Griso 1100

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[Arsey]

I tried one once as really liked the look but found the riding position for me was very uncomfortable. How are you finding it ?

 

[nicholsonj2252]

I've used Simply bearings for oddball stuff with no problems.
Seem reliable and also helpful

I’ve used Simply bearings for years and always been happy with them , I was more looking if anyone had used a non Guzzi seal in this application as the OEM one is stupid expensive


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[nicholsonj2252]

I tried one once as really liked the look but found the riding position for me was very uncomfortable. How are you finding it ?

Since adding the foot peg lowering brackets and the bar risers I have found it tolerable , I couldn’t say comfortable. For a sunny afternoon ride out it is absolutely fine , beyond that I couldn’t say


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[nicholsonj2252]

Has anyone used a non Guzzi seal for the final drive output seal ? Or is their a reccomendation to go for the Guzzi or Gutsibits one ?

 

[fizzer]

john,i have in the past used gateshead bearings ,they also do alsorts of seals etc, a brilliant local company to us ,and on the odd occasion they dont have what you want,they will do their best to get it for you

 

[nicholsonj2252]

john,i have in the past used gateshead bearings ,they also do alsorts of seals etc, a brilliant local company to us ,and on the odd occasion they dont have what you want,they will do their best to get it for you

Thanks for the reply , I have used them a few times before , its not the sourcing of the part I have the question with , that bit is easy , it is the suitability and longevity of a non OEM part in this application I have the concern over and hence my question . @theoneandonly what would you advise ?

 

[DrFarkoff]

@nicholsonj2252

As long as the surface is unblemished and not grooved or abrasive I believe you would be fine with the Non OE

It is only for oil retention in an Unpressurised vessel Not a High pressure area

is there a breather and is it possibly blocked ? or is it just a bit of overfill dripping off ??
If you clean it with Brake cleaner and put a sheet of paper under it now does it re appear ??

 

[nicholsonj2252]

@nicholsonj2252

As long as the surface is unblemished and not grooved or abrasive I believe you would be fine with the Non OE

It is only for oil retention in an Unpressurised vessel Not a High pressure area

is there a breather and is it possibly blocked ? or is it just a bit of overfill dripping off ??
If you clean it with Brake cleaner and put a sheet of paper under it now does it re appear ??

Hi Jay , breather is fine and definitely not overfill dripping , 100% it’s the seal as I’d already cleaned it thoroughly and you can see it weeping


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[GingerPickle]

I would call the guys at Simply and see if they can source an SKF or NOK equivalent.


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[theoneandonly]

same seal as an 1150gs
@nicholsonj2252

 

[nicholsonj2252]

same seal as an 1150gs
@nicholsonj2252

The BMW R1150GS seal is a different size (10mm deep rather than 8mm) ??

BMW Part Number 33 12 7 663 482 SHAFT SEAL - 85 X 110 X 10

Moto Guzzi Part Number GU90408511 SHAFT SEAL - 85 X 110 X 8

 

[theoneandonly]

i may have used it round the other way ?
go to a seal supplier , and order the correct size , in Viton rubber . it will be 1/2 the price of guzzi .

 

[nicholsonj2252]

What a lovely piece of kit this is , the Mistral logo is etched into the steel

 

[cartejo5]

That's a lovely bit of kit John, do you mind me asking where you got it from? Asking as I fancy a can for my V85.

 

[Fluffmeister]

I've got Mistrals on my V7, thjey are lovely, well engineered and sound fantastic.

https://www.gutsibits.co.uk/ are the official U.K. importer

Fantastic work on the Griso.

 

[nicholsonj2252]

That's a lovely bit of kit John, do you mind me asking where you got it from? Asking as I fancy a can for my V85.

Hi John , I got it from Gutsibits , link as per Fluffmeister's post