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Great day for a ride on the Scura today, Fresh motor with FBF High compression pistons, Fresh Gearbox, RAM clutch assy, Lucky Phils shift improvement, and Chucks extended shift bracket, Freshly powder coated motor and gearbox...Ohlins front and rear reworked with Ducati 1098 valving and springs, and steering damper rebuild by a great guy ,Dan Kyle at Dan Kyle Racing, AND.. ...docc's Decent Tuneup was the cherry on top!!..She runs and rides beautifully. Thanks to forum friends especially docc, and also Scud, Footgoose, Lucky Phil, and a few others for all their behind the scenes help and advice in my learning curve while pulling this all together over the past year!!! All Great people!.

450 miles on the motor..still breaking her in... Thanks Phil..Obviously I like this paint , plus I wanted to make it mine. This picture doesn't do it justice on the fine details..my photography on a smart phone sucks ..... Basically every part on the bike is new from top to bottom front to back...a good learning experience for me.

[I've posted this elsewhere, so, obviously, apologies if you are sick of seeing it. Still, I thought it might be interesting to CARC'ers, if not others.] The short version. Wait. Issuing “short versions” is not my specialty, as, even tho a retired word merchant, I stillprefer TLDR to PowerPoint bullets. That said, I’ll try — tho I'll make up for it in the pix. A local friend's very-low-mileage (as in 3500!) 8v 2014 Norge leaked — make that gushed — oil. The whole story is pretty much here: https://bill-and-kathi.smugmug.com/Mikes-8v-Norge-Exxon-Valdez/n-6gDHbq/ If you care, hover cursor over pix for captions. I spent today down there cleaning the mess this project in the Moto Grappa, but there are far worse ways to spend a day ... assuming beer is available! Bill

The breather hoses are a PITA. Thing is they tend to decay quicker on bikes that spend a lot of time inactive than ones that get run frequently or on a daily basis. Also it's always wise if you do get one that's cracking to replace the lot as one letting go means the rest of them are only a breath away from falling to bits too.

[docc-ever-the-dedicated-moderator fixed up the links.]

BREMBO PARTS This place has good prices on some Brembo parts like master cylinders and calipers..ships fast and seems like a nice guy on the phone Many of the earlier Ducati's like the 748/996/Monsters use the same stuff as the V-11's https://store.bevelheaven.com/index.php?p=home

I am only talking about the backlights here, the ones that illuminate the dials. I am happy with the visibility of the warning lights. I have the "jewelled style" and they are pretty noticable, with the whole thing glowing when lit up....except of course for the fuel level..... I have a feeling these T10 holders look to be correct, although I cant find anywhere that referecnes 286 on any of the adverts for them. I will order some as I like the look of the rubber "teeth" maybe less awkward to remove than the originals? These look to be a good match for the originals: https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/5pcs-t10-w5w-soft-rubber-light-bulb-socket-lamp-holder-connector-car-light-base-auto-led-lights-bulb-socket-connector_p8297399.html I ordered some of these too, I think you could probably notch the holes in the back of the clock body to accept these, then you just turn them in and the teeth catch behind, I'll give it a go.

My brother purchased one of those and he also has a Neo 1. I've not ridden with him for a couple of years and seldom see him due to my fear of Covid. He likes the AGV better due to it's lighter weight. That's all he's mentioned. I read the reviews on the AGV and found a a great deal on Schuberth ($400 in Duc red) before I bought my Neo 2 but didn't see enough reasons to switch brands. I sometimes like riding with face open and I can do that with the Neos without much wind interference (although the Neo2 isn't quite as wind resistant open and is harder to close, perhaps a little noisier but I wear earplugs). One think I'd recommend to anyone buying an expensive helmet, contact Champion Helmets in Germany (Netherlands?). Typically they can discount when US dealers can't. I got my Neo 2 delivered for <$500.

From now on every thread should have a lock washer reference so you can always find it:) Not everything is done with regards to common sense and correct application, even sometimes by the designer. The hours I've whiled away trying to figure out why the designer/engineer has approached it "that way" when it was bound to fail and given up and just applied good engineering principles and fixed it. Ciao

I only say that because I changed my flat lens sheet that sits in front of the indicator bulbs from the early flat style to the 2002 "jeweled" style that @footgoose showed me. Much easier to see when lit. So, the 2002 indicator layout is the same as the early V11 with a battery/charging light and a single turn indicator. Early flat style lens sheet: Later "jeweled" style, style based on the single turn indicator and still with Battery light:

@swooshdave did some cool things with this a few years back. Even gave a Greenie sport at one point!

Yep, they have ECE markings rather than DOT. I don't see any issue about that. No VAT charged and was spot on shipping time. I think the helmet was shipped from Germany but the shop address was Netherlands. Anyway, other than the sticker, I was pretty satisfied but I don't care about the sticker, it's the same helmet.

Glenn Kerr wrote a design column for Motorcycle Consumer News, as well. It was always the first I would turn to. Automotive photographers, and marketers, have long used silver to accentuate body lines and perform an otherwise "neutral" (some would say bland ) influence on the eye. As many of us have found, Legnano Green and black (especially satin) can be exceedingly hard to capture. I cannot wait to see the images @KINDOY2 sends our way. Congratulations and welldone on that extensive effort and awesome outcome with your Scura, Sir!

Dont worry, I've noted your photography "tricks" here. Nice mottled light, parked in the middle of a slight dome in the footpath so it reduces the ground clearance in the centre and gives a lower more squatted look and the wooden block under the side stand to hold it more upright so it doesn't extend the suspension for the same reason. I'm no photographer but I know most of the tricks. It's a nice image and the bike looks real good. I've always been interested in how colour influences the impression of a motorcycles shape and form . Motorcycle freelance designer Glen Kerr used to do a regular column in Australian Motorcycle news about 12 or 15 years ago, always interesting. Ciao

Those are SpeedHut instruments. Details of my design and installation start on Page 8 of this thread:

Nice blue Alfa there too...had it been the Alfa SUV, you could have legitimately claimed that a Stelvio had stopped by too!

Hello Docc, I like what you did on the " jeweled" light swap, looks really good, also what type of speedo is that? More info would be appreciated.

Champion Helmets Ettenseweg 2 4706 PB Roosendaal The Netherlands Thanks for the tip! they have the "Red Shark" helmet in stock, the one I was looking for. I just have to check if I can have one with the DOT certification. Usually, helmets sold in Europe have the E-22/05 certificate. Also, and I mentioned this in another post. Keep in mind, by law prices shown in Europe have to include the local taxes. If the goods are shipped outside of the EU, they should remove the VAT from the price. The Shark Helmet I am looking at is shown USD 726.62; VAT in The Netherlands for this item is 21%. So the helmet price for a US base resident should be USD 600.51.

Worth getting that pawl arm on the bench for a straighten and polish as Lucky Phil details on Post#1. I don't think you can go wrong with any of those RedLine ShockProof products. Personally, I've always uesd the blue Lightweight in my gearbox, now also in my reardrive (having stopped using the red Heavy altogether).

Mea Culpa @docc Apologies @Grim , I just took backlights to mean all dash lights, which of course it isn't so I'm at fault Large slice of humble pie for Weegie

yes that is the old spring it looks like. I don't think there is a worry regards how close the selector arm is to the gear. Check for abrasions when you disassemble. I recall mine had some scratches. Before disassembly take a few minutes to 'cycle' it through to spot anything odd. Also a good time to locate the indentation on the inside of one of the gears where the neutral switch plunger fits in. You'll want to put it in neutral when the plate goes back on.

Hardly "bad." While working on it, my red firstgen "2v" was right there beside it. I continually "ass-u-me'd" various things about the latter would fit the former! Hmmmmm. Our next door neighbor is a VDOT facility. Lots of heavy equipment and mountains of "stuff." Some folks wouldn't like that as a neighhbor. Sure beats a Wal-Mart or the like. Plus, visiting grands like the action. Bill

OK thanks docc, I PM'd @Scud and @Chuck asking about the spring/extender. Any other feedback on Redline Light vs. Superlight? Thanks guys

wow. I guess I missed the story about this one. A real Guzzi hotrod.

Someone has been in here before and already extended the bracket on the shifter for the linkage, but it looks a little shoddy and if there's an extended bracket I could buy to replace this one I'd gladly do that. Also I can't tell from all the posts where the current best place is to buy a spring. A lot of the info in various threads in here is great, but it's old and has been replaced with new springs/sources and the sheer amount of posts on this topic is pretty overwhelming for a newb to V11s. Could someone point me to the best source for whatever spring you all feel is the best available? I'll check the frame plate for marks to be sure the shifter isn't getting hung up. It never felt like that was the issue. Thanks all.

Looks very nice. I wonder which paint scheme looks best from multiple perspectives. They all look good depending but which paint scheme looks good from every angle? Ciao

Fantastic job sir!

Pretty sweet! How many miles on the new motor? Your bike looks fabulous!

welcome BillyB. Did you insure the gear lever (pedal) is not hitting the pork chop on downshift? Look for the paint chipped off.

the only thing negative re thread/topic drift is when it drift's into something useful, such as this just has, and then can't be found later. We have discussed locking washers before "somewhere" on the forum .... after which I stocked up on several sizes of Schnorr washers for the Guzzi. I've never had a locking washer of any kind ever allow a nut or bolt to undo itself. But I don't build aircraft. One thing I don't understand is the idea of using a lock washer paired with a flat washer. It makes for a clean job, but seems to defeat the purpose.

Here's the list of all the FIM certified helmets by brand. To obtain it, the helmet needs to pass more stringent tests than those required by the various governments' entities. So I am sticking to my Shark Race R Pro, even if it is not the best in terms of ventilation and probably noise level. I do have the internal jettison feature too, and I wear prescription glasses. Out of all the helmets I tested, the Shark was the only one which allowed me to slip in the branches of my glasses in an acceptable time. Again, a black helmet. Shark has a red model I would be willing to purchase, not imported in the USA.

Yeah, not sure what these two hoses are (crankcase ventilation?), but not "gaskets" . . . Good finds, y'all-boys!

Thanks for posting and sharing this. I had to "grab" a representative image from the slideshow link . . .

So, currently, this forum will only reliably display images and links with no prefix before "https" and no suffix after the address ("[url]" or [img]" etc . . .) Known as 'Direct" / not "BBCode" . . . [As if your dedicated moderator actually knows anything about this sort of thing. (I know the difference between a 10mm wrench and a shock from a spark plug wire!) I can say this: Displaying images and posting links is a moving target. Expect it to change. Continually.]

Ha, forgot I started this thread:) Ciao

I realize we are drifting the "Formotion clock fit " thread, but the OP is @Lucky Phil , so if he wants to talk fasteners and washers . . . . On my V11, I especially remember the Schnorr washer on the front caliper mounting bolts. I saw they are serrated, but never realized they are "conical/spring." I bet they have rather lost their *spring* after twenty-five front tire changes. I certainly do not want those fasteners coming loose. Past their "use-by date?"

Odd. They worked on preview. Thanks, tho. Bill

Yes docc I think the naming gets cross applied over the years. I think some of these serrated/spring locking devices have a use in locations where you cant apply any real torque to the fastener such as holding plastic components together with a bolt/screw where you cant get stretch on the fastener to keep it tight. They'd be good on nylon bolts and screw I suppose holding plastic pieces together. Ciao

Thanks so much for sharing and posting everyone's extensive experience. As a hairy-arsed, knuckle-dragger "Lawnmower Grade Technician", me-own-self, I struggle with the terminology and application. I see reference to "split lock washer" . . . (aka "Grower" washer?) Grower Twin-Lock/ WedgeLock" washer" . . . "Spring washer" . . . The ubiquitous "Schnorr washer" found throughout the V11 ("conical spring washer?") Seems that "Spring washer" encompasses many styles . . .

Well I understand your suspicions living is the USA but the Europeans can't get away with Bullshitting the facts as they have extremely strict independent accreditation criteria's such as the TUV, and have had for decades. Nord lock are TUV certified. As I've mentioned before I've never seen a spring washer used in aviation in 40 something years and have considered them to be "lawnmower technology" for pretty much all of that time. I'm just posting to make people aware/re aware of technology and engineering that's available out there they might not otherwise know about or have forgotten. Ciao

I'm talking the 3/4 stuff. But in general both luxury leather lined helmet. But I really really like that Koura.

A better view of the 1299: You think your dry clutch is loud? This thing’s clutch sounds like The Gunfight at The OK Corral.

https://m.facebook.com/mogutronics/?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoyNTY1OTM2NTU4NTkzNjZfMzIxMDgyMTEyNzQzODUz Just came across this very new Italian site when searching for farkles for my Monza - most interesting item is the BreakerBooster. Bikes in vids all seem very stable running - happy owners. @Kiwi_Roy - please take a look maybe & feel free to give your impressions.

Thank you. If anything, the Guzzi has maxed out valve sizes, as proportionately they are a larger percentage of the chamber than the vaunted hemi of lore.

The unique Gambalunga badge is so right for our V11, from Marabese's inspiration - I hope your procedure came out well @Tomchri!

Truly! Actually, Marabese was quoted by Anima Guzzista saying, "I started to draw . . . the V11 from Gambalunghino . . ." Knowing this makes the entire V11 design come together as cohesive and magnificently well executed:

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