAYS TRY A SEARCH BEFORE STARTING A NEW TOPIC - Most questions you may have, have likely been already answered. DON'T BE A DRIVE-BY POSTER: As a common courtesy, check back in and reply within 24 hours, or your post will be deleted. Note there's decades of heavily experienced Guzzi professionals on this site, all whom happily give endless amounts of their VALUABLE time for free; BE COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL!
  • There is ZERO tolerance on personal attacks and ANY HYPERLINKS to PRODUCT(S) or other competing website(s), including personal pages, social media or other Forums. This ALSO INCLUDES ECU DIAGnostic software, questions and mapping. We work very hard to offer commercially supported products and to keep info relevant here. First offense is a note, second is a warning, third time will get you banned from the site. We don't have the time to chase repeat (and ignorant) offenders. This is NOT a social media platform; It's an ad-free, privately funded website, in small help with user donations. Be sure to see the GTM STORE link above; ALL product purchases help support the site, or you can upgrade your Forum profile or DONATE via the link above.
  • Be sure to see the GTM STORE link also above for our 700+ product inventory, including OEM parts and many of our 100% Made-in-SoCal-USA GTM products and engine kits. In SoCal? Click the SERVICE tab above for the best in service, tires, tuning and installation of our products or custom work, and don't miss our GT MotoCycles® (not) art on the BUILDS tab above. WE'RE HERE ONLINE ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS MADE OR RECEIVED - DO NOT EMAIL AND ASK QUESTIONS OR ASK TO CALL YOU.
  • Like the new V100, GuzziTech is full throttle into the future! We're now running on an all-new server and we've updated our Forum software. The visual differences are obvious, but hopefully you'll notice the super-fast speed. If you notice any glitches or have any issues, please post on the Site Support section at the bottom. If you haven't yet, please upgrade your account which is covered in the Site Support section or via the DONATE tab above, which gives you full site access including the DOWNLOADS section. We really appreciate every $ and your support to keep this site ad-free. Create an account, sign in, upgrade your account, and enjoy. See you on the road in 2024.

Search results for query: *

  • Users: Shrek
  • Order by date
  1. Shrek

    Worn 4v valve guides?

    Ok,thanks.I have a workshop manual,tensioner tool and dial but no degree wheel. How do i do one side at a time when both heads need reconditioning?
  2. Shrek

    Worn 4v valve guides?

    After reading all this it seems i have a new uprade steel gear and steal pump gears. Given the new parts in the box i am guessing its just waitin to be done. Saves me a few dollars ...i hope. Thanks for the link jr1967,much appreciated. Does anybody know a link for setting cams?
  3. Shrek

    Worn 4v valve guides?

    Thanks for the replies The bike came with what looks to me like a new looking oil pump and gear. Aluminium housing with steel helical gears and no bearings. Gear is steel. Can you identify or confirm these parts are what i need to update the oil pump? If so,this would suggest the previous owner...
  4. Shrek

    Worn 4v valve guides?

    Hi all While checking my Centauro valve clearnces,which have never moved,i wanted to check for valve guide wear. I pushed the valve tops sideways and got about .5mm/20 thou movement on the inlets and more on the exhausts.I didnt measure them but maybe as much as 30-40 thou or 1mm. Manual...
    • Shrek
    • Thread
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Spine
  5. Shrek

    Dreaded Tonti Weave

    Hi Whats done is done. I cant comment on 360mm shocks affecting UJ reliabilty as i have the later 2001 model which according to Todd has a different UJ setup. My guess would be nothing to worry about in the short term but UJ life may be shortened? They should be great for adding a little...
  6. Shrek

    Dreaded Tonti Weave

    Q1 No,but that does remind me about a girl in Bright whose name wasnt Lucy. I am in Wahgunyah and often pass through Porpunkah on my way over the Tawonga gap to my favorite Falls creek road. Forks The std fork springs should be fine.They are good quality linea springs that dont sag. The main...
  7. Shrek

    Dreaded Tonti Weave

    Hi Rich, You cant be too far from me and where i do most of my riding. I have a Cali 1100 and like you,handleing is high on my priority list. Here is my experience, Forks I had my non adjustable Stone forks rebuilt by Promecha and they did the following. 1 Fitted cartridre emulator valves and...
  8. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    This UJ had the same diameter both ends.30mm i believe. However i believe that both ends were slightly too small as they have both spun in the carrier bearing. Both ends pressed in too easily for my liking. I would prefer a tigghter press fit to stop this happening. However,this is the least of...
  9. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    T Thanks Amboman, I am sending the box off today to somebody who has shims and experience to rebuild. Thankyou everybody for your advice and backup. Appreciated.
  10. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    Great tip. Thanks heaps.
  11. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    Hi John Thanks for the reassurance that the Cali box will fit.Thats helps make a decision. Ha...are you insinuating that my 950 motor was not good for 230km plus? Cheers Wayne
  12. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    After looking closely at these gears,theres evidence that the pinion may be shimmed out too far. There is wear on the pinions shoulder behind the back of the teeth indicating that the crown wheel has been contacting it.Corresponding wear marks on the top edge of the crown wheel teeth seem to...
  13. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    Oh yeah,the weather Alex Hope your high and dry? We also had rain last winter(dont get much around here) My river broke its banks last year,rose 8 Metres and got to within 2 inches of my shed full of bikes. So i guess i cant complain about all my Guzzi problems too much.
  14. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    Thanks John, I have a can of blue spray on engineering paint which i agree is better than bearing blue grease. I understand the theory behind setting up bevel gears and confident i could do it. But shims? Just spoken with the local Stein Dinse guy who also advised the cost of an assortment of...
  15. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    Hi John Thanks for advice about not using Moly.Guzziology and Guzzi Guru Barry Jones told me to use it.As does the manual. I guess i cant do much worse by not using it I have recently rebuilt the gearbox myself after another vibration turned out to be the vanishing plastic cage on the front...
  16. Shrek

    Are my bevel gears toast?

    Hi All On my last ride i noticed a high frequency driveline vibration through the pegs at around 4400 revs,all gears. I pulled the swingarm to check the Uni,s and carrier bearing. The carrier bearing seemed fine but the Uni,s fell out of the bearing. Both bearing journals were 0.2(8 thow)...
  17. Shrek

    Shorter Fork Springs?

    Yes,i agree.The std Bitubo dampers are limited in the comp department so i am happy with them being slightly heavy as i am with my other bikes. Some people who ride my bikes think my suspensions are too firm.Personal choice. But i have confidence now that when the pace rises all my bikes are...
  18. Shrek

    Shorter Fork Springs?

    Not being able to source the correct spring in a linea rate,until now,was my problem. I couldnt find anyone who listed any linea spring for the Lemans 1000. Trying to match sizes also became difficult. (I am guessing you will say,did you ask Todd?) The springs i got were slightly smaller in...
  19. Shrek

    Warning Oil pressure

    Yes Bill I was in the same camp as you as i had never had one come loose on many of my bikes or cars over many years. I am now a convert into Amboman and Nordicnorms camp.Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience. I have never heard about this being an issue before,I have to get out more...
  20. Shrek

    Shorter Fork Springs?

    Thanks for the very detailed reply.Much appreciated. I understand everything you are saying and i agree or cant disagree as i dont know better. My brain just has trouble digesting it. I was taught that the spacing between each coil determines its rate given a fixed wire diametre. Which is...
Back
Top