What did you do with your GRiSO today?

Don Abbondio Posts : 310 Join date : 2015-08-20

somewhat fed up with reading fuel consumption figures in the region of 9l/100km I reset the TPS, dialled the CO trim back by 3 and checked my tires... And of course stuffed some old tire into the mouth of the oil cooler!!

I'm now getting 6l/100km whilst ragging the absolute shit out of the motor and remembering how much I love the GRiSO. It's running SO much better now.

Also regaining some confidence in my traction after a weird slow speed slip in 1°C conditions in early december. Nice to get some lean angle going again.

happy bunny

Tiradritto Posts : 355 Join date : 2014-08-26 Age : 57

First ride this year. Everything tight after replacing both sump spacer gaskets (the upper one is the new metal/paper version).

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Don Abbondio Posts : 310 Join date : 2015-08-20

wow that is shiny! gorgeous machine

Tiradritto Posts : 355 Join date : 2014-08-26 Age : 57

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Fra Cristoforo Posts : 826 Join date : 2016-04-14

Still clean!! Beautiful. Does the bird face forward?

Tiradritto Posts : 355 Join date : 2014-08-26 Age : 57

GuzziSteve wrote:: Still clean!! Beautiful. Does the bird face forward?

not on the sidepanels .... messed it up 10 years ago Cool

Just wanted to show the stainless steel valve cover bolts. Rolling Eyes

Fra Cristoforo Posts : 826 Join date : 2016-04-14

bird on the plastic oval on top of spark plug cover plate. L & R ovals

Tiradritto Posts : 355 Join date : 2014-08-26 Age : 57

GuzziSteve wrote:: bird on the plastic oval on top of spark plug cover plate. L & R ovals

Those birds are looking forward.

Grignapoco Posts : 153 Join date : 2020-08-22 Age : 72

Hello, the 30,000 km mark has been reached.
During the inspection, the throttle settings were set "a little fatter", now no more load changes are noticeable.
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Grignapoco Posts : 153 Join date : 2020-08-22 Age : 72

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Grignapoco Posts : 170 Join date : 2021-08-06

yesterday, finally some 20 degrees, the first 100+ km ride this year.
knights are comfortable, but do scratch the ground Very Happy

fixed the cut in my seat:
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Grignapoco Posts : 170 Join date : 2021-08-06

put on risers for the handle bar, tomorrow starting trip to monte negro and macedonia Smile

wanted to use ktm duke first, but the fuck started to stall again in idle, even with the new pump

will use gristress now for the trip

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10194 Join date : 2013-09-30

After several complaints about my tiny, but very bright indicators (by other Guzzi riders), I replaced them with somewhat larger ones. The fronts continue to have the riding light function, for conspicuity. The rears could also be wired to function as tail lights, or brake lights. I opted not to wire them like that. I also installed the ST2 brake module that I purchased some time ago. It flashes the brake light while you're decelerating. My son followed me in his car during the test run, and said it worked well, and did make me more conspicuous.

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Biondino Posts : 208 Join date : 2021-11-17

I decided to get rid of the plastic cover of the oil cooler and made one of steel instead.
Also made some matching supports for my saddle bags.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 738 Join date : 2019-08-17 Age : 70

Well, yesterday really..... I flushed the brake/clutch fluids. I did the brakes first, which was simple as could be, then went on a journey to find the clutch bleeder. Just look in the operators manual? Noooo..... Okay, go online and look at the factory service manual? Negative. Call in some professional help, by way of Colt, aka Ratso. He described where to fine the bleeder, on the opposite frame rail from where the service manual suggested it could be. Once found, it proved to be an easy task, for two people.

Now the bike's ready to go to Sauk City, Wisconsin for a weekend of fun with a bunch my old CBX friends.

Grignapoco Posts : 118 Join date : 2022-09-19 Age : 57

Had a solo-run through the forests around Vienna. The "sports-trecker" did well as expected, even when leading a Ducati Streetfighter 848 through territory unknown to the Duc´s rider. Fearing to bore him he confirmed that anything faster would have been outside his comfort-zone, so the fat lady proved her value once more.
Bleeding the clutch only from the bleeder valve halfway between master and slave cylinders seems to be nice, but not enough, though. Is it recommended to bleed the entire system from the slave (clutch side) up to the master, so the old fluid from the engine-side is replaced as well? Or are my cylinders likely getting tired after 17 years and need a rebuild?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 738 Join date : 2019-08-17 Age : 70

The fluid in my reservoir was quite dark. I removed it, replaced with fresh, then bled through the line clipped to the left frame rail. All the fluid bled looked to be clean and nearly clear.

My theory as to why the clutch reservoir fluid gets dark is that the cap has two vent slots, allowing moisture laden air to enter, and the bellows is not pleated, preventing it from following the drop in fluid as time marches on. Poor design? The boys in Mandello have done some seriously silly things in the past. We refer to it as "character".

Grignapoco Posts : 122 Join date : 2021-11-28 Age : 58

Changed the oils, set the valve clearances; all routine now, thanks to the Ghetto and a step-wise approach. And why not - might as well give it new shoes as well - sooner than ladder... Wink

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Biondino Posts : 278 Join date : 2015-06-02

Svartipants wrote:: Changed the oils, set the valve clearances; all routine now, thanks to the Ghetto and a step-wise approach. And why not - might as well give it new shoes as well - sooner than ladder...

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That Ladder is a Boss, and damn you got some sure fire trust in that. Lovin it.

Biondino Posts : 278 Join date : 2015-06-02

Froze my ass in beauty

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

That picture of the Milky Way is simply awesome. A much overused word, but it is!

Biondino Posts : 278 Join date : 2015-06-02

Pete Roper wrote:: That picture of the Milky Way is simply awesome. A much overused word, but it is!

It was a spectacular night. Even though the GRiSO battery did not think so. A crash start set it right though.

Cheers cheers

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Wow, wow, wow!

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“Danger + Survival = Fun.” - Neil Peart

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10194 Join date : 2013-09-30

I would just like to add, brrrr!

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10703 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

We're in Dubbo with Erika this weekend and it was -4 on Friday morning and the heating in the AirB&B was playing up! Erika had bought her hot waterbottle. All I had was Jude's acid tongue!

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