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2683
Hi, I originally posted this message to the Elefant list, but thought I would cross-post it since the Gran Canyon has the same lower suspension link as the...
Ronald Nugent
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Oct 2, 2006
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2684
Your bearing must be the problem, I had the same thing. Normaly it slides out but when the bearing is rusted you need gread force to get it out.Pieter Brinks...
Pieter Brinks
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Oct 2, 2006
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2685
I'm just about to start investigating why my GC has eaten a new battery in less than 6 months. I suspect the regulator/rectifier may be to blame as the voltage...
Ray
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Oct 4, 2006
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2686
The voltage regulator is cleverly placed under the parcel rack. If you do a search through the archives, you'll see that the connector to the reg/rec is...
geoffgoddard2@...
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Oct 4, 2006
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2687
Well, not so much of an update as a plea or two... Primo: This past summer I did some volunteer work for an animal rescue/sactuary organization named WildCat...
Spike-n-Mouse
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Oct 4, 2006
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2688
300 mile range? I sure hope this isn't anyone on this list: ...
robbiemcclaran
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Oct 5, 2006
5:24 pm
2689
"There's an ass for every seat"........
iso2020
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Oct 5, 2006
5:34 pm
2690
My GC will do 300 miles between fill ups... when the 5 gallon fuel cell is attached that is... The lister must have intended to say 300km. That's doable on the...
Spike-n-Mouse
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Oct 5, 2006
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2691
That description isn't TOO rediculas. The starting price seems fair enough but I would have prefered a blurb about it's maintainance history instead of touting...
johnsbmw
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Oct 5, 2006
8:56 pm
2692
I've got a few things for sale you'all may be interested in. A stock seat, a pair of Sil Moto exhaust pipes, a silver pro taper handlebar- with 3 attemts at...
oxxygenboy
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Oct 6, 2006
1:15 am
2693
I couldn't resist asking him about the race heritage of the Gran Canyon as well as it's incredible mielage. Here's his response: Response from hybridking1 ...
robbiemcclaran
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Oct 6, 2006
5:23 am
2694
Dear Gagivites, The Gran Canyon was NEVER a spin off of the Dakar bikes that Cagiva raced. That was the Elefant, not the Gran Canyon. There is absolutley NO...
joe bonnello
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Oct 6, 2006
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2695
Yes, the hybridking must live in hilbilly territory... Michael. BTW; Most of the times in the forumhistory, I would find very informative postings of...
Michael Woldringh
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Oct 6, 2006
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2696
Try this link Michael; www.desmotimes.com Michael Woldringh <michaelwoldringh@...> wrote: Yes, the hybridking must live in hilbilly territory... ...
AnaMaria Conde
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Oct 6, 2006
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2697
Thank you, I know. But what I ment was, that I haven't seen many comments or postings from LT lately. ... informative postings of desmotimes (especially with...
michaelwoldringh
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Oct 6, 2006
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2698
While navigating (no pun intended) a sharp turn around my truck into my garage on my GC, I clipped the right front corner of my truck (on the bumper - no...
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Oct 7, 2006
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2699
Bill, Bravo. I knew you could do it. have a great trip! Later, Jim koenig ... From: billn@... To: Cagiva_Gran_Canyon2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 6...
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Oct 8, 2006
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2700
Geoff, Thanks for the info. I got the parcel rack and tail fairing off and what I found looked more like an archeological dig than motorcycle electrics. Found...
Ray
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Oct 9, 2006
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2701
I am not a cheep-ie when it comes to bikes and parts, otherwise i wouldnt even own a cagiva. I just was looking for replacement battery for the GC and was kind...
anthony
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Oct 9, 2006
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2702
...I have had good luck with the following.... Westco Sealed Batteries 714 937 1033 1645 S. Sinclair Anaheim, 92806 SVR 20 is the battery for Cagiva GC ... ...
Bill Kniegge
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Oct 9, 2006
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2703
Try an online search for Odyssey batteries and order online. Much cheaper than retail. I paid around $65 for a battery that has an 6 yr warranty. Geoff...
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Oct 9, 2006
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2704
Ray, I'm only guessing but I suspect you pulled a connector loose under the seat on the left hand side. The solenoid is located there and for reason's only an...
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Oct 9, 2006
6:26 pm
2705
There are several cheap ones on the market but they might leak. We replaced the oem ones on all our new bikes with the best ones we could buy. When my demo...
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Oct 10, 2006
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2706
Actually, I find $85 retail to be right in the ball park for motorcycle battery prices these days. Less than I paid for my WestCo battery, which I am very...
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Oct 10, 2006
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2707
I went for an overnight camp trip ride this past weekend. Next morning it was very cold, in the 15 - 20 degree (F) range, lots of frost on the bike. Anyway I...
robbiemcclaran
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Oct 10, 2006
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2708
I'll second the Odysey recomendation. I just wish I had only paid $65 for mine. Maybe next time if I ever need one. John.......
johnsbmw
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Oct 10, 2006
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2709
Agreed--much better than the Westco in my experience. I got the Odyssey for my R80G/S here: <batteries4everything.com/> Rob in Seattle...
Rob Harrison
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Oct 10, 2006
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2710
It sounds like the sprag clutch in the starter gear was slipping. It was probably due to the thick oil. If the oil you are using has a "W" in it (20W-50) it...
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Oct 10, 2006
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2711
One of you kind GC listers, was kind enough to suggest Speedzilla.com for a source of FAR mirrors. Thank you, I think. They do carry that brand, but what a...
yellowduc2020
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Oct 10, 2006
7:36 pm
2712
Synthetic oils will pour at temps you won't be riding and have a higher boil point also....
john comé
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Oct 11, 2006
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