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Still some snow on the lawn and in the woods, but the sun was out and temp was 53, and wife said do it. What else does a moto guy need to know, I did it. Road for about 2.5 hours being cautious in the curves cus the roads were still heavily dusted from winter sanding. Ahhhhh it felt good to get the first ride in.

Seems I never updated anyone yet, sorry about that. I installed the circuit breaker, went it easy and works perfect, bike starts and runs as intended. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QTSZ32B/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I did mine a couple of months ago. Actually changing the hose is in fact not that hard. A bit of a fiddle due to the bends near the ends, but not hard. You just can't see what you're doing all that well. The tedious part is dismantling the bike far enough to get to the hose. @cowtownchemist you have your tank off already, so the worst of it is done. Getting to that stage on a Le Mans also means having the fairing off. If I remember rightly, it is also a help to take the airbox out. So, as mentioned, actually changing the hose isn't really the problem, but rather the buggerising around to get to the point where you can access the hose.

The horn and tachometer get their power through Relay#2. On the early Sport this relay, in turn, gets the power from the weak contact of Relay#1. If you have not done so already, replace the entire relay set with a "Best" High Current relay from Pickers Components, CIT, (or OMRON if you can find them): Otherwise, check that your battery and charging voltages are adequate...

Late 2012 Diablo Nero . Black/Silver 20k , No scratches no marks no peeling graphics or bubbles..perfect paint, 2 original keys ..ignition never coded 20k miles Rollerized from the Factory Updated sump gaskets installed Intake throttle bodies removed and cleaned last year, new OEM air cleaner installed ( they looked good and airbox was clean with all drain and breather hoses intact when removed) Swing arm removed and all bearings and shaft and drive shaft greased with marine grease last summer ..they all looked good and not dry when removed Beetle fueling Map installed made to match this exhaust system.. Valves , TPS and Throttle balance all checked and set with Guzzi Diag a few moths ago All rubber hoses replaced last summer, Metal Quick release fitting installed on new fuel lines New Wilbers competition "42 rear shock with remote preload New Matris front fork cartridges installed and set up with with rear shock New Brembo T-Drive front brake rotors And new front and rear Galfer pads installed last summer New Speigler front brake lines last summer New Brembo Corsa Corta Brake and Clutch masters with Billet integrated fluid tanks Arrow titanium headers and mid pipe with Mistral High mount Titanium oval can with removable baffle New Lithium battery Corbin seat and good OEM seat Freshly powder coated Marchesini Forged wheels with good Michelin "Road 6” tires Moto Demic”Adaptive” LED headlight Rizoma fully adjustable rear sets Rizoma quick fill fuel cap Moto Gadget Bar end mirrors Bar risers ( not installed) MotoGadget rear turn signals to clear exhaust. RossoPuro oil cooler cover Rosspuro. Heel guards SW Motech tank bag and mount ..Like new… Hepko Becker C- Bow mounts and Hepko Becker Hard Bags not currently mounted..excellent condition 2 sets front fairings ..Both are Moto Guzzi....one medium height clear adjustable and one tinted black Bikini Oxford Heaterz premium grips not currently mounted ( the wires are all run to the steering stem, ready for plug in.) Many, many Spare service parts… I have ALL stock parts in good condition that go with the bike except the. Original heavy Wire wheels which I sold last year. This bike is spotless and beautiful and needs nothing as far as I know..and it has never caused me ANY problems at all. Fresh oil and filter with zero miles on it. Currently Registered in my name in California..Buy and ride anywhere……. $8000 Back at home in its usual naked trim after the Southen Spine Raid..2003 On Road..Breakfast with docc and the boys

Reserved a room at the Tellico Plains Lodge and TWO parking spots in the garage. Putting out positive vibes that it all comes together. XX Spine Raid, " YES " SKIP

Relays, Ignition switch, Connectors, earths, R.I.C.E. The V11 Sport electrical troubleshooting guide. Phil

Great Job KINDOY2, All the Right Stuff Did we see this bike at last years Fall Spine Raid? Note zip tie on Right fork leg, every one should do this and check multiple times each ride. Pays dividends in suspension setup. SKIP

Pete will have a little bit of wee coming out on this one. Phil

You drinking slow?

Bit chilly, but the sun was shining, so took her out for a test drive. New lambda and Agostini mid pipes.

The bike is in mint condition. Its based on a 2004 Canadian imported Ballabio Sport. I have the full documentation and official paperwork from Guzzi to verify this. V11 SPECIFICATION DATE of manufacture: 2004 UK REG 1-1-2020 MILEAGE: 6786 MILES (may rise as the bike is used) MOT: Will have 12 month MOT dated from 31-8-23 MODIFICATIONS: New Ducati 900 classic fairing fitted with custom built brackets New LED halo headlight New LED taillight fitted and frenched into the rear bodywork New LED micro indicators fitted front and rear. New steel mounting bracket fabricated for rear indicators and license plate. Stock airbox removed and twin cone filters installed. New battery fitted New rocker covers fitted with vapour blasted / polished finish. New stainless exhaust fabricated with cross over and stainless Delkevic stainless silencers. Front and rear brake calipers stripped, powder coated graphite grey and fully rebuilt with new pads Wheels stripped and powder coated graphite grey. New bearings fitted. Silver rim decals made and applied. New stainless steel infill panel with Guzzi logo fabricated for top yoke. Full professional respray in Kawasaki candy burnt orange, graphite grey metallic with silver pin striping and off white tail panels. Guzzi logos airbrushed in. Various hexhead bolts replaced with new stainless items. New bar end mirrors fitted. Alternator cover refinished silver MECHANICAL- all worked carried out by Jason at 1921 Moto, Guisley. All fluids changed. Bike fully serviced. Ignition system, injection and timing set up. New clutch, pressure plate and release bearing fitted. Front brake hydraulic balance hose relocated. Brake calipers rebuilt with new pads. The bike runs beautifully £6999 UK sterling

Thanks PhiI. But I prefer the zip tie, and I enjoy seeing how much travel I use on certain sections of road especially after that one big pot hole I couldn't avoid. Its a gauge, just like my oil and temp gauge. They add some JOY to my total riding experience. SKIP

@igor This morning, I read your post, and I thought it was really an odd problem. Nevertheless, as I was running errands, I decided to use my horn. Instantly, my horn cut off, I lost my tachometer, my head beam, and I later discovered that the low oil pressure lamp was no longer lighting with the engine not running. I thought that I must be that lucky, someone talks about it, and it immediately affects me. Fortunately, I checked my fuse box, and discovered that where there should have been a 15 Amps fuse, there was only a 5 Amps one, and it was blown! I don't think you have the same problem as I did, but just for being thorough, check your fuse.... It is the one with the head lamps icon. Bonne chance!

Umm, really. Don't know about others but once I've set up the preload and compression damping to my riding and road conditions I don't need a travel indicator again. Besides a slight smear of grease with your finger indicates just as well when the dust seal wipes it down under compression. Phil

I will be very disappointed if the factory does not make a limited edition Dr. John tribute bike or at least a livery as they do for Tenni. We may, as a group, want to relay that to the factory - if there is a formal way of doing so. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Yes ..It was at the Spine raid last year..Great time there too..!!

Life happens Pete....Its probably the most reliable and easy to ride bike out of the more than 100 bikes I've had in my 72 years.

Un connaisseur !

This bike is the definition of well sorted. Demonstrates the difference between price and value.

Sitting here in my recliner.........Maybe a weak ground connection??!! You could try grounding the horns separately to see if the condition changes to where it doesnt effect the tach function. idk. I'm sure someone will be along soon to offer other ideas/fixes. Art

Yes..4 years ago now..unfortunately...I saw him the first time in Chicago at my Dads neighborhood bar when I was 16...fortunately..

Maybe you got some from springs from two different batches. Inventory management system is quite poor here. It consists of a cardboard box and plastic bag. I agree that something else is wrong. That spring died a violent death, it didn't wear out.

Yes, I did that too. I got some genuine oil resistant hose, and found that it was too stiff to install. So the hose is used for coupling a sharp s/steel elbow at the front and a bent up aluminum tube further back. It works well and the uglyness is well hidden.

As spine frames go, the Dr. John version of the Daytona and SPOrT 1100 certainly brought an elegance to the otherwise clumsy origins. Whomever redesigned the "frame side plates" into the fabulously luscious stilettos of the Centauro, 1100 Sport-i and our V11 Sport/Le Mans variants really iced the cake, IMO . . .

I just want you to enjoy your enigma machine as much as possible.

I bought the breaker from Amazon, planned to have installed it this past weekend, but it wasn't delivered until Sunday evening. I did manage to free the buss, cut the wires and prep it. In doing so, I discovered a previously installed butt-connector on the 15amp fuse that easily fell off. I'll solder that back when I finish the CB install. Much thanks to @gstallons, for calling me to advise my repair and check in on my progress. I've got a friend in Kentucky!

I am sad to hear of Dr Johns passing. Life is often too short. Death does not wait for you to be ready. That Dr John did not invent the spine frame doesn't mean what Dr John did was any less impressive. He also did not invent the internal combustion engine. Everything people are doing nowadays is on the backs of those who came before. Arguably Tony Foale didn't "invent" the spine frame either, as bikes have used spine frames before he "invented" it. A better way of phrasing it might be that Tony Foale helped develop the spine frame that we know. The Guzzi sideways V twin is a natural fit for a spine frame.

An excerpt from Matt Compton's mgprotos.com: (also written by Alan Cathcart) . . . https://mgprotos.com/dr-john-rides-again

Motoitaliane informed me they are sending me their new Dr. John book in March. I am even more looking forward to reading the interview with him from just a few months ago . . .

We are not allowed the courtesy of an expiration date . We must treat everyone of our friends as though we are never going to see them again .

You may as well buy two of these hoses , one to install and one to keep around for a spare . When you install this be sure to index the hose clamps so when you do it AGAIN and AGAIN you will have less trouble with R & R . BTW , if you go with the homemade design , keep in mind this will have to be compatible with petroleum . You may spend more time with your innovation than buying an OEM part. Don't feel like the Lone Ranger , we all have a breather tube that did/does look like this .

Sunday Arvo ride. Hunter Valley NSW Australia

Groundhog Day (halfway through winter) ride . . .

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

That girl is a FOX , but that paint job on that bike is righteous .

This picture This picture was taken over 10 years ago. The bike is gone, and so is the pretty neighbour.

I dont believe the hose is an emission control hose, it is for crankcase pressure venting/breathing,which all motors must have. take another look , it starts on top of the motor case right in front of the gearbox/ bellhousing. It looks like a cracked black garden hose( at least in my case its cracked!)