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to robbiek - same here, Mobil1 15/50 in the lump, belray in the forks, and redline heavy in the grinders. I change it whenever I feel like it. Usually take a couple Sundays a year and change the oil in everything. Rj

I thought so. I couldn't remember if it was 40 or 20 as I was wanting to set it up in the middle of the range and adjust from there. So I had both numbers floating around in my brain. Just got back from the shop. The mechanics there both recommended using Never Seize on the axle on reassembly. I'll give that a try as wheel bearing grease can get so messy and run a bit in the sun. Thanks for the spacer offer but my problem was all in the caliper mount. It'll all clean up just fine. cheers, Ryan

Seems to be. The only questionable item is the left rear wheel bearing. I'll get a second opinion today on its condition. I'll likely replace them both as a precaution. Everything on the right side of the wheel is beautiful. There was even some lube on the splines. not much tho'. I was expecting a real nightmare once I got in there, but not too bad actually. I'm getting the tires swapped today but I still have to pull apart the transmission so I better be quiet until that's apart... Ryan

I thought your name was Jim... Rj

Naw, I've got the proceedure worked out for unlubed. If I lube the axle, I'll need to make up a new proceedure... Rj

I believe the "little red book of no knowledge" is talking about the White Power shock that was installed earlier on. the book just didn't get updated. The Sachs shock does indeed have many more clicks. I thought I remembered 20 but it might be 40... Rj

Just because my dealer couldn't fix it (or at least thought it was easier as under warranty) doesn't mean it can't be fixed. I haven't taken one apart, but it seems though something is just stuck in the adjuster. I wouldn't know who to ask but there must be someone who services these things. It isn't as if the thing is wore out... cheers, Ryan

VICTORY IS MINE! It wasn't a pretty battle. Those rear axles can really take a beating. End result: Axle is out, no major problems with any parts. The axle rusted up inside the left swing arm and the aluminum caliper hanger. It was stuck right proper. Tools required to complete mission: three people - one to sit on bike, one to sit on stool supporting 50lb chunk of steel (brace other side of swing arm) and one (me!) to wail on the axle with a sledge. Tried the breaker bar on the hex head but she was a no go until the axle cleared the swing arm. Then the caliper holder would just rotate. Anyway, thanks all, another happy ending! cheers Ryan

Okay, this is a reply to an old topic.. but I just read it. Steve!! How long have I known you?? Close to 10 years I think. Don't hesitate to PM me or give me a call. I can tell you all you need to know, including the size for the smaller lines you want to insulate. Don't be shy now. Ryan

oh oh. I have some very bad news for you Nog. I did exactly the same thing with mine a while back. Turned it all the way to the end to see where the limits of adjustment were. Then the thing would just unscrew itself. If it is still clicking, you might have a different problem. Mine would click a couple of times and then unscrew itself. Completely unadjustable. Bad news is that it wasn't repairable. My dealer got me another one on warranty. This is the rear shock we are talking about, right? Ryan

Thanks folks! I'll post results of tonight's battle... Richard, much thanks, but this sucker is cemented in place. Even the air gun won't budge it. I ran the compressor down three times before the nut decided it had enough and loosened. No luck budging the axle. I have a nice alu drift (cylinder) that just fits inside the threads in the nut. Nut holds drift in place and protects threads. About 8 inches long and faced on the lathe. Time to get medieval Now where's my 50lb block of steel... Ryan

Thanks Nogbad. I'll give it a shot tonight. I have a perfect hunk of steel (it was responsible for a back injury earlier in the year) and a nice aluminum drift. Now that I'm sure it is supposed to just slide through I'll work it out eventually. cheers, Ryan

Thanks for the responses! Nogbad - can't get past your step 1. Bike is up on the Guzzi stand. Axle nut is off, rubber cap is out, allen key tool from kit is in its place. Air gun on key tool does nothing at all. No movement. Bashing on the left side (nut mostly on of course) doesn't even move the swing arm apart. Thanks Edge, but I've already gone well beyond measured controlled force. I am now approaching the maximum force I am able to apply in my garage. I was hoping that there was a pinch bolt, set screw, or something that I was missing... I've unstuck 50's Mercury outboards used in salt and left to sit for decades, and I thought they were tough! Ryan

Hi all, Tearing into the goose to fix a weeping transmission seal that is now piddling. Stuck at the rear axle, literally. Just getting the nut off required a serious session with the air gun. Now the axle refuses to budge. Soaked as much as I can get to in Release, hit the right side with the air gun. Pound left side with wood block and hammer. Nothing. I've read Brian Robson's thread on his experience. Not good. He mentions a hex head on his axle, his is (was) an 02 as mine is 01. I don't think mine is hex. Does my axle drift out or thread out? Looks like drift but if there's threads in there I don't want to wreck them. thanks, Ryan

Wasn't there a Mr. Roper on Sesame Street? Or was it Three's Company... Ducking for cover... Rj

Yup. Burnt oil on the exhaust. It even smells like my old Triumph... Goes a little better tho'... Rj

Well, lots of Guzzi leaks lately... my turn now. 5K kms after transmission rebuild (I got priority on the rebuild because of this problem!) and she is weeping from the transmission seal again. And just a few months off warranty. I doubt crying at the dealer will get me anywhere - I'm still waiting for the warranty replacements for side covers that broke the day I bought it... With any luck it will only weep until the season is over and I can pull it over the winter. I love this bike but I was hoping it would be at least slightly more reliable than my 1970 Triumph! I like wrenching but dammit, that's what the Triumph is for...

Val does not take anything off... ever. He is a competitor at very heart - competitors never give anything away. Having said that, he did not look himself yesterday. Maybe the bike wasn't right on or he wasn't right on... but he definitely didn't look himself out there. Nicky deserves his propers - nobody was going to catch him, he decided that days before and went out and did it. Can he keep doing it? Only if he can find that kind of motivation on a regular basis, and even if he does, ROSSI WILL BE RIGHT BESIDE HIM. Next race please!! Rj

I try to pay attention as little as possible... I did have a rather nasty head injury recently But anyway, a very very fine product none the less... Rj

After procrastinating for over a year, thinking about making one of Al's triangular guards for keeping water out of the tranny breather, I spotted a guy making them on evilbay. Got it last night - perfect fit, very professional job. Snaps right on to my 01 V11 and zap straps in place. Installed in 15 mins, didn't pull the hugger to do it, but some of the less patient / ham fisted folk might want to remove it. $20 US plus shipping and for $5 more he'll throw in another piece to protect the shock (allows complete removal of hugger). I didn't get this bit tho'. Anyway, just thought I'd pass on my experience in case anyone else has been procrastinating or doesn't have a shop... very nice product for our bikes. Just search V11 on ebay - I'll post his info if I find it. cheers, Rj

See?? We definitely need more planets. Rj

My Stucchi X is very close to the sump too. can't see a gap but I can slide thick cardboard between. I've worried about this but it has been on over a year now with no noticeable problem... Very nice bike - the 03 nero corsa is my favorite! cheers, Rj

CATEGORY GLOBAL HECTARES FOOD 4.2 MOBILITY 11 SHELTER 6.8 GOODS/SERVICES 22.9 TOTAL FOOTPRINT 44.9 IN COMPARISON, THE AVERAGE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT IN YOUR COUNTRY IS 8.8 GLOBAL HECTARES PER PERSON. WORLDWIDE, THERE EXIST 1.8 BIOLOGICALLY PRODUCTIVE GLOBAL HECTARES PER PERSON. IF EVERYONE LIVED LIKE YOU, WE WOULD NEED 24.9 PLANETS. We're gonna need more planets... Rj

I'm confused... aren't the second and last options the same... certainly too similar for me to call. Rj

Wow. A few takers. Seems to be some interest in this stuff. Steve - the stuff I have is for the larger line, if you want to do your smaller lines you'll want a couple sizes smaller. No problem getting this stuff locally - Now that I have found it (Lindair parts counter at the Van. airport south terminal) I can pick some up any time. I think the only one necessary is the main fuel line. If you get vapor after the pump it will still pump, but not if there is vapor at the inlet. I'm going to go out to get some larger stuff at some point to see if I can wrap it around the fuel pump with a couple hose clamps. If I continue to get interest I'll get more for any who want. cheers, Ryan