Has anyone out here in Quota land looked into or installed a external Oil filter kit. I checked with the Harpers web site and found that they have one , that...
Yeah, I'd love to have one, but at $300?!? I think I can handle the aggravation every now and then. The manual says to replace the oil and filter every 6,000...
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Mar 2, 2003 9:21 pm
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In a message dated 3/2/03 1:28:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, dav-nun@... ... It's not so bad. We were through there in November, and no problems. It's a day...
In a message dated 3/2/03 1:28:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, dav-nun@... ... I change my oil every 3000, and have gone 9000 between filters, which for me is...
I run AMS oil also. In fact I just changed it out. I have gone along with their recommendations on intervals to a point. On our BMWs ,I have been changing out...
The downside to the external oil filters on the Quota is their exposure to rocks. the ones I have seen have the filter in an exposed area for rock damage for a...
Bert Fox, Nevada MGNO...
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Mar 2, 2003 10:48 pm
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Bert: Good point, on ground clearance especially since I'm thinking of going to a 19 inch rim. Harpers has changed the design somewhat since I got the one for...
I agree with Bert, if you ride dirt tracks, the external filter is to vulnerable. Unless of course you mount a carter protection. Did you guys ever see the...
Dick Lampe
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Mar 3, 2003 9:54 am
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In a message dated 3/2/03 4:21:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, 4micksan@... ... I've always gone 6 and 8... don't want to suck a valve at high speeds....
In a message dated 3/3/03 1:56:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, d.lampe@... ... I've found the bike uses way too much oil when I use synthetic. Same problem ...
I think it's more important to change the oil regularly than to change the filter. I change oil about every 4000 mi, and the filter about every 3rd change....
Ok... In the 'equal time' department (and if you don't like dissent, then don't scroll down): Clinton screwed an intern, Bush screwed the whole country! ... ...
There is a minstral muffler listed on the MGNOC classified site. Says it will fit the Quota,and he is asking $100. He also listing it as compatible with other...
Can anyone advise to broaden my understanding ? My Quota 1100 ES idles a bit rough. I notice on the main body of the injector system (looking in from the right...
Stuart, I think you discovered the left-right balance adjustment screw. The Quota throttle body has a bypass from the left to the right throttle valve, this...
Dick Lampe
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Mar 23, 2003 9:00 pm
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Thanks to all who have enlightened me a bit. (I do have vacuum guages Dick so will check out the balance properly). Generally I do find the Quota a bit...
I was looking over the wiring diagram for my Quota 1100 with the aim of working out how to wire in a Transil Diode to protect the ECU (as I did with the Cali)....
Stuart, donīt know the answer to this one, my Quota is a 1000, and indeed the ECU is not protected. As for your remark on smoothness of the Q, this has mainly...
Dick Lampe
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Mar 24, 2003 5:42 pm
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... From: Russ Marooney To: Deryle and Wanda Mehrten Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_Quota] Sooty black exhaust I checked my tail...
All I know that after I run the bike for about 10 minutes ,I move the toggle switch from normal to by pass and I can feel a difference. Also Todd from the...
Sounds very logical. Original message attached. Russell Oglesby Vehicle Sales Mgr. Augusta Harley-Davidson Moto Guzzi 706 651 0444 So the problem may be more...
If anyone is looking for a cross pipe, there is a man on the MGNOA discussion(H-pipe R me). Has two name brands. wants 45 & 55. Thought it might be an...
All, I have a 2000 MG Quota for sale. Red with just over 4400 miles, it has never been down. Bike comes with Hepco-Becker saddlebags, RKA tankbag, Acerbis...
I have the Parabellum tall windscreen, Happy Trails crash bars with lights for sale. I bought these from Bert Fox, then got rid of the Quota so no longer need....
Peggy Tillery/Ken Hand
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Apr 8, 2003 6:16 pm
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Ken I already have a shield what would you take for the crash bars? BTW, I met you last year at the LA state rally. I was on the black Quota with alluminum...
Gus, The picture will show that the lights are connected to the crash bars with wires and relay so I'd have to sell that all together for $125. I bought all...
