I ride a 2004 Breva 750,and have just bought a 2005 Cali 1100 ev with the hydro engine.I bought it knowing it had issues with the hydraulic valve system,but i like a challenge…
Anyhoo, i have now sourced and replaced the cam,followers etc,but cannot find a single hydraulic tappet anywhere to replace the damaged one i removed.
Long story short,i am in need of a single hydraulic tappet ,and wondered if anyone has one or knows where i can get one. 2nd hand is fine,as i dont expect to get a new one anywhere.There is a guy in the states selling them 2nd hand,but he doesn’t ship to the UK.
Many thanks in advance,and apologies for my first post being a wanted one.
Hi and thanks for that. Been to gutzibits but no luck. Called Nigel, and he remembered converting a hydro engine to adjustable tappet setup years ago, so is gonna have a search just in case he may have held on to some of the old parts
Just an update, and to say thanks for all the help. New tappets arrived from USA Today, and just finished buttoning it up earlier.
Bike is running like a watch, and sounds fantastic.
Guzzi will have used a common tappet. Check the part ID on the old ones. You will probably find a match in Fiat/Alfa Romeo.
Hydraulic tappets are pretty basic in how they operate.
Pleased that you have the EV back in order. My previous Hydraulic Lifter California Stone 1100 had a great engine with the later Injection System. Pity it had to go, but my wife felt more comfortable on the 1100i (conventional tappets).
Things to look out for:
If you find a spare ECU then grab it. They have a reputation for failing. You can get them refurbished by specialists, but it is always worth having one in-hand.
Check for frame down-tube hairlines just below the steering head. I had one go on both sides right through and over 50% circumference. Had to replace the frame. Caused by inadequate tightening of engine bolts and badly-fitted sidecar on its previous life.
Prolonged motorway cruising often meant blowing oil onto the back tyre through the breather tube. Solved by fitting a simple catch-pot just below the breather pipe guide. Minimal amount of oil; mostly an oil mist.
Whilst down there in the basement then lube the clutch release arm liberally. Seized pins are a PITA to remove and if done badly can cost you a new gearbox end-plate.
If the fuel pipe in the tank hasn’t been seen to or the fuel filter changed, then at some stage the pipe will come off the pump inside the tank and the engine will stop. Simple fix (replace with better tube and clips) when doing the fuel filter.
The fuel connector can be stiff to remove and snapping off the plastic elbow is an expensive faff to repair. Solution? Light spray of WD40 before fully depressing the release collar and pulling off gently.
