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You know docc I've been having a conversation on another forum about such matters and the folly of the " as an owner I shouldn't have to get involved in any way shape or form with any of the technical matters concerning my bike" It's the manufacturers responsibility to take care of that and warranty. Well good luck with that I say. You may be very lucky but when it hits the fan at some point you'll pay the price of not at least having some reasonable familiarity with your bike or car in the technical sense. People actually think in the car and motorcycle world that skilled competent dealership mechanics are everywhere and it's just a matter of a quick phone call and a visit and your problems will be rectified. What I like about the people here is everyone takes it as a fact of ownership that you need to be technically aware of your machine. When I was young paying someone to work on your machinery wasn't really an option, who could afford that, so you developed skills and knowledge. Like pre ICE days when you relied on a horse to earn your living or for transport, most people couldn't afford a Vet so they learned how to care and husband the animal. Times it seems have sent people down a blind alley in some respects. Ciao

I was all set to buy a Monster 1100 earlier this year (last of the air cooled), then this Greenie came up for sale, only 5K miles, and with a lot of money spent by the previous owner (new clutch, frame & swing arm powder coated, belly pan and lots more including a LeMans style bikini fairing that I’m yet to fit). The price was right, next thing I know it’s in my garage next to the others. The Monster will now have to wait until next year….

You're being unkind to the Edsel docc. Ciao

I'm only picky about miles and condition/service history. I'd love a champagne LeMans or "greenie" V11, but color doesn't matter... except red. I already have two red motorcycles...and one red car. No more red. I'm understanding more and more the appeal and soul of the V twin Guzzis, especially the big blocks. These bikes really are something special!

This. So well said.

Yep manipulation. You see from next year in Europe all new cars to be fitted with mandatory speed limiters and data loggers! Motorcycles, not yet but are in line as well. Combine that with forced phasing out of ICE vehicles and the end is nigh for car and bike enthusiasts. Ciao

No such thing as "to much carbon" Was lucky enough to find a used pair as Mistral doesn't make this version anymore.

Yes, almost ashamed of myself for my SS purchase. It has 30K, but was purchased from the original owner with all records & completely intact, for 2K. All services performed religiously, even carbon bits still have their luster. I have had friends with V11's which I've worked on & ridden. Didn't quite prepare me for owning one. You hear a Ducati, you feel a V11. It just has so much soul. Regarding maintenance, a valve service may take an hour if you're taking your time. The odd little torquey "lunge" to the right only seems odd for a minute then you adjust. As for waiting....only for the right one. In your garage, a dark Scura might be the perfect choice. They are out there, and ARE well worth the wait.

Yes, it's on a rear stand. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

Mine is the same 64mm (2.5") Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

Probably spot-on. Can always buy the entire caliper, though. I have another factor that may also be partially to blame: planned obsolescence. I'm reading a book now called "The Waste Makers" by Vance Packard. Interesting things...Drive consumption and control the serviceability, parts supply at all costs...to force the consumer to buy another new item out of frustration. They stop making components for a particular motorcycle, the consumer then becomes a new customer again, with or without their consent. Makes you think.

Just a straight tip Docc Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

Did you know that the first "working" motorcycle (allegedly) was patented by a French engineer? Louis-Guillaume Perreaux I have ridden on a Terrot motorcycle, but Peugeot purchased the company and killed the line later on. Unfortunately. I think the main issue was the lack of engines development in France. Excepted for Peugeot. Still, the French created some funny two wheels, such as the Velosolex a.k.a. Solex. Just as well known as the Citroën 2CV or DS. There were also an era where the Peugeot 205 GTI ruled in Europe too. But here in the USA, the only somewhat notorious French car used to be a Peugeot 403 convertible driven by Inspector Columbo. If you were interested, this one is a bargain at 83,000 EUR

I had one of those, unfortunately, about a '93 750 IIRC. A big flat spot in the carburation at about one-quarter throttle, impossible to bypass no matter how nimble the wrist. It was reported in the press before I bought the bike, but I naively thought I could deal with it, and the new 900SS I was waiting for turned out to be too ugly to contemplate. The 16 inch wheels were no blessing as well. I sold it along with half a dozen Duc singles (mostly desmos, sniff) to a Ducati freak and bought a GSXR750 myself, fifty pounds heavier, but it carbureted smoothly and didn't want to headshake over bumps or flop over at walking speeds. Only downside was that it redlined at 13,500 rpm and didn't want to make really serious HP until near five figures, though it would happily putt around downtown at only a few thousand rpm.

I was able to get a standard grease gun fitting on the front nipple on my '03 Le Mans. Was not able to bend the hose successfully through the obvious direct path, but when I routed it through a crevice over the top it was easier. I had to use a pair of pliers to push it down onto the nipple once aligned. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

I like those too....

I more appreciate Renault (R5 Turbo, Alpine A110, especially), Matra Djet, if we are talking French cars...

I'm a Ducati man, but I can love both Guzzis and Ducatis. They both offer so much over the more, erm, "obvious" brands.

I mean, that somehow blends perfectly with a late 50's Edsel wagon as long as they are matched nose-to-tail . . .

I would not have been able to complete the recent rebuild of my 1990 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy without CMS Cycle Parts, The Netherlands. When people see my funky, (medium old) Moto Guzzi Sport, it is common to hear, "Where is your dealer?" I've become fond of replying, "Some interesting fellow named Veldhorst in The Netherlands" . . .

Thank you ! Yes, EVERYTHING about this beast makes me love it more. I had removed the baffles entirely, but, almost couldn't hear myself think....so, drilled two 1/4" holes in them & now has that sweet burble on de-cell. My Happy Place is now 4-6K rpm, in 3rd or 4th....just make sure you've got plenty of room.

Thank you, GStallions! I can't wait to join the club of Guzzi riders once I find my machine. The V11 really is so charismatic. The day of ownership can't arrive soon enough!

Here's my 2000 Sport, when I caught the perfect morning light....

Once upon a time Pete before Political correctness and the "I'm offended by everything" world arrived something like this would never have seen the light of day because your mates down the pub would have told you what a total tosser you were even before you managed to order the materials to build it. It would therefor have remained a nasty unrealised figment of someone's lack of creative style where it deserves to be. Now at some coffee shop, the builder would be regaled by a bunch of Soy Latte sipping, Stoker cap wearing, designer stubble, woke shemen telling them how awesome and "super fantastic" it was going to be. Ciao

Four weeks out. Today, I rode 150 miles to spank mySport, work through the final Waddington Effect from the last tear down, and assist a fellow SpineRaider in preparation for the XVII. Something we have come to call "Bike Wash." Sort of a "Check My Work" session. mySport hates riding in the city. HATES high ambient temperatures 90-95ºF/30-35ºC. hateshhateshateshates *traffuck* - er, uh "traffic". Yet, she carried the day through some very challenging conditions. Not > perfect <, but roadworthy. SpineRaid or Bust!

Success. Got drive shaft greased at the weekend. Feels smoother or is that just my imagination

I apologize if I've falsely raised hopes for short frame owners, this worked for me on that hidden grease nipple on my LONG frame bike. Imho, if there is any coupling that MAY work on short frames, this would be it. Take a look at the photo on this link below; that short 4" pipe to the left on the 180 degree swivel coupling with the spring over it, has male threads on both ends;remove it; you now have a 180 degree swivel with female threads. Remove the coupling from whatever type of grease gun you have, exposing the male threads and screw the 180 swivel on, in it's place. On my LONG frame, I could see the top of that hidden grease fitting, but it was welded in so close to the shoulder of the driveshaft, I needed a coupling approximately 45-60 degrees (WAG), this cheap swivel worked like a charm for me, on my LONG frame; I make no promises it will work on a SHORT frame, but for $10 Canadian funds, I'd take the gamble and try, fwiw ymmv. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-180-degree-swivel-grease-gun-coupler-0282760p.html

Litigation. You live in the land of Litigation. This is why Brembo don't make seal kits for their callipers or master cylinders anymore, fears that they will be installed wrongly by amateurs and they Brembo will be dragged into a court battle. I'd imagine Brembo USA and or their distributors would be of the same mind for some of the older stuff. All your likely to get is NOS. Ciao