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Post by dermod on Jul 11, 2018 15:02:21 GMT
Nice one went to Northern Ireland for the first time after an aborted rideout from Nuneaton, brilliant rented Bungalow on the Coleraine road in Porthrush, right next to the NW200 course. Stayed an extra night in Balleymoney , so very sad about William Dunlop, who hailed from there, and later had a brief chat with Michael in the IOM Manx Classic pits. despite heavy drizzle had a great run down from Balleycastle along the Causeway Coastal route to Larne,catching the overnight Ferry back to Berkenhead later from Belfast,rough as ol Harry, not on a Divvy, with various health issues I found mine a bit too heavy,manouvering in the back garden, anyways with torrential rain virtually all the way home, had aborted going staright to Scotland and during the week ( supposedly glamping near Loch Ness,)before the Jock run with some of this lot, bought a van shoved the Gagiva 1000 in that, for a trip to Inverness, am aiming to do the Wild Atlantic Coastal route next year too. Welcome enjoy your Diversion. Thank you |
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Post by ed on Jan 29, 2019 11:54:46 GMT
Hi, first time using one of these types of site. I seem to change my bikes as often as changing my socks at the moment. I’m currently re-commissioning a Diversion xj900s 1998 bike. Residing in the South Manchester area of the world, been riding and fixing bikes for many years. I’m currently re-commissioning a Diversion xj900s 1998 bike. Nice bike and paid very little for it as it had been sat waiting for a new owner in somebodies back garden for several years, not even covered. Surprisingly the whole bike was together but had been subject to years of rain and damp, consequently every nut bolt and washer fought me not be removed, but with a little patient got the thing running and in some sort of usable condition. Now hears my problem and would appreciate some advice from other owners or mechanics. The bike ticks over beautifully but when the throttle is opened quickly the engine dies, also if I open the throttle slowly it reaches about 6-7k rpm then won’t go any higher? I have rebuilt the carbs with new seals etc. I even managed to obtain a spare set of carbs. The symptoms were still there although slightly better. It had new plugs, fuel filter, and I’m currently running on a temporary fuel supply so I can see what’s going on. Anybody who can shed light on the subject please get InTouch. Many thanks Ed. ![]() |
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Post by m40man on Jan 29, 2019 20:09:19 GMT
Hi Ed, welcome aboard 🙂.
It sounds like both sets of carbs need a more thorough cleaning of the main jets. I’ve direct experience of this problem, despite what I considered a good clean 😐. Short of sending them away for a professional clean, you just need to persist I’m afraid.
Professional or DIY, once sorted regular use will keep ‘em running nicely and you’ll appreciate how smooth & linear the power is.
Good luck 🙂.
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Post by ed on Jan 30, 2019 11:50:08 GMT
Hi Ed, welcome aboard 🙂. It sounds like both sets of carbs need a more thorough cleaning of the main jets. I’ve direct experience of this problem, despite what I considered a good clean 😐. Short of sending them away for a professional clean, you just need to persist I’m afraid. Professional or DIY, once sorted regular use will keep ‘em running nicely and you’ll appreciate how smooth & linear the power is. Good luck 🙂. |
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Post by ed on Jan 30, 2019 12:04:17 GMT
Yes thanks for getting back. Well the good news for all those messing with these bikes, everything I have done so far has been methodical and with great care. I cleaned the carbs and fitted new 'O' seals in all the right places, checked the diaphragms for each carb, all good. Now hears the thing that we should all consider! being old school I would expect to run engine with everything in view, like no fuel tank, no air box etc. NO, this is where the problem lay. By all means set a temporary fuel supply to enable running, the these fangled carbs are designed to run with some resistance to the air being sucked in, so refit the air box and that AIS system fitted to clean the exhaust gases, make sure all of the connecting hoses are securely fitted. There you have it engine running as fast and as sweet as a freight train. Sounds great and runs beautifully. A lesson for all. I hope my thread helps in some way for all those home mechanics. Cheers   |
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Post by derek1922 on Feb 5, 2019 12:05:07 GMT
Hello, just bought a 1994 divvy 600 (FAIRED) with 32,000 miles in the clock, pretty much standard, runs fine, looking for ideas to stamp my own mark on it, I had one a few years ago and they fine bikes, they won't set the world on fire but that wasn't what I was looking for, so when I was looking for another bike I pretty much had my mind set on a divvy, any ideas would be most welcome.
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Post by spike240 on Feb 5, 2019 19:34:41 GMT
Hi and welcome. Can't help with personalising bike, but hope you enjoy it.
Atb
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Post by m1kenufc on Apr 25, 2019 20:28:54 GMT
Hi All.
Hope you're all well and looking forward to the summer. My name is Mike from Newcastle UK. Currently putting back together a 1995 XJ600 diversion that I purchased for £100. I have been on the project for a long time now, on and off. Last year I decided to strip the whole thing down completely and do it all properly. This year I have started the rebuild and I am determined to get it all finished.
I will post some recent pics onto the correct forum. Any help, advice and opinions are all welcome.
Thanks and be safe.
Mike
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Post by juno on Feb 19, 2020 10:14:40 GMT
Hello everyone, My name is Andrei from Romania and i am in the process of buying a 900cc Divy( 98 model with 58k kms, upgraded brakes and suspension ). I've ridden a couple of bikes since my twenties and now i am looking to "settle down". Last one was a 850 TDM 3vd which i loved, quite some mods on it.. including the carbs which got my fuel consumption in the 10l/100km range I love refurbishing things, mechanical or not and i love technology. Nice to meet you! |
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Post by m40man on Feb 20, 2020 22:10:26 GMT
Hi Andrei, welcome aboard 🙂.
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Post by alahack57 on Mar 21, 2020 14:39:09 GMT
Hi there
A few weeks back I acquired a one owner 1996 XJ900 with 37500 miles on it, intending to use as a second bike. It came with three piece Givi luggage, a Bagster tank cover with map pocket, Haynes manual and a taller screen aswell as the original.
I've been so surprised and delighted with it in all ways that I'm now wondering whether I need another bike.
I'm considering raising handlebars or turning them if that will give me a little lift.
I live in Llandudno
Also have a 77 GS750
Pleased to come across the forum. I would add pics but don't know how if not as attachments.
Best wishes
Alan
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Post by divimike on Mar 22, 2020 12:00:35 GMT
Hello Alan and welcome. Mine is a 2003 XJ900 with 11000 miles on the clock in the UK, and a 2000 version in France with 75000 kms. Wife and I tour regularly here and on the continent and find the divi comfortable and economical and carries a good set of baggage without complaining. We are in North Yorkshire so other side of the country. Stay shiny side up. Mike
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 20:45:22 GMT
After getting increasingly frustrated with not being able to do much during the lockdown I was casually looking (dreaming again) at yet another silly priced Moto Guzzi Le Mans (I've had three, the last ~20 years ago!) when I found a cracking 1999 dark blue 900 D, and not for very much money and just 48k on the clock. So having been sent a couple of videos and a load of photos I bought her, and she was delivered last Thursday.
So having spent almost the same again on the safety kit to go with her, I have now had my first somewhat wobbly trips out after 20 years since the last Guzzi.
Anyway I am smitten, and she will be competing for my attentions with my other love, a Corvette motorboat, especially as the last speech by Boris has seen use of boats restored. Hey ho.
Currently I have seen plenty of videos and know I am highest risk as a 'returner' for destroying myself, so I will be trying my hardest not to do that, and presently the roads are almost deserted.
Take off and landing are particularly testing, and I have been making quite a few adjustments to the clutch bite and rear brake lever positions. Also as a shorty I have just ordered a lowering kit as I and struggling with left foot down, swapping then selecting 1st gear. Indeed presently a Fiat 500 will be faster off the lights !
I also need a larger "your indicator is still on idiot" light !
I made a new bush for the somewhat wobbly gear shift lever and will make a similar bush for the rear brake level.
Will the bushes on the rear suspension be similarly worn ? She was supplied with a new MOT and 3 month parts warranty, but so far so good, apart from a couple of dry joints on the front indicators -VE connections.
She is only going to be used on sunny days and some work commuting journeys.
I can't believe how cheap the Insurance was.
So please be gentle with me.
I live near Southampton
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Post by kabulcalling on May 15, 2020 7:34:44 GMT
Welcome, and I hope you have a long and loving relationship with your D900. A mate of mine is a Mechanic who services some of the Blood Bikes in Northamptonshire. They have a D900 that has been around and around the clock. The riders still love it.
I have seen some little gizmos that give an audible alarm for the indicators, but don't know anyone that has fitted them, so can't provide feedback, but it may be an option for you.
Again, welcome to the site, it is a very safe and friendly place to be
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Post by yampilot on May 15, 2020 19:50:37 GMT
which insurance company are you with superheat ?
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Post by spike240 on May 15, 2020 21:14:52 GMT
Hi Superheat6k (is there a story behind that u/name?)
Welcome to the forum. The only problem with the D9 is the weight. If you can cope with that you have cracked it. Asfar as "take offs" are concerned the D9 more or less drives itself. I don't think I have ever stalled mine. You can more or less just let the clutch out with hardly any revs - and away you go. I think the lowering kit will make putting bike on the centre stand more difficult than it is already. What are the adjustments you have made to the gear lever and brake pedal?
As already stated the D9 is a cracking if under rated bike, and I hope you enjoy your new aquasition. (Not sure that spelling is correct).
Anyway atb.
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Post by divimike on May 16, 2020 14:08:46 GMT
Hello Superheat6k and welcome. I have a 2003 D900 and that has a "beep" if the indicators are left on. Not sure which year it was introduced, as my previous ones of various ages did not. Hoping to get out on it in the near future once the "got to get out now" brigade have settled down or wiped themselves out. Enjoy. Mike
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Post by Beehill on May 16, 2020 19:56:18 GMT
Another welcome Superheat6K. Nice to hear of another D9 Darn sarf - I'm at the other end of the County - farnborough.
Regards
Andy
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Post by bigfootisblurry on May 17, 2020 20:09:18 GMT
Hi superheat, the D9 is a great bike to buy.
If you're worried about being wobbly on the road I can't recommend a bike safe course highly enough. I think they're still going (they're emailing me often enough) and it made me so much more confident after a few years off a bike.
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Post by General Gman on May 20, 2020 8:28:30 GMT
After getting increasingly frustrated with not being able to do much during the lockdown I was casually looking (dreaming again) at yet another silly priced Moto Guzzi Le Mans (I've had three, the last ~20 years ago!) when I found a cracking 1999 dark blue 900 D, and not for very much money and just 48k on the clock. So having been sent a couple of videos and a load of photos I bought her, and she was delivered last Thursday. So having spent almost the same again on the safety kit to go with her, I have now had my first somewhat wobbly trips out after 20 years since the last Guzzi. Anyway I am smitten, and she will be competing for my attentions with my other love, a Corvette motorboat, especially as the last speech by Boris has seen use of boats restored. Hey ho. Currently I have seen plenty of videos and know I am highest risk as a 'returner' for destroying myself, so I will be trying my hardest not to do that, and presently the roads are almost deserted. Take off and landing are particularly testing, and I have been making quite a few adjustments to the clutch bite and rear brake lever positions. Also as a shorty I have just ordered a lowering kit as I and struggling with left foot down, swapping then selecting 1st gear. Indeed presently a Fiat 500 will be faster off the lights ! I also need a larger "your indicator is still on idiot" light ! I made a new bush for the somewhat wobbly gear shift lever and will make a similar bush for the rear brake level. Will the bushes on the rear suspension be similarly worn ? She was supplied with a new MOT and 3 month parts warranty, but so far so good, apart from a couple of dry joints on the front indicators -VE connections. She is only going to be used on sunny days and some work commuting journeys. I can't believe how cheap the Insurance was. So please be gentle with me. I live near Southampton Welcome, as someone else mentioned, good to see another southerner. I don't have a Divvy any more (not for some years), but am in Woolston, so same neck of the woods |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2020 7:34:58 GMT
Thanks for the warm welcome.
My username derives from my occupation which is refrigeration and air-conditioning engineering. The 'Superheat' is the condition of the refrigerant gas returning from the evaporation process to the compressor, and 6K (6 degrees Kelvin) is the standard 6oC above saturation point of the refrigerant - well you did ask !
For the wobbly gear lever I made a new brass bush as a moderate press fit within the leaver fulcrum hole, then I machined the pivot bolt down until it was a very snug fit. The bolt is stepped so as long as the final diameter exceeded the M8 mounting thread on the end I figured the strength wasn't affected. The grease retaining groove in the pivot did disappear as I machined it, but because the brass bush is partially self lubricating I didn't re-cut the groove. A few drips of 3 in 1 periodically will keep it smooth, and no wobble at all now.
I intend to tackle the wobbly rear brake pivot in a similar manner, but need to strip it to decide if the same method will work, but the bush will be larger.
I am getting better at remembering to turn off the indicators. I have ordered a handle bar raising kit as my short arms result in back ache after ~ 40 - 50 miles. Not much needed, and I expect that with the lowering kit will make the ride far better for me. I haven't found the weight an issue. My former Le Mans were very heavy bikes, so for me that part is normal. From my limited experience of her so far I do not think I will ever use all the available power !
I am looking into the Bike Safe scheme, but also there is a bike training place not far from me. Last ride out I got the clutch adjusted where I want it and take off is now improving and I can now even beat a Fiat 500 off the lights !
For the Insurance Carole Nash. As it is classed as a Modern Vintage just £90 for 2,000 miles and for a 59 year old riding since 1978, indeed the original insurance application from Compare the Market only allowed a driving experience of +15 years. So when I had the driving test date corrected after the insurance was paid for a I even got £4 refunded. With the legal protection takes it to £118. As it is 20 years since my last bike and with no No Claims remaining I was astounded by the price.
It came with a Givi top box including full mounting frame for panniers. The box is a bit battered, but I have already replaced the failing brake light filament bulbs with LEDs, and some plastic cleaner will soon have the box looking a bit more respectable. Great for my work trips, but also it clips off when not needed.
The dealer has supplied me a new set of front brake discs and pads, and these will be going on today along with the new dog bones, and new clutch lever.
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Post by yampilot on May 23, 2020 20:37:10 GMT
yes i think i might try carole nash next year im with bike sure at the moment and they are charging me £170 for a 225 serow which i think is a bit steep seeing as i have been riding since 1976  |
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Post by bobh on May 23, 2020 21:58:25 GMT
THe problem with insurers is that they all play the game of tempting you in with a low price for the first year, then ramping it up next time around and hope you don't notice or can't be bothered to shop around.
IAM Surety (or Cornmarket as they now seem to want to be called) do at least have a policy of matching other quotes, but you still have to do the donkey work with comparison sites before you go to haggle with them.
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Post by bigfootisblurry on May 27, 2020 19:07:27 GMT
I've been with Hastings last three years, always £120 ish even with no NCD. It's now parked on the street which is why the NCD hasn't made much difference but I still think that's a good price.
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Post by paul71 on Jun 8, 2020 15:20:23 GMT
Hi,
I'm Paul from Lancashire. Joined today. Not riding but currently rebuilding a 97 divvy 600.
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Post by kabulcalling on Jun 8, 2020 16:05:00 GMT
Welcome Paul,
And the very best of luck getting the 1997 Divvy 6 back to life
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Post by paul71 on Jun 8, 2020 16:18:39 GMT
Thank you and I think I'm going to need it. |
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Post by spike240 on Jun 8, 2020 21:19:45 GMT
Hi Paul and welcome.
Good luck with the build.
Is there a story behind the bike? Nosy sod aint I?
Atb
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Post by m40man on Jun 9, 2020 12:54:44 GMT
Hi, I'm Paul from Lancashire. Joined today. Not riding but currently rebuilding a 97 divvy 600. Hi Paul. Good luck with the rebuild. |
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Post by paul71 on Jun 9, 2020 16:12:02 GMT
Hi Paul and welcome. Good luck with the build. Is there a story behind the bike? Nosy sod aint I? Atb Thank you. Lol, no, no story. My fourth project, love doing them. Last was a Honda bros built from boxes of rusty bits, two years later it was a stunning bike. The XJ was a non runner, like the look of them so thought I'd give it a go 😁 |
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