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Here's a tip for these allen heads and also phillips head screws that are known to be tight or going to be problematical. Buy yourself some WATER based valve grinding paste NOT oil based and put a blob on the tip of the tool before inserting into the screw head. The paste triples the grip of the tool. When your job for the night is to remove the leading edge panels on the wing of a jet and the total Phillips head screw count is around 600 screws and they've been installed for a year or two you lean all the tricks. There are others as well, for another day. Phil

Just think, I get no royalties Oh the life I could be leading on the Costa Brava but instead I sacrifice it all to the pleasures of fellow Guzzi V11 Sport riders. A life of service to my people Phil

Moved to 24/7 V11 since, yes, this is a legit V11 model . . . That "CycleChaos" link is a nice try, but they miss the mark on a lot of levels. Sure, the bikini fairing was added, but may have been a dealer option. Everything about it is 2002, except the VIN. We often refer to these 2003 as "carry-over" 2002s. I have a printed Moto Guzzi sales catalog with your very "Sport Naked" shown in that color. [Correction: My printed sales brochure from 2001 (showing 2002 models) calls this "V11 Sport Naked" and my printed 2003 catalog calls it simply "V11 Naked."] Take a look at this V11Lemans.com thread and you will see your V11 (with a reference to the 2003 "carry-over" models):

Na, it's too clean to be mine.

My T/S flasher failed on the last ride. It had been intermittently absent or lit/no flash for some time now. I replaced it with a 20A max (why? Tractor-Trailer?) LED flasher. I had to add a polarity reverser to the base, and remote ground wire. But it's bright and quick! Better than expected. At 1.8 amps, should last forever. Boring, but it's raining today.

The ball end and rod muffler supports aren't a good idea. The mufflers require some amount of lateral and anti rotational support from the hanger bracket, these give zero. When you come up with an idea you never see anyone else do it's either brilliant OR the opposite. This is the opposite. I wish it was a good idea as it would have saved me quite a few hours over the years making and fitting hanger brackets. Phil

Did a valve adjustment. And thanks to KINDOY2, I have some spiffy head guards. While I was polishing them, I also brightened up the valve cover bolt heads, so I fully expect to dazzle a few motorists in today's sun. In search of "approved" muffler hangers.

All I know is that Prince should have ridden that bike in his Purple Rain vid.

Great deal. You guys get it good for second hand bikes I can tell you. Phil

Okay, here ya go, @LaGrasta! Courtesy of our esteemed member @chamberlin: Chamberlin also posted this 2002 German sales brochure that depicts the V11 Sport Naked. First time I've noticed the "maroon" color tank called "Rosso Vintage" . . .

Well, the latest Lucky Phil Shifter Extender job is in the books. All have been shipped and all have paid. (!) There was an overpayment or two. One grossly over paid. (!!) Gotta love Guzzi Guys. To those guys that overpaid.. don't worry, I'll put it to good use. Most likely fuel for the helicopter that I use to take out to the yacht that I bought with Extender money.. or maybe beer. Thanks all! You guys rock..

Mallory Park, Festival of 1000 bikes event this weekend organised by the Vintage & Classic motorcycle club, here is the Moto Guzzi Club GB “tent” being set up, we have several Guzzi’s on display including my Rosso Corsa Really hot day, temperatures reaching 85 F, lots of track day action on the circuit, fabulous opportunity to meet many other Guzzistas and see a wide variety of bikes classic & modern

Located in Milwaukee, WI I’m the second owner of this well sorted bike. I bought this in 2014 from a guy that had it in a storage facility in Michigan and it hadn’t been ridden in a few years. I bought it basically sight unseen, trailered it home and basically pulled it apart and cleaned every single bit of it. This bike has been at every WI Guzzi Rally from 2015-2019 and has been on several long weekend trips without issue. I unfortunately don’t have the time to ride much anymore, so it’s time to sell. I’ve never laid this bike down, and it doesn’t appear that the original has crashed it either. It starts within a few seconds and runs strong and shifts easily. New oils and oil filter this year. Air filter was replaced in 2019. Valves have been adjusted as needed, TPS set and everything has been regularly lubed and fluids replaced as needed or according to schedule. Aprox. 20k miles. Purchased with bad odometer (original owner said he put about 10k miles on it). Has a Speed Hut mechanical Speedometer and tach on it which has a custom made GM speed sensor on it (see pic). DM for more info and pics Ohlins suspension and fork brace. Fork seals were replaced in 2019 when the tires were installed by Ducati Milwaukee. Battery is about 4 years old and has been on a Battery MINDer with desulfator. It’s as strong as ever. Meinholf fuel/air map on it and it runs great! Has a spare set of wheels on it powder coated in black with 90 degree angle valve stems. I also have matching black "pork chops” which I haven’t had time to install. The alternator cover has also been powder coated black, as well as the cylinder head covers. Cylinder head covers and engine crash bars Shad top box and Hepco Becker side cases with keys TTO engine block thermometer Oxford heated hand grips (best on the market IMHO) HID headlight (I have the original Bosch unit as well) as well as factory headlight mount. Current headlight mounts are from an EV model. Folding shift lever ADV Monster LED driving lights with remote (see pics) Fuzeblock for all added accessories Roper slopper plate Ducati Monster carbon fiber headlight flyscreen Pirelli Angel GT II tires installed in 2019 with less than 2k miles on them. I believe I replaced the rear brake pads then, and the fronts are in great shape. CRG bar end mirrors (I believe I have the original mirrors). Pazzo adjustable levers Gold handlebars have been painted black Aftermarket exhaust crossover (I think it’s Stucchi). The original is included with the sale

Looked nice tho, but see the point when explained. Wishing I coud remembered half the good points . Cheers Tom.

This image was the day I brought both home on my trailer. I'm anxiously awaiting the day I get to start and ride either of them. I only need to remove and clean the injectors and install a battery for the V11 to start (fingers crossed). It also has a leaking fork seal though. As for the GB, I still need to clean the carb, then a battery and go for a run!

Paul B

Only now do I see the sweet, little GB500 tucked in behind @LaGrasta's V11 Sport . . .

Always good to hear from a satisfied customer..and thanks for the generous beer money..

Well... I installed the shift extender and took my 02 Lemans for a ride yesterday. WOW... what a difference, definitely the biggest single improvement. Before I would have to consciously shift every gear so as not to miss a shift. Now it shifts quickly, cleanly, and precisely into every gear, and that is both up/down. Feels like a completely new and different trans.. Thank you Chuck for all the work, Phil for the " INGENUITY " SKIP

True. My 98 Centauro was supposedly the touring model with the windshield I don't think they ever made.. and the abbreviated "luggage rack." It did have the rack, but had the sport chin fairing and instrument cluster fairing. It was anthracite, which to the best of my knowledge was never a sport Centauro color. Apparently, they just used what they had that day. I've said before that the only reason they assembled them was to make sure you got all the parts. I started my long love affair with the spineys though.

I have a pair of them is someone needs them Apparently unused off a Rosso.

Thank you everyone that responded. Yes, I understand the carryover, use the parts-bin, ship-to-USA mindset. It does seems as though this model is the least documented. Rosso Vintage, I like the sound of that. I also like the lavender mufflers, they match the tank as if intentional! Being discolored and not painted this way also explains why I never see the bike with this color combo unless it's a used bike photo. My bike does also have the crinkle paint btw.

Here is one like yours, sans the side panels and seat cowl: https://www.proitalia.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=11829106&p=3&s=Year&d=D&fr=xPreOwnedInventory

Mines worse from riding in the rain last weekend

Lavender mufflers? That's the first I've heard those exist! 2003 Cabernet/Merlot/Shiraz/Carmenere combo...lovely bike!

Thanks for this post, it has given me a list of options I need to add to my bike, lol. GLWTS

You should know that the south pole is at the top. The attached map shows this clearly. 10 million penguins can't all be wrong.

Gentlemen: Thank you for the tips. I'll go through the boots and gaskets looking for an air leak. Hopefully I'll have some news in a few days.

Mine is split open at the top. I cleaned everything up and used liquid electrical tape to seal it. This will be a regular maintenance check at least with any tire or brake service.

The Guzzi Club GB’s tent is a serous bit of kit…

Didn’t stay overnight at Mallory, had to miss out on the MGCGB Chinese dinner washed down with copious supplies of booze to return home for a family BBQ. Retuned to Mallory early Sunday morning on the Griso to mix the Guzzi display in the tent up a little. Outside the tent one of our club members was warming up his racing 1100 Sport (entry no 470) to chase the various Yamaha TZR750’s, 900 Ducati’s & the odd Laverda. It was the only spine frame Guzzi participating in that days classic racing inside the tent it reached 90 deg F which for us is seriously hot

1999-2001 V11 Sport - Short (Red) Frame models/ original Short Tank: Rosso Mandello - Limited edition, total 600 made, first 300 numbered. (short tank with short frame, but black) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 (braced, black Long Frame/ Short Tank with chin pad and external pump and filter. Rear rim width changed from 4.5" to 5.5") Le Mans Scura (Öhlins forks, 43mm) Tenni - Limited edition, 170 numbered. Sport Naked (Some of these 2002 Sport Naked were sold as 2003 "carry-over"/ transition models clearly identified by the "chin pad" tank and white face Veglia instruments, and no front crossover exhaust pipe, in three tank colors) "2003" V11 Playboy EE (Exclusive Edition) Pictured with Playmate Tanya Dexters at the early 2003 Brussels Salon. A "carry-over" 2002 with early fuel tank configuration and Veglia instruments. Was there ever more than one bike made? Does anyone know where she is now? [Ahem, the V11 EE, not the playmate! ] https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/topic/23343-most-rare-v11-models-v11-playboy-exclusive-edition/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003-2004/2005 (Long Frame with long tank, internal pump/filter and no chin pad. Black face ITI / hUR instruments without the earlier angle drives for the speedometer drive cable). Front cross-over pipe, change from 40mm Marzocchi forks to 43mm: Le Mans Ballabio Café Sport Coppa Italia Nero Corsa Rosso Corsa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 Scura R

Originally black, these factory LaFranchoni typically fade to a purplish tint. First I have heard of them called "Lavender" . . .

First ride after major maintenance. Brake light failed. Bulb not grounding. Fixed, then brake light stayed on constantly. Spacer behind handlebar switch missing. (there is a spacer there, right?) Found this too, drat it all.