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Your clutch sounds great to me, I have had much louder on the multiple v-11's I have owned. including a R. Mandello....in Fact My current Griso's clutch is much louder..You will learn to love the sound...:-) IMO..Don't be concerned , just enjoy the bike..:-)

Hi everyone, I have recently purchased the bike with 52,000 kms (New Zealand). I have ridden it a few times and it seems great. It is my first V11. One thing that I am worried about is the noise of the clutch. When the clutch is pulled in there is no noise, but when it is out it sounds like a large metal bar tapping on a metal plate. To me it seems very loud. I have read a variety of forum posts about this single plate clutch in this model and the issues of the flywheel cracking. The previous owner couldn't say much about the history of the bike before him, only what he had done during the 5 years he owned it. A clutch was not part of it. The clutch housing looks like it has been sealed in the past as there is grey sealant smeared around a bit, but I really don't know. As the bike has done 52,000 kms and is 23 years old, what is the likelihood that the clutch has been dealt with in the past? I really don't know. I am gathering from the forum information that this bike would have a single plate clutch due to the sound. Do I understand this correctly? What would you recommend doing if it were your bike? I have uploaded a video of the sound Thanks for your help and input.

While he is certainly in it with a chance, I would not put him as the favorite. There are a few riders with a higher chance of winning the title then him in my opinion. Either way, it will be fun to watch. Whether he wins the title or not I doubt he will dominate the way he has in the past on the Honda.

I don't understand. What story is the red line shock proof trans lube telling?

Ive messaged KernowNZ if he wants to discuss off air.

A few photos from 2023 Tattley Rappit rally in and around Alexandra New Zealand. There is a You tube post that shows the trip on punt better. I will try and find it. Excellent 3 days. Weather great. Company great. Riding great. Well photos didn't post.

That sounds like a twin plate clutch to me. My single plater is quiet engaged and a slight high pitched rattle (more of a swishing sound) when disengaged. My old twin plater sounded like yours does. Check the flywheel access hole and see if it's been change to a twin plater by the PO. BTW if you snap the clutch lever in and out of engagement at idle once it'll reduce the rattle by about 75% each time. The RAM single plater is the best individual mod you can do to a Guzzi big twin. Phil

When I was having an issue on my EV, I'd listen for the fuel pump. And I carry a spare plug, so I could pull of a lead, snap in the spare and see if it sparked. Sometimes I'd play with the fuses and make sure they were making good contact. My V11 Sport was a different story. I was always playing with the relays. I'd keep spares and intermingle them. It was usually that they weren't seated. Last time one of those Omicons crapped out. Replaced it with an OEM Bosch. Actually I carry a full set of relays since I've replaced them all for better brands for both bikes. Since it was cranking, I can assume all the kill switches weren't the issue. I'd play with the relay and fuses.

Start with new plugs as gstallons suggested. If that doesn't work then fresh fuel. Keep it simple at first and don't over think it.

You can take off the fuel line to the pressure valve. Just to check if you have some good pressure. Do you change your fuel filter regulary? And is it cold in your area? I had 20w50 in my California at 0° Celsius, and that requires a very good battery. I needed support from the jumper. If the RPMs are to low the elect ign will not fire. 10w60 in the V11 is also thick oil at these temperatures.

Buy two new spark plugs , I prefer NGK . Turn the ign to KOEO , key on engine off. Listen for the fuel pump to turn on . This will last for a second or two. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THIS ACTION TAKES PLACE. If this happens , go to the next step. If not swap relays and see what happens. I can't remember which position is the fuel pump relay , just look in your wiring diagram to verify. Remove the old plugs and inspect them... If they look good , install the new plugs. Spark plugs can look good but be bad . Turn the key on and again listen for the fuel pump to energize , then start the bike . Allow it to warm up and ride it to see if it is fixed.

Just for the record, a "hot potato" is something that no-one wants to be left holding. See here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_potato makes sense, as potatoes hold the heat really well, and a hot potato is therefore very unpleasant to hold. Still, the expression is perhaps appropriate for Marquez...

Mike from HMB Moto just dropped me an email. Here is their latest product: https://hmb-moto.de/Side-Stand-Switch-contactless-V11-all-Models