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Happy old boy. Just bought a Nero Corsa in Germany. Getting her further north will be the next challenge. 2000miles roundtrip, when possible. Anybody going North with a Van? Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-A505FN via Tapatalk

You're right. And so is he to tell you to use it. Or CAIG DeoxIT. Any dielectric is a very good insulator. But as a grease, like "bulb grease", Permatex dielectric grease, CRC dielectric grease, or "DuPont Molycote 4", the grease is easily pushed aside to let metal to metal electrical contact for terminals, plugs, bulbs etc. It stops oxygen and water from tarnishing the contact metals, so connections last better. It won't fix bad connections, (mechanical scraping does that, or unplug/repluging) but it will preserve good connections. This is what it is designed for. Vaseline does a similar job, but silicon dielectric grease doesn't burn, and won't freeze or run from -50 to +200C. Important for aircraft. Another handy property of silicon grease is it conducts heat, despite not conducting electricity. CAIG DeoxIT and similar electrical clean/protection sprays are combined contact cleaner, corrosion inhibitor, and dissolved grease in a spray can. The solvent cleans the connection, and inhibitor/grease protects the connection. They work well, but the benefits don't last as long as a dielectric grease. My bike had every electric plug & terminal connected oozing with DC4. Years later, no problems. (except for a couple of those effing relays).

one for us bass luvvers...

Thank you for getting back to me again. I had considered what you suggest and know that the first owner sold it in 2004. It is unlikely he would remember 17 years later> Plus I know the dealer, MaxMoto in Bury St Edmunds, went into out of business in 2015. I know my bike is a UK one from the chassis number, and You can usually tell European bikes through their Km only speedometer. Given what I have have found out, I would be tempted to stake a claim on T012, T019 or T020. It does appear that other UK bikes were missing their plate on the triple tree. I saw that there was a little dialogue & debate some time back on who actually owned T016. The plate on the triple tree would really solve that problem... Why, oh why, oh why, did they not fill in the certificate!!! By the way, I really appreciate your assistance. Thank you very much...

Hi everyone. I have just joined up, having just become the proud owner of a very nice Tenni (see Pic). It does not, however, seem to have a number associated with it. From a little bit of research, I understand 170 Tennis only were manufactured, and I believe only 31 were ever registered in the UK. Mine was first registered on 12 April 2002 by MaxMoto in Bury St Edmunds and lived with its first owner in Harwich. It has had 7 owners prior to me owning it, and it has moved lived in Harwich, Glasgow, London, Clayton Le Woods (Nr Preston), Worcester, and then with me in Blackburn, Lancashire. I have the original Tenni certificate, and the original warranty/service book, owners manual and assistance booklet, bit no real clues as the the Tenni number. Can anybody help? Dave

I heard they don"t corner too well in the twisties but Wheelie like a mother.

causes silicon dioxide, which screws up relays. It can even travel through the wiring. One of the relay manufacturers has a diatribe against it..

What's the deck height on those pistons compared to the V11? I thought they changed the rod length for the CARC motors? Could be wrong but if the deck height is too low it'll be a tractor. Run on kerosene but have the performance of a 1955 Fordson......

Well, I was curious if M-C shipped to Europe. It seems not. At least three workarounds. 1. A possibly similar European counterpart or forwarding agent, e.g., https://www.raptorsupplies.com/b/mcmaster-carr-europe-uk-distributor 2. A EU middleman, e.g., https://uniexpressgt.com/mcmaster-carr-ship-to-europe/ 3. I would be happy to help if those other two don’t work after you look into them. Not sure how inexpensive that would be as you’d be paying for M-C shipping to me then me to you plus whatever the customs leeches might charge. Still, if you can’t source something there, let me know. Kathi and I are likely going to Poland next year — not my choice, but it's her DNA — and then visiting my family near the Boden See, so if you can’t find by then, I’ll just bring more luggage. Best, Bill P.S. Just got in set of fasteners today from M-C. Got in a hurry and ordered the wrong size (M4 instead of M5’s in these, https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/127/3471/). Not worth sending back, so I’ll bring those to you, too.

After eight years of ownership I have sold my ‘03 LeMans. The spares I accumulated over the years remain. Here are the big ones: (1) front and rear wheels (2) complete fairing in red, with two spare wings in not great shape (3) gray gas tank (4j like new stock seat (5) two tail pieces (6) two 6-sp transmissions Email me if you’re interested with your address, and I’ll send photos and a price with cost of shipping. I’m not trying to fund my retirement with this stuff - I just want it gone. I’m in Colorado.

https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/1666.htm Ciao

Harper's has them. I have not used this one. Always call Harper's for availability. http://www.harpermoto.com/replacement-for-fuel-pump-29107261.html

Marty, I'd like to share a Pabst with you. The national beer of Moto Guzzi riders.

My home town is famous for that - "4000 holes in Blackburn Lancashire" from Beatles "A day in the Life"

I purchased my Tenni new. The dealer for some odd reason did not have the certificate. Moto Guzzi USA was falling apart during this time. I can't recall now how, but I eventually made contact with Moto Guzzi Italy and a wonderful woman named Stefania. It took awhile but I finally got my certificate. I did know my 'number' though. That's likely your only hope of getting the number, unless you make contact with the original owner, and he remembers. The selling dealership might be some help as well. I feel your pain, I'd want to know. Regarding the process of elimination, the registry here does not see a lot of activity and some bikes get passed around rapidly. By this time some in UK may have come through Europe.

carrying on my search, I checked out the Piaggio search. It came back with.... The sent VIN number is : ZGUKS00001M211942 The request has been forwarded. Result of request: NO recall campaigns are pending for this vehicle V11 LE MANS TENNI GB GRIGIO/VERDE

welcome Dave and congratulations on getting the Tenni. The certificate, if it was filled out to the original owner, should have included the special edition number. Also, the small rectangular plate on the top triple tree fork brace will have the number. The printing should be T-121 (that's mine) it may be worn away from the key fob beating against it. Get a good magnifier and light and have a look. Unfortunately it wasn't engraved, but printed on. Go here http://static.piaggio.com/recall/form-piaggio_en.html with the vin. It won't give the number but should confirm 'Tenni' It looks like it has all the correct pieces.

^^ Fordson, had to look that up, looks pretty tough, I'd like to have one.

Lucky Dog An old guy around here has one that he beats to death, leaves out in all weather, has dropped a few times. Still it does look good under all the scars & grime.

All V11s have 54mm forks

This is such an interesting V11! Absolutely worth going to look at, @tommaso! Thank you for letting us know what you find! It appears the wheels may have been stripped and polished bright. Maybe clear coated? I like them, but I am a "silver" guy . . . Fascinating about the cylinder/piston/camshaft change. No mention if the heads were also changed (?) My best math: increasing the bore from the V11/ 92mm to the 2valve 1200 Sport/ 95mm takes the displacement from 1064cc to 1134cc. So, a V11&1/2?

Wrong color wheels and wrong graphics for an R as well ..imo not that it matters, If it is sound mechanically all the rest is up to personal taste.. Its a nice looking motorcycle.

Yeah, well. "The best laid plans of mice and men" . . . The Sport has rolled only backward and forward enough to get my >other< bike on the lift. Then she went all Italian on me, to get my attention, and started spilling fluids onto the floor. All the while knowing I can't get her back on the lift until the sweet, quiet little Japanese lady is seen to. My chances of actually making my 200.000 km goal by the South'n SpineRaid (and Mandello's Moto Guzzi Centenary Celebration) is diminishing. Anyone wiling to post their odometer at this point in their V11's progress?

Thanks Bill - the McMaster-Carr homepage is awesome! Will start to count fasteners and hopefully place an exhaustive order (yeah right!). I'll probably end up with too many fasteners or too many shipping fees - or both Will give it a try. Thanks! /Jens

Anyone that knows anything about aluminium and stress raisers would tell you this was a bad idea.

Great, nice one docc, we got there in the end! Hope it’s useful to you fine gentlemen (and ladies- are there any lassies on here?) P.S. I’ve also done a coloured V50/Monza diagram if anyone needs it.

One from over the top ( By the Lake- just past Falls Creek ski resort ) Lovely winter type weather for us! Cheers Guzzler

Thanks to all for suggestions; in the interest of doing what's necessary, but nothing more....elegance beckons. And in keeping with Kiwi tradition, the verbal synopsis manages to turn that elegance inside out. No way no how would I still own this bike without this board.