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I have a 2000 Sport Greenie..Red frame..it has the aforementioned tab/mount with the 2 holes I also Have a 2001 Rosso Mandello..Black Frame..It does not have that same mount..... Cheers!

I will venture to say Tinus89 is used to the rattle a Rosso Mandello single plate makes when clutch is engaged in neutral and quiet when lever is pulled, and knumnutz has a dual plate which is quiet when engaged in neutral and rattles when lever is pulled.

Hello Doug, My fuel cap has a rubber seal. See picture. The seal is 2.5mm thick, and when the cap is latched closed, it can be pushed down about 3mm and springs back when released. It is worth checking that the little vent seal beside the main seal is in place too. If the seal was removed to cure "tank suck", then you might want to make sure that drain hoses connected to two nipples under the tank are open, clear, and long enough to carry fuel and vapours away from the hot bits of the engine. Marty

Hand wax....new addition to the shop's fluids shelves.

Scura #283 For Sale I'm turning 75 this year, so it's time for someone else to enjoy this bike. I purchased it new in April 2002 from The Motorcycle Shop in Watertown, SD. It is probably one of the nicest unrestored Scuras available. Currently has 5395 miles. Note that the needles on the tach, speedo and the pork chops are not faded and the carbon fiber is still shiny. I've installed Mistral mufflers, Stucchi crossover, Ferracci airbox eliminator kit, clock, thermometer and a recent Odyssey 545 battery. Also included are the manuals and a spare key. Included, but not installed are , factory tool kit, MPH Bar Riser kit, shift spring kit, MG paddock stand and all the removed parts (mufflers, grips, reflectors, charcoal canister, airbox, hoses, nuts and bolts etc). Currently, it's on the original tires; not going to change them, as the wheels are unmarked as well as the nuts and bolts holding them on and everyone has their own opinion on tires. It is also ready for a spring oil change; again not going to do it, as the new owner can use whatever oil they prefer. This is a package deal everything goes together. $7,000.00, freight is not included, but I'll be around to help with the pick up. I'd like to post pictures but they are too large. There are some posted in the swap meet section of Wildguzzi. Call me at 970 two nine 0 500four or wahoo 45 at juno dot com You might need to leave a message as I receive a lot of spam calls https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=105272.0

I've never seen an automotive clutch that appreciates being disengaged when its not absolutely necessary. Ciao

Yes me too. I gave Chuck some leway as I'm from the southern hemisphere. Ciao

That is such superb explanation. What has always led me askew is the use of the term "engaged" (versus "disengaged"). Must agree with footgoose on this: "engaging" the control lever disengages the clutch (and twin plates with intermediate plate rattles and will beat hell out of the gearbox input hub). Lever out in neutral (or underway) and the clutch plates are all "engaged" with no rattle, no hub damage. Can we agree that the clutch, itself, is "engaged" when the lever is out and all of the clutch components are gathered together by the spring pressure? As highlighted above, I would suggest, "Pulling in the clutch lever disengages the clutch, itself." And this, Chuck, "Bump it into neutral and release the lever as much as possible. That will reduce wear of the flywheel, clutch splines, and transmission input splines." is true wisdom. For some of us, hard won . . .

Yes Chuck, that's a good description. My clutch rattles pretty much like a Ducati at idle. When I start it up and its rattling if I "flick" the clutch lever (pull it in and snap it back sharply) it quietens it down about 75 percent as the plates re orientate themselves at opposite sides of the splines. Stays relatively quiet until I pull it in again and hold it or ride it and they both align again on the one side of the spline due to friction and load. I'll let you know what a single plater sounds like when I get the new engine running. If knumbnutz bike has a silent twin plate clutch then it should be in the Guzzi museum:) Ciao

thanks for 'splaining that Chuck. Just to clarify my definition of 'engaged' .. I mean the clutch plates are engaged, as when the hand lever is let out. Tinus, I missed the mark twice with your bike. I'm just wanting to remind all concerned of the unique differences in the RM. Not sure what to say re: your rattle. My dual plater is fairly quiet at idle. I do hear a bit of clatter, like in knubnutz's video, but the real 'rattle' comes when I pull in the lever. Not Ducati level rattle, just clearly more. I experience the reverse with my single plater.

Think about how the clutch works. There are two clutch plates with an intermediate plate between them held together by a pressure plate and springs. All three are located in the flywheel by splines. The inner splines fit the transmission input shaft splines. Engaging the clutch frees the plates. They are free to rattle back and forth because of the uneven firing order of the Guzzi engine. Naturally, as they do this, you can hear them. What you don't want to do is leave the clutch "engaged" for any length of time because of this. Bump it into neutral and release the lever as much as possible. That will reduce wear of the flywheel, clutch splines, and transmission input splines.

I installed it on my red frame with just removing the throttle balance rod . IT WAS A JOB !

Nope, it did not have that mount. It does now Yes, I added this plate Docc. It does. Unless you weld a mount on the frame to receive the plate, like I did.

Original bike was a 1979 Suzuki GS425. Front forks / wheel are from a 1970s Honda 350 (fender installed backwards); not sure about the triple trees. Hand hammered aluminum tank and tail section. Everything copper or brass plated. Rear turn signals and brake light are brass nozzles from an HVAC cooling tower, with LEDs inserted. That's about it, I think...:-) Cheers, Doug [edit: docc copied image location.]

I've always kinda liked the look of these Triumphs. They strike a nice balance between retro and modern engineering. Just hope the quality has improved from the last 3 Triumphs I owned back in the 90's. Ciao

Somehow I dont think Al is around now 12 years after making that post. I'm sure he appreciates the gesture though wherever he is:) Ciao

You could start with Docc's advice here: https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?/topic/19610-decent-tune-up/ There are other improvements, but this is step 1.

True that. But Tinus89's Rosso Mandello has a 'red frame', but black. The RM has an early frame. The exception to the red frame- black frame differences.

That would make me worry . . .

Actually I have to disagree.. The tank is the part thats 20mm longer. All guzzi have done is hide this by making to frame fit the longer tank. Mario on the production line made the longer tanks to fit the fuel pump and simply got luigi who makes the frames to cover for him. So it's no tanks to mario

well then that settles it.... i'm painting my Lemans frame red, so it'll go faster! can i just use touch up paint, or maybe some nice, hot, red lipstick? :->

Here are the threads with the pics: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...;hl=disconnects http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...;hl=disconnects ... saved you a few key-strokes Al

My daughter dropped her (previously mine!) 2004 Balabio yesterday. She had only taxed it the day before! 3K,s from home at 04:30 in the morning on cold tyres and a damp road. She grabbed a handful of front brake and lost the front end at about 70 kph. Lack of practice and a failure to recognize the conditions and situation as a car pulled out in front. But she was wearing all her gear and after a slide down the road, got up minus a small patch of skin and walked away. Her jacket now has battle scars and the bike will need a few bits and some clean up, but nothing major. the parts list includes: clutch lever in black gear shift lever left foot peg a new set of cans as the old one did not do too well at 70kph a head protector as the old one did its job, some rocker box cover bolts That will incorporate a new head protector a plug cap in red and some new bar end mirrors After that it will need a bit of paint. anyone got surplus parts or suggestions on where to go for the parts and which mufflers as one is toast and the other has a couple of scratches from an earlier learning experience in the garage! I am in Canada but have a US postbox in WA which I can’t get to until th current excitement goes away so have the time to do the paint job and at least get all the parts even if they are the wrong side of the border. Thanks in advance for the advice. LangleyMalc