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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
Seat pull

Last post by frederick « Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:49 am

by frederick » Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:49 am

This probably a no brainer but it beats using a screwdriver to unstick and pull forward the back rest.
B15BCC8F-D51C-4DD7-AE11-D3EE5347F4CC.jpeg...

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Last post by frederick
Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:49 am
Modifying a KENDON Fold-up Trailer to accept a T4 trike

Last post by frederick « Thu Mar 11, 2021 12:07 am
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by frederick » Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:01 pm

Being short on garage/ storage space I upgraded my Kendon Solo stand-up for a barely used Kendon ATV/UTV trailer found online.

The magic of these...

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Last post by frederick
Thu Mar 11, 2021 12:07 am
Fuel gauge heads up.

Last post by frederick « Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:42 pm
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by frederick » Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:33 pm

This caused me 4 months of grief...the recommended tank insert is available from several sources.

The one recommended to me inserted into the tank...

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Last post by frederick
Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:42 pm
single hoop rollbar

Last post by EricStarmer « Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:16 pm
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by frederick » Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:53 am

This is an Alan approved option I added to soothe spousal concerns.

Designed to nestle in the chassis' central rear hard point yet be removable,...

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Last post by EricStarmer
Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:16 pm
Brooklands windscreen mounts

Last post by frederick « Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:28 am
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by frederick » Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:17 am

Out of the box they look a little flimsy so I came up with these.

BROOKLANDS MOUNTS.jpg BROOKLANDS.jpg

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Last post by frederick
Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:28 am
Air pressure (MAP?) sensor?

Last post by colinc « Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:00 pm
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by colinc » Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:06 pm

Hello,
Can anyone tell me what air pressure sensor I should be using having rewired without the guzzi dashboard. I thought it was a PRT02/03 but that...

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Last post by colinc
Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:00 pm
Cheap cover

Last post by frederick « Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:07 pm

by frederick » Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:07 pm

Dust covers for garaged trikes are hard to come by, when I first asked about one, someone suggested tossing a couple sheets over it.
Going one better...

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Last post by frederick
Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:07 pm
Wiper motor and mechanism

Last post by rflint101 « Sun May 31, 2020 11:57 am

by rflint101 » Sun May 31, 2020 11:57 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 11:57 am
Oil cooler hose fitting size?

Last post by Richard and Pat « Wed May 13, 2020 9:11 am
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by colinc » Sun May 10, 2020 10:13 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 9:11 am
Electrics - oh no!

Last post by Weg « 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 Weg
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 4:27 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
Replies: 4
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 Weg « Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:28 pm
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by frederick » Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:45 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 Weg
Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:28 pm
Underside center cowl protrusion

Last post by Richard and Pat « Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:59 am
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by frederick » Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:56 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 6:59 am
Build cradle

Last post by frederick « Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:38 am

by frederick » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:38 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 2:38 am

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