[ES-335]

hocko, I am a bit busy now, but please check this out:

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,7907.msg87835.html#msg87835

[Maturin]

According to the official service manual the deco should disengage over 350 rpm, released by the flythingy described by Arizoni.
Very often it doesn´t and sticks, with very different results as we could see. Sometimes the sprag clutch immerdiately disintegrates, sometimes the clatter phenomenon goes on for a long time without any damage. Surprisingly it starts very often between 3000 and 4000 kms, if you pay attention you can hear the same "click"-sound when powering down the motor, too.
Until now there isn´t a final sollution at hand, although it´s possible to get more stable sprag clutches. A deactivation, as Br. ES-335 (R2-D2?) describes, maybe is the only final answer although the starter would have a tougher life in this case and could aswell pass away early.
In case of Precious the clattering started at about 4000 kms, fortunately until now - 13000 kms - without a failure.

[ES-335]

My C5 started and ran well without decompressor and no other problems from odo reading 7000  till 12300 km. Might be the happiest period with my RE. Though in July I traded it with some change ... and since this week monday I ´ve been riding on a brand new Guzzi Classic V7. Another beauty it is.

[olhogrider]

My C5 started and ran well without decompressor and no other problems from odo reading 7000  till 12300 km. Might be the happiest period with my RE. Though in July I traded it with some change ... and since this week monday I ´ve been riding on a brand new Guzzi Classic V7. Another beauty it is.

Does your Guzzi match your guitar? I just saw a white V7 this morning and the "Racer" at the dealer yesterday.

[prof_stack]

My C5 started and ran well without decompressor and no other problems from odo reading 7000  till 12300 km. Might be the happiest period with my RE. Though in July I traded it with some change ... and since this week monday I ´ve been riding on a brand new Guzzi Classic V7. Another beauty it is.

Oooh, another Enfield to Guzzi 750 guy!  The dealer wouldn't take a trade so I have two motorcycles.  Did you get the black or white V7C?  I test rode the V7C and liked everything about it except for the very hard seat.  The Breva seat is all day comfort, and I just returned from a 140 mile ride on it, getting 59mpg for the tank.  Keep yours under 5k rpm's for the first 1k miles.  Have fun!

Sorry for the hijack, folks.   

[ES-335]

I have a black Reverend Club King 290 electric guitar to match my black Guzzi V7C  . Well, enough of this off topic.

Main point is that C5´s estarter is powerful enough in order to survive without decomp. I tried to keep battery in good condition, too. No sprag clutch failure either, luckily in my case.

B.R.
ES-335