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Author Topic: First 100 Degree Day of 2013  (Read 1009 times)

Offline Bob_Roller

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First 100 Degree Day of 2013
« on: April 29, 2013, 08:38:45 PM »
It got to 102 F. this afternoon, first 100 F. day of this year, at least by my weather station in the backyard  .

I was working on the Guzzi all afternoon, no low oil pressure light, confirmed it wasn't the light bulb .

Got the front brake system flushed and replaced the head light bulb with a PIAA superwhite H4 .
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I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

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Re: First 100 Degree Day of 2013
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2013, 10:53:52 AM »
Ouch!  And I thought it was warm here yesterday at 87F.  Bob, does the Lario have the chrome cylinder bores?  Sure hope you don't have an oil gallery that has been plugged.  What's the plan?
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Re: First 100 Degree Day of 2013
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2013, 11:33:26 AM »
To the best of my knowledge, it has Nikasil cylinders .

To test the switch, I need to remove the right carb to gain access, ran out of time yesterday .

I'll remove the wire from the switch and put a jumper wire on it and find a good ground to test the circuit, hopefully, it's just a faulty switch .

The low pressure light never comes on, even with the ignition on and the engine not running .

Temps are supposed to come down this week, to around mid 90's F.

Electric utility summer rates go into effect tomorrow, perfect timing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
« Last Edit: April 30, 2013, 03:51:33 PM by Bob_Roller »
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: First 100 Degree Day of 2013
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2013, 01:11:56 PM »
Found the problem with the low oil pressure light not working, the wire pulled out of the crimped terminal end at the pressure switch, 30 minute fix .

Back on the road again . :) :) :) :) :)

The 'hot season' is upon us, before you know it, the concrete will be 'soft' again . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D .

No relief until November .

Leather jacket has been put away for next 6-7 months .
« Last Edit: May 06, 2013, 01:15:13 PM by Bob_Roller »
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!