20 Most Recent
2002 Moto Guzzi California Stone Questions & Answers
Electrics
I've been taught to disconnect the battery when charging with a mains type charger. But I'm increasingly seeing the likes of the Oxford maximiser etc which come with a plug and flying lead to screw to the battery to save disconnecting.
Anyone know the rights and wrongs of battery charging? Having replaced the batteries on all three bikes this year I'm taking a sudden interest.The new chargers also monitor the battery. They are designed to trickle charge when needed not to recharge from flat.
The old type chargers charged at a much higher ampage and could build up an explosive mixture unless the caps were off. With them the battery should be out of the bike never in a confined space.
The new ones charge at a much lower ampage, you don't need to take the caps off, or take the battery out.
I plug one in every time I garage the bike, it keeps the battery in top condition and extends it's life. The battery in my Jackal is the original, now 6 years old and still good.,,,
How to remove the fuel tank from a moto guzzi breva 1100
Probably have to remove the seat first. Most fuel tanks are retained by u shaped flanges that grip a round rubber puck on both sides of the frame near the steering head. After you drain the fuel, lift the rear of the tank slightly and pull it to the rear, it should then be free to lift off the frame.
Blocked overflow on fuel tank
I don't know what vehicle/equipment you're referencing here. With that in mind, can you drill a hole or holes through the chassis just below the gas cap to allow water to escape?
I have a moto guzzi sport 1100 1996.No oil leaks from rear wheel when standing but spots of oil on wheel and tyre after riding a few miles.Any help would be appreciated
oil leaks during use indicate a loose bearing adjustment allowing the oil to move past the seal lip when rotating
I would be checking wheel bearing condition and adjustment, oil level in that section and wear groove for where the oil seal lip runs
reasoning is , when the wheel is stationary the oil is not being splashed around and will settle in the lowest places
when moving , if the seal housing is allowed to move separate to the axle position ( wobble , up down sideways etc) then small gaps appear between the seal lip and what it runs on and so oil is allowed to escape
if it is a drive shaft to the rear wheel check the output shaft to the wheel for movement ( bad bearings , adjustment/ preload ) or anything that will not keep the shaft in the center of the seal
6v magneti marelli ignition coil wiring / terminals.
the blank one and you can check this out after the bike is running or at least when you get the coil to fire by placing the lead part of a pencil in the gap between the spark plug or a good ground and the gap between the pencil and the spark plug wire so you can see the spark jump to the plug or ground from the plug wire and if the spark flash is on the wire side of the pencil the coil the coil is wired with wrong polarity if the system is a positive ground system. The coil will work no matter what the polarity ie no matter which of the terminals you connect to power and which you connect to ground, the only difference will be a somewhat weaker spark if electron flow is reversed from what it should be i.e. if it is from negative or ground to positive on a negative ground system or as on some older British ignition systems from positive to negative on a positive ground system. The flash will appear on the side of the pencil lead away from the current flow i.e. the flash will occur as the current leaves the pencil lead. Hope this helps.
How to test charging system on a 76 850t m.g.
put volt meter on generator mounted on top of motor under gas tank, when engine rev is over1200 rpm on tach, should read above 12 volts,up to 13+. check tension on genny belt, if loose, will not spin genny well enough to make charge
Sideways diff movement
when you say you have play is it coming from the wheel bearings or the swing arm .if there is play like that and the axle is tight it sounds like wheel bearings ,but to be sure take the bike to a guzzi specialist to be positive.hope this helps
12/22/2013 11:26:27 PM •
Moto Guzzi...
•
Answered
on Dec 22, 2013
Not finding what you are looking for?