Ugly Goose - Moto Guzzi 850T cafe

Rusnak_322 · Aug 29, 2016

Sonreir said:
Any labels on the pins? It looks like it could be the voltage regulator.

Same symbols as this

Here is my reg/rec

The wiring is/was a mess. I am almost done. I got the rear light and rear brake switch done and the rest I understand. It is just that on resistor, it must be fore the headlight. All I have left to hook up is the headlight and the front hyd brake switch. I broke the wires on the other one and bought one with a brembo thread.

I have brembo master and calipers but the junction block has Nissan threads.

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Sonreir · Aug 29, 2016

If it's the same symbol as the black box? In that case, it's probably just a relay for the solenoid.

Rusnak_322 · Aug 29, 2016

One last question (for now).
I have a mini switch that I want to use for the start button.
With that white resistor or relay, can I use the small switch with thin wire safely? Or will I melt it?

The switch now uses a pretty heavy wire compared to the new switch.

See above. The thin wire is like 18 ga. The heavy black wire is to the existing switch. It goes to the Y on the white relay

Btw

Here is my wiring sketch

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Sonreir · Aug 29, 2016

You should be OK, but I'd test it just to be sure. You should be able to activate the relay by connecting directly to a battery. Use a multimeter to measure the current. Anything under 3A should be fine for 18 gauge.

Rusnak_322 · Aug 29, 2016

Thanks!

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Perter · Aug 30, 2016

Looks nice with the rear sets, I see there is plenty of room with the exhaust you have chosen. I have Lafranconi Competizione with a LM1000 middle section and there's no way I could run the linkage like you do. Really inspiring to follow this Guzzi!

Harsh · Aug 30, 2016

Rusnak...where did you find that tail light?

Rusnak_322 · Aug 30, 2016

Harsh said:
Rusnak...where did you find that tail light?

Amazon. $18 with free prime shipping. I will try to find a link to it.

It was cheap enough to take a risk that it wouldn't fit.

Rusnak_322 · Aug 30, 2016

I mounted the light over the weekend

Used some glue and rivets

I put an crap load of tape on the drill bit to limit the depth as I am someone who would drill right thur the seat and poke out the top side.

I ground the bracket to give it some teeth for the glue to stick to.

I regret not thinking ahead and painting the raw steel bracket before I attached it.

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Rusnak_322 · Aug 30, 2016

Here is the light -

https://www.amazon.com/Rupse-Motorcycle-Kawasaki-Choppers-Scooters/dp/B00F38NG2S/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1471013182&sr=1-1&keywords=Rupse+Cateye

Harsh · Aug 30, 2016

Thanks man I appreciate it.

Rusnak_322 · Sep 12, 2016

Have not made huge progress that can be seen in pictures, I spent way too long figuring out the wiring. It was a huge mess, I am not finished, but close.

I also had some work to do on our normal street bikes. My wife and I went on a 3 day trip thru the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia over the weekend for our anniversary.

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Rusnak_322 · Sep 12, 2016

I did buy some mufflers and exhaust wrap that I have yet to get installed.

How do you use this type of hanger? I had these hangers on a old exhaust and I swear there was either a captive nut or a bolt behind it. I have no clue how I will tighten a nut there as I don't think a wrench will fit and the nut will have room to spin

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Rusnak_322 · Sep 12, 2016

Also, I am waiting on some wiring loom cover that I ordered. But anyone have an idea on what I can use to cover the bolts on the starter?
That is a always hot lead from the starter

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adventurco · Sep 12, 2016

Rusnak_322 said:
I did buy some mufflers and exhaust wrap that I have yet to get installed.

How do you use this type of hanger? I had these hangers on a old exhaust and I swear there was either a captive nut or a bolt behind it. I have no clue how I will tighten a nut there as I don't think a wrench will fit and the nut will have room to spin

A carriage bolt from the muffler side would probably work to attach to a bracket for hanging, or a square nut on the back side of the right size should prevent it from spinning as well. McMaster also sells these nifty channel nuts...

Sonreir · Sep 12, 2016

Rusnak_322 said:
Also, I am waiting on some wiring loom cover that I ordered. But anyone have an idea on what I can use to cover the bolts on the starter?
That is a always hot lead from the starter

These should do the trick:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331081950192

Rusnak_322 · Sep 13, 2016

Got the exhaust wrap on one side.. Not as hard as I was expecting.

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Rusnak_322 · Sep 16, 2016

I made some quick brackets to attach the pipes to the rearsets.

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Rusnak_322 · Sep 16, 2016

I have a issue with the tank.
The petcocks too close to the heads to turn them off. I can cut them, but it will make it hard to turn and I am worried about heat.

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Kamn · Sep 16, 2016

I wouldn't be worried about the heat, my petcock is just as close as your if not closer on a CX
But I would turn it a little to have better access to the petcock