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The hairs on the back of my hands protect my knuckles from wearing out, but it's a bit hurtful of you to point that out. I hope a Drop Bear rips your bike seat, and your bananas go straight from green to brown

Greetings, all. New to the forum. Sixth bike in six years of riding. Came to it later in life. Third* Guzzi, long story there... this one is a keeper, and the others should've been too. 2000 V11 Sport Sexy Magni Fairing, some ugly little turn signal lights to replace. Loads of miles before I fell for her. Will require attention, purchased last month and still getting to know her. The style of these bikes just really grabs me, and the ride is pure joy - the shake and the rumble make it feel really alive. I can't help but smile when I ride this bike, so the repairs and hassle are worth it. If you have to go somewhere, do it in style, right? Life is short. Find joy. -Tom *Previously *02 Vll LeMans (Champagne/gold) that died on the drive home from the dealer. He took it back and we undid the deal - good guy. I wasn't ready to wrench a bike then, and had to get home! It was the best 12 miles I've ridden. I fell in love and finally searched out this new one many years later, *08 V7 Cafe Classic Greenie. Pretty little thing, a little too little for me. I wasn't confident on highways. Would be a perfect second bike if I wasn't married.

That. There have so many attempts to define "THAT." Somehow, "fun" just does not entirely translate the fullness of the experience. "Welcome home, dear! Did you experience that surreal , uplifting, transcendental, existential experience on your ride ? " "Why, yes, darling, the ride was fun . . ." "Did you cheat death with your awareness and skillset, mastering the physical realm with intensity and purpose ?" "Yes, yes. Quite fun, actually."

The nail has a very sore head.

Well, once "betting" enters the equation, all matters of "sport" are off . . .

Yes I know my definition of "fun" isn't entirely in alignment with the dictionary definition same as a definition of a "sport" I read somewhere and liked. One who defined sport as a "physical activity with an element of physical danger or personal risk". Everything else is an "activity" or "pastime". So Motorcycle racing is a "sport", boxing is a "sport" and golf and tennis are not, they are "activities and or "pastimes". I like this definition Phil

I do. Not frivolously, but per defintion: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/fun Riding is dangerous (which sometimes adds to the kick), requires a lot of concentration, and is definitely not to be taken lightly. But I find it pleasant and enjoyable, and it makes me feel happy, particularly when I get it right and everything flows.

So I got the Ti fasteners for the rear drive finished. New torque arm bolt made and nut fitted along with new Titanium spacers. The new spacers allowed me to make them the precise width required. Previously I had a .5mm shim in there as well as the std spacers were a fraction thin. Now for some Ti fill and drain plugs. I've learned the secret to drilling Ti is super slow speeds. I turn all the Ti stuff at 460rpm but that's too fast for drilling. Around 290rpm or even slower for larger drilled holes seems to help the drills survive and back it out every 3 or 4 seconds to let it cool for a few seconds and never let off the pressure. it's either cutting pressure or zero pressure. Anything less than a positive cutting force and the material work hardens instantly and cooks the drill. If anyone else has some tips I'd be keen to hear them. Phil

That metal tube is a steel roll pin that limits the forward travel of the ratcheting pawl arm. It is important. Later gearboxes have an eccentric pin allowing some adjustment. A tight fit should be enough to hold it in, but since you suspect that it has come out at least twice, you need to try something else. Try degreasing the pin and hole, and tap the pin in with a smear of epoxy resin. Since the gearbox doesn't get hot, any general purpose epoxy will do. Allow 24 hours to cure before adding oil. Have you seen these? : V11 Shift improvement - How to... - Moto Guzzi V11LeMans.com Forum Re-engineering the Shift Spring - How to... - Moto Guzzi V11LeMans.com Forum

Don't bother getting into a discussion it's pointless. Once someone is on a bandwagon and gets feeling all warm and fuzzy with the other climate warriors involved in this now 2 trillion dollar " climate emergency" industry there's no changing their ideas. You just need to wait it out or the next big panic comes along. Like "peak oil" the "ozone hole" the "70's oil panic" the "Y2K bug" Eventually another train pulls out of the "panic station" and they all jump on that. The next generation won't be worrying about the climate they'll be too busy scrapping old wind turbines, solar panels and Lithium batteries and getting a headache figuring how to do that without wrecking the planets ecology. Phil

Some pretty fantastic *current* science based information on oil and related matters.

Yes, I know what you mean, and I will likely never own an automatic car or bike. I rode a scooter around the parking lot at La Trobe once, and decided that it was just dangerous. Not interested. The electric driveline in the Tesla was a different beast altogether. I didn't get to cane it in the curves, but I think getting the most out of it would be not unlike finding the groove on a bike with an internal combustion engine and manual transmission. Anyone can ride fairly fast on a modern bike, but finding the groove is still an art. I reckon finding the groove with an electric drivetrain is probably just as much of an art and a joy. My dad owned a late '70s Falcon with a 4.1 motor for a while, an XC, I think. I was young and reckless, and loved driving it at about 140 km/h on the dirt roads around the family home near Cobram. The "made" dirt roads were bluestone, and the big, fat Falcon would dance a bit on those roads at that speed. Or the feeling that the bike is just starting to slide a bit. Getting that right with an internal combustion engine is an art. Getting it right with an electric drivetrain is likely to be a bit different, but undoubtably an art in its own right. I'd love to be able to experiment. Edit: this looks like the Falcon in quesition, for those who are not familiar with Australian cars. The car in the picture is a Fairmont, which was the "luxury" model, but it is the same colour, at least, and the body shape was the same for the series XA to XC, Falon or Fairmont. By Jeremy from Sydney, Australia - Ford Fairmont XC, CC BY 2.0,

Yes. Took a little bit of force to get it out, but moveable with fingers, chamber side. Cheers Tom.

Yup.

You've been here 2 weeks and your second post is supporting the destruction of the purpose of the list you joined?

I had both leak... first it was the cam timing sensor so I replaced it after numerous attempts with new orings, JB weld the top & cable coming from it, etc. The other leak was the cam chain cover on the right side of engine. For the cam chain cover gasket, I went with "genuine" guzzi composite. The other gaskets I had bought (aftermarket composite & paper) were not cut imo properly...gasket bolt holes did not line up with bolt holes in the cover without distorting the gasket. Yeah, I know MG doesn't make their own gaskets...just saying the MG offering lays flat & all the holes line up as they should...no distortion. Also, I think I read somewhere that while the original was paper, it was superceded to a composite around 2005. Anyway, the MG composite gasket went on dry, no sealer, no leaks. Art

Yep, whenever money is involved the definition of sport goes out the window...

This knuckle dragger has had good results with 3M EC2216 epoxy. It is slightly flexible when cured, and like all epoxies, it has excellent oil resistance (when cured). I was trying to keep things simple for @RichardCAwho tells us that he has limited facilities.

And back at it again!!

Very interesting. So many times returning from a ride, I have been asked if I "had fun." I never know what to say. I don't ride for "fun."

Rather than the TPS (on the right side throttle body, which cannot leak oil), do you mean the cam/timing/phase sensor on the left, ahead of the cylinder, @Randy?

Loctite red. Epoxy in this instance is for knuckle draggers. Phil

I have the springs and will send you a private message. There is a lot of good info on this forum regarding shift improvement, and this is the time to do it. If you managed to get this far, you are a good enough mechanic to do the rest.

Waist of time and and. I’ve been wanting for someone to explain to me, there was palm trees on Svalbard and Hardangervidda here thousands of years ago, no Cadilacs idling then. Cycles. End of bla bla from me concerning this matter. Back to our beloved Guzzi engines. Cheers Tom.

Hey Lagrasta! well…. I have just got back into my house from a 4 day trip south to north of Portugal. There is a publicised route that runs from Faro in the south to Chaves (pronounced shoves). Don’t tell anyone but the roads here beat the Alps by a mile. The Alps has higher mountains, but a ton more tourists and speed cameras. There is a lot of info on the N2 route on Google and a thread on Advrider. https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/n2-portugal.1580803/ But this is just a very small part of what Portugal can offer. I came back via Serra da Estrella. This was even better. Just stunning. And I have ridden the alps, dolomites picos and Pyrenees etc. But that’s all for a longer tour. If you are hotspotting.. Lisbon and Oporto have plenty rental opportunities and great riding near by. Around Lisbon ride out of Lisbon on the Marginal to Cascais stay on the N247 north up the coast to Guincho then Malveira da Serra. After this you can continue North on 247 and take a quick stop at Cabo da Rocca. (The most western point in EU) If you have time Azenhas do Mar is. Great place for food. Sinatra is a must see place and can be visited on the way back. It is very busy there on a weekend. South of Lisbon, go across the old bridge (Ponte April 25th) and route yourself to the coastal road of Arribida. This is used a lot for new bike launches. N379-1. Halfway along there is a small road that goes down to the beaches portinho da Arrabida. Fantastic place for lunch. Continue to Setúbal and take the ferry to Troia. It’s another world over there but sandy and flat for a while. I like it there because it’s more original and the food is great and cheap. If you want to go further then the Alentejo is wonderful for slow touring. (Can be fast also if you want…) Evora is a very nice place to visit and happens to have the best Guzzi dealer in Portugal. It’s Piaggio and not a big place but the people are great. They organise the yearly Guzzi owners day. Had a fantastic time with them. You can ride there for lunch and be back in lisbon for dinner. All on national roads. There is a dealer in Lisbon if you just want to window shop etc. Service with them was not to my liking and I am not the only one with that view. Porto this is easier.. everywhere is great! 😂 Follow the Douro river out of town in land. Jump on the N222 (voted most picturesque road in Europe). There are loads of vineyards to visit for wine and port. Or just stop where ever something takes your fancy. Braga and Guimares are great cities to visit. hope that gets you started. If there is anything more specific or you want to do or if you need some help finding bike rental then I will be glad to assist. you will have a great time, that is guaranteed.

I get that it's a big blow for those who love and appreciate gasoline motorcycles, but it’s about time this happened. Whether we like it or not, we need to start thinking about the environment and try to fix the consequences of our actions over the past few decades. While many will argue that banning the production of ICE motorcycles won’t solve the problem, I think it’s a good move. After all, the production of all sorts of electric scooters and bikes is really picking up. I personally prefer a more relaxed pace, so scooters are my choice. But e-bikes are just as good as gas bikes. So, one era ends, but another begins.

From my personal images Daytona pits 1988.

Doug Brauneck rode the #46 Dr. John ProTwins (2-valve) racer in 1987 whose success put the #1 plate on the subsequent 1988 4-valve race bikes.

WEF; "What do the plebes who most like their freedom, the free thinkers, the control-resistant ones, like to do that proper slaves do not?" 1. Guns 2. Motorcycles 3, Travel to places where we don't have revenue streams, so list as dangerous on the Department of State website Let's eliminate those things.

This is interesting. Are we going to to go down another stupid path? You bet we are. All of this guys stuff is very good. Mainly technical engine stuff.

Hoping to learn more about the origins of the Moto Guzzi SpineFrame, this publication does not disappoint! All this time, I thought the original Spine Frame was a "Daytona" 8V Hi-cam. Not so! The first SpineFrame Guzzi, the V11 Sport prototype so-to-speak, was this 1987 2V. Also, the first SpineFrame: "Made in America!"

Thanks for the responses. Its single plate - based on the rattle in neutral - clutch out. I have been told by Mario at Thunder Bikes the noise on the single plate is actually from the gear box - probably doesn't matter its just Guzzi normal! As Scud suggested I was hoping to find some way of establishing if the flywheel has been updated. The idea for testing if its a steel RAM flywheel with a magnet or visually seeing the shape sounds the best starting point. My Tenni has 39,000 Km on it and the clutch performs without any signs of wear , vibration or noises so I expect it is fine. However at the Phillip Island Classic a couple of weeks ago I met the original owner of Tenni #4 and his flywheel started make noises and jamming in gear at 20,000km so the panics have set in. (His flywheel had radial cracking). About to set off on the Victorian Moto Guzzi Club tour of Tasmania - 2500 km of tight twisting tarmac and some dirt in a week. Tenni heaven.

Ah! I see that now. She’ll look mighty fine in Tenni colors! Welcome Frey!