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    Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 14:27
It all started when I stopped in the Moulin Inn for one last pint (or two) one cold January evening and bumped into an old mate I hadn't seen for a while. He told me he was clearing out his lock-up in Edinburgh and was getting rid of a few of his bikes, as I was into Guzzis I could have his one for a bargain price. I agreed then stumbled home.
In the morning though my memory was a little sketchy, I knew I'd agreed to buy a bike, when I fired up the computer there was an email with the bike details. It was a 97 Sporti that had been off the road for a few years which had been running when laid up but had some intermittent electrical fault. I borrowed Haydn's bike trailer and went to collect it, everything looked complete under the layers of dust so I loaded it up and took it home. After a wash I gave it a good check over, it looked better than I expected though it was a bit scruffy under the skin. The rubbers holding the ECU and the coils had all parted company, the paint on the frame was a little scruffy but nothing too serious.
The battery had been stored indoors and charged up well, There was even a new AGM battery he'd bought for his BMW GS thrown in too (that now lives in the T3). I changed the fluids including petrol, put in a new oil and fuel filter and a new set of plugs. The ECU and coil mounts were changed, some new relays from Pyro Dan went in and earths were cleaned up and additional ones put in.
On turning on the ignition the fuel pump would prime, the engine turned over healthily  but wouldn't start. I borrowed Haydn's diagnostic kit and it appeared that everything was working as it should, on disconnecting an injector I managed to spay petrol in my eye so that was working! Gavin from Cromarty suggested I check the crank sensor so I swapped it out for a spare one, Bingo, The beast burst into life. a few tweaks and the engine was running sweetly.
I took it for an MOT, everything seemed to be working fine and it sailed through and it was ready to take to the Scottish rally in Cromarty. The bike ran really well though over the next few weeks I decided to experiment with the riding position to suit the twisty roads around here.
The idea is to keep all the stock parts so it can be changed back any time. I've used a Centauro top yoke, headlamp and brackets as well as Honda risers, though as mentioned on the other thread I will look for Truimph ones. I bought a small Puig screen from ebay to give the clocks some cover, using the standard clocks initially with some rudimentary bracketry to hold them on. Riding position seems good but an oil leak from the gearbox limited testing, so the bike was brought inside and pulled apart. The plan this winter is to get it all back together and try and tidy up some of the scruffier bits though that may have to wait until another winter.
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Looks great with round headlamp and higher bars. You going to change the seat too?
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I do have a lightweight subframe and single seat but am not fitting that yet, that would need the electrics to be moved and the harness modified. I need to keep a pillion seat for the time being , the more upright riding position will make it easier for my son to hold on.
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Thanks for posting these photos - very good looking bike
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Thanks Grahame for the report ,really enjoyed the read . I love these bikes and look forward to your updatesThumbs Up
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Grahame Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 2015 at 15:21
Well I've been out in the garage this morning working out where to start. The frame is on the workbench surrounded by clutter. This has been my stumbling block for some time now, too many projects cluttering up the workshop getting in the way of the things I need to get on with.


Top of the list of things to go is a 2CV, it and its new galvanised chassis take up far too much room so I'm going to sell them. Next is a Blacknell San Remo sidecar and chassis which I bought a few years ago as an alternative to the Squire on the T3. The idea was to use it for camping holidays so both the kids could fit in it, we how have a camper van so I doubt they'd be quite so keen! If anyone needs parts for a GPZ900r then they're welcome to come here and take away any they can find, there is most of a bike in bits and it has been in the way for the past 18 years. With that lot out of the way I'll have better space to work.


Anyway getting back to the Guzzi, the paint on the main spine isn't too bad so I will just touch up the rusty bits, the front and rear subframes are worse so I will look at them closer. I might get my Monza frame powder coated so could include the subframes in with that. Engine wise I'll change the rear crankshaft oil seal and the breather pipes (they were leaking ). The gearbox has a knackered bearing so that needs rebuilding. 
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I am wary of powder coat great finish BUT any chips or pinholes and it corrodes underneath then by the time you see it ...the whole thing is knackered, a good paint jobbie can be touched up years ago the enamel from Woollies was brilliant tough durable and hard wearing I use the enamel from Wilkos nowadays and check it yearly , a quick run round and touch up when the bike is apart for any reason and it stays good ....just my thoughts , but never ever had a rust problem on the V thou
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I understand the reasons for the riding position modifications, but I do think the 1100 Sport is a magnificent bike in standard form.
It's always been one of my favourite Guzzi's
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote johnno Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jan 2015 at 12:19
Originally posted by vmaxer vmaxer wrote:

I understand the reasons for the riding position modifications, but I do think the 1100 Sport is a magnificent bike in standard form.
It's always been one of my favourite Guzzi's
I am well lucky I find the standard riding position spot on but the question is will I still be happy in another few years time ( fingers crossed )Big smile 
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I have recently got an 1100 Sport and I was expecting it to be a bit of a natural progression from the Le Mans; whereas I think it is a fair bit more radical.

I also looked into fitting a Centauro Top yoke but at this time I will try and persevere with the standard Clip-ons; albeit on reversed sides to reduce the overall reach.....age gets to us all.

Good luck with the resto.
I tried to get a stainless bolt kit for mine, but have had no luck finding one so far...........
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The V11 Le Mans or Sport is the next progression the riding position on that is about the same as a VFR Honda I recently replaced the Crank TDC sensor on mine Guzzi Part £139ish Intermotor one £25.99 same part straight fit job dome I also found out that the neutral light connector if loose or corroded will cause a start up and when running an engine stutter ...  Nice bike the 1100 sport the Le Mans and V11 series really get a major boost from the 6 speed gearbox and hydraulic light clutch Not long ago we were at a show and had a line up of Guzzi sport bikes from a V750 Le Mans 850 LM2/3/4/5/ Daytona 1100 carb 1100 sport and the V11 Le Mans made a real nice showing you could see the progression of the design small and significant differences ......
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Originally posted by Mopar Pete Mopar Pete wrote:

I have recently got an 1100 Sport and I was expecting it to be a bit of a natural progression from the Le Mans; whereas I think it is a fair bit more radical.

I also looked into fitting a Centauro Top yoke but at this time I will try and persevere with the standard Clip-ons; albeit on reversed sides to reduce the overall reach.....age gets to us all.

Good luck with the resto.
I tried to get a stainless bolt kit for mine, but have had no luck finding one so far...........
carbs or injection ? carb model does make the hand feel like its done a work out after 300 miles but the rewards are worth it . After riding the carb sport the 1100 sport corsa seems so easy to rideSmile
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s/s bolts are available from you nearest fasteners for the majority of things like rocker covers/acorn nuts for gearbox- crank and other ones like the timing cover as well as sump  a wee bit of time pulling one and measuring then some simple maths far less than getting a "set" the weird sizes are doable from places like www.osmc.co.uk or even Steves stainless at shows the bolt kit if you do want a set will be similar to just about every other Guzzi for the most part the engine parts are very similar WShat I did was look up a fasteners place in yellow pages make a list and go there they had to double my list at the time to make their minimum £20 fee that was a fair few years ago tho, allen heads if you use them remember you will need copper grease
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Sorry for any potential Thread hijack.
Mine is an injection, and I got it primarily because I Like it (!!) but because I have had an operation on my right wrist (no jokes, please!) and I have found the DelOrtos quite hard work nowadays.

Thanks for the suggestion on Stainless bolts, Ken; it will be on my "To Do" list!
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Wasn't it the 1100 Sport carb which had no cush drive?
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