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Battery

Last post by gogboy « Thu May 21, 2026 11:06 pm
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by gogboy » Wed May 13, 2026 12:57 pm

Anybody fitted a car battery to their Triking instead of a standard Guzzi battery?
Im looking at fitting a 42Ah sealed Glassmat battery.
Any...

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Last post by gogboy
Thu May 21, 2026 11:06 pm
8V1200 roller tappets

Last post by iant-s « Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:52 pm
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by Jdtwoplus » Sat Mar 07, 2026 10:41 am

Having now completed over 100,000 miles on 8V1200 engines, including 20,000 miles in the T4, I feel reasonably qualified to comment on the flat...

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Last post by iant-s
Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:52 pm
Gear ratio

Last post by louise « Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:58 pm
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by Chapin1 » Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:44 pm

Just finished a T4 not happy with first gear it’s way to tall and with hills where I live Ill burn out the clutch. I used a 2016 Stelivo 1200 cc...

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Last post by louise
Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:58 pm
Rear lights

Last post by gogboy « Sun Mar 08, 2026 8:12 am

by gogboy » Sun Mar 08, 2026 8:12 am

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....

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Last post by gogboy
Sun Mar 08, 2026 8:12 am
Windscreen Wipers

Last post by Richard and Pat « Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:47 am

by Richard and Pat » Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:47 am

Good morning Trikingistas,
I am about to retro fit Windscreen Wipers to an assembled Type 4.

If any of the T4 owners on here could send me some...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:47 am
T4 Build: Clutch

Last post by peakrock « Tue Feb 03, 2026 10:01 am
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by Richard and Pat » Sat Jan 31, 2026 1:50 pm

question from a new member, Mark, who asks:
Re Clutch. I thought about replacing the whole assembly but they appear to be alarmingly expensive for...

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Last post by peakrock
Tue Feb 03, 2026 10:01 am
Rear for light requirement for MSVA

Last post by Richard and Pat « Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:30 pm
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by gogboy » Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:25 pm

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...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:30 pm
1200 Sports 2V oil pressure gauge

Last post by gogboy « Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:46 pm
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by gogboy » Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:21 pm

Has anybody fitted an oil pressure gauge to a 2V 1200 Sport engine?
There is no room to piggy back onto the sensor because of the alternator.
Is...

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Last post by gogboy
Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:46 pm
Brake Bias bar locking for MSVA

Last post by iant-s « Mon Dec 29, 2025 8:38 am
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by gogboy » Sun Dec 28, 2025 8:51 am

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...

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Last post by iant-s
Mon Dec 29, 2025 8:38 am
Carc swingarm spindle locking ring

Last post by gogboy « Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:07 pm
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by gogboy » Sun Dec 07, 2025 10:52 am

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...

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Last post by gogboy
Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:07 pm
Reverse gearbox

Last post by Richard and Pat « Mon Dec 08, 2025 7:13 am
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by gogboy » Thu Nov 20, 2025 8:09 am

Just starting on my Type 4 kit and about to start on installing the Transmission beginning with the reverse box.
Does anybody have any build photos...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Mon Dec 08, 2025 7:13 am
Body fitting

Last post by Wizzle « Mon Oct 27, 2025 1:43 pm
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by Wizzle » Sat Oct 25, 2025 8:42 pm

Evening all.

This weekend I'm fettling the body to get it to fit, and I've come up against a... lumpy bit.

Hopefully the picture shows this, but on...

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Last post by Wizzle
Mon Oct 27, 2025 1:43 pm
Fitting seats

Last post by Wizzle « Wed Oct 15, 2025 10:31 pm
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by Wizzle » Tue Oct 14, 2025 10:21 am

Morning all

What's the 'normal' way to fit the seats? I'd like to raise the front of mine under my knees, and it's currently resting on a 3 x2...

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Last post by Wizzle
Wed Oct 15, 2025 10:31 pm
Engine hesitation

Last post by Chapin1 « Wed Sep 10, 2025 6:15 pm
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by Chapin1 » Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:31 pm

Just getting my T4 on the road , my engine is a 1200 cc 2016 8 V from a stelivo. It is fuel injected and I’m running 40 psi (2BAR) when talking off...

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Last post by Chapin1
Wed Sep 10, 2025 6:15 pm
Broken stud - drill out and retap or stud extractor?

Last post by Richard and Pat « Mon Aug 04, 2025 1:51 pm
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by peakrock » Thu Jul 24, 2025 7:52 pm

One of the exhaust studs sheared as I was removing the exhaust headers from my Norge donor bike engine. The nut had rusted solid onto the stud and it...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Mon Aug 04, 2025 1:51 pm
Extending Type 4 HT Leads

Last post by peakrock « Fri Jul 18, 2025 9:40 am
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by peakrock » Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:40 pm

I need longer HT leads for my Type 4 build which I can probably do myself by carefully removing the threaded stud clamped to one end of the HT lead...

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Last post by peakrock
Fri Jul 18, 2025 9:40 am
Type 4 chassis

Last post by Richard and Pat « Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:10 pm
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by gogboy » Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:38 am

I will getting my type 4 kit very soon.
A quick question .......
How many people does in take to lift the chassis onto trestles?
Then, how many to...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:10 pm
Seat belts

Last post by louise « Mon Jul 07, 2025 10:53 am
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by Chapin1 » Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:57 pm

Can anybody give me some insight on how to mount inertia

Seat belts in a type 4

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Last post by louise
Mon Jul 07, 2025 10:53 am
CARC bearings

Last post by DavidD « Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:30 pm
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by Richard and Pat » Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:55 am

Good morning Trikingistas,
Has anyone renewed the bearings in the rear suspension on the CARC system The three point unit and the yoke?
I assume it...

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Last post by DavidD
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:30 pm
Norge donor

Last post by Richard and Pat « Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:23 pm
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by Richard and Pat » Mon Jun 23, 2025 7:50 pm

Now then, anyone got a Norge donor I could consider please?

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:23 pm
Nova Reverse Gearbox

Last post by Robmason « Sat May 31, 2025 9:06 pm
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by Robmason » Sat May 31, 2025 7:10 am

Should there be a crush washer on the drain plug of the Nova Reverse Gearbox?

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Last post by Robmason
Sat May 31, 2025 9:06 pm
Fuel lines to the injectors

Last post by gogboy « Mon Apr 21, 2025 11:17 am
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by gogboy » Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:54 am

Has anybody made up new fuel lines to the injectors, I have a 1200 sport 2V engine ? The stiff plastic lines are bent to suit the fuel tank. I'd be...

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Last post by gogboy
Mon Apr 21, 2025 11:17 am
Guzzi 1200 2V Sport - oil catcher mounting points

Last post by Throwley « Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:57 am
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by gogboy » Tue Apr 08, 2025 10:02 pm

Has anybody drilled into these two lugs on top of the 1200 sport 2V engine. Located between the cylinders towards the back. They appear to be solid...

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Last post by Throwley
Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:57 am
Bonnet / Boot cover fasteners

Last post by Oily « Sat Apr 05, 2025 8:09 pm
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by gogboy » Wed Apr 02, 2025 6:59 am

I was checking out a previous post regarding panel fasteners. So many choices but I always think simplest is best.

After much searching I came...

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Last post by Oily
Sat Apr 05, 2025 8:09 pm
Cable tie clip self adhesive bases

Last post by Richard and Pat « Sat Apr 05, 2025 2:43 am
Replies: 4
by gogboy » Sun Mar 30, 2025 7:25 am

Is there anybody using these to hold the cables in place on their build? Are they any good? Do they last? Some do state heavy duty adhesive.
Any...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Sat Apr 05, 2025 2:43 am

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