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OK, so here are pics of my vast tool! Well, actually three tools. I’ll endeavour to get the pics up and then if anyone needs further explanation I can add some. The largest one is for the clutch boss nut, the intermediate one is I think the driven shaft nut and the two smaller, three gear shafts use the smallest one. The dimensions are nut OD and tooth size for the peg slots. Many thanks to Rolf for making them for me and sending me a set. They’ve served me very well over the last probably quarter of a century!

I love the sentiment, but have to say for my part that despite now being solidly in the “smitten for life” category, the V11 was an acquired taste for me. I’m that way with a lot of things…. a character flaw. I’ve related here elsewhere on the forum that I literally scoffed at my riding buddy who originally bought one of the LeMans I now own, telling him who would buy such a ridiculous machine, as I compared it to my ST4, in a friendly competition type way, but in my mind the ST4 beat it in every category. I do still have a soft spot for the ST4, but it’s long gone, while it’s unthinkable to imagine selling the LeMans. And not that such detail is important, but since we’re musing, i’ll add that the first V11 for me, the one I had scoffed at earlier, was the one that I became smitten with, but it wasn’t true love till I got Red. Not really for the difference in paint, but I got Red completely sorted and purring like a kitten, in a way I could never quite do on Goldie. Same process, mods, etc., and Goldie now runs excellent, but there’s some kind of buzz/vibration and different “power band” that just isn’t quite right… or i’ll at least say its just different in a way i don’t prefer, while Red is "perfect" in my estimation (and Reds suspension is better dialed-in, which of course makes an important difference…i gave up on Goldies suspension when Red came along). Personality! part of what is endearing about these bikes.

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Yes it will only work effectively if the throttle shaft isn't worn badly then you need to make your own bushes as you did. Ideally you shouldn't let the wear get to the point where the shafts are that bad. I have 3 sets of throttle bodies and all of them are fine shaft wear wise. I was made aware of the bush wear initially because the engine made a clicking noise at idle a bit like valve ticking from loose valve clearances until I grabbed the throttle shaft on the RHS cylinder and the noise stopped. Phil

That's a good trick. Probably won't save you if the battery is really knackered, or if the charging system is faulty, but will protect you from you own stupidity if you're prone to forgetting to turn off the lights when you park the bike.

A small amount of wear will make a large difference . You are improving the clearance only the distance you are moving the lever on the shaft. Trust me , the only repair you can make (for now) that I would trust is to drill through the lever/shift shaft and install the double roll pin . You want to do this in a drill press to make absolutely sure you have a perfect hole the correct diameter and the hole is true. If the shift shaft is 16mm or 5/8 diameter you can use a 1/4 roll pin and you will not hurt the integrity of these parts. p.s. You will want to drill this hole parallel to the pinch bolt .

Here's something I just learned that might be of interest to all the Battery Geeks here, ahem docc are you there A restart feature. https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+the+built+in+jump+start+battery+feature&oq=what+is+the+built+in+jump+start+battery+feature&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKAB0gEJMTM4OTJqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

I had owned my V11 Sport sixteen (16!) years before the styling was revealed to me in an interview with the designer, Luciano Marabese, referencing the Gambalunghino as the design reference. This brought the whole design together for me after being frustrated looking for (absent) V7 Sport cues which period journalists, erroneously, reported the V11 Sport was an homage to.

Unfortunately, as with EVERY insurances, as long as you pay the premiums, everything goes well. Then when you need assistance, this is when you discover that what you thought was covered, is in fact NOT! With AMA, I paid for the tow option, but I did not know it was restricted to 35 miles. I thought it was "to the nearest dealership". With Guzzi, the nearest dealership may be hundreds of miles away. But the best came after; AMA told me I would not have gotten any roadside assistance anyway, because I needed to register the vehicles that may have needed it. Ahead of time. Did you know that? I asked why don't you request to register at the time you tick the roadside assistance box? the answer was, it is indicated in the Terms and Conditions. This is finnicky. To me, it seems they want to make sure they can get out on technicalities...

Harper's Moto Guzzi shows the part SKU # 30256925 for a 2000 Quota priced at $22.08 . You will have to call them and speak to them about availability and if not in stock , when ? There are a few large Guzzi dealerships in the States you can contact and get this from .

The AMA has come through for me twice, and couldn't get to me a third time. The first overage was maybe $70. The second tow was 310 miles and the overage was $700. Yet, the advantage was: I called for assistance late on a Saturday evening in a relatively small town in North Carolina. The recovery operator had me loaded by sunset and was determined to get me home (at 3 am). I gave him a good tip. Ah, of course: the bass player. I can hear the keyboardist tell the lead guitar player, "If the bloke is never seen or heard from again, what bass I can't do with my left hand, you can do with your thumb." Cannon fodder!

Pinning it will keep you going for a while, but I reckon, looking at the photos, that the levers are just knackered and need replacing. Patch it up, and start looking for a replacement.

Out of curiosity, did you go with firmer or softer springs?

With the gear lever removed, I could finally understand what was wrong. As you can see in this photo, this is the only position of both splines that will allow the gear lever to slide all the way in. When both parts came undone the first time, I set the shift lever at a different level, to suit my preference; but in the new position, the gear lever female spline would not go all the way in. As I did not know as it was previously, I did not think it would affect anything. As you see in the photo below, I could not get the gear lever further in on the male spline of the shift lever. In the photo below, you can see that the gear lever spline is slightly out of the male spline. It is possible that when you tighten the jaw, you actually make a force that pushes out the gear lever female spline: The photo below shows how the two parts should be connected. Hopefully, I have solved the problem for good. I will reassemble and test that I have solve the crux of the issue.

The Griso is a more acquired taste riding wise. Styling wise, it's a beauty, but it took me a while to "bond" with the bike, after doing the right ergonomic modifications, it became a wonderful fit. The Scura, straight out of the gate, both stylistically and ergonomically was perfect.

Me too, actually. Not the motor, I knew I'd love that. A flatmate had a Le Mans III in the late '80's, and I really liked it, and I was convinced that a more modern version of the motor must be good. It is, perhaps even more than I expected. But the styling... I still can't really come at a V11 without the Le Mans fairing. And even the Le Mans took a couple of months to grow on me. Riding it helped convince me, of course.

Looks like you have the same options as i do, with AMA and Progressive, and then i recently added AAA. After years of refusing and not needing to pay for AAA, I just recently changed my tune because my beloved "whitey", my F350 diesel, which has 320,000+ miles and running as well as ever, but i figure if i tempt fate too long it'll bite me. so a towing option for the old Ford also gets me additional towing option for bikes, via AAA. I cued up the AMA option last month to have my '16 Duc towed, in case my timing didn't work out with a part i needed to get it running, and on a tight schedule. I didn't pull the trigger, and it took me a good 20 minutes to wade through the process, but looked like it would have worked well. But that was just for a ~10 mile tow. AAA says its up to 100 mile tow, for the middle membership option. I wouldn't want to justify that annual cost for just the bikes, but with the truck as the main focus there, then the bonus for the bike tow is great. I have never really looked into the progressive option, though i think i check that box for coverage, since i recall it being super cheap.

Hi Jaide, Thanks, looks identical indeed. I’ll order one and see how it fits. How is the light performance? Regards, David Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

Good luck . Where did you locate one ? I was not proselytizing for Harper's I was giving you a price reference. There are not many Guzzi dealers in The States and this is not a normal maintenance / replacement item . It will be an accident for anyone to have one on the shelf.

I went ahead and purchased it. I do not know if you are aware, but voice calls are now past us. All of the large companies have resorted to robots, so-called powered by A.I.; smaller companies don't answer their phone any longer. They have a recording that provides you with hours of opening or other stuff that is available from Google anyway. The days when you would call to make a reservation for anything are mostly gone. There are a few exceptions, but most of those are no longer the rule. Before, after having exhausted all the run around given to you by the robot, you would eventually get to speak to a human. I found out recently that if none of the options addresses your needs, the call is simply terminated. All the options offered are only handled by the robot, without the need for human intervention. Basically, they may as well have no phone number, as all transactions are handled on the web in any case. Back to Harper's, there was another thread on this forum, where someone had purchased parts from them, had not received them, and could not get in touch either by phone or email. So, I am prepared to lose the 50$ I spent on that part they may not even have. In the meantime, I am going to try a mechanical fix, because I want to rite my Quota. I will start wth the quick simple, and look at drilling a hole for putting an M6 screw to hold the lever in place.

If you go back to the beginning of the thread, the gear lever is item #10 of the drawing. You see the female spline part is split to allow for tightening. However, fatigue makes the two sides in contact, and even when I untight the nut, it stays in the same position. No more elasticity. There are a few mechanical tricks that can be used. Put some very light and think metal around the male spline, force open the "claw", and reassemble. The think metal band will increase the diameter and possibly improve the lateral grip. I have looked for a "Gear Lever", item #10 of the drawing. Part Number 30 25 69 25, with the prefix "GU" so GU30256925. I could not find it anywhere excepted for an outfit named "Parts Republik" in The Netherlands, for a whopping 191 EUR!!! Maybe MPH has something in stock, but they are still in transition.

I am gonna be nice and leave this alone

A blown radiator hose had you scuppered on the side of the road Mick...amateur . Thats what electrical tape is for. Tape up the damaged area, top off the radiator with the water you always carry with you and leave the radiator cap partially open so it doesn't pressurise the system and you're on your way again. I've done it a few times and it lasts a while in most cases. At worst to the next town where you can a least get a room for the night and consult the local garage. I crashed my first car as a teen in the main street of Paramatta in Sydney and the fan nicked the radiator core in a few places when the engine came forward , coolant everywhere. No worries. Some silastic and a couple of matchsticks jammed into the holes and the Rad cap only installed to the first click so system not pressurised and I was on my way home again. The cooling system doesn't need to be pressurised to work in the short term. Worked for me in a WSB race one time when we had a water leak across the head gasket. Finished the race fine but it dumped quite a bit of fluid in Park Ferme after the race. What's wrong with kids these days. It's a source of pride being able to do road side repairs. A totally lost art. Nothing brings a smile to my face like a Tesla owner stuck on the side of the road. I just cruise past thinking "call Elon"

Have you asked your insurance? Or a towing company? One or the other should be able to give you an idea. I have a membership in the ADAC, roughly translated the "General Geman automobile club". It is similar to the RACV, the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, in which I was a member whilst I was still in Australia. They both provide emergency help, i.e. they will come out to you and try and get your vehicle going again. If it can't be repaired on the spot, they will tow to the nearest affiliated workshop. That works well, but they, the towing companys, of course earn the bucks with fixing the problem in their workshop. If you want to get the vehicle home, or to "your" workshop, that's your problem. The system works, though. I've had to use them a few times, and was very glad to have the membership. Costs about €60,- a year, I think. "Wasted" money most of the time, but when you need it, worth every cent. PS: as far as distances go: I spent a year working for a band in Australia. We were on our way from Adelaide to Sydney, and the vehicle blew a radiator hose somewhere east of Swan Hlll on the New South Wales side of the river. 65 km back to the previous town, and 70 km to the next one. The bass player hitch-hiked to the next town, and the RACV (or RACNSW) came out and towed us in. All well and good, but they only repaired the blown hose. The next weak spot blew at about 3 in the morning, somewhere near Yass, I think. The Auto Club there refused to come and get us in the middle of the night, but were there at 9 the next morning. They had to go to Goulburn to get parts, but they did the job properly, and refurbished the entire cooling system. We got back on our way at about 2 in the afternoon. I should mention, we had left Adelaide after a show at about 2 in the morning. The second breakdown was at about 3 in the morning the following night. "Back on our way" was at about 2 in the afternoon of the third consecutive day without having been in a bed. The plan had been to check in to a hotel in Sydney, sleep a bit, and then go on to Newcastle to play a show. Because of the breakdowns, we drove through to get to the show. Of course we got a flat tyre about a mile short of the venue, but we had a spare. After the show, we drove back down to Sydney to the hotel. Because I was the only one who hadn't drunk any alchohol, I drove. Newcastle to Sydney is about two hour's drive. I don't remember any of it.

Dunlop TT's on, just steering bearings left to check. She will be a sweatheart. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

Couldn't agree more with @GuzziMoto sentiments I use CRG Arrow mirrors on my bikes, I only use one mounted on the Offside. https://constructorsrg.com/mirrors/arrow.html Find them superior to stock mirrors, improved looks, don't vibrate and give me clear wide view behind (the mirror is convex glass). Glance down and I know what's behind me, they fold in towards the bar easily for tight lane splitting when required. Word of advice if you're thinking about them. Many cheap copies out there and the originals are relatively expensive. The cheapies are garbage, purchase the CRG originals or don't bother (don't ask me how I know).

Silly question here. We're all "converted". The V11 Models have various issues, mostly minor. You can find very extensive information on all of them here. It is possible to iron them all out. Go for a ride on it. You'll either love it immediately, or not. If you don't love it, don't buy it. If you do, buy it. It is really as simple as that. My V11 Le Mans has a number of problems, all solvable. My problem is finding the time to get onto them. Even so, every time I ride it, I come home with a smile on my face.

A very relevant post. As of December, I've had to move my Dad into permanent care after a fall and broken hip meant he can no longer stay in his home despite the fact that my brother also lives in it too. He needs a level of care now (Alzheimer's as well) that we can no longer provide hence the placement. We're almost over the red tape and will shortly have to go through his belongings and do the same as some of you mention here. It does make you think about your own stuff...My wife is always giving me curry about my collection of bike magazines, books, cd's and last few years blurays! We also just did our wills to make matters easier on the kids when our time comes too and can just imagine them going through my stuff...I don't reckon much will survive but folk's ...Enjoy your stuff now while you can!! Cheers Ps 11 years ago we moved to our current home which is almost twice the size of our last...which means plenty of space for more STUFF!

Still amazed by this bike, after 20 + years. Here picking it up in New Orleans in 2004 on my 50th birthday, an incredible gift from my wonderful wife. The next year Hurricane Katrina would wash this shop away! The Rosso still runs strong....I compare it to my other Guzzi, a 2022 V85 Guardia d Onore, and it has about 100% more Guzzi soul. Yes, both the bike and the wife are keepers for life. Andy

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

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

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

Some progress going thru the Coppa Italia, svingarm back on, carbon fender, alu plate in front of rear wheel, led rear light, startus interruptus, better ground, all connectors cleaned and treated, Caig D. Front part to do. Tires from 2014, wondering about Dunlop Sportsmart TT. Yes IPA time. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

Naming professions : James Mariner . He is the last of my counsel . He is 90 yrs old and I am not sure he finished High School . This man can explain why one carb is jetted differently than the other on a M/G bike , he can explain steering geometry , anything having to do w/motorcycles . He has owned all brands . His brand of choice : Moto Guzzi . He said one time , every die hard Guzzi owner is some type of craftsman . The owners are an authority on some kind of subject and can/do apply it to their bike. They are not riding a German bike where the owner has his grips installed at his local dealership , has someone else change the oil , etc. There are better motorcycles but Moto Guzzi is bike of choice for a professional .

Very retro and quaint. Those are the sort of pegs I used to make 30 years ago and felt they were very cool. Then CNC machining arrived and it all changed. No longer could we spend a several hours at the lathe, mill, bandsaw and linisher and come up with "cool" and special, the world moved on. Here's a set of pegs from my 1198 that are about 14 years old. This is how fast it all changed in around 8 years. These cost far less than the bespoke ones we made manually back in the late 90's and early 2000's as well. I wish someone would make this level of beauty these days for the V11. It takes CNC. I could spend the rest of my life at the mill and never be able to achieve this.