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  1. Luka

    88mm Barrels fitting problems ?

    ok cheers for the advice, i think i will just get the other barrel turned down to match the other . second problem, I have being trying to source some le mans high comp pistons to fit these 88mm barrels has anyone got a couple tucked under a bench somewhere they would like to part with ? I...
  2. Luka

    88mm Barrels fitting problems ?

    I have recently started building a spare round barrel Le Mans engine from parts collected over the past two years and I went to fit the 88mm Barrels I had bought secondhand some while ago, only to find that one would fit and the other would not ? on inspection it turns out that some bright...
  3. Luka

    Build your own Le Mans

    I started a project just like this about two years ago , because i used to have an original Mk1 in the early eighties that was a great bike. Just like you I couldn't get hold of one (or afford one these days) so i decided a Mk2 would do and to restore that to a Le mans type spec. Then things...
  4. Luka

    Paddock stand

    I have a guzzi le mans cafe racer and have removed the center stand. I need to leave the bike at a show for a week and feel un happy about leaving it on the side stand only. so i thought about a paddock stand for the rear, but cant find one suitable for the Old big block guzzis does anyone...
  5. Luka

    Top Yoke Nut

    Thats a much better detailed manual , thanks ! seems that the T3 manual I had been using is clearly different for this part (weird ?) in the Mk2 le mans manual it clearly shows the arrangement for the Top yoke nut being the other way round to a T3. Cant imagine why it should be different . But...
  6. Luka

    Top Yoke Nut

    I recently ordered a new stainless top yoke nut and when i went to fit it it wouldnt fit. Having recently rebuilt the bike, I seem to have fitted the top yoke and fixing bolts wrong somehow ? but they appear to be assembled the only way possible ? . Its a 79 mk two le mans, all std. Has anyone...
  7. Luka

    front master cyl ?

    Hi folks, Mk2 Le mans , I have de-linked the brakes (yes I know everyone loves them , but i dont) and need advice on a front master cyl that will operate the front two discs together. Can i use the standard one ? or do i need a new larger bore one ? just wondered if the bore need s to be...
  8. Luka

    Rear wheel-Diff problem fitting ?

    Thanks John, that answers my problem in one !! different length spacers for different wheels ! genius ! Its always simple when you know hey , thanks for the info. I will be on to that tomorrow. Luka
  9. Luka

    Rear wheel-Diff problem fitting ?

    I have been rebuilding a project bike over the winter and many parts have been rebuilt. Inc, diff unit, wheels etc. the problem recently found was that the rear wheel does not locate properly in the diff box and leaves a 1/4 inc gap ? I should mention that the diff box is from a mk2 le mans and...
  10. Luka

    Brembo Goldline Paint ?

    I need to refurbish my brembo goldline calipers but having trouble locating the right colour paint for them? any ideas anyone ? Thanks
  11. Luka

    Progressive fork springs ?

    ok thanks for the comments, doesnt sound like it would make much difference ? I will give it a try as they are and can always swap it over
  12. Luka

    Progressive fork springs ?

    I have recently fitted a set of Wirth Progressive fork springs to a set of Le Mans mk2 forks. The advice from the Guzzi supplier was to fit the tighter wound section of the spring to the top ? I just wanted to see if anyone else has fitted these and which way round did you fit them ? does it...
  13. Luka

    what to do about dodgy S/H forks from dealer ?

    Just wanted to update you guys because the dealer concerned has really impressed me and proved to be a really nice honest Guy and these days that deserves a little praise. The issue with the forks was an unusual one in that they were old forks made of Magnesium. The sliders needed small repairs...
  14. Luka

    wheel/brake disc fittment ?

    thanks for that, really appreciate confirming the right set up. Its a real mixture because I have some really nice Mk1 spaced yokes and Forcella Italia forks, and want to fit to T3 wire wheels, Thanks again Luka
  15. Luka

    wheel/brake disc fittment ?

    Ok so its a Tonti framed special based on a Mk2 lemans, but now has Mk1 (narrower spaced yokes) and need to fit standard Borrani wire rims from another guzzi ? any tips on spacing problems I might face trying to get the brake discs and calipers to fit ? Thanks Luka
  16. Luka

    what to do about dodgy S/H forks from dealer ?

    Just been very nicely surprised and the German dealer has offered to take them back and offer a full refund, or send them back for him to repair. or keep them and he will pay for repair. Cant say better than that hey ! very pleased, there actually are nice people left in the world ;)
  17. Luka

    what to do about dodgy S/H forks from dealer ?

    I have been building a cafe racer over the past few months and in doing so I have been in contact with a certain German Guzzi specialist with years of racing and building experience for their parts etc. I have bought many parts and have been very pleased, until recently. A recent purchase was a...
  18. Luka

    Electronic Ignition choices ?

    thanks for the tip , have had a look and yes its a good idea but doesnt the alternator get hot ? and bit exposed to the elements. the unit just looks a bit homemade. The Bosch stuff on the german site just looks better quality ?
  19. Luka

    Electronic Ignition choices ?

    Need advice about changing from points system to electronic ? I have seen most of the options and the Dyna 3 looks like the best rated option. However when browsing some german sites , see link.(http://www.motoschmitz.de/shop/template/index.htm) they seem to have a neater solution using Bosch...
  20. Luka

    Brembo brake choice ?

    cheers mate PM sent
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