Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: 68 V700 SS1 WOES

Author: Rob Prins

Date: Apr 14, 2005, 7:26 PM

Post ID: 1718704895



Dane,
Based on what I just ran in to you may need an Ambo intake for the RH
side so that the VHB can sit vertically, my V700 RH intake caused the
VHB carb to hit the tranny with the carb about 10 degrees off of
vertical. LH was fine.
Rob

DANE TROUT wrote:
 
Hey Rob...think I'll just go VHB...lol

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Dane,
No help here, just checking in with comments/moral support

While rebuilding my SS1s the last few days I noticed that the needle was
in the lowest position, I moved it to the third notch per the manual,
may have to move it back down to lean out the mid-range per Johns
experience(?) The rebuild kits I ordered were pretty light, 5 paper
gaskets and 1 banjo filter per carb. I was hoping for a float
needle/seat asembly. Just for fun I priced float needles... $41 EACH.
My first thought was that $82 would go a long way toward a set of VHBs
on ebay. I'm glad to see that John C. is working toward some solution.
John, did you consider using a filler material (solder?) prior to
reshaping the float needle? is that a dumb idea?

Dane, I recall seeing the float weight in the manual, if you need me to
I can look it back up. I'm with you on wanting to get the bike on the
road, not sure how much patience I'll have for the SS1s. I can say that
if my pants catch fire I'll probably switch sooner.

I'm also not sure how to properly use the air valve, my guess is to
close it down for starting, but does it need to be fully opened in
normal operation? If so I may have a cable length issue.

Rob


DANE TROUT wrote:
 
Excellent feedback...thanks for the reply. I'm considering switching to
the
VHB 29 carb if I can't get any satisfaction out of the ss1...I'm not
sure I
want to start re-manufacturing my carbs...lol. I'm must ready to have
this
thing on the road!

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