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A V11 Fly&Ride! Deserves a thread of its own, @Biglangster.

Sounds like you were having a bad day Phil..We all have them...( Especially me, I've been on the wagon for 2 weeks). I hope to continue to see you here as you are a valuable contributor imo. Cheers!

Thanks Docc. Couldn't find that picture. And hey, I'll bring the fire extinguisher.🔥

Topic moderation: Since the Original Post is specifically about a modification to the original V11 brakes, I see no value in attempting to further discuss the original brake configuration. Certainly, there is no value to further belabor any perceived offenses to our sensibilities. I see everyone got the opportunity to reply in that regard. This thread has not been locked. Only this post has been reported. If the Original Poster would like to let us know how his 4-pad brake calipers work out, that would be great.

Thats the plan, the ole Pony Express route. Once I hit Utah i'll hit the 15 thru Vegas to Barstow then up 395 to home.

Now that sounds like fun

Thanks Docc, I'm in Copperopolis, Ca. I'm picking up an 03 Lemans in two weeks in Indiana and riding back to California.

Hello, I'm a new member and this is my first post. I would like to buy one of those super springs from you Scud, I have a 2,500 mile trip coming up (Indiana to California) and would like one for piece of mind. Thanks, Langley

Tranquilo hijo

The day I lay my bike that far over is the moment before I lay my bike down !

Next dumb question, are replacement switches available? It looks unique, like it was made at George Jetson's company (Spacely Sprockets).

I did figure out a way to display this illustration, but not from the Triumph site; from the source they referenced on Quora. Seems Lucky Phil knew all of this already. No surprise, it's all news to me . . . https://www.quora.com/Why-do-BMW-brake-calipers-have-multiple-pistons-that-are-different-sizes-in-the-same-caliper/answer/Vk-Gopalakrishnan

Yes the brake lines need to be replaces as the orientation of the Banjo is 90 deg different. These as 34/34 pistons as opposed to the original 30/34 so about a 10% difference. The original M/C should be OK. I will also see if these will work. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000378552965.html phil

Says "BREMBO" instead of " Brembo ?"

we need the popcorn emoji... One too many “L” btw...

877847 is the part number for the shims. By 'Valve caps' I take it you mean the valve guide oil seals? If so that is correct. You also missed head gaskets. These come in three thicknesses so unless you want to buy all three thicknesses, (They're expensive!) it's best to pull one head and check which ones you need. Most bikes use the *Middle* 0.85mm gaskets. Dont be afraid of using a computer Rolf. Twenty years ago I was like you but really there is nothing much to it. The Guzzidiag suite of tools is simple and intuitive. If I can use it anyone can and you need to be able to use it to tune the bike as the TPS is an interpretive value rather than an absolute one on W5AM Guzzis. Oh, and roller kits are in very short supply at the moment. Not absolutely sure why.

If there is a drill mark in the paint on the side of the head facing into the valley adjacent to the manufacturing date stamp it's a 'B' kit bike. If there is no drill mark it's a 'C' kit bike 2010 was the year that changed so it's worth checking. I suggest you have a look at my 'Definitive guide' thread on the Ghetto. https://www.grisoghetto.com/t5879-the-definitive-guide-to-rollerisation Yes the map needs updating but even the last factory map is a piece of shit. Buy the cables and download Guzzidiag and the 'Reader' and 'Writer' program and get a map off Mark at Griso.org. Orders of magnitude better than the factory option. Make sure the bike is tuned properly too. You do understand how to tune a W5AM Guzzi? If it hasn't yet been done it will be necessary to grease and probably replace the swingarm bearings and shock linkage bearings. If it has ever been out in the rain for any length of time replacement will probably be required. Also check the integrity and attachment of the two drain hoses on the airbox and make sure they are capped/plugged. Nothing kills throttlebodies quicker than even small amounts of dust ingress. Don't be tempted by a K & N type air filter either as they too will cause you to need new throttlebodies at a cool $1,500US or so.

We are all in luck. Tellico Plains, Tennessee, features the Trout Mountain Coffee House (and Inn)! And also the Telliico Grains Bakery. Expect good coffee, and some great food. More great food in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, for the South'n Spine Raid at the (long running) Tellicafe. Otherwise, we'll huddle in the garage and scrape burnt toast into hot water. And rejoice!

All should read that epic interview, thanks Docc.

WELL... my Coloumbo book finely arived from the UK, looks good real good love the coloured photo section and looking forward to learning shit I dont know

OK! So I read the birth of the V-Twin section, and it seems that Greg Pullen has it correctly. "Brief" bullet point recap of Pullen's text: Carcano had been working on a powerful and simple V-twin since the demise of the V8 in 1957 Carcano had dreamed of building a road going V-twin but his original designs in the 50's never made it off the drawing board after the V8 project was dropped, he re-visted the idea of the V-twin, hoping it would find a place in farm water pumps and be a utilitarian motor, but Moto Guzzi ignored and concentrated on the 2-stroke designs Carcano kept the V-twin idea for a motorcycle in the background, but in the meantime dropped his prototype into a Fiat Nuova 500 for fun (causing a few rumors in the auto journalism world) Moto Guzzi did employ a 90 Deg. V-twin in the attempted replacement for the Ercole/Ercolino Motocarri trikes: a military vehicle called the 3x3...only about 200 were built, but this 754cc V-twin motor was penned by Micucci, not Carcano the Micucci motor was related to the Carcano engine only by the most basic layout and had little else in common with Carcano's design Guzzi finally entertained Carcano's idea to power a Fiat, but Fiat showed no interest...and as we all know now, Abarth became Fiat's tuning house instead a bidding for a new government motorcycle contract was offered up to Guzzi, Gilera, Laverda and Benelli in 1963 Carcano and Todero re-fit the V-twin intended for the Fiat into a motorcycle chassis and won the contract 1965 Milan show debuted the 704cc robust engine as a commercial offering while police and army contracts were also being filled Carcano was focused on squeezing power for racing in his previous designs, but this time he was focused on longevity for this new V7 motor big end bearings which were easily accessible like a car sump unbolted like a car electric start only like a car (big battery and generator) produced until 1976 with USA buying the bulk of the production run So, looks like Pullen has put another nail in the coffin of Mick Walker's mis-informed storyline.