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Well, since Mr Sheen is a predominantly Australian product, I got another word for y'all. . . Pledge.

You can often drive the old bearing out with a largish flat bladed screwdriver of a 1/2 inch steel punch with a sharp edge by inserting the punch/scredriver into the axle hole from the opposite side and levering the spacer to one side to get the punch onto the inner race edge. Once one side is out the other is easy. I then grind a notch in one end of the spacer so next time the screwdriver gets onto the inner race easily. Heat the wheel hub with a heat gun and have the bearings in the freezer and they often just drop in and you can use the old bearing as a driving tool on the outer race if you need to.

To be (going on) a 25 yr old bike , I do not see how this bike did not sell 25k of these every year of production.

I use it for many many things. Cleaning the bugs off helmets and visors, the brake dust off bike and car wheels, and the whole bike really including the paintwork and screen. It's the racers bike cleaner in a toolbox at the track and has been for over 40 years for me.

You may want to send him a personal message. He may not be checking the site very much with only two messages posted since he joined. I am guessing he only came here to list his bike. A personal message will send an alert to whatever email he uses.

Apparently, Guzzis come from dust and return to dust.

Actually did something I've been meaning to do for bloody ages...... Degreased the motor and gave her a good clean and wax/polish! Now she gleams like a Greenie should! She was filthy after riding in the storm the other week and a heavy drizzle yesterday. Cheers

I receive my new stator today. I guess I'll give it another look over prior to replacing it. I have a good friend, a certified Toyota mechanic giving me a hand, and neither of us can find anything. It's over 100° here in SoCal so I'm not sure when I'll get to this. Next Wednesday, I leave for a month long vacation. I hope to have this wrapped up before I leave! Thanks again for all of your help everyone, appreciate you!

2003 Moto Guzzi V7 LEMANS Rosa Corsa A beautifully crafted, reliable, sport bike which is simply a joy to ride. The bike is titled as a 2003 which I bought new in 2006. I am the original owner and this bike has been meticulously maintained. The bike has 12,000 miles on it. It is also listed on cycletrader.com This bike is part of a special run which Moto Guzzi manufactured with Ohlins suspension front and rear, clip ons, and a fairing. contact pauljosephrussell@gmail.com

My guy Don at Motiv in OKC, still working on my Greenie, has a LeMans Rosso Corsa on consignment. I might take a photo when I get a chance. The bike has 2k miles on it and looks like new, other than having a new exhaust system without the troublesome header crossovers. The bike is spotless and looks showroom. https://www.motivcycleworks.com/

Like pulling the Coppa's transmission gears?

Best regards to all Twentieth South'n Spine Raiders ! What a great bunch of people, fabulous roads, terrific weather, and proper TechSessions (without anything too dramatic) !

I assumed you have emailed him since he has his address in the OP.

14 years ago. I hope #387 is still running strong! .

G'day mate. Carillo con rods are tougher stronger than stock. Early V11's are 9.5 to 1 and later longer frames 10 to 1 I believe, so the 10.25 to 1 pistons are bit higher compression. The windage plate is a Roper plate also known as a baffle plate too I think. The cam is different to stock. Sounds like it 's got timing gears having replaced the chain. Also head work by Mike Rich ie gas flowed heads, inlet tract reworked etc and bigger valves. Sounds like quite a brute of a motor and could possibly give Chucks ( ex ) Mighty Scura a bit of a run for it's money....? Cheers

Tom; You cannot really compare Moto Guzzi prices in Europe with that of the USA. No later than today, I went to my favorite dealership, there were some younger riders who all got mesmerized by my Quota... first time in their lives seeing a Moto Guzzi! one of them had a cousin who owns a V7; the only one who knew about the brand. Here, at least in Texas, the brand is confidential. Ducati is better known, but Japanese and UK brands are more popular outside of the Harley and Indian. I purchased my 2004 Le Mans for 6000 USD at 8800 miles. This one is shown at 11,000 USD OBO. To me, those modifications are not enticing, but rather a deterrent.

here's the bike Inventory Unit Detail Motiv Cycleworks Oklahoma City, OK (405) 641-1801 I apparently got the mileage wrong. Looks like lots of M Rich stuff in the motor!

O , watch (if there are) some videos on the subject and get familiar with the task . Be CAREFUL so you do not damage the wheel . Take pics of things as you take things apart. You have not lived until you remove the wheel from a 70s Japanese bike and have a floor full of stuff. Use the hammer / screwdriver method to remove the old bearings along w/heat and freezing to reinstall the bearings. These are good ideas. when you get finished and reinstall the axle shaft tighten it "just" tight. and get everything else as tight as it was to remove. if you think you are in over your head , post your ?s and someone will help. BTW , there is plenty of maintenance to do to the rear of this bike while you are there. If you have some buddies w/ the tools I mentioned hit on them to loan to you or for assistance. No man is an island .

I've got one word for you all, Mr Sheen. Phil

There are aftermarket bushes available you need to measure the bush dimensions and order for a model thats applicable to that. Sometimes thats the only way. Phil

Anyone crossing The Appalachian Divide should know that "feels like 90º" on The Plains (of Tellico) can "feel like" the upper 40ºs on The Cherohala after a little dampness/shower/fog/cloud ceiling with wind chill at speed. FWIW, I am using the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) and other storm focused weather apps. Places like The Weather Channel™ are, IMO, entertainment focused and will show you a snowflake every chance they get. Snowflakes sell. Meteorology a dull box of cloudy uncertainty. Yet . . . The Cherohala cloud ceiling is real . . .

Something about that friggin purple with grey with the V11 that is sexy..

I just saw the bike yesterday parked in front of the building. I don't know if or when it will be listed. I'm just reporting that it looks like showroom new with a shiny exhaust on it. I have inquired about it. I have too many bikes now but if I could trade one for it, it's in the back of my mind. It's one bike that's almost as pretty as a Greenie. BTW, Don has got the Greenie back on the shop stand, perhaps I can get it all together and make it to the Colorado NAR in a couple of weeks?

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This has come up before, but it's been a while. For my Sport, it last happened in 2009 and I couldn't save the stator just reattaching the wire. This time, I removed the stator and made the repair on the bench after eleven years/ 45,000 miles/ 72.600 km and it appears to check out. That is, the resistance through the windings, AC output, and DC charge values all check out. (MΩ from yellow wire to ground is suspiciously low.) The wiring, mounting points, and strain relief are immensely brittle from the heat making the repair more difficult. I suspect my removing the alternator cover to access the nut to position the motor for valve adjustments every 5,000 miles has contributed to the failure. I simply must be more mindful and less careless about this in the future. Otherwise, when you have your alternator cover off, be certain to inspect these wire connection very carefully every time . . .

I had this same problem recently, that left me stranded a handful of miles from home. Then it left me stranded again (after I fixed the wrong problem LOL). Then it almost left me stranded a 3rd time when the fix (soldering job) decided to un-fix itself. Finally, the stator was replaced and all was right in the world again. The frustrating part of it was that the charging "idiot light" was true to its name, and acted like an idiot - either not lighting up at all, or briefly coming on and going out again a short time later. This, combined with my general disdain for idiot lights, prompted me to wire up a compact volt meter I got from Aerostitch. Hopefully, no more surprises in the future. __Jason

V11Sport Alternator.pdf As KiwiRoy said, it is held in with screws. See picture attached, which should answer your question "But how is such a stator fixed to the housing? Glue? How to you get it to come out? And more importantly even: how do you get a new one back in?". My alternator problems were cured by repairing bad connections in the yellow wires from the stator to the regulator, fitting a better 30A fuseholder than the one under the seat, and properly grounding the regulator. Marty