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    Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:17
I need an oil pressure switch for my V50 and ordered from their online parts list at about 4 pm on Monday. Two(!) switches arrived in the post yesterday morning.

Unfortunately - they were the wrong ones. I spent ages on the phone to two different people at Fowlers who couldn't have been more helpful, even holding on while I dismantled more of the bike. We eventually realised my bike was non-standard (probably like every other Guzzi on the planet).

The chap I was talking to actually did a search on the part number I found (which apparently is really for the big-block bikes) and discovered that one of their competitors, Gutsibits, had the part so referred me on to them.

Service above and beyond, even if they did send 2 items. They have made no profit out of this other than goodwill.

Hopefully the switch from Gutsibits will arrive as quickly.
Ian
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote GreenT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 12:35
I like Fowlers for the ability to search parts by fiche / diagrams barring the non-std pitfalls you experienced. Searching other well known sites seems to be a black art I'm yet to master :)
 
Needed a rubber exhaust hanger after a pre MoT check this week and a relief to find it 'in stock' at Fowlers.  
Cheers, Tony
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dennis menace Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 19:44
Thumbs up for Fowlers. I needed a part for a mate's Honda VFR and they were literally the only ones in the UK who could supply it and at a reasonable price. I used their parts diagrams to track down the part on another Honda bike and cross ref'd the part number. Ordered on line and arrived in two days. Brilliant!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote treboretip Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 May 2023 at 10:25
Gutzibits were very rapid sending me new oil pressure sensor/switch. My bigger problem is how to gain access to the existing sensor on my MG Nevada 750ie Classic. It looks as if I have to remove the complete air box and air ducting panels etc. Probably also the petrol tank to access the air box fixings.
Anyone know of a manual reference to do this? I have 'this old tractor' down-load but it only shows how to work on the air filter replacement. Nothing on the oil sensor replacement.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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I think I've answered my own question on how to access the oil pressure sensor by partly lowering the engine. I have disconnected all the obvious parts that will be affected by the small effect of allowing the front of the engine to drop by about 2". In particular the exhaust support brackets, the various engine bolts going through the frame, the 4 bolts holding the down frame to the engine cradle bottom frame & with a trolley. jack supporting the sump I was able to lower the engine so that the 4 frame connecting bolts slid apart. It was a process that followed the workshop manual for removing the engine but left out most of the work suggested as necessary to remove the engine such as removing the swing arm and rear wheel etc. I think I now have just enough room under the air box to get at the sensor. 
Has anyone else tried this I wonder? I could not find any reference in the search lists.
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