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Funky with you, your Sport will be.

Bicycle has been the only physical therapy that's kept me mobile for 30 years. I'm convinced it's the only reason I haven't had to have surgery myself, both knees and lower back. Also, I can't overstate how much benefit in stiffness and joint pain I found in eliminating sugar and reducing carbs from my diet.

When I sustained a serious knee injury back in my military days the two things that brought me back: Swimming and treading water and my bicycle.

Thanks for all the encouragement, stuck within this body so just have to make the best of it. At least it is wet and cold outside so not missing much I suppose.

Strong will, and mountain riding keeps me going. 26 years with water well drilling, what can be expected . Changed the whole U-joint left shoulder, right side long overdue, and and... 3.5day in hospital , out riding after 19days. 68C have faith, you be ok. Had the 1100 Sport on the lift with the Becker Tecnik stand, standing in front of the bike, pulling front wheel to get her seated in the front wheel stand. Slow motion I see her roll of the Becker and slowly hit the floor. Bet I had a face long as a horse. Adrenalin and,, she was back up on her feet in seconds, no damage. Let's say I suprised myself and a few other. My soft tiles were helpful. 5 years ago, don't know about today, soon 68. I'm out. Cheers Tom.

Well heck if the standard is picking up a 500lb+ bike, then I'll get some help. We can save it for the individual competition for next Festivus Feat's of Strength. So far as dropping it when I move the bike around, I like to straddle it the kickstand down. Careful not scrape it up when pushing it around but fairly easy to the stand down again when straddling it. I've noticed that taller folks have a little more leverage and push a bike around easier. I say it's all technique based on your size and perhaps strength.

Docc, you are the Yoda of this amazing forum. Thank you!

I'm not finding that source in the UK, but web search "Champion PRO5U" and you'll have multiple sources . . .

The early Sport used Champion resistor caps. Later V11 were NGK. I have gotten the red Champions from a scooter supplier in the UK (Champion is UK, as in Albert Champion or "AC", as in AC/Delco) . . . Let me find contact info . . .

Just Google NGK spark plug wires. I use them on my bike. Cheers Tom Sent fra min SM-A525F via Tapatalk

The luggage racks have been sold.

Thanks Docc! I do drop by time to time just to kick the tires, many of the log on names do bring back great memories. If my knees, wrist and shoulders were good, I'd still be on a Spine Framed Guzzi! Oh and I finally cleaned out my message box, all 20 years worth... Mike

Electrical engineers can afford amp probes.

It would be easy to tell you to never give up. I am four years younger than you are, and I had to give up on something I have done for a good part of my life because of a decaying ability. I think it comes down to how at ease you will be when you try to ride again, and how safe you will feel when you are on the motorbike. As long as you still experience the good vibrations, then don't look at the rest.

We must be on similar latitudes, as the rain is falling here as well. Having had two lumbar spine surgeries as well as the right knee, I know that the recovery period is one of the most down times for a rider. Yet, will come the day that inflammation releases its grasp on that last nerve and you once again have confidence. Have a bicycle? That is my other two-wheeled activity which keeps me in some semblance of shape for the motorized kind.

As an apprentice Chuck, I worked on DC4's and I seem to recall an old tradesman telling me that the process you describe was actually an official Douglas manual procedure for the DC3. Edit.......http://www.douglasdc3.com/prop/prop.htm Ciao

That's a sweet little time capsule. Practically hermetically sealed... original tires, even.

Pretty cool that a respected, inaugural V11LeMans.com member (2002 = twenty years!) still drops in to post here. Great to see you, @Mike Stewart ! Best regards, Good Sir! Drop in and post your "travels" or "Newer Models" or "banter" if you will. Newer members surely haven't seen your username much, but I well recall your devoted and considered contributions to this forum in its formative days. Your presence and quality were the kind that shaped the foundation of what we continue to enjoy here. Thanks for making the mounts available to our community. Even more, though, great to see you around!

How about this, @Twin AH . . . https://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-Moto-Guzzi-V11-Sport-/274975166212?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

My friend got both knees replaced last year. He could barely walk then. He is fully functional now. Rides bicycles and motos, walks/runs with no issues. Worked great for him.

Quite right about a tipped over V11. Last time I surprised myself by dirt riding on a street bike, I ended up with my right boot pinned under the right muffler as it leaned 45º against an embankment. Riding at night with cataracts - now gone. Was only a 400 pound bike (180 Kg or so) and only halfway over, but my collarbone, shoulder and several ribs were broken. So, I waited until a fellow noticed me and helped lift the bike. A short but memorable ride home. Wife examined me, found where I was not injured and promptly kicked me there.

Ok, some easy checks. If you have a multimeter, measure and record the voltage differential across these points; If you don't have a voltmeter to use, a 12v test lamp will work except on the battery cranking voltage. Battery voltage while static vs. cranking Battery terminal to cable Battery + cable to starter solenoid terminal Starter body to transmission house Transmission house to Battery - cable Battery - cable to battery Battery voltage cranking should not drop below 10.5 volts Voltage drop across the above test points should not exceed .5 volts No test across a connection should have sufficient current to illuminate a test light. I just replaced the starter on my Sport-i because it had a seized bearing, which presented as a bad battery. Cranking voltage was ~5.5v.

Let me see if I can channel my inner Pete Roper... the No-Mar bar is as useless as a dead dingo's donger. In other words, I'm still using the Mojo lever. And Ru-glyde. Have not tried the No-Mar lube yet. And get those tires nice and warm in the sun - makes life easier.

Hi Scud, If you don't mind me asking.....Were you using the Mojolever with your HF changer? If so, do you plan on using the Mojolever with the No-Mar changer or the No-Mar bar? I bought a No-Mar changer but I'm having a rough way to go using their bar when reinstalling the tire. I'd appreciate anything you have to offer on the subject. Thanks, Art

Docc, Keep it original, man. Don't listen to those spend thrifts! RED WIRES RULE, baby.