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Hey guys! Very excited to be in this forum! I am simply fascinated by the enthusiasm you have here to help each other and to enjoy the ride flawless! Crazy! Huge respect! I am planning to buy a 2003 Le Mans all black with the rear suspension upgrade to Öhlins. New tires, new battery, new upgraded R/R and so on. The price is 5500 euros. and supposedly has 11.000 km on it. But we certainly dont know cause no history record. When i look at the bike, i can not simply find any, i am repeating this, ANY scratch or a sign of hard use even. But I am still hesitating to buy it cause really dont want to spend this summer to fix a spring issue in the gearbox. Edit: I forgot to mention that the bike has beautiful `titanium` oval Mistral pipes on it. But I dont know if its tuned for it. So can you give me some advices in advance? Very happy to be here and I hope we meet in person too! I am currently living in Finland. Peace!

Wrong manual page. Item 33 page D6 2002 manual p/n 37359005 Axle, swingarm, shim, bevel box with needle bearing, spacer, rear wheel with drive spline assy, brake hanger, swingarm washer, nut. Phil

It is a big bike with amazing torque. You must take charge of the bike and ride it like an Italian for it to reward you. Totally different from other sport or adventure bikes. I recommend that you practice low-speed maneuvering in a car park, just to get a feel for the handling and weight distribution at low speeds. At high speeds, the bike takes care of itself AND you. It is then in its element.

Welcome. I have the springs, they are cheap, and you should have one on-hand just in case the one in your new bike fails. I send you a private message.

@Ali Fra I was at Imatra in the 70's, before getting my motorcycle's driver license. I was with a moped, all the way from Paris. Some unknown Finish enthusiasts boarded me during the Grand-Prix. I still remember them. This was fun because at the time, you could invite a stranger to your house without thinking twice. I have a little philosophy when it comes to purchasing a V11; you just go with it without thinking about what could go wrong, or not. If you experience a small disagreement, turn it into something positive. Riding a V11 will make you a different person. You only get it once it is your possession, not someone else's. Don't let anything stop you from jumping the gun. Let your passion lead you! all the rest is simply here on this forum, so you will have absolutely no pain or hassle to get everything together. I wish I was on your side of the earth, as I know my Quota would have loved to frolic in Finland. Welcome home!

Welcome @Ali Fra. Having just acquired mine V11 a few short years ago, I'll mention how I've really fallen for this bike. I hadn't intended to buy this bike, nor was I familiar with it. Having already owned a V7, I was open to the V11 when it was made known to me. Since then, the 1100cc have won me over and is now my default distance bike. I spent time with basic maintenance and then dialing in the suspension, handling, etc. This has been documented on this site should you be interested. My effort has been rewarded with a bike I'm always interested in riding, with confidence. This forum is my daily go to, great community, and so much assistance. Welcome!

All installed, rolling as intended! Thank you. Damn, new tires make for a brand new feeling!

This happened idling outside the house, taking care of idling. First time for everything. Ex valve quide a little loose in the chamber side. See the hitting mark on the the valve. Ordered the quides when I got the bike, thinking mileage. Will do the other head to. Not to hard inserting new quides, but with new valves seating perfect to the seat. I have them done perfect by a real professonal. Redline is there for a reason, so only when needed [emoji482]. What a bike. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

To learn more about the shifting, and how to improve it while you are replacing the spring, go the How-To section of this forum. There are two pinned topics, one where you can see Lucky Phil's methods of polishing some key surfaces, and another where you can see this community in action and how we finally solved (re-engineered) the shift spring issue. Several years on, we have not seen even one spring fail due to fatigue.

Hey p6x! Wow, such a great comment on my concerns and process! Today, I simply decided to go for it! I am a handy man who can actually rebuild any single cyl. top-end. I just hesitate because till now I had not this privilege to ride and own a Guzzi for long-term. But especially seeing this forum is such an active one with full of people who are ready to help regardless of being wherever in the world, makes me more confident and excited about V11 ! Thanks!

Now has MOT, replaced engine oil, brake and clutch fluids.

At the office, the shop radio plays the same 100 +/- songs every single day. My office is unfortunately upstairs near one of the speakers and so I wear noise cancelling head phones when I'm there. This situation has caused me to really dislike the 2 or 3 old Bill Joel and Phil Collins songs that get played over and over again day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, in particular, Piano Man. The Guzzi connection has redeemed him somewhat in my mind but I still hate the songs.

OEM PARTS Original compound front and rear brake pads GU01654630 front (2 pair required) GU27654610 rear ( 1 pair) REPLACEMENT PARTS Brembo Source: OPP Racing , Washington state, USA/ BC, CAN Brembo Part# 107670810 fronts https://www.oppracing.com/product_display/30979-brembo-oe-brake-pad-set-ferit-id-450ff- organic- for-206800xx-209230xx-caliper-shape-m-107670810/ Brembo Part# 107268625 rear https://www.oppracing.com/product_display/30967-brembo-oe-brake-pad-set-ferit-id-450ff-organic-pad-kit-p32f-7mm-thick-107268625/ Other Comments: This is a reliable Brembo parts dealer. Most Moto Guzzi dealers or Guzzi suppliers have superseded the original brake pads with substitutes of various manufacturers and compounds from GF to SHH. Rotor damage can be an issue. These are the original FF compound "black backing" pads matched to our rotors from Brembo .

Relays, G8HE-1C7T-R1-DC12, $1.89 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800991782345.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.84.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003

Intake air fitting, M6 , .60¢ AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832863973442.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.59.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003

Fuel Injectors, IW-031, $28 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803193091761.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.44.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003.

Brake pads ,complete bike, $29.61 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804604782807.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003.

Marchozzi fork seals, $5.50 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803348185096.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003.

OEM Part Name: throwout bearing, or thrust bearing, or release bearing Moto Guzzi Part Number: 12087001 Replacement Part Brand or Source: MG Cycle Part number or other identifier: same as Moto Guzzi part number Differences from OEM (if any): this is a captured bearing that comes with one spacer. It is also a bit thinner than the OEM part, which means it affects freeplay in the clutch push-rod. Other Compatible Vehicles: same for many big twin Guzzis Website link for source: MG Cycle (probably other sources too) Link to Further Discussion or Tips: Same thread as for the plates. http://www.v11lemans...showtopic=19808

OEM Part Name: clutch spring for twin disc, 10-spring clutches Moto Guzzi Part Number: 04084100 Replacement Part Brand or Source: MG Cycle Part number or other identifier: 12082300 (heavy) and 04084100 (light) Differences from OEM (if any): The heavy springs are much stiffer than stock, the light ones feel about the same Other Compatible Vehicles: same for many big twin Guzzis Other Comments: When I put 10 heavy springs in, the clutch lever required a lot of effort and a full pull to the handlebar. I learned, through MG Cycle, that Moto Guzzi alternated light and heavy clutch springs. When I used 5 of each, I got a more reasonable lever effort and the clutch released mid-way through the pull. Website link for source: MG Cycle (probably other sources too) Link to Further Discussion or Tips: Same thread as for the plates: http://www.v11lemans...showtopic=19808 The brightest chrome springs are the heavy ones, the others are new light ones. It seems to me that using 5 new heavy springs and re-using 5 of the original springs would be fine, but I have not tried that.

OEM Part Name: clutch friction disc - or clutch plate for twin disc clutches Moto Guzzi Part Number: 03084400 Replacement Part Brand or Source: LGC Part number or other identifier: 03084400LGC - this is the part number that MG Cycle Uses, manufacturer have a different number Differences from OEM (if any): Solid plate, versus the OEM spoked plate. Friction material is described as "glass fiber copper fiber" Other Compatible Vehicles: same for many big twin Guzzis Other Comments: As I understand it, if an OEM clutch fails, one of the primary causes is a broken spoke on one of the friction plates. The solid plate should be more durable. Website link for source: MG Cycle (probably other sources too) Link to Further Discussion or Tips: I had a bit of a misadventure with my clutch installation. I suspected the plates were the problem, but they were not. The plates were fine. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19808 This picture is of one of the plates after about 2,500 miles.

OEM Part Name: Stainless Steel Bolt Kit Moto Guzzi Part Number: N/A (or all bolts and washers have separate numbers, which I am not going to look up) Replacement Part Brand or Source: StainlessCycle.com Part number or other identifier: Moto Guzzi Squarehead Differences from OEM (if any): stainless hardware - all bolts are allen-head caps - not phillips (alt cover) or standard bolt-heads (starter). Other Comments: includes correct bolts and different types of washers for alternator cover, timing chest, oil pan, bell-housing, valve covers, intake ports, starter, and exhaust flanges. And they "highly recommend the use of anti-seize!" Website link for source: http://www.stainlesscycle.com/presta/en/53-moto-guzzi

TPS (throttle position sensor) OEM part no: 01530500 PF3C Harley part no: 27271-95 PF4C Basically the same part the OEM is usually over $200 (us) the Harley part can be found for under $70. Available here http://ca-cycleworks.com/pf3c (Thanks Marty) There are minor differences between the two which are explained here: http://archive.guzzitech.com/HD-TPS-Jeff_B.html It has been brought to my attention that the PF4C might not be a "drop in" replacement. That the ignition and fueling curves won't matchup to the ECU. However I have run the 4C in the past and found no hugely discernible difference. That being said I have the 3C on my bike now.

Relays: OEM parts: Position #1 (5-pin) - 01731760 Positions #2-#5 (4-pin) - 01732560 Replacement part: OMRON High Current 5-pin (use in all five positions): Brand: OMRON High-Current Micro ISO terminal Relay G8HE-1C-7T-R-DC12, Made in USA Specification sheet: http://www.omron.com/ecb/products/pdf/en-g8he.pdf Source: [edit /August 2018: OMRON is apparently no longer making these.] Comments: discussion thread, links, references, and rationale: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19755 edit/ March 2022: (sorry to break the format, but the High Current Relay is a moving target!) Here is a link to the most current "Best Relay" as of 2022:

OEM Part Name: Bevel Box Needle Roller Bearing (RH side) Moto Guzzi Part Number: 92252225 Needle Bearing/Outer Race, & 92259025 Inner Race. Replacement Part Brand or Source: Any Bearing Retailer, but in NZ: SAECO Wilson were great. Part number: HK2516.2RS Needle Bearing, LRTZ202518 Inner Race 20x25x18. Differences from OEM: No hole in inner race. This is a good thing. Comments: You can't knock the old outer race out from the other side of the bevel box. If heat, rapid freeze, and slide hammer don't get it, then thin-walling with a dremel is your only option. When installing the outer race, the end with writing should face outwards, as it is usually designed to withstand installation press loads better than the unmarked end. After installation, packing it with waterproof wheel bearing grease before fitting the axle should help it last, as rust seems to be the main reason for failure.

OEM Part Name: Spark Plug Wire Moto Guzzi Part Number: Spark Plug Wire-GU01718330, Spark Plug Cap-GU01717430 Replacement Part Brand or Source: NGK Part Number: CR6 Virtually the same wire and plug, the NGK has outer sleeve covering plug wire to protect from the elements/heat. The sleeve is the same red color as plug wire and could be removed. Other Comments: I removed the end connector from the original wire (end that plugs into the coil) and installed it on the new NGK wire since the NGK package does not provide one. It does come with the Spark Plug Cap already installed. They only come one to a pack, so naturally you would require two if you were to replace both stock wires.

OEM Part Name: Front Brake Caliper Pins Moto Guzzi Part Number: couldn't find a part number Replacement Part Brand or Source: Pro-Bolt Part number: TIPINBP012-4 Differences from OEM: These are titanium, and the manufacturer claims they last longer than the original Brembo pins. Other Comments: At first glance I thought they were thinner than the Brembo part, but they measured exactly the same diameter (digital caliper). They look thinner in the picture too, but that is an optical illusion... They are available in different colors, the supplied part number is for a 4-pack.

OEM Part Name: Steering Bearings Moto Guzzi Part Number: 92249225 Replacement Part Brand or Source: All Balls Part number: 22-1044 Differences from OEM: The supplied dust seal is not compatible - it looks like it is supposed to fit inside a bore, not cover the top, like the MG dust seal. Other Comments: These come as a set of 2 bearings, with races.