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Can you imagine Roberts( either) Hailwood, Hayden, Sheene, riding like that..waiting around for a Tow so they could make qualifying?...Shameful.

Too many other ships telling you to lower your high beams.

Yes, times have changed. And so we end up with this going on. There is a good chance someone will get hurt eventually. It is an issue not just because some riders don't want to be followed but also because there are safety concerns with racers cruising around off the pace looking for the tow. There have already been incidents because of that. Personally, I don't have a dog in the fight. But I do find it funny that such highly rated racers do such a novice thing. Makes me think they are not as talented as people think they are.

I wonder if it is water in the fuel related? Probably not, of course.. but that's the first thing that came to mind.

In the early days I lusted after the Magni fairing for my Sport. It would've been quite the financial commitment especially here in Oz.After a while though I realised that if I had gone with one I'd have been forever swapping between it and the Stucchi.A bit more time and I've come to prefer the Stucchi...really prefer it, so glad I never went down the path of the Magni.I dare say though the minister of finance would've made it er difficult anyways...ha ha. I agree with Mick though in that the V11 does need a fairing to balance it out. As good as bare breasted is, in this case she kinda looks better with her bikini top on! Cheers

@GuzziMoto I think common sense should prevail. There are riders who don't give a toss about being followed, others have a strong view upon it. I remember Jorge Lorenzo who had a specific sign when he was being followed. I read a commentary from Mike Doohan about this very topic; he said that this was not new, and pilots trailing existed before. However, he said the gentleman's agreement was if the frontman did not like it, and asked you to not do it, then you would stop. Clearly, times have changed....

And just to be clear, I got costs online. I'll let everyone know actual cost once sent.

For Tom in Norway, Phil in British Columbia, Michael in Germany and Richard in Australia, I will need to fill out a "commercial invoice" to accompany the plate because international shipments require a statement of value and purpose of sending the item. It will be noted as a $12 USD value so may sneak in without import duties although places like Australia are draconian in their approach. I just want to check if they want it via US Mail or UPS. Mail isn't insured or trackable with the same level of confidence that UPS offers but it is cheaper. Dealing with a lost package through US Mail is bloody hopeless, I'd prefer going to the dentist for a root canal!

Emails sent Each one is wrapped in a layer of foam and then wrapped inside cardboard so that it occupies a small volume to reduce shipping cost.

Nor me. Reckon he's busy as well and the weather up there wouldn't be helping either! I'm not in any hurry and would prefer he gets around to it when it's convenient for him eh. Whenever you're ready mate.. Cheers

One of the little bolts on the front brake switch is missing. Starter button does not always come back when pushed in. Measure the voltage (ca.14.0- 14.4V) when reving to 3500rpm (it does not guarantee the regulator is working properly but it gives an indication) Tools still in the bag.

Probably not relevant but check the fuel injecter linkage on the left side does not foul the rear suspension remote reservoir. On my second ride I gave it full throttle, then rolled off the throttle it would not shut off, going faster and faster I thought 'CLUTCH no may blow the motor, FRONT BRAKE no will probably lock up and crash... then my scared mind suggested KILL SWITCH! First time I have used one in anger and it saved me. Yes, the white adjuster knob was hung up on the reservoir union. Slid the reservoir back half an inch and all well.

Hi, something that I found on the 2001 V11 I recently purchased was related to the two drain holes under the tank. One was completely blocked and took a while to clear out. The two rubber hoses were very hard, split and one had fallen off. I replaced them with new ones. As fuel could drain out of them, it would go onto the top of the engine which is why I mention it. Cheers Jody

Does the engine start easily, run without thudding, & oil press light go out right away? Is the oil on the dipstick clean? Any oil leaks? The hardest to fix is a leak in the bevel box. Oil on the rear wheel rim is a bad sign. Does the bevel box flop around on a collapsed needle roller between the box and axle on the RH side? Gearbox leaks are also tricky to fix. The first sign of a crack on the gearbox casing top mount area can be oil leaking onto the crossover, but then slight overfilling will do that too. Does the charge light go off at idle? Is the green 30 amp fuse melted? Are the tires older than 10 years? Any suspension upgrades since new? Does it have a Roper Plate fitted?

Yes you are right 170 was never stock I thought it was…. I was looking on revzilla , JP cycles and other similar websites and no Pirelli in stock . anyway as of now in NJ the weather is horrible so I am not in a hurry maybe toward the springs they will stock fresh tires ? Hopefully lol so sorry to start a tire thread … pretty boring winter time ah ah Cheers….

Short answer: No. Guzzi never sorted it out, but our community has . . . Wheel Bearings gave me nightmares for many, many years. Well documented, but, bottom line: be absolutely certain the rear wheel spacer is 113mm. Without a doubt, my best success has been with KOYO C3 wheel bearings. I will never use anything else. Shift Spring: solved by @Chuck's design and @Scud's production/distribution. PM Scud for one (last one you'll need.) When installing, perform the Lucky_Phil Shift Improvement: Relays: solved. Go to the "answered" post in the thread Audiomick posted. Order the referenced "Best Relays" (currently Pickers Components High Current 5-pin). Carry your old ones for spares to share with your V11 buddies who didn't get the memo . . .

You say that like it's a bad thing. mySport seems quite excited to bare its half-nakedness to the wind . . .

Wheel bearing: what? don't know that one. Shift spring: no, not really, as far as I have been able to tell. A solution was found here in the forum. If you're lucky, you might still be able to get one. Look here (it's a very, very long thread, but interesting) : The relays: there has been quite some research done in that direction. Look here, also a very long thread:

One of the aspects of riders looking for a tow off other guys is they are cruising around off the pace and often in the way, making themselves a hazard to the other guys who are not engaging in such foolishness. This issue is bad in MotoGP, but even worse in the smaller classes. It is not just the following of another rider, it is the waiting for another rider to come by for them to follow that presents a hazard to others.