2012 GRiSO Engine Noise - Anyone know what this is?

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

I checked out mg cycles and it turns out, I already had an account on there. I ordered a clutch cable for the V7i used to have. Anyway, I signed up to get notified whenever they have the actual part I need back in stock.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10445 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Hamlin cycles come highly recommended.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10445 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Whoops! Think this is the wrong thread sorry.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

Hi, thanks for the tip. I was able to get the dB Killer on back order from MG Cycles.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

Off topic but I wanted to ask here. If I need to get this roller cam kit, I take it it's the type a that I want for my bike?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10445 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

It's a 2012 isn't it? In that case it will be an 'A' kit bike. The way to be certain is to remove the rocker cover and see if it has the circular gasket around the plug tube between the rocker cover and top of the cambox.

If it is still a flat tappet engine I cannot impress strongly enough how important it is to get it rollerised ASAP.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

I'm going to take a cover off this weekend and share it with you all.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

If I remove the cover, do I need to replace the gasket??

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10445 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

No, it's unlikely you will have to. Needless to say if you don't have a spare on hand it is more likely to leak afterwards! Laughing

But no, it should be fine. As I sad though, DO NOT pull the plug caps off from above until they have been levered off the plug from below with a screwdriver through the cooling tunnel in the head. Grabbing, tugging and twisting them will almost certainly damage them and although easily and cheaply replaced with NGK alternatives the originals are fine if they aren't abused.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

Thanks Peter! I watched your video last night and it helped me be a bit more confident in getting the cover off.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 187 Join date : 2019-07-28

I had to have mine TIG welded and it did the trick. But please do yourself a favour and ensure that you check whether your bike has been rollerised and in the meanwhile ride it as little as possible. If it has not beern rollerised, get it done ASAP.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

I just pulled the right side cover off. I'll post pics in a few. Got no idea what I'm looking at!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1450 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 69

TonyL2027 wrote:: I just pulled the right side cover off. I'll post pics in a few. Got no idea what I'm looking at!

see the pix on the thread i linked GRiSO Ghetto thread "How to tell if your GRiSO has roller tappets [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

It doesn't look like I have the roller cams based on your pictures. Sad

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1450 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 69

Its not the cams but the cam-followers that run on them and push the rockers like very short push rods.
Your first picture is the only one that shows these and it looks like they are 'flatties' .
My commiserations Sad

Look at the pictures on the string i linked again and photograph up close to the tank just to be sure.
Then take a breath and follow @Pete Roper's guidance - it will need an 'A' kit to fix it.

DO NOT RIDE IT UNTIL THIS IS DONE. the fine metal particles coming off the followers are grinding paste for all the bits that run forever in a Guzzi

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

UGH! Thanks man... getting the kit is one thing, I'm going to have to find someone able to do the work.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10445 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Yep. It's a flattie. As John says the only pic that allows you to see it is the first one.

Check out the pics in the thread he linked and you can clearly see difference in the two tappet types. And yes, it's an 'A' kit engine.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10445 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

TonyL2027 wrote:: UGH! Thanks man... getting the kit is one thing, I'm going to have to find someone able to do the work.

Bill will know who is competent in VA. I think Lannis recommended Winchester Motorsports as they did his Stelvio.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

Winchester is not far from here, I could probably just trailer it there. I'll see if I can get a hold of him.

Thanks for everyones help. I'll get this done ASAP.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1450 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 69

And Tony
it is a very pretty GRiSO
It will pay back Smile

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

Thanks Jon! I'll get it taken care of!

Grignapoco Posts : 181 Join date : 2015-05-25

Glad you took my advice on Reddit and posted here Wink

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2022-06-12 Age : 58

Yes! Thank you for the tip!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1722 Join date : 2014-07-03

I think Lannis had it done at Moto Richmond [https://www.motorichmond.com], not WMS. Be that as it may, the latter is mammaries up and, sadly, long gone. Sad

I, too, have had only positive -- albeit limited -- service experiences at MR.

I cannot speak personally about anything good, bad, or indifferent about the Arlington dealer -- which is close to Tony, but I have yet to hear a positive comment from the several folks who have. In fairness, most of those were on the sales side of the house.

Tony and I are going to chat on the phone at noon.

Bill

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10445 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Thanks Bill. He is a newbie who needs sage advice and a steady guiding hand. Thumbs Up

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