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Wiper motor and mechanism

Last post by rflint101 « Sun May 31, 2020 10:57 am

by rflint101 » Sun May 31, 2020 10:57 am

Hi everyone - I'm moving forward with my Type 4 build and have got to the stage where most of the mechanicals and electricals are fitted and I have...

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Last post by rflint101
Sun May 31, 2020 10:57 am
Oil cooler hose fitting size?

Last post by Richard and Pat « Wed May 13, 2020 8:11 am
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by colinc » Sun May 10, 2020 9:13 am

Hi there,

Does anyone out there know what size the fittings are on the oil cooler hoses. I’ve read there are various available and they are...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Wed May 13, 2020 8:11 am
Electrics - oh no!

Last post by westendguzzi « Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:33 am
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by Chrispy » Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:13 pm

I do not understand electrics. I believe any rules governing auto electrics are empirical and change on a daily basis.

My indicators stopped...

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Last post by westendguzzi
Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:33 am
Bonnet Fasteners

Last post by Chrispy « Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:05 pm
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by Chrispy » Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:56 am
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Who can advise good alternative to the long winded screws holding bonnet on?

Dzus would probably look best but seem problematic to install. There...
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Last post by Chrispy
Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:05 pm
driving tips

Last post by Throwley « Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:45 am
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by frederick » Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:47 pm

curious if there are any special tricks to driving these vehicles, esp how to enter, apex and exit a corner.

Lots of Morgan 3W videos, interesting...

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Last post by Throwley
Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:45 am
Type 4 bulkhead

Last post by Richard and Pat « Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:23 pm
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by Chrispy » Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:51 pm

Spent the week making an aluminium bulkhead to try and reduce noise and draughts in the cabin.

Got to test it today and seems to help at lower...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:23 pm
Turn key type 4

Last post by Oleg « Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:15 pm
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by Chrispy » Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:31 am

Finally got my new Type 4 home. Factory built by Mark at Aerosport, 1200 2 valve engine. Light grey colour, gunmetal leather trim. Dash hydro-dipped...

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Last post by Oleg
Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:15 pm
drivetrain alignment

Last post by Lauber « Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:46 am
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by rflint101 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:27 pm

Hi All
My first post so be gentle...
I have started by T4 build and am enjoying the challenge :D
As suggested in the build guide, I have installed...

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Last post by Lauber
Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:46 am
Triking CG/balance point for custom trailer

Last post by frederick « Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:24 pm
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by frederick » Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:21 pm

Not exactly custom, rather considering modifying a Kendon 2-rail fold-up.
KENDON TRIKE.jpg
But where to position the cradles for the front wheels...

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Last post by frederick
Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:24 pm
DOT 3 or 4

Last post by westendguzzi « Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:28 pm
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by frederick » Sat Sep 21, 2019 12:45 am

My clutch m/c reservoir (from 08 donor) is stamped DOT 4 as is the brake and clutch reservoir caps as specc’d (4 or 5.1) in the guzzi manual. So my...

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Last post by westendguzzi
Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:28 pm
Underside center cowl protrusion

Last post by Richard and Pat « Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:59 am
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by frederick » Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:56 am

Guessing this is to mount a wiper mechanism and could be trimmed back if not used?
Or maybe keep for a place to mount electrical components.

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:59 am
Build cradle

Last post by frederick « Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:38 am

by frederick » Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:38 am

Was asked about mine, here’s what I did...

Wheels are critical, don't cheap out...they need to be big enough to roll over garage floor...

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Last post by frederick
Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:38 am
T4 build pix

Last post by colinc « Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:52 pm
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by frederick » Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:53 pm

I'm building chassis number 11 here in northern california and photo documenting every step of the progress in a facebook photo album.

Currently...

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Last post by colinc
Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:52 pm
T4 Wiring from old site

Last post by brightbrian « Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:53 am
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by westendguzzi » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:31 pm
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jtdesign

For those of you dreaming about, thinking about or contemplating building a Type 4 Triking this may help you...
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Last post by brightbrian
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:53 am
coil mount for 2-valve 1200 motor

Last post by Richard and Pat « Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:16 am
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by frederick » Mon Mar 18, 2019 10:24 pm

going for compactness and the desire to keep my coil wires short (and the stock lengths) I came up with this simple mount out of .125 aluminum that...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:16 am
Reverse box bushings

Last post by frederick « Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:01 pm
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by frederick » Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:19 am

Flush to the front? Centered? Or flush to the rear...or does it matter.
(Sorry about the pic, forum rotated it 180)

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Last post by frederick
Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:01 pm
kit arrived

Last post by Spaniard « Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:16 am
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by frederick » Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:31 am

a long delicious wait, plus almost two months from Hingham to San Jose

wish me luck and boy am I going to have questions for you guys.

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Last post by Spaniard
Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:16 am
TYPE 4 BUILD PARTS

Last post by Ironman523 « Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:08 am
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by Ironman523 » Mon Jan 21, 2019 11:07 pm

Due to personal circumstances I unfortunately have had to cancel my order for a Type 4 Triking, at quite a late stage, this has resulted in me having...

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Last post by Ironman523
Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:08 am
chassis comparison photo

Last post by bdaughdrill « Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:31 pm
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by frederick » Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:29 pm

I recall seeing somewhere a photo of both the T2/3 and T4 chassis side by side set up on end against a wall but I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I...

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Last post by bdaughdrill
Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:31 pm
Driving the Type 4

Last post by Richard and Pat « Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:48 pm
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by Richard and Pat » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:21 am

Tony is off to Norfolk today and is going to drive the new T4 and it will be interesting to hear his views on the result as Pat and I tried Alan’s...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:48 pm
front rim size and recommended tire (ok tyre)

Last post by westendguzzi « Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:03 am
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by frederick » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:06 pm

front rim size is not listed on any of the spec lists and the parts link on the home page is el morte.

I'm guessing 18 dia? what's the width and...

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Last post by westendguzzi
Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:03 am
exhaust/header length

Last post by EricStarmer « Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:44 pm
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by frederick » Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:28 pm

I understand the type 4 exhaust pipes are 1.75 / 44.5mm. I know motors (especially smaller displacement) are sensitive to length and diameter...too...

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Last post by EricStarmer
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:44 pm

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