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It *is* barbaric. But what's that quote, 'When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.' - Sherlock Holmes

Winther project got new rotors and brakes serviced, Bridgestone 32T, cleaned up the extra exhaust system and got it properly mounted. Woud someone know the brand ? Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

Don't lug your engine. That doesn't mean you can't loaf your engine when coasting through town either. But if you want to gun it or encounter a hill, downshift it. I'm with Docc, that's the sweet spot but 3k with no load is no problem (not going there with high idle though). Yeah, I try to redline a warm engine at least once or twice per ride. Any rider should just "feel it". I thought he might make a point about using gears to control the bike in a turn. I like to keep the RPMs up and use mechanical braking and acceleration torque when I ride too.

Oh, it's a hoot, Phil. Fun to operate the little radial engine, and a good "flying machine." It will probably never be "finished" though. Here's an unedited cell phone video of my old friend Mike's first flight in "Bullet." ( as in slower than a speeding)

As with most things the answer is somewhere in the middle. Phil

hahaha... video quote "you paid for the whole tachometer, so use the whole tachometer."

my kind of Lamborghini Countach or Miura... Just as flashy, but much more reliable... runs on 87 Octanes too....

Ironically that was going to be my next move. Seems a little barbaric. Even the shop manual ignores this. I tried drilling through and end cap. I think they were made on Krypton...no can do. Thanks docc! You've given my weekend purpose. I'll be glad when this is behind me. Somebody wasn't thinking ahead on this one.

So, mySport has seen 7,000 rpm. As recently as yesterday. But, I don't ride it around cruising at 7,000. My target is 4000-4500, but I know it cannot be hurt at 5000. Sub-4000 is a bad idea for a V11, on several levels, if I am to believe expert advice generously offered here from experienced members. Again, I note that riding at 4,000 rpm with a 300-500 rpm tachometer error is problematic. Ever more so at idle. Yesterday, in spite of my best backroad navigation, I got caught at in intersection with heavy cross traffic from a school let-out. The heat index was over 100ºF/38ºC. Using the high idle control, I brought the idle up to about 1500 rpm+ to keep the oil flow up for those 6-8 minutes. Not sure how much longer the V11 would have sustained that torture. She was decidedly overheated as I shot across the intersection in a wee gap . . .

I guess the V10 is older than the V11.

I am definitively a low rpm V11 rider....

This is not necessarily an easy documentary to watch, since the majority of the dialogs are in French, without any subtitles. There is some English, German, Italian too. It mainly revolves around the French pilots of the time, but not only. You can also catch a few glimpses of Ago, Sheene, Jack Findlay, and even a young Roberts. This documentary is particularly relevant to me, because I got my motorcycle license in 1973, purchased my first bike, a Suzuki T-350, and tried to go to as many of the tracks I could. I had the chance or the privilege to meet most the pilots in the film, especially Barry Sheene. The documentary explains the life of the Grand-Prix racers at the time; the struggles with finding the budget to race for the privateers which form the basis of the group. Few pilots were actually factory or importer hired. Agostini was one of lucky ones. Most of the others had to work during the week, and drive to the race track on the week-end. They had no support, and had to do everything themselves. Unlike today, the practice runs would determine if you could participate to the race. Therefore, their participation to the Grand-Prix was not even guaranteed for those obscure pilots. Kenny Roberts was the first who brought out the spartan financial awards in Europe compared to the USA, with a larger number of spectators in Europe, he said the money compensation should be increased. Many of the pilots in this documentary passed away in racing accidents later on. Michel Rougerie, Patrick Pons... fortunately, many others have survived and are still active today. By the way, Patrick Pons won the Daytona 200 in 1980; the same year he passed away at the British Grand Prix. (Ago and Jarno Saarinen did win the Daytona 200 too). Agostini being the obvious example of those still being active today. In any case, a very authentic and brutal testimony of what Grand-Prix racing was in the 70's.

12,720 miles, Runs great, had all fluids and bike gone through last year, new rear disc/caliper brake. I modified to have handle bars, ie street fighter style, uses Jackel Handlebar clamp as seen in photo, have all parts to revert back. Bar End weights. Airbox removed (still have) and has mistral pipes. Also have magni fairing (perfect condition) and all bits (two windshields for magni), including old clip on handle bars, signal extenders,mirrors, lower cowl. Includes guzzi luggage and tank bag. Was going to sell it last year but just couldn't let go at the time. Have decided my sport bike days are over (the abductors just can't handle it) and just bought a British Roadster so my wife and I can enjoy the open air together. Asking $6000 b/o Deal can be made with or without Magni. I am second owner, purchased in 2009 with just over 8K miles (correction). (bike is in NH) Title in hand

Wrong approach docc. That will accelerate overheating. The greater air/fuel burn and friction outstrips the increased oil flow which is of zero utility anyway because there is no way for the oil to shed the heat without airflow even at slightly elevated flow. So when you are not moving there is no airflow to extract the heat from the cooling fins, or over the crankcases OR via the oil cooler either. Elevating the rpm just exacerbates the issue. All you are doing is heating oil that has no way to shed the extra heat anyway. If you want a V11 to overheat another way ride it around at 3-5000rpm in first gear for a few miles in warm weather. That will do it as well. At those rpm in first gear there isn't enough airflow to keep it properly cool. If you ever watch Police escorts on old Harleys and Guzzis escorting a slow moving cavalcade it's always at the lowest rpm possible. If you want to keep a V11 engine cooler in those conditions you need fans on the oil cooler. I suggest a pair of 12V computer cooling fans. Compact light cheap and can be IPX rated as well. Phil

There is a sobering photo here - go to April 1, 2018 to see how Paul's flywheel shattered and took out the engine and transmission cases.

Have the Vintage bulbs in my 03 Rosso Corsa, and 04 Nero Corsa. Fits perfect. Serious warranty to. Cheers Tom.

Weight and balance on Bullet: "Can you get in?" "Yeah." You're good to go..

Some 8% of the male population have "red-green shift color blindness." Legnano Green would not look to "green" to those folks at all. V11 Sport and LeMans variants are generally becoming worth more and more than us long-timers would think. Especially for those "unmolested" examples. As for me, I would want a little something extra for the molestation. That has been a ton of time and effort invested in intentional groping and fondling . . .

That bike is giving me cold sweats thinking about it. Beautiful ride that looks sorted out from the pictures and descriptions and yes should be owned by a member here. CLEAN

I ride the V11 way too fast. The HP number means little to me. It has not much more than half the HP as my latest generation multi, but I ride the v11 like a punk kid.... it just loves that “power band” where it goes like a scalded monkey, so I end up racing around like Vale. Bad behavior, but delicious.

Installed a new starter a few days ago, what a difference! My starter must have been quite poor since I had the bike For people in Europe, I decided to be cheap and take a gamble by buying this starter: Under 60eur. Very happy with it, let's see how it lasts!

The more I play bass guitar, the more I wish I had fans. even just one . . .