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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
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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
Headlights snd indicators

Last post by Richard and Pat « Tue Feb 04, 2025 11:36 am
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by gogboy » Sun Feb 02, 2025 9:55 am

Has anybody fitted these or something similar
A bit pricey but would look good I reckon. They are 7 in diameter, would that be too big?
The top light...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Tue Feb 04, 2025 11:36 am
Fuel pump / sender wiring

Last post by Wizzle « Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:53 pm
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by Wizzle » Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:18 pm

Evening all

I’m in the final stages of designing the loom, and I can’t find a route from tunnel to fuel pump and sender that feels right… I don’t...

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Last post by Wizzle
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:53 pm
Rear Monoshock

Last post by Richard and Pat « Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:19 pm
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by gogboy » Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:44 pm

Does the CARC monoshock need a stiffer spring or is the original man enough for the job?

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:19 pm
Bucket Seats

Last post by Oily « Thu Dec 12, 2024 3:47 pm
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by peakrock » Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:35 pm

Out of interest, has anyone gone for or is planning to use individual bucket seats in the Type 4? It would seem there is room for some of the smaller...

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Last post by Oily
Thu Dec 12, 2024 3:47 pm
Indicator positions

Last post by Wizzle « Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:58 am
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by Wizzle » Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:06 pm
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Evening all

As the evenings draw in I’ve started designing the wiring loom whilst I (impatiently!) wait for my kit to arrive.

I’ve seen a few...
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Last post by Wizzle
Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:58 am
Engine earth question

Last post by Wizzle « Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:19 pm

by Wizzle » Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:19 pm

Morning all

A question of earth straps…

I was planning on avoiding any chassis earths, with everything connecting directly back to the battery, but...

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Last post by Wizzle
Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:19 pm
1200 Sports 2V Guzzi Relay identification

Last post by mplayle « Sat Sep 28, 2024 4:26 pm
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by gogboy » Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:17 pm

IMG_5811.jpeg I am stripping down a 1200 Sport 2v Carc bike.
Im trying identify the relays as in the photo. Can anybody help plz.

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Last post by mplayle
Sat Sep 28, 2024 4:26 pm
1100 or 1200 engine?

Last post by Alanla « Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:01 pm
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by gogboy » Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:59 pm

It seems to me that most 1200 bikes I see for sale have the 4 valve quatro valviole heads. Now these appear to be bad news because of the flat tappet...

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Last post by Alanla
Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:01 pm
Blanking off the oil return to sump

Last post by Wizzle « Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:18 am
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by Wizzle » Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:42 pm

Evening all

I’m attempting to plumb in the engine at the moment, and I’m looking at the breather/oil return system.

I’ve noticed several people...

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Last post by Wizzle
Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:18 am
Rear tyre for CARC rear with Guzzi rim

Last post by gogboy « Tue Aug 27, 2024 3:01 pm
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by gogboy » Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:18 pm

I have looked for a suitable car tyre for the Guzzi rim on a CARC rear. The only one I can find is: Bridgestone Potenza RE040
175/55 R17. Has anybody...

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Last post by gogboy
Tue Aug 27, 2024 3:01 pm
Making holes

Last post by Wizzle « Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:14 pm
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by Wizzle » Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:49 am

Morning all.

My rolling chassis is imminent from Al, so I thought I’d get the rear lights in place and crack on with a bit of wiring

Thing is,...

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Last post by Wizzle
Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:14 pm
Rear lights

Last post by DavidD « Sun May 19, 2024 2:10 pm
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by DavidD » Thu May 16, 2024 3:51 pm

What is a suitable size / diameter for rear lights ?
Land Rover Defender are 73 mm and seem a little too large.
Any suggestions please.

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Last post by DavidD
Sun May 19, 2024 2:10 pm
Type 4 in Warwickshire / Oxfordshire / Northamptonshire?

Last post by Wizzle « Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:02 pm
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by Wizzle » Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:07 am

Morning all

Apologies for adding another 'please can I visit you' post to the forum, but I'm hoping there is someone local to me who won't mind me...

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Last post by Wizzle
Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:02 pm
Any T4's near Leicester please?

Last post by Clive « Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:31 pm
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by Richard and Pat » Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:14 am

Are there any T4 close to Leicester. I would like to sit in one I’m 6ft 5 with size 12 feet hence the request.
Thanks David Dickie Davies

From our...

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Last post by Clive
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:31 pm
Anyone with a Type 4 attending a Show this Summer?

Last post by Leyther « Mon May 15, 2023 9:40 pm

by Leyther » Mon May 15, 2023 9:40 pm

It doesn't appear that there are any Type 4 in Lancashire/Cheshire so was wondering if anyone with a type 4 was attending a show this Summer that...

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Last post by Leyther
Mon May 15, 2023 9:40 pm
T4 Lancashire Cheshire area

Last post by Leyther « Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:41 pm

by Leyther » Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:41 pm

Does anyone have a T4 in the above area that I could have a look at ?
Would like a conversation with someone who has built a T4 from a kit.
Where do...

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Last post by Leyther
Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:41 pm
Stelvio 8v stalling when idling

Last post by Robmason « Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:56 pm
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by Robmason » Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:24 pm

The Stelvio 8v power unit in my Triking runs well as soon as it's on the move, the engine runs smoothly, no surging, dropping, nothing like that....

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Last post by Robmason
Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:56 pm
Windscreen washers

Last post by Weg « Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:09 am
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by Robmason » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:00 am

For those who have wipers fitted to your Triking:

Do you also fit washers? I can't see any obvious ones fitted in the various photos

If not, how do...

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Last post by Weg
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:09 am
Gear oil specs

Last post by Robmason « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:43 am
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by Robmason » Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:46 pm

Which oil do UK owners use for gearbox, reverse box and differential?. Gutsibits say fully synthetic 80W 90 should be used but I haven't found any in...

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Last post by Robmason
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:43 am
CARC rear tyre choice

Last post by frederick « Wed Aug 03, 2022 7:07 am
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by Jdtwoplus » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:27 pm

There's nothing quite like tyre choice to set off the paranoia....would that back wheel squiggle have been avoided with a different tyre? As a...

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Last post by frederick
Wed Aug 03, 2022 7:07 am
side bolster

Last post by Jigno « Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:30 pm
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by Jigno » Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:27 pm

Ok so the type 3 was a bit comfortable , and the type 4 leaves me sliding from side to side when cornering.

This is my second attempt at resolving...

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Last post by Jigno
Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:30 pm
Vinyl Trim

Last post by Richard and Pat « Tue Oct 05, 2021 1:46 pm
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by Robmason » Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:23 pm

At some point I will be choosing the vinyl trim for a T4. I've opted for black - does anyone have a suggestion for a type and texture? Or do most...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Tue Oct 05, 2021 1:46 pm

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