| The most regrettable GRiSO | |
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+12Diablo Loco boxerscott MrGPz GNORTS Charlie J waterbottle beetle KevinEmpire Pete Roper ecs LBC Tenni muzhik 16 posters |
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muzhik Don Abbondio
Posts : 58 Join date : 2015-05-05
| Subject: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:37 am | |
| In reading "The Perfect GRiSO" thread, it occurred to me that this might make a good complimentary topic. So:
Let's assume I bought a shiny new '16 GRiSO, and I'm all ready to make it my own (because it's not already unique enough). Which mods and additions seem appealing, but in reality are a real let-down? So far, things I've considered and then re-considered after spending some time here:
1) clip-ons and rearsets 2) Swiss cheese the airbox lid and drop in a K&N filter 3) High flow "shorty" exhaust with O2 sensor emulator in place of pretzel bend and proper tune-able setup 4) Always fill the oil to the top of the "full" range on the dipstick, and use tried and true Motul 3100 Gold 5) Steering dampener, because all bikes need one and it looks cool 6) Fill the tank with E85 once and leave it in the sun. INSTANT added fuel capacity from all the swelling!
OK, I may not have actually considered one or two of the thoughts above, but I'm trying to summarize and learn from the collective wisdom here what NOT to do to or with a GRiSO that is often done to/with other bikes with better results.
What mods/maintenance/additions have you done that you've subsequently UN-done because they suck? | |
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LBC Tenni GRiSO Capo
Posts : 956 Join date : 2014-06-05
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:46 am | |
| Have you seen one with knobby tires? That should definitely be on the regrettable list. | |
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ecs GRiSO Capo
Posts : 158 Join date : 2013-11-11
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:12 am | |
| Putting on the Guzzitech right hand exhaust was my big regret - 108dB | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10744 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:21 am | |
| - ecs wrote:
- Putting on the Guzzitech right hand exhaust was my big regret - 108dB
One of mine too. I was suckered by the Kool-Aid much to my regret. Never bought anything from that source that fitted or worked and got stiffed into the bargain. Nice. O2 sensor foolers are one of my biggest bugbears in terms of 'Tuning' aids. As far as preventative maintenance goes? Don't bother greasing your swingarm bearings and shock linkages, especially if you live in a damp climate. That will pay huge dividends, not! Also on the preventative front, if you own a pre '13 bike? Rollerise early and often! Pete | |
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KevinEmpire Tanabuso
Posts : 63 Join date : 2015-07-05 Age : 33
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:46 am | |
| I bought the Agostini straight through mid pipe to replace the stock "pretzel" and their hydroformed muffler before I'd even taken delivery of the bike (and before I read much about tuning the 8v motor) and that was a regretful experience that cost me several hundred dollars. Despite Mark's best efforts and multiple different maps emailed back and forth we just couldn't make her run right around town. And that particular pipe combo was very drone-y. Almost painful to ride without earplugs.
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10207 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:29 pm | |
| I regretted installing a hugger. But that won't apply to everyone. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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muzhik Don Abbondio
Posts : 58 Join date : 2015-05-05
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:59 pm | |
| Good replies so far. Keep 'em coming! beetle, what was the issue with the hugger you installed? Did it not address the issue, or was there never an issue to begin with? Aesthetics?Edit: never mind... search is my friend | |
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waterbottle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1785 Join date : 2015-02-02 Age : 63
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 2:21 pm | |
| I seriously Regret buying a Power Commander V , full kit with the dash screen . Kool aid indeed, ran shitty before, and shittier after fitting. No end of fiddling seemed to help, The poxy program supplied with the kit wouldn't allow any adjustments below about 4000 rpms, Grrrrrr So all the crap now sits in a box in the shed, we should have a ceremonious burning at a cabal sometime , the pretty flames coming off burning plastic might be nice to watch. | |
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10207 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 2:27 pm | |
| Oh yeah, I forgot about that turd. The most money I ever spent on the bike in foul swoop, and the thing I regret the most. Ron, if you want to put it use, I have away it can be helpful. It will mean reinstalling it again. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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waterbottle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1785 Join date : 2015-02-02 Age : 63
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10207 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:25 pm | |
| I do not. If I can make a silk purse out of a boar's ear, I will. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10744 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:28 pm | |
| I guess this is using it like your system? Turning the lambda back on and using the wide band input to trim the ECU?
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10207 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:33 pm | |
| Yes Pete. We're going off topic, but peruse [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] thread from 2014. At least until it goes off-topic. I have advanced the idea further since then. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10744 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:54 pm | |
| Yah. We've discussed it before. Yes, it sounds interesting, the only thing is my bike is running so well I can see little point apart from a minor improvement in fuel economy. Quite happy to try and assist in any way I can but I gave away my PCV and I'm sure as shit not buying another one! Now the cooler weather is back my cold start issue has returned. Not a big problem, just noticeable. Pete | |
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10207 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:05 pm | |
| Refresh my memory on cold start issue. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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Charlie J Sfregiato
Posts : 477 Join date : 2014-10-22 Age : 64
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:54 am | |
| Yep,PCv sittin in the draw.but there are a few more things NOT to do. Play with the throttle stop screw (s) Play with throttle likage rod Rev shit out of it with cold oil Not rev shit out of it with hot oil DONT ride it like its a harley, let em sing
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muzhik Don Abbondio
Posts : 58 Join date : 2015-05-05
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:53 am | |
| Is / are the throttle stop screw(s) the so-called "sacred screw," or is that another screw? | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10744 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:29 am | |
| Yes, the throttle stop screws. Do not touch! | |
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GNORTS Grignapoco
Posts : 127 Join date : 2013-05-29
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:08 pm | |
| - waterbottle wrote:
You Speak with Forked Tongue kemosabi "Tonto, we're surrounded by bad guys. What do we do?" "What you mean, 'we,' white man?" | |
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MrGPz GRiSO Capo
Posts : 385 Join date : 2015-12-19 Age : 58
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:44 pm | |
| Left the G.P.R Deeptone installed (came with the bike). It is in the process of melting the left indicator.
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boxerscott Grignapoco
Posts : 153 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 67
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10207 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:05 pm | |
| Are you takin the piss? --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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Charlie J Sfregiato
Posts : 477 Join date : 2014-10-22 Age : 64
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:16 pm | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10744 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:57 pm | |
| Scott? If it has been such a disappointment to you why don't you just move on and learn from the experience? Buy something else but do a bit more research so you don't end up in a similarly challenging situation with your next purchase.
I fully understand your frustrations but it's scarcely as if the problem with the flat tappets has been a secret, especially in the UK. Surely a quick internet search along the lines of 'Moto Guzzi GRiSO 1200 problems' would yield some inkling as to the issue? Wel, yes it does. I just looked.
Personally, even though my ownership has cost me an engine I wouldn't swap my GRiSO for anything else available at this time from any manufacturer. I do of course have the skills and abilities needed to fix the fuck-ups and I realise others do not but even so in this age of incredible access to information at least a rudimentary search would of enabled you to avoid your current frustrations.
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Diablo Loco GRiSO Capo
Posts : 173 Join date : 2013-05-29
| Subject: Re: The most regrettable GRiSO Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:20 pm | |
| I regret having the motor rebuilt rather than buying new. Now I'm not sure whether to stick with a potential grenade or buy a diablo rosso.
It is a serious comment and something that should be considered before pouring 5 or 6K into a rebuild.
But the red one is pretty. | |
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