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MVH053 Tanabuso
Posts : 71 Join date : 2014-12-11 Age : 57
| Subject: Took the plunge Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:09 pm | |
| I am happy to report that I have taken the plunge and bought a 2010, GRiSO (red). It has had the roller tappet upgrade as well as a new oil pump (not sure why). I have confirmed this with the dealer. After market exhaust that sounds just right but get the original can etc with the bike. I was always pretty certain that I would own one but after testing riding it I was sold. Everything about the bike speaks to me. Beautiful noise and feel, Superb gearbox and just a pleasure to ride. I went to look at it with a mate of mine and he was on a Buell Ulysses. I had a spin on that after and I have to say there was no comparison. The GRiSO is far more refined. Pick it up tonight. Can't wait.
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10203 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:19 pm | |
| Yeah baby! Oil pump replaced after tappet failure not unusual. I'm sure Pete will be along to explain why. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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opc GRiSO Capo
Posts : 176 Join date : 2014-06-19
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:24 pm | |
| Yeah! And this --> | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10730 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:19 pm | |
| Yup, as the tappets disintegrate they push frag through the pump, (The pump is the only part of the motor that gets unfiltered oil, it just gets strained through mesh to get the big bits out.) this can trash the pump.
The fact that the bloke doing the work thought about this bodes well.
What pipe is it running? And piss that crappy aftermarket air filter off!
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tocino Nibbio
Posts : 569 Join date : 2014-06-21
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:54 pm | |
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Tassiedevil71 Grignapoco
Posts : 108 Join date : 2014-12-17 Age : 53
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:12 pm | |
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Grisonut GRiSO
Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:20 pm | |
| - Pete Roper wrote:
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The fact that the bloke doing the work thought about this bodes well.
Pete Amazing I say! Some mechanic worthy of being called as such... | |
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sidrat GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1657 Join date : 2014-09-22
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:09 am | |
| Yeah Mark, mine had pump, new crank and crankcases!!!!
Welcome aboard | |
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MVH053 Tanabuso
Posts : 71 Join date : 2014-12-11 Age : 57
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:42 am | |
| Pete.
The pipe is a ADRENALINR. How do I go about getting a new key. The bike only came with one. Does it have to come from the factory? | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10730 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:59 am | |
| Oh fuck. Having only one key opens a whole can of worms. Do you know the previous owners's user code?
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MVH053 Tanabuso
Posts : 71 Join date : 2014-12-11 Age : 57
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:07 am | |
| I will try and find out. I can get the original owner details. Does the dealer who sold the bike have the code. I also see in the book that if you have 2 keys you can reset the code without the previous code. Is this correct.
My mistake. I think you need the 2 original keys to change the code if the code has been lost. | |
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fredfrenzy Grignapoco
Posts : 137 Join date : 2014-11-04
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:36 am | |
| - MVH053 wrote:
- I will try and find out. I can get the original owner details. Does the dealer who sold the bike have the code. I also see in the book that if you have 2 keys you can reset the code without the previous code. Is this correct.
My mistake. I think you need the 2 original keys to change the code if the code has been lost. I had no code, one key that worked and one that didn't. Factory code is all zeros - mine was set to the last digits of the VIN, so I was able to get a new key enabled. Without the code, you need to clone your existing key...which can be done. I have a write up on how to enable a new key (if youhave the code) in another thread. barry | |
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MVH053 Tanabuso
Posts : 71 Join date : 2014-12-11 Age : 57
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:40 am | |
| I will need to get a key first. I shall check with the dealer tomorrow as to the price and if they can get one.
Mark | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10730 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:09 am | |
| If you need a key I have a blank, it's an Aprilia blank but same chip and tech. I bought it for an RSV-4 owner. Never came to pick it up, or incidentally, pay. Which os another reason I'm glad to have pissed Aprilia off. A lot of their owners are needy prima donnas who if you don't fawn on them and I'm ply they are wonderful while they sneer at you for being a peasant who works with their hands. Fuck that. If I want to be patronised and insulted I can go down my local pub and have it done properly! I don't need some cunt with a set of new leathers trying to do it! Pete PS. Key's yours for postage but you'll need to get it cloned. It will be fun though as it will make idiots brains explode when you start your Guzzi with an Aprilia key? | |
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10203 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:17 am | |
| - Pete Roper wrote:
- It will be fun though as it will make idiots brains explode when you start your Guzzi with an Aprilia key?
Mmmmm! Exploded brains.... --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10730 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:47 am | |
| Sorry, it's how we roll on Bungendore! Hashtag, obnoxious arsehole. | |
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bobbyfromnc Don Abbondio
Posts : 135 Join date : 2014-11-12 Age : 65
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:52 am | |
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Grisonut GRiSO
Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:09 am | |
| Aprilia key on a GRiSO... I like that. Sounds like something I'd do just for fun. | |
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The Saint Biondino
Posts : 238 Join date : 2014-12-04
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:00 am | |
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bioman GRiSO Capo
Posts : 835 Join date : 2014-05-06
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:20 am | |
| When I bought my 2007 GRiSO I was told by the dealer that the first owner had lost 1 of his original keys. So I got 3 keys from my MG dealer: 1 remaining original MG key and 2 new Aprilia keys. Only 1 of the Aprilia keys works, but the other one can be programmed in case I lose one of the first 2.
Complicated story meant to corroborate Pete's suggestion of using an Aprilia key for your GRiSO. | |
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MVH053 Tanabuso
Posts : 71 Join date : 2014-12-11 Age : 57
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:29 am | |
| Thanks Pete. Really appreciate it. If you want something for the key as well just include in the price. My email is [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Send me through your bank details and the cost and I will make a transfer. Cheers Mark | |
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Bill Hagan GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1739 Join date : 2014-07-03
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:33 am | |
| - opc wrote:
- Yeah! And this -->
He's being kind. We who own red Grisos feel an obligation not to make those with other shades feel as if they have somehow missed the complete GRiSO experience. No need to thank me; it's what I do. Oh, and welcome, Mark. Bill | |
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MVH053 Tanabuso
Posts : 71 Join date : 2014-12-11 Age : 57
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:44 pm | |
| Looks as though I may have the code from the original owner. Shall try tonight. | |
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Guzzi Cat GRiSO Capo
Posts : 361 Join date : 2014-09-02
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:54 pm | |
| Good stuff MV, congrats, - Pete Roper wrote:
- needy prima donnas who if you don't fawn on them and I'm ply they are wonderful while they sneer at you for being a peasant who works with their hands. Fuck that. If I want to be patronised and insulted I can go down my local pub and have it done properly!
Shit, Pete drinks in my local, How come the quote from Pete is not in green writing? I love Tenni Green writing!! Wow its green now, must have been hallucinating again.
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Andy in NZ GRiSO Capo
Posts : 137 Join date : 2014-02-15
| Subject: Re: Took the plunge Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:32 pm | |
| Great stuff Mark. Welcome to the fold. I expect to hear you howling around the Coromandel loop in the not too distant. Let the fun begin. | |
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