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Pretty sure this was only valid in proximity to the purchase. My original purchase was August 3, 2000. The "Important Recall Notice" I have is dated December 15, 2003. About a year before, I was telling folks my Sport wasn't shifting right. I was fortunate to be directed to this forum that has become The World's Foremost Experts on the V11 Moto Guzzi.

Reminds me of that song: ”How greeeeeennn are you geeeeaarsss my love”

Just for shits and giggles I took a look at Guzziology to see what Dave Richardson had to say about the recall (In my edition chapter 10 pgs 27-28. He mentions that not all early 6 speeds were subject to the recall, many early 6 speeds were unaffected?,,,but that out of 50 V11s under their care, the only 2 failures observed were in 2000-2001 bikes. He has a full chart of part numbers, replacements etc etc. Recalled frame Vins fall within these vin series From ZGUKRxxxxYM112131 ZGUKSxxxx1M111111 ZGUKSxxxx1M211111 To ZGUKRxxxxYM114639 ZGUKSxxxx1M111147 ZGUKSxxxx1M211162 He mentions that the recall involved updates to the 3-5 and 4-6 engagement dog rings,and also the output shaft with a change to match. He thinks the metal was probably of better quality/hardening and possibly thicker. He also states the upgraded parts can be identified by a groove around the dog's circumference fwiw

Really does make a difference. Recent purchase of my 48,000 Mi 07 Norge and while I love it and it reminds me of riding in the 1970's bike, it felt kinda raw and in a torquey tractor way, powerful. Finally got around to having decent 40ish degree F sunny weather to get into the garage to do my first CARC Throttle body balance and TPS reset using new tools on Hi Ho Silver w/48,000 Miles. With my new Carbtune in hand and Guzzidiag connected I got'er done. S M O O T H... even as it was not that far out of compliance and pretty easy to do now in the rear view mirror. Would have been very challenging to accomplish it without A LOT of reading, some new tools and guiding insight from some very helpful individuals who write directions quite well. Something very difficult to do.

All V11 have had the 6speeder gearbox from the beginning, 1999. It is a very good question that if an affected early gearbox still needs those corrections addressed, how could that be done at this stage? Not just the parts, but the special tools, and the knowledge to perform that "recall" are likely not available at any operating Piaggio dealer. (Please correct me if I am wrong.)

Docc, I had a 50/50 chance of getting the year right. For the asking price, it’s still a clean bike, recall or not.

My 2003 Lemans was somewhat similar to this bike you're looking at; it spent most of it's life as garage candy, or in the case of the PO living room candy,only had 7K kms. I know it seems disconcerting that the seller doesn't know much about the bike, but that arms you with knowledge to go in with eyes wide open. I trusted the PO when he told me he had put new tires on it,they did look brand new, the date codes were 17 yrs old when I got the bike home and went over it carefully,so in that respect you're ahead of the game knowing that going into the deal. I'm not familiar with the tranny recall, what's involved and if the parts are available or unobtanium (Is it an early 6 speed or did earlier V11s have the tonti 5 speed and parts more readily available?). If that recall work wasn't done at the time,does that mean it's a boat anchor, or just time and $ to make it right? I've read enough about older recalls with Moto Guzzi to voice this caution,,, I've read of recall work being done and never recorded properly,,,I've also read of claims being made and recorded as recall work being done by unscrupulous dealers who were paid, but the work was never actually done. I know for the hydraulic valve fiasco, having a knowledgeable tech actually look at the bike, was the only 100% guarantee that the necessary work had been performed. Have you seen the documentation for the bike? You're up in the right area, if there was anything indicating it came from Moto International originally,it's more likely that a good dealer like Dave Richardson might have chased the owner down to get the warranty work done, or have it properly registered. You're very lucky that it's local to you

Tenth digit is the model year . . . Find the recall notice and serial number range here, from YM111929 (October 1999) to 1M114435 (April 2001) :

Would that groove be visible with the shift plate off?

Nice- one of the better looking modern beeeeemers. I have a 2000 740i E38 myself. 4.4 litre beast, sounds mighty, most of the electrics work, only marginal rust around the rear arches 🙂. A pleasure to drive.

Good call, I didn't catch that. I will try Monday to rattle some cages.

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The tank chin pad is a design homage to the foam pads on early racers, used to "chin the tank" to get out of the airstream. I found the rubber chin pad on the V11 Sport responds brilliantly to Shin Etsu grease. (I am amazed, actually, at how it restored my original pad that had gotten quite weary.) @activpop, a stroll through the design origins of the V11 Sport might be entertaining for you (especially if it's still 40º there!) . . .

Handling is EX, and 700nm stock. Yes the misses like it. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-A525F via Tapatalk

Been a while since I blew this lovely Dutch lady a kiss . . .

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!

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Got to poke around today.Yep,fiddle with that relay and she comes to life.Can't isolate which connection is failing tho,...I guess beefing up the whole block is in order....

The top end difference is so noticeable when comparing the two. One would think at 80mph, nothing more is really needed, but in SoCal, we do. Since Covid (not exactly sure why), the fast lane is 90+, all day, everyday. It wasn't all that long ago, 7mph was my default for going over the limit, speeding ticket safe. It almost seems the police are never out any longer. On the V7, it's difficult for me to stay in the carpool/fast lane, as I don't like to go over 80-85mph. The V11, however …whew, love this throttle!

I found the video on youtube that I mentioned above, copied in a link below. I don't bother with releasing the fuel pressure first like he does, I just wrap the whole works in a rag to catch any fuel. Thousands of guzzzi owners are indebted to this video poster for solving one of life's greatest mysteries.

Hey, 2S-R I have her twin sister. Without the ferry tho Paul B

Welcome to the neighborhood! BlueGrass is as BlueGrass does . . .

Ha - I'll bet many of us thought we could rescue a special car and found out later that it was a bad idea. In the early 1990s I bought a 1982 Mercedes 500SEL. It was a German (not US) model that someone had imported. I thought I got it for a great price (just needed a little work). It was loaded. Remote start and pre-heater. Hydraulically adjustable ride height, power and heated everything. Monstrous 5 litre power. But oh... the parts unavailability and repair bills. Traded it to a dealer to get a two year old first-gen Infinity Q45. Pearl white with white carpets and white leather interior. That thing was a rocket. Then we had a baby. I sold that and got a Toyota T100 that was trouble free for many years. I've sworn off luxury cars, and now I only like trucks (though I had a dalliance with a sporty Volvo V70). But I must confess, the Bronco has the "Lux" package and it's pretty damn cozy.

I came across this delightful video of The Goodwood Revival. Something for everyone (even bikes)! Makes me so want a car that just will not idle . . . .

Unknown. I filled the form out for my VIN and got the same "no . . . pending" response, but then noticed the " . . . recalls since 2009" disclaimer.