Old motorcycles are fun. Some are cheap and they are easy to repair by yourself. You do not need a big budget to maintain them. The sound and the feed back from the engine are just better than with modern bikes.
This ignition sensor sits on the original ignition shaft, which is coupled with a bevel gear to the camshaft, which is connected with a chain to the crankshaft. So a lot of play in between all of these three shafts, leading to a not that precise ignition. Isn‘t there a solution to have the sensor directly at the crankshaft?
Nice video. Glad to see that the Guzzi has the same screwed up shift return spring as the 2 that I broke in different BMWs that I've owned in the past. $1000 but to fix a dollar fifty spring. Great design. No I can look forward to the one in my 79 G5 breaking. Nice.
Great video, I have a 1981 1000SP cafe racer sitting in the garage with a damaged clutch. Had not ridden it for 4 yrs where I enjoyed my Monster 1000, now I got the motivation back to restore the old goose 😎
Morning. 👍 Great video - great music 😂. I have fitted the Ekektronica system to my Le Mans engine and am looking to fit to my V50 Monza. Works well. Two things I’m not sure about. Perhaps you could help? Have not even looked yet to be fair. Obviously I need to take the contact breakers and cam ‘plate’ off. Do you need pullers to take the cam plate off or will it come off with some persuasion? Can’t find references in the manual. What did you do - assuming it wasn’t already off your V65? Secondly out of interest, obviously I can measure once I have it off but, do you know which cam shaft (11/12/14 mm) I’ll need to order with the Monza? Many thanks, David. 👍
great soundtrack... nice bike too. mine's a recently (2 years ag) rebuilt 1981 SP1 that I've owned almost since new. sooooo rideable... but don't you miss the fairing? makes it super-comfy on the highway
dear Peter, thanks for you comment. I hardly ever ride on the highway, I love the wind in my face. The SP I fairing was a bit to low for me, I would have had to change it. Thus I decided to skip it. I still have it. Just in case 🙂 keep on ridin, all the best from Germany.
It looks nice and easy , I need one for my Moto Morini, Im not keen on scotchlocks, but I guess they are convenient. However I love the Rory track, he is one of my heros.
Yes, Rory is also one of my heros 😀, in this case, the scotchlock does the trick, but I agree soldering would be better. They also make them for the Moto Morini. www.elektronik-sachse.de/shopsystem-3/de/digitale-zuendung-zdg-3-23-fuer-morini-350.html
I’ve owned a 1200 sport Guzzi in the past but now I’m looking for a Spada or T3. I think the older 2 valve engines have a charm and sound that the modern ones have lost.
@@neophobiagarage1845 it is just one bike but two tone. In Australia it is uncommon, apparently. It was a friend's bike who owned it from new. He was older than I, so it was the first 1000cc I had ever ridden. It will take some time, but I'm looking forward to that first ride, and also taking it back to him, so he can also ride it. Thanks again for your efforts in making the video. Fantastic. All the best with the next stages. I'll be watching. 👏👏🏆
@@barrysutherland1597 ok, I get it. I know that the last SP´s were delivered in a red and white colour scheme, gold and black is new to me. I wonder how many of them made it to Australia ? Perhaps there are very few left down under. By the way have you seen this video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XOQPH0ggOh4.html
Currently own a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 cc that I have had for 20 years. Once took me 120 miles on one cylinder at highway speed when one spark plug wire crapped out on a Sunday morning with no shops open. At almost 70 years old it has gotten too heavy to maneuver in and out of situations. Purchased a 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone at more than 100 pounds less wet weight. Absolutely love it. Will stay with Moto Guzzi for the rest of my riding life. I have owned BMW, Laverda, Ducati, Moto Morini, Triumph, BSA, Zundapp, Indian, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Cagiva and loved them all for different reasons, but the fact that I can physically handle the weight of a bike that will cruise (illegally) at 85-90 mph for as long as I need, looks good, is reliable and affordable and unique, why shop anywhere else?- -Mike Battle
Yes, a Moto Guzzi brings you home. In town I use the V50/65, with 168 kg wet weight she is easy to handle and fast. If I go on a cruise I use the 1000 SP or the BMW. And yes, I will keep them for as long as I can ride. They are easy to maintain. I need no external help to maintain and repair them.
@:39 - how did you take out that "mechanical ignition advancer? I got an old 84' v65, kinda rusted at certain parts but not corroded- I can't get it out but I've gotten it down to this!
normally you just take it off once the points are out. Give it some WD 40 and gently warm it up with a heat gun, it shall come off without to much effort.....
Thanks for the clear instruction, thinking of placing an electronic ignition on my V65 Cafe Racer but the improved Robers condensors work very well so for now....(and I'm gonna enjoy my Quota1000). Where did you put the battery ? What kind of battery did you use ? Wouldn't you like a more sporty throttle like on my Targa, I would on my V65CR.
@@neophobiagarage1845 The original throttle on my Targa works very well. It's got a cable-doubler under the tank. Won't fit the styling of your Guzzi though.
Pablo, it is Rory Gallagher Irish Tour 1974 A Million Miles Away , a song from my early youth......, Rory Gallagher is according to the Rolling Stone ranked 57 on the list of the best 100 guitar players of all times.....you can find him here on you tube ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RxiEMpcI83E.html
Great video . I am in the process of rebuilding a 79 SP . I was getting pissed off with it and losing motivation . Your video , kicked me into life again and back on the job . Thanks . Enjoy your bike .
thank you, in principle the wiring is easy if you stick to scheme A of the manual. The sensor of the speedo deviates a lot in comparison to the MG speedo. The first 2000 km all went nice, but when I changed "from lights on at Ignition" to "lights on by pressing the button", some problems occured. Need to fix it. Perhaps go back to lights on at ignition.
www.elektronik-sachse.de/shopsystem-3/de/digitale-zuendung-zdg-3-23-fuer-guzzi-v35-65-nevada.html Please be aware, there are 3 different sizes of the camshaft diameter, 11,12,14 mm. You have to measure the size for your type of engine and order accordingly. In my case it was 12 mm.
Try another brand. I have one of these and after two years it has failed twice with two of the 9 channels now not working. Trying a Newtronic ignition but struggling due to a lack of a few parts that were thrown away when the previous owner installed this POS system
Danke, super gemacht. Ich bestelle demnächst , wahrscheinlich bei Louis das Kit für meine R45, Bj04/80! . Wie ich lese, werde ich für dieses Bj wohl doch eine andere Nockenwelle brauchen. Kann ich euch telefonisch erreichen? Beste Grüße von Jochen.
A serious question - is there a reason you inserted the piston into the cylinder from the top, then pushed it all the way through so you could connect the wrist pin (piston pin)? I'd have thought, since you have the luxury of taking the cylinder completely off the bike, you'd just insert the piston from the bottom - but there might be a reason why you can't do that. I'm interested to know. :)
Indeed, unlike with a MOTO GUZZI cylinder, with a BMW the piston will not slide into the cylinder as easy, you have to squeeze the rings. If you do it from the top, more than half of the piston is already in the cylinder before the rings enter. So the piston is better aligned, If you do it from beneath, there is only 1 cm of piston in the cylinder before the first ring enters. Also, the top of the piston is easier to tap in compared to the bottom of the piston. I like it better this way. Just my way.......
yes MZ ETS tank, chinese replica K-750 lamp, and the electronic ignition is from Elektromik Sachse www.elektronik-sachse.de/shopsystem-3/de/digitale-zuendung-zdg-3-23-fuer-guzzi-v35-65-nevada.html
@@runevahl7213 there are 3 different sizes of the camshaft diameter, 11,12,14 mm. You have to measure the size and order accordingly. In my case it was 12 mm.
nice!! i have r45 for german market (very underpowered) so thinking to buy 860cc kit. so for r45 i should feel even bigger change in torque right? also do you sell your original r65 cylinders and pistons?
There is a Siebenrock kit for the R45 engines. You have to order the right one. The low HP engines need a different cam shaft which would add a little more work but can be done. The gain in power shall be great. Sorry, my old 65 pistons and cylinders are not for sale. They would not fit your R45 anyway......
hello, i'm also a r65 owner but monolever version. are you satisfied with this power kit? I wonder if I shouldn't do it at the moment. did your performance improve significantly? did the combustion increase? did you change anything else into engines besides the power kit?
it is plug and play, I only did what is seen in the video. And yes, significantly better torque and power. In summertime the oil is getting warmer, I think I will install an oil cooler
@@eddisc4205 yes, there is even a combination of a spacer ring with integrated air cooler. In summer the oil temperature is going up to 140°C and higher if you drive above 100 km/h. If you lower the speed below 100 it is ok. So the cooler is a must if you go on the highway / Autobahn.
It is a chinese replica for an russian ural bike K750 www.ebay.de/itm/1Pc-Motorrad-Scheinwerfer-Dnepr-Ural-Sidecar-Stahl-fur-Zundapp-Dbk-KS750/302680478045?hash=item467929915d:g:Ly4AAOSw-ldZaCqN
you may want to add this 7" headlamp insert www.ebay.de/itm/7-Zoll-Scheinwerfer-Einsatz-Lampenglas-Harley-Oldtimer-H4-rund-Leuchtmittel/351841164230?hash=item51eb5e1bc6:g:iIAAAOSwhtJeotu5
I recently purchased a 1982 R65 with 20,000 miles. This will be the first project for my bike. I thank you for taking the time and effort for putting together such a great video with good music to boot! Take the best of care and stay safe!
Thank you 😊 The R65 is a great bike. Maitenance is easy and spare parts are available. 20000 miles is not a lot, she is good for 100000+ miles, provided you do the regular valve clearance check, change oils regularly and drive it. As all bikes they need to be moved. Have fun and stay safe.
I’m in almost the same situation. Bought a ‘82 R65LS with 19k miles. I’m letting the local expert do the 20k major service on it and over the winter the siebenrock Kit will go in
@@NYCZ31 I would love to have your dual disk set up. It is a motorcycle that SOUNDS like a motorcycle! Smooth as butter and I get nods of approval everywhere I ride, how about you? Happy you getting the Siebenrock! I have heard the torque difference between the two is VERY noticeable and is still BMW reliable! Many happy free safe and maintenance free miles for you, my airhead brother!!!
nutz4all I only brought it home last weekend, and unfortunately with the COVID getting plates for it from the DMV will take some time. In the meantime I’ll get the full service done and some fresh tires. I’ve already got a 2018 R1200GS but I wanted some simpler and more “pure” and these things are just about bulletproof. plus there won’t be any concern about getting parts for a long time
@@NYCZ31 I feel your pain. This Covid business is ducked up! I live is SW Florida and it is so darn hot down here, I only get in early morning rides. But I understand your "pure" desire on a bike, and the airhead delivers in spades. Stay healthy and safe and God bless! One more thing, the bike just looks like a motorcycle should!
Danke. Im Moment renoviere ich die Kupplung. Durch den Überdruck im Motor (blockiertes Motorentlüftungsventil) hat der hintere Simmerring da Motoröl reingelassen. Ist jetzt eher eine Nasskupplung. Auch ist die Verzahnung der Schwungscheibe malträtiert / ruiniert. Eine Reibscheibe hat Schlupf von ca. 5mm hat. Die Andere ca 1 mm. Ich werde wohl nicht versuchen die Verkleidung wieder zu verwenden, da sind Halterungen abgebrochen etc. außerdem mag ich Fahrtwind im Gesicht.......
The Battery is in the rear end of the seat. It is a Lithium Powerbloc BMZ Spezial-Akku Powerbloc Innengewinde LiFePO 4 13.2 V 5500 mAh, pretty small very powerfull, very reliable. To my opinion the best battery on the market.
So far no problems, about 4000 km without any hassle. The fuel consumption went up by ca.0,5 L / 100 km . Moreover I installed a long 5th gear which is even more fun.
thank you for the comment, the bike was to rusty to keep the original colour, on top the orange shall help beeing recognized earlier by other road users.....
Excellent Job, you must feel proud about your careful work on this Bad Ass machine! what I like about this specific BMW-Café is that it has character! thanks for sharing such a nice video!!!
