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Not tranny. Rear wheel hub into rear drive, bevel box. Cheers Tom.

Wow, makes mine look very scabby lol.. 😜 but scabby ones are still lovely..

Sierra Hull, y'all! > Nashville>>>>>

Unfortunately, the Quota will finish on a truck.... broken transmission....

This is the second time I ran into @activpop at the Portland Cars and Coffee. Last time he was on I believe his Stelvio? Anyways this time he brought a proper Guzzi. I had the kiddo with me so no riding. We had one of those sneaky warm days (high was about 75F later in the day) in the early Spring. They are always welcome. The bike looks and sounds fantastic. The Titaniums are definitely not as loud as Mistrals but not everyone has to be a hooligan. One of these days I'll unbury the V11 and bring it out too.

Just got the skinny from California. @Lucky Philwas onto something when he said to remove the cap and pump. I found out from the shop the proper way to bleed the fork to get all air out, and I suspect that needs to be done better. I have a fork bleeder ordered so when it comes I can dial that side in better. I also know now the proper way to check fluid level, so between those two things I should be good to go.

Next time I am in Paris, I will try to show you what it used to be. I found an Air B&B close to a café which has been there since the early 1900, owing to the painting they have inside the Café: "Le Tramway". As this café was right down to my apartment, I used it as my headquarters, and in seven days, I knew everybody in the place. Waiters, Waitresses, regulars, owner. The café is the one making the corner of the building. It still looks like that today. On the left-hand side is the Tramway that gave the name to the place. This is one of the early 1900 Tramways. A mechanical one, no overhead power lines. It still happens!

I have never ridden a stock one. Mine came with upgraded wheels, suspension, exhaust, brakes, seat, etc. etc. etc. (it needs 3 etceteras to adequately indicate the level of upgrades). The forks are pushed up about 5CM above the top triple. While still not a sport bike, it does provide a fun and sporty experience on the type of real-world back roads that I frequent. And it's all-day comfortable. Griserie de Griso.

I was into the Griso back when they showed it with the Daytona motor in it. I was first in line at our local Guzzi Dealer to get the first one they got. I was disappointed that the motor switched to the 1100 two valve motor, but not a deal breaker. The stock exhaust was a little goofy, and the 8 valve Griso had an even goofier exhaust. But I resolved that on my 1100, first with a slip on and later with a more complex set up that moved the muffler to the other side so the single sided swing arm could do what it does best. I found the Griso to be less sporty than the V11, but still very agile considering how long it is. It is a couch of a bike, but a couch that goes pretty dang fast. Perhaps the perfect GT bike.

Did this stop working or has it been bad for a LONG time ? Support the rear wheel . When you are disconnecting things be sure there are no broken / missing parts. Remove the adapter from the gearbox and see if the output rotates when you rotate the rear wheel. Make sure this is a positive action by trying to stop it w/a screwdriver. If this works install the adapter and test the adapter to see if it is a positive engagement by trying to stop it w/the screwdriver. . If this works , install the speedo cable and test for positive movement at the top of the speedo cable . Install the cable and test for speedo operation on the new head and the old head .. All connections have to be snug. Let us know what you find .

All fresh with new shoes and ready for action.

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The cable turns without load. Add a load, ie speedo and it slips. Simple. Phil

Ive had Mistral oval Ti cans on my Rosso for at least 15 years. They have been great. Mine are the standard mount ones, using the stock hangers and have never been an issue for grounding, even in high lean turns. The first set of decals were on foil and they faded out in a couple months. The next set are the raised Mistral logo's...have held up fine for about 2 years now, but the etched finish looks great on yours! Enjoy the rumble.

Already got my Permethri-Jammies packed lol https://www.insectshield.com Thanks for the salve recommendation, though. I'll find it and hope we don't have much occasion to need it. We'll see.

Not to detract from the interesting route planning, but I wanted to contribute to the DEET selection. This is, hands down, the most effective product available based on many years of field experience taking groups into the Tennessee woods. Lotion is more effective than sprays, apply only twice daily and the encapsulation limits absorption: https://www.sawyer.com/products/controlled-release-insect-repellent We also used Permethrin clothing treatment (per the US DOD) to good effect, but we were primarily battling tick-borne illness rather than mosquitos. Still, mosquitoes can definitely bite through fabric and the permethrin may be worthwhile.

That route Looks like I’ll be jealous… nice. not to get too route-geeky, but if you really have the time and want to grab some more tasty, I’d suggest adding a day on the west end of Lolo pass, with a side trip shooting south from about Kooskia to the snake river canyon, cross over at Oxbow, then ride up North Pine Road to Joseph (usually deserted and some excellent riding). Joseph has a neat place to stay, and is a nice area, or press on to Walla walla. The route to walla walla from Joseph can go a couple of ways, both nice, one the longer option heading north up the west side of the snake river with very different views then what you had on the east side, and then FS dirt roads on a great, remote but easy (if u have a good map/gps on the bike) dirt road route over to walla walla. Or just take the tarmac to walla walla, which is also quite nice. Walla walla is a great little town to get a room, a great dinner, and of course some excellent wine. But that all adds a day. If you’re interested, that route is not complicated but would merit sending a .gpx route as it involves a number of very small roads, and i can shoot you something if u like.

Very nice..my favorite colors and year.!

OK, some other pros...how's that? I figure it would be wise to talk to the guys who do suspension work all week every week.

No , what the Griso did to me was immediate , it was perfect from first sight .

My feelings aren't hurt, really Phil

You should still be able to feel the damping working in the compression leg if they are indeed comp one side rebound the other especially if you remove the spring and pump the cart itself. Phil

Thanks everyone, will get it sorted.

Griserie... had to look up the French to English. So this topic is "Intoxication with Griso." Fitting. The Griso didn't catch my attention immediately. I, too, thought the exhaust was clunky, and the oil cooler was weird. And I didn't care for the silver frame and how it visually cut through the body work. But damn, they grow on ya... And when I had the opportunity to collect Kindoy's silver and black SE with lovely mods, included a very nicely tucked in exhaust I went for it. I'm totally enjoying the bike, and it's getting the most riding time right now. Speaking of right now - I think I hear some griso (greasy) tacos calling me from the end of a twisty road. See ya later.

Aren’t the agostini’s made by mistral?

I never noticed because I think I only pumped one. It was mentioned on another site that they are supposed to be like that. One is for compression and the other is for rebound. I never imagined each leg could act so differently. I'm no suspension expert, but I can call one come Monday to get their take. There is a shop in California that deals with nothing else. First time ever replacing seals. It was easier than I thought.

Looking like you need to give her a good lookover and some maintenance. 20 year old bike... But by the look of that air filter, she's had a neglected life. I doubt it'll take much to get her up to snuff.

There are certain songs close enough to the heart that I do not listen to them. 'Mad World' is one, and a couple other Moby makes.

This world in my hand dissolves when riding thru the bush in the hills to the syncopated beat - pulling into a no reception pub my pint filled hand soon becomes more than the sum of its parts In reality it’s a lovely break… from the matrix! My Guzzi rides are my grounding Cheers 🍺

Not sure about this being the last. I thought there were 700 Scuras.

To be complemented by "Life is too short for bad wine"! Perhaps just as important!

Second bolt made and fitted.

Gentlemen, thanks for the numerous replies. A cartridge set is on its way, I'll post an update once the set is installed. Cheers Meinolf

When I inherited my dad's V11 last year I always planned on getting rid of these old , purple faded Tekno bags. With them being all worn out I thought it made the bike look bad. Then I realized that these things are rarer than hens teeth! I looked at a few older posts on here but didn't see anything that wowed me. After searching around I found a post on a Harley forum recommending Kiwiw Scuff Cover for black leather shoes to use on faded synthetic bags. At $5 a bottle I figured it was worth a try. What a HUGR difference using this as well as some zipper lube has made on these bags. They don't look brand new, but they look like the rest of the bike - pretty good for it's age! Pics from what they looked like when faded, one coat of the scuff remover on the bags, and then finally 3 coats with the bags on the bike

Oh sorry, here is the 3rd pic . @guzzler thanks! I have been very happy with the results

I wouldn’t want to pay £14k for it then start chopping it about, I actually think everything else is perfect, the Norton seat is fine but needs to be level with the tank

That was most likely done by, or for, someone who thinks that "streetfighter" is a good look. Personally, I have never seen anything going by that description that looked even close to good. Mostly just ugly, and silly into the bargain.

@dbarb3, I did want to bring your attention to this very specific, and common, failure of the lower angle drive where the brass mounting insert extracts itself from the body of the angle drive and the speedo needle wags, then quits:

My 03 Lambda equipped model did that. Couldn't get rid of it. Right at 100 odd KPH cruising speed and same around the town. I ended up putting an earlier model ECU in so ditched the lambda. Loaded the titanium map and went through the decent tune up (Linky by Doc above) and it transformed the bike. A real joy to ride now.

She's been bugging me for a little face lift for a while now. So I finally caved in and gave it a little something to make it "POP". Now it's my V-11 LeMams/Superveloce .

The carbon fiber thing looks great imo! With mine, I took all the paint off, cleaned it up, primed it and painted it with rattle can VHT Wheel Paint - Ford Argent Silver from the local auto parts store. I'm satisfied with it so far.

Thanks, but this would not have been possible without Chuck and all the other input on this incredibly long topic. These Chuck-engineered springs give us all the confidence to take longer rides without fear of losing the ability to shift far from home.

The air intake temp sensor should be in a position to measure the air going into the air filter. https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?/topic/19764-hey-you-guys-with-air-pods-and-ecus/#elControls_216472_menu DD mounted a sensor I made for him above the rear shock. Pictures and ride report here: https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?/topic/19831-air-temp-mod-for-no-air-box/ The longer sensor is just the equivalent thermistor wired to an extended loom, with the last 100mm or so stiffened with a 3mm steel welding rod, covered with heat shrink. https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20032-pods-what-size/&do=findComment&comment=222872

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Built this one. Uses 18mm sockets on the porkchop nuts. Spring loaded keepers keep the sockets in place.

I've made my own stand after being horrifyed at cost to get to New Zealand I used 25 x 25 square steel and 25 x 25 steel angle. Stand works best if you use a piece of 4 x 2 under side stand so bike stands up straighter when you are putting it on stand. I've attached photos. I've got a drawing but cant load it as size is to big. The measuremenst of stand are 320 height and 370mm wide with arm being 1140 long. Suggest you built a timber version to get angle of arm correct