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I've mentioned before in posts that the sound of the clutch engaged changes depending on how you release the lever as well. On my bike ( previous 2 valver with std twin plate clutch) when I start it and it settles into an idle the clutch will be a little rattly. If you then give the clutch a quick as you can disengage and re engage it quietens down by a good 75%. So a quick pull and release of the lever and it quietens down. I assume its the friction and drive plates re aligning on the splines and taking out some of the backlash. I used to do it after every start to avoid public humiliation and so people wouldn't think I was riding a Ducati:) Ciao

Finally the package arrived! Thank!

Very rough first prototype. 9" long x 5" tall x 3"to 4.5" wide. Significant storage when you figure x2. Attachment will be a challenge - only one bolt in that area to work with. Thinking plastic reinforced waterproof black nylon (similar construction as the Tekno bags).

And they are shitty . Guaranteed to break and fuel up your boot at the wrong time .

That will be the pinions lashing about in the box. Balance the TB's and make sure the idle speed is 1100 rpm or so and it will probably be better.

Sardegna 2006!

I had this same problem recently, that left me stranded a handful of miles from home. Then it left me stranded again (after I fixed the wrong problem LOL). Then it almost left me stranded a 3rd time when the fix (soldering job) decided to un-fix itself. Finally, the stator was replaced and all was right in the world again. The frustrating part of it was that the charging "idiot light" was true to its name, and acted like an idiot - either not lighting up at all, or briefly coming on and going out again a short time later. This, combined with my general disdain for idiot lights, prompted me to wire up a compact volt meter I got from Aerostitch. Hopefully, no more surprises in the future. __Jason

Yes, the 'Chinky-Chinky-Chinky' sound when the clutch is pulled is made by the intermediate plate teeth rattling in the flywheel splines as the flywheel accelerates and decelerates with the power pulses of the engine.

Is it normal? When the clutch lever is released, the sound always changes.

I have a set of hard bags for sale that I removed from a recently purchased Centauro. Bags are both in excellent, barely used condition and have the Guzzi emblems on the sides. The only flaw is one of the internal straps needs the buckle sown back on. Two keys included. I also have the mounts and hardware for a Centauro with mounting instructions. I would prefer to sell them as a set. Looking to get $475 for all and you pay shipping. I'm located in PA, USA. Message me for detailed photos and shipping info.

This one is 16 in long and 12 in wide. You can measure the mounting web on your gas tank. Hope this helps.

G'day again Folk's. Sorry for carping on about this but stage 3 Covid means work suspended ( it's in metro melb ) for 6 weeks and I'm stuck at home. Not as bad as Metropolitan Melbourne and some environs on stage 4 though, as it looks like I can escape for a ride now and again! If the weather brightens up.I'm in the country. Anyways I finally got an answer from the Oz distributor as to the dimensions of the Oxford 30 litre strap on bag.Not so simple as just fronting up and trying on for size these days Eh! It appears to be 38cm long by 32cm wide by 25 high.This may be a bit wide at the front for our odd shaped ( but beautiful ) V11 tanks as they taper in at the front. The Guzzi bag accommodates our tanks by tapering at the front to fit the tank but these are unobtainable so I'm wondering if the Oxford bag could be made to work? Any thoughts from anyone who has tried the Oxford bag on our bikes or at least a bag of similar proportions ( ie approx. 28-32 cm wide at front of bag ). I have also sussed out the Kreiga 20 litre tail bag ( 40cm L x 26 w x 19 h ) which could possibly work but works out approx. $320 Oz( bag + tank converter ) for 20L + delivery as compared to $240 delivered to my door for the Oxford which can handle 30 Litres. Being a typical Guzzi nut the $ plays a part.Well it does to the minister.I also like the look of the Oxford bag so hoping it could work out. Once again I appreciate any of your thoughts. Cheers Guzzler

The best alternative out there is Wilbers in my opinion There is no correlation between rubber bump stop cracking and the inner seals being degraded. One is exposed to the atmosphere and one isn't. Yes they are rebuild-able. Some dis assembly is required to replace the cracked bump stop. If its just surface cracking then it will probably be ok. Ciao

I'm looking to improve the rear shock on my bike. It has a well worn Sachs-Boge unit. I may be able to get an old 1100 Sport i White Power unit (pictured) that has never been used. It was removed from a new bike in 1998. It is the same length so it looks like it could fit. Is it any better than the Sachs-Boge unit? It looks good, but the rubber bump stop is cracked. Does this mean that the internal seals are also due for replacement? Are WP units rebuildable?

I have managed to order these at https://www.schellen-shop.de/ for my Aprilia Caponord. Do not forget these normally come with NBR o-rings, which does not do well with (modern partly-ethanol) fuels. They sell replacement Viton o-rings, suggest to order these and replace prior to installation. I'm considering these for my V11 as well on the next tank removal, as my fuel tap is sh*t as well.

Sounds like the unit that same on my Ballabio. It's too short and the pivot is too close to the ground. Thus, you have to lift the bike about 2" until the stand goes over center. Hernia time. I roll the rear tire onto a flat 2X4 and that raises it just enough to be somewhat more easily deployed.

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Good folks like @czakky and @JRD will be glad to know that proper "studs" are an integral part of of our anachronistic, basic, modern V11 pushrod engines. Pretty sure these studs knew that already . . .

I saw this pic of Kostarika's V11 in his Gallery and rode all over the countryside looking for a place to take pics of mine. What a great shot! Thanks for posting this, Kosta!

You get these things tuned right, they'll run on just about anything . . .

Took the Scura out for a ride around what Zonies call the Salt River Canyon (SRC) Loop. Ultimate social distancing. Just over 300 miles worth. From my home in Mesa, AZ to Globe, across the Salt River Canyon, Show Low, along the rim to Payson and back down into the desert and home. Lots of traffic in the Payson area. In these days of C19, lots of folks going camping for weekend fun. Caught a few monsoon sprinkles along the rim. I would say that the Guzzi purred like a kitten, but that big twin sound is much more like a flatulent Italian grandpa who ate too much spicy Italian sausage.