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First of all , let me introduce myseself. Name is Claus some 50 years of age with a 25 year long passion for MG and motorcycles in general. 2 weeks ago i had the good luck of getting my greasy fingers on a Nero Corsa with 28000 km clocked. I've been dreaming about owning one since 1999 when i had my first encounter with one in Mandello. It's in a excellent condition and has been taken good care of. Riding it is a real pleasure and absolutely fulfills my dreams. I had a few quircks all fixable with a good tune up, and searching through the forum helped me along. So far valves adjustet,throttle bodies balanced, TPS set to 157mV. air bypass adjustment 3/4 of a turn out. It all helped on the quircks but still had a pinging noise when cold starting. I ordered the cables for Guzzidiag to do the CO reset and they are on the way. Fast forward to the snake in paradise....i've worked on many different bikes over the years and always avoided using POWER COMMANDERS....and there i found one hiding in the side panel ....and it's active. So you guys what's my best move...do i call the National bomb squad or leave it in place. Was out for a good run this morning and the bike ran absolutely like a dream. i've got a trip planned in the alps/dolomites in 2 weeks and would hate to have it spoiled if removing the PClll and getting the stock ecu to play ball ends in grief and sleepless nights. Been down that road with a V10 Centauro years ago with the MYECU and endless reprogramming. Hit me...... Oh buy the way..... i dumped a bunch of pictures in a folde on my profile showing the TITAN reace ECU and general state of the bike...

I would rather you take it to Europe, to make it a bit more challenging.

Here's a 1993 Daytona in Los Angeles on Craigslist: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/d/venice-moto-guzzi-1993-daytona-1000/7352811864.html I'd be willing to ride it to Mexico for you so you can enjoy getting it back across the border.

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A couple years ago, I started from S. Florida on a 10k tour around the Country. After much consideration and forum study, I rode in temps from 99*F to 46*F with only my 2-piece Roadcrafter, long sleeved and legged Underarmor, and Thorlo boot socks. Boots are Gasolina perforated leather. I had one pair of jeans, 2 t-shirts, and a thin patagonia hoody. The key is the Underarmor; it transports the sweat from where it's still to where it's breezy, so you don't need to be totally 'in the wind' to cool adequately. The worst was day 1, 670 miles from S. Fla through Georgia to meet the South'n spine raid in early September. 95*+ and 90% humidity. I hadn't learned all the cooling secrets of the Roadcrafter yet, but still made it ok.

Seeing as how we have largely mastered these SpineFrame beasts, there are more important TechSessions to consider . . .

Well, the V11 is already two separate looms: Fuel/Ignition/ECU and everything else. Simple enough, actually to split the charging off by itself.

I think I'd just look for a US model. They're out there. Be prepared to maintain it.

I am offering my Rosso Mandello for sale on this forum to fellow members This bike was in storage for a while so I completely went through it and replaced anything that was required, it has new fuel system, all fresh fluids, new Pirelli Angel tires, new battery, this bike runs like new and sounds amazing with Mistral pipes and crossover system. I have boxes of spares and manuals, plus a framed limited edition #266 Rosso Mandello certificate. I am asking $7,800, I am located near Franklin TN, pm me for further information or high definition photos

The oil pressure switch lives on the front left of the block adjacent to the fitting that the two hoses that go to the heads comes off. The switch is a proprietary part the important thing is that it have the correct thread which from memory is a 12 x 1.5 mm, anyway, it's a coarse thread. If replacing the switch doesn't fix the problem then the chances are the filter has come loose. Drop the sump and have a look. If you don't have the correct cap wrench and try to tighten the filter 'By Hand' through the manhole it won't be tight enough and will come loose.

Very nice bike. I can pretty much guarantee you the noise you're hearing on cold start won't be actual pinging. Probably the time when that's least likely to happen. Ciao

Yes all Hi Cam powered bikes. For the sake of accuracy I did a quick re check and the number I came up with on the web was 3174 but I'm sure Paul Minnaert and I have discussed this and the number was 3910 which stuck in my admittedly none to accurate memory. Anyway you get the idea, not many in the grander scheme of things. If Paul chimes in I'll modify this thread so nobodies mislead in the future. Ciao

Bought an extremly airy jacket from Rukka and a pant from Spidi last year, never wear it before it's 25c +. Getting home late afternoon, 20c = cold. Had 43c in Barcelona 2001 with nordic riding gear, my Bloody H. After 37c it gets hotter the faster you go. Cheers Tom Sent fra min SM-A505FN via Tapatalk

Correct. I read it too. But this is moot in that the Moto Guzzi Daytona RS has an exemption to be imported, independently of the 25 years. It is in the list of those "non-conformance" motorbikes that can be imported. In any case, the bike being from 1996, the first box of the HS7 can be ticked.

For the time being, I am going to concentrate on riding my humble Le Mans. Once I am satiated with it, providing it is even possible, I may get her a sister. That Daytona RS is that kind, and if I had the means, I would not let it slip away...

I also have mesh over pants. The last trip I took I only wore boxer underwear and didn't even add shorts or jeans. Worked well and comfy. At the dinner that night one of the fellow riders suggested going commando. I'll pass on that but will skip jeans or Bermuda shorts on future hot days.

Congratulations on the bike, I checked out your album, and it's a beauty. If it's running "like a dream", leave it alone till after your trip. Just enjoy it for a while, then fuss with the tuning some more when you have plenty of time. The Titanium Kit Racing ECU has a good map already, but that map can be overwritten and you can remove the Power Commander if you want to. Send pics from the alps.

engine cases are good

That would work too @docc As far as charging I haven't got a V11 let alone a manual, but is the system the single phase Ducati setup like the Sporti? It should be easy enough to check the whole alternator by conducting an open circuit test disconnecting the yellow wires going from the generator to the RR. Start the bike then measure AC Voltage across the wires. Rev it to 3k or so and you should be seeing 40V AC or something in that order. Checking stator or rotor continuity is usually resisitance checks, personally I'd start with the Open Circuit check, then if that's not good move to the individual components. Often on a lot of bikes these wires feeding the RR are either sized a bit marginal or their associated connectors and the wires or the connectors are damaged, on some Ducatis it was a known issue. Looking at the Sport's manual, it shows the connections to the RR is via 2 jack/bannana plugs, I remember on the Sport these could be pulled apart pretty easily, way too easily for my liking. Can't remember what I did, but I did bodge a fix I vaguely recall shrink wrap, to make sure they didn't come apart. I know not very elegant (but way better than electrical tape), but it's worked so far. r.p.m. 1000 3000 6000A.C. volts 15 40 80 That's the AC volts from the Sporti manual, but don't know if the V11 has the same set up or not. Another interesting piece of mumbo jumbo imparted to me by @Kiwi_Roy was the RR on the Sport was a series type and not the more common shunt, a few guys though have installed shunt regulators and reported that they run fine. You're probably well aware, so my apologies in advance, but before doing system checks, like the voltage output from the RR, make sure the battery is fully charged. Low battery volts (or indeed a duff or dying battery) can pull the system volts down. The battery is like a reservoir or accumulator so it's voltage will have a pronounced effect on the system. If the battery is dodgy get or borrow another battery from elesewhere while doing the checks. The change in font is bacause I pulled stuff off the Sport manual

Yep Ciao

I just bought some HeatOut / Cool-R undershorts and long sleeve shirt from Cycle Gear. The undershorts I have tried only with my mountain bike - excellent. The shirt I shall try this week, as it will be upper 80sF/31C Any mesh jacket w/armor will be fine. You have to find them used now, but the (Rex) Marsee mesh jacket is the coolest I have ever ridden in. Except for the shoulders, it is 100% mesh. About like riding with a long-sleeve T shirt.

With the enlarging prostate, even if you are dehydrated, you still need to pee.... lol.... I also wear an airbag jacket underneath my Icon jacket, and that does not help... but safety first....

Looking quickly at the wiring diagram I'd think something is wrong between Hi Beam and the warn. Does the Lo Beam work Ok? The Hi Beam warn is simply tied to the Hi Beam feed but after that there's a 4 way AMP connector. If the Hi Beam warn is on all the time, accrding to the diagram then you've got a continuous feed to the Hi Beam, that should only happen with Lo Beam energized if the passing button is pressed on the switch Anyway I've made a couple of harnesses but never for a bike with an ECU, it's perfectly feasible, but would be a lot more involve a bit more work. I'd be tempted to split it into 3 separate looms, ECU & ancillaries, Charge Circuit & then everything else. Contacted Gregg Bender? He doesn't do a harness for the V11 but he might offer some advice or build a custom loom, probably won't be cheap though

I can't help you with the wiring, as I just gave up and paid a shop to fix my voltage problem. But I am trying to give away a motorcycle tire changer... so you don't have to pay a shop for that next time.

Finally got the Flagship out today and promptly burned up my rear caliper. I’m assuming a piston was sticking. Been riding the ‘10 all this time and I wondered why it seemed sluggish and down on power. Aborted the ride and when I got home the bad news was easy to spot. Hmmm….. I ordered (2) Rear Brembo Caliper Rebuild Kits one for now, and one for posterity as these might be hard to source in the future. Then a bunch of other stuff from https://www.egpartspros.com/ Gold Rear brake disc, Stop switch, Gasket, Rear Pads, Disk Screws, Brake caliper Cover, Circlip, O-ring, Ball bearings That should be a pretty decent rear brake overhaul….

An unexpected gift of kindness from @Mikko !

another Marabese moment . . .

On a recent visit to Tellico Plains with the wife, I noticed the restaurant on the river has reopened. Perhaps this is to be investigated! https://ironworkstellico.com/

Not just any dress. PARTY dress!

That looks like a great lunch spot Docc! Looks like I got lucky...and secured the last room at the lodge, had a nice chat with Walt yesterday, so I'm booked the 10th/11th at Tellico lodge, with a departure on the 12th to meander back to Houston by the 14th. I notice that there is a nice bakery in town called Tellico Grains, looks like a must visit place as well for a breakfast or lunch spot. I'm guessing prior Spine raiders/riders have been there and can suggest the tastiest options! As tempted as I am to ride the Scura, it's a long haul from Houston, so 95% chances are that I'll be on the Norge. Sounds like I need to pack some Loctite to avoid pilfering of valuable parts...although I suspect there's not a whole lot of interchangeability as I look at the fleet in the garage other than tires, but for now I'll keep the Griso in between the Norge and the Scura to prevent any feelings of jealousy from cropping up before the trek out east. Hoping for nice weather, riding conditions in that part of the country look wonderful with plenty of interesting sights to see along the way.

Once upon a time, SpineRaiders gathered for a grand loop on Saturday. More recently, it has worked out much mo' better to choose-up into small squads, solo, duos and whatever-you-like for the Saturday riding. Not only is this safer and kinder, the Saturday evening debriefing (libations on the pavilion and in the garage) are much livelier, varied, and more interesting. It is quite common to cross the Cherohala Skyway eastward toward the "Tail of the Dragon" / Deal's Gap. Some feel compelled to traverse those 318 curves in 11 miles. So they can say they did. And be legit getting the sticker and the T-shirt. Just be aware how congested that stretch is on the weekends. Factor in strict law enforcement, sharing the way with unskilled riders/drivers, and long delays for the quite common and often ugly collision incidents. Not to deter you from snatching up this iconic stretch of motorcycle road. My last ride over and back was enjoyable, uneventful, and fun. I got-me a couple stickers. Jus' sayin' . . . be aware. Otherwise, an interesting lunch spot opened a few years back quite near that locus that has great food and covered motorcycle parking. It has become quite enjoyable to "run into" other SpineRaiders lunching at the Tapoco Lodge.

I've been to SSR's on my Ballabio, Norge, Griso, EV, and Stornello. Not sure which this year, but my V7 III is a SSR virgin, so mebbe. I found it humiliating at first to be made to sit outside the covered area by the fire pit for post-ride benchracing and belching, but have gotten over that. Bill

This . Also I dropped the triple clamps down the forks a little.