Recently on the MGNOC discussion board someone posted a part number for the manual peckcock valve. I ordered one for my wife's 98 to replace the electric one....
No they are a screw in water type faucet , I guess I miss labeled it. They were/are used on the 03 EV's. Less cables to keep tract of. Russ Marooney Nothing...
... From: Russ Marooney To: Guzzi_Quota@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [Guzzi_Quota] Electric Peck Valves No they are a...
I know most riders don't like the light output on our Quota, and I read somewhere that a rider replaced his 55 watt H1 bulb with a 100 watt bulb that melted...
In regards to the lights, I have had some success by taping the flash button down. Or in a more sanitary permanent solution, go inside the switch and do it...
Even though I am currently at odds with MGNA over my demand that they either make my Quota right or buy it back, I spent the afternoon servicing the beast. I...
Its been some time since I posted the message about my Quota pinking when opening up the throttle under load (i.e overtaking in high gear at about 3-4000 rpm. ...
Thats cheap tuning, and it works ! I did the same with the same result but you forgot the faster gasrespons. I gues it was made for silencing the intake, but...
Does it help the gas milage? jorge ... Even though I am currently at odds with MGNA over my demand that they either make my Quota right or buy it back, I spent...
You have to be careful, though. I did the same thing to my Ducati 900SS and immediately LOST 8 bhp at the rear wheel. Those snorkels turned out to be "intake...
Any problems to be caused with water in the intake during rain riding after the cutting o' the airbox? stuart hall <sthall1@...> wrote: You have to be...
In a message dated 8/11/2003 3:37:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... I get the pinking, or as we call it here in the States, knocking, a lot on a hot day, even...
Kevin, The Ducati airbox is high up, under the tank, higher than a Quotas'. I have never had any rough running due to "extra moisture". Stuart Hall "He who...
Kevin, I never had any problems. Dick ... From: kevin seiler To: Guzzi_Quota@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [Guzzi_Quota]...
Dick Lampe
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Graham, the standard mapping of the Quota is the true cause of the pinking, as you say 98 octane is an improvement, but still....Only remedy is get the bike ...
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Aug 11, 2003 9:00 pm
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Stuart, I have some experience in opening the airbox. I have fitted a K&N filter, and have found out that taking of the snorkels is indeed the best option. ...
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Not sure if I can reply to this thread this way. In addition to the K&N, I made a ram air system using one of the snorkels and opened up the other one...
Gary
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I had my right exhaust manifold gasket replaced in June, and it's already blown again. This is the fifth one, all of them have been replaced by the dealership,...
Try using the 30-40 bags and a good tank bag. I also have a 45 liter trunk with a rack on the top for the duffle bag we carry. I have the tall windshield...
Hi Toby, Interesting to see somebody else getting saddle sore! I have the same problem. Given the size of the bike and its capacity to carry luggage, the...
I have the 45 liter Givi bags mounted on the Happy trails rack For lots of extra storage I use a rounder ( U shaped duffel ) from Vermont Canvas. I have yet to...
... To each his own, but I don't mind the stock seat ... I'm not saying your Russell woun't be better. Russells are great! Butt I've had much worse stock...
Ahhh, two up! I can't answer to that. Another factor can be your height. If you have long legs I think you tend to put more weight on your tail bone. If your...
Perhaps the flange on your exhaust header is bent? Another thing... You do have the spacers installed correctly- the ones that fit between the clamps and the...
I've taken my seat to a local Mercedes upholstery guy and had it built up with super hard foam. The extra height gives me better leg room, and the slip stream...