MattiGuzzi

Helpful, but does not resolve my issue. The spacers shown are in place.

REAR WHEEL SPACER - I have been doing some needed maintenance3 over the winter. Removed the shaft and rear drive and sanded and painted them. Tried to lube the U-joints as best as I could. The bike has been apart for months. I finally put the rear wheel back on and it is binding. Once I tighten down the bolt the wheel does not turn freely. I found what appears to be a spacer, but it won't fit. Mind you, I have had this wheel off and on many times before. I never had this happen before. The bevel drive turns freely. Some advice would be appreciated.

Thanks, All!

The funny thing is, I have an air compressor right next to my bikes. I check my V85TT every few days because I know it looses air very slowly. I had ridden the V11 for many many months and just stopped checking it because it was good. My stupidity for not being thorough and growing complacent.

I'm and idiot! I was confident the tires and air pressure are good because, "I know what low tire pressure feels like!" No. The pressure was down front and back. Probably due to the drop in temps and having not ridden the bike since warm weather. I'm an idiot for having not checked it at the nearest station! Hopefully I'll get another chance to test before snow!

I have a2003 V11 Sport with custom bikini fairing. About two weeks ago I went out for a ride and took a left hand curve at a reasonable speed (nothing dramatic) but I experienced something like the rear end wanting to continue to drive the bike down to the left. I immediately cut the throttle and regained control. The bike stood up and I stopped. It was very unnerving. If it had happened under aggressive cornering, I would have crashed. I safety checked the bike (steering damper, loose bolts etc. Everything checks. I went back over the spot and it was clear of hazards. I have recently experienced a little extra play in the clutch and slippage (again, nothing dramatic) when accelerating hard. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks!

When I picked up my bike in February it was missing the rear seat cowl. I found one on eBay but it arrived with large 27mm holes. What is the proper part to put there? When I look up the OEM part it washer looks way too small.

I picked up a V11 sport ab while back. Only 13k miles. I don't think it has the Roper plate. Hope could I be sure and if not, when should I replace the existing?

Jaap, Dankjewel! BTW, I lived in NL for four years from 1982-86.

Hey all. Just got a D'Alimonte Quarter Fairing on ebay to be installed on my 04' V11 Sport. I think it will look incredible! I expect to have to mod it to make it work. I have no idea what it was taken off of, but I need to repair and repaint it. I need help matching the black/dark grey paint. You can see my profile pic for my bike. I just bought this V11 (after years of patient waiting) and am extatic! Thanks for the help. I’ve already gleaned a lot of helpful knowledge from the site and forums. MattiGuzzi 2004 V11 Sport (current) 2015 Aprilia Caponord Travel (current) 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 (sold) 2008 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe (sold) 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 (sold) 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (sold) 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (sold)

LOL! No Yellow accents. Yellow may look good with grey, but the fairing has to be repaired. It has a couple of bad scuffs on it, so I need to sand it down, epoxy the bad parts and repaint. If anything, I’d go with Red. I do have the red peg mounts.

Anyone know if the following handlebar stummels shown below are identical and will be interchangeable (or usable) with a 2004 V11 Sport Naked? 2001 V11 Sport RH 99-01 V11 Sport Mandello LH 02 V11 Sport LH These are available on eBay and i’d Like to switch out the ones on my 2004 Sport (not so) Naked for these as they appear to provide a 2” rise, which would be perfect. I expect these are the same. I know they are different from the ones on my bike. Also wondering if I will have to replace or reroute the cables. Thanks!

Hey all. Just got a D'Alimonte Quarter Fairing on ebay to be installed on my 04' V11 Sport. I think it will look incredible! but I need to repair and repaint it. I need help matching the black/dark grey paint.

I’m 57, married to the same wonderful woman for 33 years and have 4 grown kids who are the most important thing in the world to me. I’ve always loved motorcycling. My uncle had a Honda 650 with a custom flame painted gas tank and we used to sit on it in his garage. Loved that. My step dad had a 72 Suzuki 380 with Ram Air. I used to pop out the key cylinder with a screwdriver and take it on joy rides when my folks were not home. I fell in love with Italian motorcycles when, in 1974, I saw a red Laverda at the beach. That sealed the deal! I did a lot of traveling around the world in the early 80’s, then had kids, so no bikes. I finally was able to get my own bike in 96, a 92 Kawasaki Zephyr 750. Later on I had Kawi a Vulcan 800 and 1500. Then a Yamaha Stratoliner 1900 Deluxe. I wanted to move back towards. Better performance and less weight, so I got a Triumph Tiger 1050. Loved that bike! Traded that in for my current 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Travel and now, after years of patient desire, I also own a 2004 V11 Sport Naked. Other things? I’m an Anglican Priest who begs or mercy when I go to fast!