banquo
Just got it firing!
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- Feb 8, 2010
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Hi - 1st post, so be gentle...
I'm not even sure I'm posting in the right place or if the bike is a 'Tonti'....????
I've just purchased a Cali III, first registered in January 1994, but what seems to be a 1993 model, as it's fitted with twin Dellortos. It's had one owner from new, and has been standing doing nothing for the last 6 years or so.
It has 45,000 miles on it, and was used mainly for European touring. It seems to be pretty original, although it's had a taller screen fitted. Pipes and air filter are stock.
I know nothing about this model, and have never owned a Guzzi twin, so could somebody be good enough to tell me a little about what to look out for mechanically....?
First thing I'm going to do is change all the oils, and I've been provided with a new sump gaket, air filter and oil filter, as well as a brass sump plug (why?) and a washer, that looks like it fits that plug.
I gather that you need to drop the sump to change the oil filter, and that I need a 10W-40 oil for the engine.
Any old 10W-40, or does it need to be one designed for motorcycles?
Someone who used to own one is providing some final drive oil, and I guess the gearbox oil is nothing special.
Anything I can do to check the U/Js?
I know from the original owner that it has never broken down, and no work has been done other than routine servicing. It starts and rides OK, with no scary noises. Vibration is enough that the rear view mirrors are useless, but I'm not sure if that's normal (someone said the carbs might need balanced?). Throttle is extremely heavy, but I'm told that's normal.
Brakes seem to work OK and it passed an MOT (government transport dept.) test in November, so is considered fully roadworthy.
I'd be interested in any tips, dos and don'ts and general things to look out for.
Have I made a good choice, or entered a whole new world of pain? :S
I'm not even sure I'm posting in the right place or if the bike is a 'Tonti'....????
I've just purchased a Cali III, first registered in January 1994, but what seems to be a 1993 model, as it's fitted with twin Dellortos. It's had one owner from new, and has been standing doing nothing for the last 6 years or so.
It has 45,000 miles on it, and was used mainly for European touring. It seems to be pretty original, although it's had a taller screen fitted. Pipes and air filter are stock.
I know nothing about this model, and have never owned a Guzzi twin, so could somebody be good enough to tell me a little about what to look out for mechanically....?
First thing I'm going to do is change all the oils, and I've been provided with a new sump gaket, air filter and oil filter, as well as a brass sump plug (why?) and a washer, that looks like it fits that plug.
I gather that you need to drop the sump to change the oil filter, and that I need a 10W-40 oil for the engine.
Any old 10W-40, or does it need to be one designed for motorcycles?
Someone who used to own one is providing some final drive oil, and I guess the gearbox oil is nothing special.
Anything I can do to check the U/Js?
I know from the original owner that it has never broken down, and no work has been done other than routine servicing. It starts and rides OK, with no scary noises. Vibration is enough that the rear view mirrors are useless, but I'm not sure if that's normal (someone said the carbs might need balanced?). Throttle is extremely heavy, but I'm told that's normal.
Brakes seem to work OK and it passed an MOT (government transport dept.) test in November, so is considered fully roadworthy.
I'd be interested in any tips, dos and don'ts and general things to look out for.
Have I made a good choice, or entered a whole new world of pain? :S