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Just think. If it not for this moment, and this fine fellow, we would not be here together. I am SO thankful!!

The bike that started my love for Moto Guzzi. On the bike show in Utrecht I spotted Sophia Loren amongst hundreds of occasions.

Because it works. All the character of the predecessors, but with the benefits of progress. Later models might be technically better, but the V11 is a successful package. If I were to hear criticism of the V11 models, I would be prone to ask the critic if he or she has ever actually ridden one. Hearing one start is already very convincing. Actually riding one should convince any fair dinkum motorcyclist of what it is all about.

For the record, what Jaap's LeMans became: https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/gallery/album/87-gampb-sport-monza/

Haha! Love is like that, isn't it? The experience of being part of the community that has grown out of these loves reminds of this quote by John Ruskin: "The highest reward for a man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it. "

The “Greenie” sketch looked great from the start.

"There is no greater satisfaction than to desire that which you already possess."

Suprised an MGS-01 has not made mention

That warning docc is you're manufacturers typical "get out of jail free" warning. Who in their right mind is going to disconnect the battery when on a charger or even more ludicrously when they need to jump start a vehicle. What, disconnect the reg then jump start and with the engine running reconnect the reg? Phil

I replaced the oil pressure switch recently during 20 year maintenance project, got one from MG Cycle for about USD 12.00

Yes. The V11 Sport, in black, was shown at EICMA November 1997 with first production late 1999 while Moto Guzzi was still under ownership of the Trident Rowan Group (reportedly 1996-1999, yet some sources say Finprogetti took over ownership from DeTomaso as early as 1994). Very interesting to note the original V11 Sport was "drawn in one night" by one designer, Luciano Marabese, who had a close relationship with Ivano Beggio. It is conjecture, only, that Beggio may have influenced the adoption of the V11 Sport original design (1999-2001) before taking ownership in ~2000. EICMA 1997

Top 5 Guzzi’s * 96 SPOrT 1100 Red w/white wheels. * 71 V7 Sport Green w/ the cool drum front brakes. * 01 V11 Sport Rosso Mandello absolute sparkler in the . * 86-87 Lemans Red or White w/ the cool center mounted tach. * 03 V11 Lemans Rosso Corsa w/Ohlins. Honorable mention- * 92 Daytona 1000 4V. * 92 Magni Australia aka Weegie’s bike.

Top 5? Without having previously ridden any I’ve tried to crack that nut! • Any V11 equipped with the 15RC ECU and Ohlins • V50 Monza (add PJI plugs) • Quota 1100es • V65 TT • pending production I know what I want so I’m patiently waiting… If it has to be reduced to just one - it’ll be the Scura R

That's understood ! That is when you take Sophia Loren to your Boy Sout camping trip .

Yeah, I know what you mean. That, and the Daytona. I didn't mention them because I haven't even been close enough to stroke either of them, let alone ride one. But they are definitely amongst the, if not the, prettiest Guzzis ever built.

to the sound of dueling banjo's no doubt.....

Day one with mySport, August 2000 . . . Top 5 Moto Guzzi picks since 1965? V11 Sport/silver, V11 LeMans Tenni, V11 Sport "carryover"/burgundy, V11 LeMans/black, V11 Coppa Italia I mean, hey @4corsa, you're asking the other inmates on the ward!

Sort of fitting following the Still in Love thread. Yes, I pat my bikes and talk to them, I know they have soul...they're Guzzis. I wish he did this video on his Griso though. I would like to ride that Kawasaki because of all the great press on it, but IDK if I would ever be truly happy with one. I've only ever owned twins and singles.

Diodes 4 & 5 block reverse current flowing to the regulator, so unless the charger exceeds 200 volts, I see no reason to disconnect the battery during charging the battery while connected. I do it all the time. There is a situation where jump starting can damage a regulator of an alternator which has variable field current, like most cars. The supply vehicle regulator can see a low voltage since the connection to the flat battery causes the entire system voltage to go low. The suppling regulator raises output of the supply alternator armature current. If the jumper cables are disconnected in ths situation, then for a very short instance, the alternator output voltage spikes as the armature current settles down to a normal value. That momentary spike can damage the solid-state components in the supply vehicle regulator. The damage is at a microscopic level, and takes several weeks before the regulator totally fails. Since the V11 is disconnected at the instant of the spike, and has a permanent magnet armature, the V11 regulator cannot be harmed by jump starting. So charging a connected battery with the appropriate charger cannot harm the regulator. Jump starting can harm the V11 battery (not the regulator) if you directly connect a large 12v battery directly to the bike with heavy current cables. It is possible to exceed 150 amps charging, which can damage the bike battery.

It's all one big happy Italian family!

The charging wire to the battery positive from the regulator, through our nefarious 30 amp Fuse #3, is continuous and not switched. Neither is the grounding side switched, not the weedy factory ground through the harness nor any (recommended) additional ground from the regulator case to the timing chest/engine.

This makes zero sense at all as probably over 2 billion vehicles worldwide are at some point on battery tenders/chargers with the batteries still connected. When you come across stuff like this you look at the overwhelming evidence in front of you and see if it aligns with the "advice" you've been given. Phil

There has been some extensive discussion of this matter here. At one time, there was an opinion from one of the regulator/rectifier suppliers to disconnect the battery when charging from an external source. Subsequent discussion from some knowledgeable members refuted this based upon the presence of diodes in the regulator/rectifier stating that it is fine to charge the battery without disconnecting. Since I have a "service switch" as part of the 30 amp circuit breaker set-up, I always disconnect when charging because 1) it's easy for me, and 2) isn't it the diodes that are at risk of damage in the R/R to begin with?

The oil pressure switch doesn't have a particularly good reputation when it comes to reliability. That said failure rate is probably low overall, if you consider all the models that run that switch. It was in use for a very long time The question is what do you do if out on a ride and the switch decides to fail? I'd immediately kill the engine and coast to halt, hoping there was somewhere in the vicinity I could get the bike safely off the road. At best that would leave me stranded or a very long wait for a recovery service to rescue me. I've no empirical evidence, but have been told you probably have a minute or two before the engine will incur serious damage. Call me over cautious but I'd also be freaking out at the possibility of engine seizure. Many advocate against installing a pressure gauge, I did and this was one of the scenarios I envisaged. I also installed an aftermarket switch which I teed off from the gauge line. The probability of this event occurring is very low, it's just one of these things that I'm OCD about I'll get ma coat

Yeah, I reckon the LeMans looks great in green!

As long as the connections are directly to the battery terminals, the current flows via the shortest path, which is through the battery. Any current flow or drain would receive battery voltage in any case. However, it would be nice to have a master battery disconnect as installed on classic cars, to isolate the system and prevent any potential drain while parked.

Pretty new to this Guzzi party, but here are mine. 1. Nero Corsa. Missed my chance for one or two of these. Another might come along. 2. Coppa Italia. Distinctive and beautiful 3. Scura R. Color, beauty and Ohlins. 4. Griso SE One of a kind in looks as only Italians can build. Except for that massive can. 5. Stelvio NTX. My SUV. Weather protection, comfy ergos for me, load carrying, mile eater. But a greenie could almost squeeze in there somewhere for that dazzling color.

If I could , I would own every model of the V11 . Also , the MGS-01 . It was like comparing the most beautiful MV Agusta to a CB160 Honda . The most personalized V11 was the one Jaap sold . Then the new owner "personalized" it . Something happened .

Yet, with all of those great Guzzis, why the V11 SpineFrame? Red-headed stepchild? Underdog? Secret succulent? Snakebite?

Another candidate for one of those spots is, of course, the V7 Sport with the first Tonti frame. The original "Greenie", if you like. Very pretty, and a milestone in the evolution of the Guzzi concept. The 1000S was very pretty, too. But I haven't ridden either of them either, so it is all based on looks.

Uhhhh. Choosing the best V11 . No way . All of 'em !

Can't believe I missed the 1100 Sport.... Doh

Did you realize this was going to become such a part of you when you purchased this ?

On the topic of popularity it's strange how the V11 Sport/Le Mans series is in terms of what people are prepared to pay for them on the second hand market probably, well almost certainly the least popular BB V twin Guzzi. Here the SH market price for them is very poor. Even old T's and T3's are selling or asking for far more. Even 16 inch front wheel Le mans is worth more on the SH market. Very strange to me. Phil

Mate, mine had a few er niggles at first which took a while to sort and gave me the shits at times! This was the era of Power Commanders to try and sort fueling issues as the ECU couldn't be altered directly back then. There were a few others too. But once sorted.... And this forum has been a godsend in that, she's a bike the like of no other and irreplaceable! Actually, even then I still loved the bloody thing as could always see the potential! Cheers

Forgot to mention V11 Sport in Green ..of course! Now that I think of it there was a V11 LeMans in Coppa Italia colours which was the best LeMans I've seen! Anyhoo, the V11 Range are definitely at the top of the tree as far as I'm concerned! Cheers

Now that the V11 is 25 years old, I would love to know where it stands in the transverse V-twin Guzzi model ranking of post 1965. I realize there is no scientific way to determine this, but even with all the lovely models since 2000, none of them have tempted me to part with mine. After selling my first V11 Scura, I bought a V11 Le Mans a few years later, and still love it. But by all means - those of you with a good knowledge of post '65 Guzzi road bikes, what is your top 5 ranking? (because this is the type of shite we do to pass the cold off-riding season days).

Well , I walked around the stall and played musical battery charger with the bikes . Maybe I will be able to ride when it gets warm , my shoulder surgery goes well and I am not working 6-10s.