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Originally Posted by dc lindberg
I have read that some have succeeded in push-starting the old 1000cc, even the 9.5:1 engine modell. My personal experience matches that of yours with your 1100 oilhead = defeated by the bike.
Solution in my case:
- bosch starter motor and jumper-cables.
Do not think there is space enough for an old bosch starter on the oilheads... if there is, the bosch starter would be the way to go.
As for my R80 - sure. No problem in push-starting it. Had to do it several times. Darn tricky when the skiis are mounted (!), but can be done. Even with about 10.3:1 compression-ratio it was fairly ease to push-start. But the 1000cc engine... shear impossibility  ...
It's been 5 years since your posting. How did the situation resolve, and what did you do about the starter-motor-question?
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Hi Albert,
It's been over 6 yrs since my post and a couple since yours. I ended up buying a replacement Valeo motor and later selling the bike (I now have a 2008 1200GS). Anyway, last month the Valeo starter on my '98 Guzzi Cali EV started playing up. I took the end cap off and saw a pile of rust; the brush holding spring was rusted right through. There seemed to be no seal of any kind to keep water out. At least this should be a quick fix, ie replacement of the srping & brush kit.
Nigel
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