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Seriously, mySport has made me much more discomfortable than she looks . . .

this is accurate for my 2003 "carryover" V11 Sport, with a single turn signal light.Thank you @docc As for dash light wiring, this is now confirmed to be correct: Instrument bulb harness color key HIGH BEAM: brown +, black - OIL: red black +, blue black - NEUTRAL: white +, violet - FUEL: red black +, yellow white - BATTERY: red black +, light blue - TURN: green black +, pink – [docc edit to clarify 2003 "carryover" V11]

Enough of this Osteichthyes chatter. I am still trying to sort out which Guzzi I will straddle, and none of them will have fishing tackle aboard. My present plan -- which as with those in the Army, is unlikely to survive first contact -- is to trailer the EV to Atlanta where Guzzi god & guru Wayne Orwig will ensure it is ready for the cross-country trip I probably won't make anyway. I'll get it back in April or so, then ride it to Kentucky, the PNW, or just back here. Kathi will be in Italy then PNW for almost all of May until early June, so I will be unsupervised. So many opportunities. If only I can find someone to mow our dandelion and ragweed farm. Seriously, the EV has lots of storage room and is the ideal mount in my moto-harem for LD missions. But, it has a leaky front tire, which I can probably fix myself. More troublingly, it also has a spark issue of some sort that is maddening. My grasp of automotive electrics is, aside from creating unintentional light shows, primitive, whereas Wayne "knows all" and is also well acquainted with my EV from our Atlanta days. OK, back to the fishing forum. Bill

I always did prefer a slightly more stretched riding position. UJM (universal japanes motorcyle) position was never my favourite. And then there is the expression that one hears here and there in Germany: "Wer schön sein will, muss leiden" Translation: "If you want to look good, you have to suffer".

http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/en/modelli/dr-john-tribute-2

I took Cash1000's RM flywheel to the NDT dept at work. I showed them pictures of cracked and broken flywheels, so they knew what to look for. The next day they said "No cracks. Surprisingly it's perfect". Edit: this is an aluminum alloy flywheel. @cash1000

I am here. Not getting notifications in my email. You are correct it is now on Ebay. This is not my first, only, or last Guzzi haha. Out of the over 800 views and 20 questions no one has pointed out the error with #40 in the listing haha. It is #49 and it has been corrected. I am not trying to scam anyone. I have an excellent Ebay rating. I decided to try a different platform to listing it, I was getting lots of "Will you take 3k?" offers on Facebook...

Keith, I too have not heard of a RM or Coppa Italia flywheel shitting the bed. While this is a good thing I don't know if it is really relevant. What do the part #'s say? I still think all the factory single platers are the work of the devil! I'd rather stick with the lightest version of the twin plater, but that's me.....

Website says: "The kit is available also to fit on 1100 Sport, V11 and Centauro." That would be a fabulous upgrade on a Centauro, which already has the fancy motor like a Daytona. Or you could buy a V11 that somebody made a mess of. Would seem a shame to convert a solid 1100 Sport or a well-sorted V11.

These are the LEDs I used for this modification. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HK9HFJH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (this style would have worked just as well) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUI4VR4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?pd_rd_i=B01AUI4W5U&pd_rd_w=QI9Xw&content-id=amzn1.sym.dd2c6db7-6626-466d-bf04-9570e69a7df0&pf_rd_p=dd2c6db7-6626-466d-bf04-9570e69a7df0&pf_rd_r=CP5GM8DPK77KKQ92KT8B&pd_rd_wg=maNJI&pd_rd_r=2d713b18-4e80-4abd-bea6-89d24ffcd42c&s=hi&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&smid=A14FP9XIRL6C1F&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTDBBRlRPVTlPVkZTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzUxNDY5TDNPMEkzMThIQUVGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MDE3NTgxSEZSTEVDWEZDTk0zJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1 Instead of using the new LED supplied sockets however, I elected to use the OEM rubber ones. It was easy to pull out the old clips, cut and solder in the new LED bulbs. They seat perfect within the rubber socket. They provide plenty light as well. Note LEDs are directional, thus the above color key includes positive and negative designations.

Bill, I bought new in 05 a 2004 EV and owned it for a long time, nice road bike, mine had color matched 40L Hepco & Becker Bags. I took a trip on the EV from Boulder Colorado to Glacier National Park (through Yellowstone twice) and back. You consider the KY Bourbon Trail in your travel plans riding through Kentucky. Many nice places to stop for a "tasting" of the good stuff. https://kybourbontrail.com/map/

That racy brunette (by herself) looks really nice without the bike.

I mean, "comfort" on a V11 Sport is all relative, right?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134409704364?hash=item1f4b7153ac%3Ag%3Anp8AAOSwXytjv4US&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoO4kHliR20WFL%2Fq5Rqm%2FusuFm9rIWoUq5zHO4hvJ7LMg5tdS3TrEcKDIKy8pCldBPp1sxN9arl3dS3qxbMVXwOTck9OACWe8bX3KEYpuEidq8wMXoukSNHYkZP2P0ydhH4Y1%2B11sdETJaXmuM04iWZoMn4NsEQCLR%2BxYTTwWpIMiWH8Exi%2BX%2BERCnm8z4xgXOCHhAuRjyszjb%2Ff%2FH%2BTJXjE%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4iR48G3YQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000|1000|2500

Have these sitting in my spares box: MotoBits: I believe all the parts are present and will include the printed instructions. $340 new. Asking $175 shipped. Knight Designs: Silver Quadtrax. They're the 1" lowering design with the more aggressive tread pattern. $174 new. Asking $75 shipped.

you could do worse http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4859_l-min.jpg

And that kit uses the original fuel tank. What I want is a kit that makes a V11, Centauro, or Daytona look like a MG01.

He states on the site that he has direct fit kits for the V11. Makes me want to find another one just to do this to.

So , which diagram ended up compatable to your bike ? Now , print and enlarge this diagram as large as possible and laminate it for you and posterity . Get you some erasable markers in variable colors . You will understand why . Now , go over this until you can draw it from memory ! I am beginning to think each wiring harness/diagram is exclusive to each motorcycle ?

It may not be re-assurance but I've come to think RM clutch assembly components differ from Scura. It may just be a question of production numbers but can anyone here recall hearing of an RM flywheel failing in a similar way to those in Scuras? For my own peace of mind, I'd be really interested to know why your output shaft bearing failed, & to that end it would be useful to know how driveshaft was aligned. You may have missed my earlier post re my exploding Scura (the driveshaft was badly misaligned, & the paint marks totally wrong from new). Thanks for any info on the driveshaft. Cheers, KB Here's pic from earlier post:

For my money I actually prefer the dress kits retaining the original V11 tank - 1. Trofeo & 2. Fiamma Traditional modernist - is that a thing?

Clarity isn't that great, but you get the idea. They do push you out slightly, so I guess it depends on how comfortable you'll be. Doesn't seem like anymore effort / angle to line up to the shift lever than others .... ?

KD's are tentatively sold to the gentleman from Ontario. My action item is to consult a podiatrist and get a second opinion.

Buyer beware...falls into recall numbers. She is just there to distract you.

Indeed.

GuzziMoto, thank you!

Here, that’ll explain it forya: https://mphcycles.com/handle-bar-risers/

This may explain it better Docc…but poor image screen shot then reducing the actual size to fit

Would that fit a V11? Or too many changes to expect simplicity?

With any CARC bike there are a few things you should be aware of that will need addressing if they haven't been already, and they rarely have. Most critically on the 2V models are the swingarm bearings and shock linkage bearings which are rarely, if ever, greased properly ex-factory. By now, sixteen years on in the case of any 2V bike, the bearings will be a mass of rust unless the bike has only ever been ridden in the dry in somewhere like Arizona! While you're fixing that up is also the ideal time to dribble a tiny bit of Loctite 'Super wick-in' down onto the threads of the pinion nut in the bevelbox which will help prevent it loosening if the bearings loose their preload. The third and final thing which isn't vital but is wise is replacing the sump spacer gasket that goes between the spacer and the block with one of the thicker aftermarket gaskets as the factory ones have a habit of blowing out around the front delivery gallery diminishing oil pressure and causing big end damage. This is more prevalent on 8V's but can happen on 2V engines as well. The actual tuning of a W5AM Guzzi has been covered here before so I won't repeat it but it is vital that nobody messes with the throttlebodies unless they are fully conversant with how the system works. If you do a search for my vids on YouTube I've actually done an explanatory video on CARC bike throttlebodies which you may find useful. The TB's in the vid are a set of 50mm ones off an 8V but exactly the same principles apply to she smaller units used on the 2V bikes.

It’s a spawning lake Sturgeon. Prehistoric. members of the subclass Chondrostei, they are unique among bony fishes because their skeletons are almost entirely cartilaginous.

The push rod for the clutch on a 6-speed trans is 8 mm its 6 mm for a 5-speed. So, you Will need the thrust cup from a 6-speed trans (they fit right in). Also, you'll need the right input hub. The length of the splines on the ram clutch are .6900 inches the normal 6 speed is .9040 and for the 5 speed the splines are .9675. The 5-speed hub sits a little proud but looking at the wear pattern there is more than enough room for the plates to work freely. You asked the question should I reuse the old flywheel. Did you check for cracks? The pictures looked awfully good. If you're going to revisit your clutch in about 15,000 miles, I might put it back in. If its 40,000 before you return NO WAY, would I reuse it. The cush drive is all the way downstream. The clutch on these bikes takes a quite the beating. Aluminum just isn't up to the task this kind of dynamic loading. If you went with the 5-speed Ram clutch the push rod will have to be reworked. If you go with centauro clutch you're going to need more force to pull in the clutch, and you'll give up a little of the engine snappiness. The trade off it might feel a little smoother.

I inspect the flywheel/clutch assembly of my Rosso Mandello last winter, no sign of cracks at all. Maybe the Rosso Mandello isnt affected with this issue? And how many of the Scura`s is affected? I also installed the new type of clutch plate, much smooter engaging, but some issues with the clutch dragging, now sorted out Jens

Ok, so the spring Kentucky Spine Raid is locked in for May 19th-21st. We are working on renting a cottage on the state park property that has a garage. You know, useful for most spine raid tech sessions. Along with the main lodge just down the road with a restaurant and bar we should be good to go. Anybody know any good roads/routes in the area?

Japanese translation from back in the day.. Italian isn't so bad..

Sorry folks, seems i don’t know my assay from my elbow. Also apologies for the diagram not being ‘standard electrician’ grade- i see that anyone with colour-blindness would struggle with my crappy lash-up.