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  1. D

    Diagnosing misfiring issues on a 1979 1000SP

    Hey folks! Great to be here. I like being hands-on with motorcycles but I'm breaking new ground with respect to working on an engine and carbs. Please excuse my lack of knowledge; I'm learning as I go along.When my 1979 1000SP arrived from across the country, she was in non-running condition...
  2. M

    V85tt engine swap to V7iii

    Hey all. I’m curious about the differences between the above mentioned. I want to know what are the similarities and differences and if I can swap parts directly across the engines. As I understand, they are the same architecture, but the V85tt has more displacement, titanium rods, and different...
  3. David Mihelcic

    V7 III - Timing Cover

    I may need to remove the timing cover on my v7 iii special for some maintenance. I can remove the bolts, etc. but cannot get it off due to part of the frame. does anyone know the easiest method for exposing the cover completely? If I put a block/jack under the sump and remove the cradle bolts...
  4. K

    V7 iii Spark Plug Cover Screws

    Anyone have a miserable time trying to get the fixing screws lined up when putting on the spark plug cover on the V7 iii? Any tips? I feel like I’ve tried everything and they are just impossible to line up without stripping a screw. I just finished valve clearances and I have air coming out of...
  5. GTM®

    V7 III Engine Manual 2019-11-20

    Supplement to the Service Manual for engine specs including torque.
  6. Musashi Yamasaki

    MGX-21 Engine Cooling Noise help!

    Hi everyone, I'm a new member here as I just picked up my 2017 MGX-21 and I love it after only two days. It makes the most odd noise though when I stop the bike and it's cooling off. Coming from the engine area is a noise that is sounds like a quiet fog horn sounding thing that lasts for 2 to 3...
  7. F

    Weird noise

    Hi, A weird noise comes from my V7. Like a "printer" sound :) Pulling the clutch doesn't change that noise.I've recorded an audio/video clip:Do you think it is safe to ride?Thanks! f4b
  8. Kyuss

    V7 engine ticking

    howdy all.I have a 2014 racer. 8k Miles. I’ve had for 4K.Lately I’ve heard a steady tick tick tick tick coming from what seems to be the top of the heads. Ticking doesn’t change rate at different speeds. Stays constant. Not super loud, but not non-existent either.I say “lately”, but...
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