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Thanks for the kind words, John. Yes, The Kid is a really talented mechanic/painter/Guzzi enthusiast. Yeah, he told me he has had his fun with it, and wants to build an antique.. maybe a Falcone. No, he doesn't do forums. It's totally sorted and is a strong runner. Here's a picture I found.

From Motul Oils: Oil base Groups explained; There are five different groups of base stocks used in engine oils. Groups I and II are mineral oils (i.e. conventional petroleum oil), while Group III, IV and V are synthetics. A Group III synthetic is more refined than mineral oil and typically hydro-cracked (higher pressure and heat) to achieve a purer base oil. Group IV (PAO) is refined mineral oil that undergoes a special process called “synthesizing.” Generally speaking, Group IV performs better than Group III oils in handling heat, oxidation, low temperature start ups, and has a higher film strength and viscosity index (ability to flow). However, with today’s technology, some Group III oils perform as well as a Group IV. Synthetic Group V (Esters) oils are mostly made from vegetables, minerals and animal fatty acids. Esters are much more expensive because the ingredients are collected from nature, then get synthesized (which is a very expensive process). Group V Esters have all the advantages of a Group IV PAO, plus they can handle even higher temperatures. When Esters are burned, they leave far less coking deposits and are attracted to metal parts with an electro-chemical bond five times stronger than mineral oil.

my money's on it being a factory special. All are likely late production 2001's. "What better way to use those extra black tanks when we're short of silver ones"

Go and buy yourself a set of quality ring open end spanners, same for screwdrivers, a set of feeler gauges, metric 'T" bars, a set of std Allen keys, a quality 10" adjustable spanner a set of 3/8 drive sockets and 1/4 drive sockets and your pretty much covered. Probably about $250 worth in the states. Forget buying individual items if you are serious about your maintenance. Ciao

Oh, yeah, there is the thing about isolating the regulator from external charging (pull the 30 amp fuse while charging). Some say, "Yeah, whatever", but my regulator supplier says to isolate the regulator from external charging.

In my opinion, this color combination doesn’t gel for me. Either the black or silver V11s look terrific as stock, but the black tank with silver side panels, seat cowl & fender doesn’t look “right” I suppose it doesn’t help having a sliver V11 as that’s what I’m comparing it to. All 3 factory red frame stock colors look “right”

FWIW, my latest (#4) OEM type regulator invoice, January 2018, from Euro MotoElectrics, Denver, CO/USA, does not have this advice added. My #2 regulator (first replacement in 2005) came from a Moto Guzzi dealer. It was Regulator #3 (also from Euro MotoElectrics), July 2010, that had those advice labels added.

Forgot about that. I'm going to send that screenshot to my contact at ElectroSport and see what he says - will report back. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

Is this the beginning of a build thread 😃? Asked the enthusiastic but not very helpful onlooker with beer in hand ….

A friend of mine had a TT, didn't look all that special but it sure sounded nice.

Brad's Sport looks very nice. Rode with him in Arkansas a few years ago. I bought his Greenie about 10 years ago and it's set up right to run, handlebars, PC, slip-ons and airbox mod, bike runs strong....I've posted my stories about the transmission bracket and voltage regulator, not his issue. Many miles later. Brad and Chuck know their stuff. If you want a Guzzi that's straightened out to run right, those guys are best. Brad also had a good running Griso. I'd jump on any of Brad's bikes.

The sidestand pickup for V11 Sport is 01759130. I can now verify that the pickup-sensor and the wire lenght are identical on all these side stand pickups (mentioned above) Only the cable connector are different. This makes it easier to get a new pickup and only change the connector. When the sidestand is active - the wires are not in contact witheach other. When the sidestand is in a drivable position - the wires have connection with each other. This means that if you have a defect pickup, you can take away the cable and put both wires in contact with each other. Then you can drive as normal.