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by gogboy
Thu May 21, 2026 11:06 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Battery
Replies: 2
Views: 3939

Re: Battery

Thanks Richard,
I will carry on with my original plan.
Iolo
by gogboy
Wed May 13, 2026 12:57 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Battery
Replies: 2
Views: 3939

Battery

Anybody fitted a car battery to their Triking instead of a standard Guzzi battery?
Im looking at fitting a 42Ah sealed Glassmat battery.
Any problems ??
by gogboy
Sun Mar 08, 2026 8:12 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Rear lights
Replies: 0
Views: 2853

Rear lights

Good morning all! I am looking to buy some Lucas style lights for the rear. The rear/brake and indicators are both 73mm and the reflectors are 52mm. I cut out some templates to give an idea. Has anybody fitted these? Any issues with the MSVA? Obviously the height above ground and the distances betwe...
by gogboy
Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:42 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Rear for light requirement for MSVA
Replies: 5
Views: 2870

Re: Rear for light requirement for MSVA

Thanks Richard!
I take it that it also sailed through the MSVA test without a problem?
Thanks for signing me up to the Trifles newsletter.
All the best
Iolo
by gogboy
Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:46 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: 1200 Sports 2V oil pressure gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 9849

Re: 1200 Sports 2V oil pressure gauge

The solution I eventually went for was very simple. The oil pressure sensor supplied with the oil pressure gauge has 2 electrical outputs - 1 for the gauge and 1 for the oil warning light. An M12x1.5 x 1/8” BSPP conical adapter goes in place of the oil pressure switch and the hose connected to the a...
by gogboy
Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:25 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Rear for light requirement for MSVA
Replies: 5
Views: 2870

Rear for light requirement for MSVA

What is the situation regarding the fitting of a rear fog lamp to a Triking. Is it required? It seems to me that they come under motorcycle rules and therefore do not need one BUT if one is fitted, it has be within spec as for IVA and will be tested accordingly. So if I am correct, if you don’t have...
by gogboy
Sun Dec 28, 2025 8:51 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Brake Bias bar locking for MSVA
Replies: 1
Views: 2441

Brake Bias bar locking for MSVA

After some research,I note that some say that the bias bar, once set up, has to be wired or pinned in place for the MSVA test. Are 2 locknuts not sufficient? With the Triking on trestles, I intend to set up the bias by applying the brakes and fine tuning the bar until the fronts lock up before the r...
by gogboy
Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:07 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Carc swingarm spindle locking ring
Replies: 4
Views: 3288

Re: Carc swingarm spindle locking ring

Forgot to add, I replaced all the bearings and seals in the knuckle and also fitted new swing arm bearings. Copious amounts of grease of course!!!!!
by gogboy
Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:03 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Carc swingarm spindle locking ring
Replies: 4
Views: 3288

Re: Carc swingarm spindle locking ring

Here's the photo.Not very pretty, but hey, it works and it was cheap to produce!!
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by gogboy
Sun Dec 07, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Carc swingarm spindle locking ring
Replies: 4
Views: 3288

Carc swingarm spindle locking ring

Special tool for setting the carc spindle locking ring. Guzzi recommend setting at 10 nm but it requires a special tool. Easy homemade one can be made using a cheap 30mm socket and an angle grinder and a bit of filing. Mine is a bit function over form but does the job. Socket cost me £4-80. I know p...