PhillipLarsen

Or Forever in Blue Jeans

Note my spare in the picture is my clutch master on the shelf!

My mistake, looking back through my orders from my 20-year overhaul of the 2004 Ballabio, Powerhouse UK is where I got the caliper kits for front and rear calipers. Gotham Cycles (Ducati/Brembo parts) is where I got the master cylinder kits for clutch (12mm), front brake (16mm same as used on Ducati) and rear brake. (some are the same parts as used on early Ducati 916 I think or at least use the same internal parts). You will see all the Brembo parts (with Ducati references parts on line). If rebuilding the rear brake master be sure to order the 90-degree fitting with O-ring (comes separate) as you will want to remove it from the master cylinder to make sure no bit or residue in there. That is where mine had plugged up, leaving back brake rubbing without me knowing, destroying pads, plastic pad cover, etc. On the clutch and front brake master cylinder I add a bleed banjo fitting where the brake line attaches to master cylinder. Makes it easier to ensure no trapped air. Gotham sells these as well. The parts are not too expensive, especially the rear master. I had also bought an original Moto Guzzi supplied Brembo complete front master cylinder with all the attachment, including lever, adjuster, etc., prior to finding the rebuild kits were available through Gotham. . On the shelf for a spare now. Hope this helps.

I bought rebuild kits for all master cylinders and callipers for my 2004 Ballabio last year from Powerhouse Automotive in UK. You can find them on ebay and their own website. If you don’t see what you need just ask them. They had it all for me and service was fast to Canada.

https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=37_140 17768750 - $11.38 - Oil pressure switch most Guzzis thru 2005 GU17768750 [17768750] : MG Cycle, Moto Guzzi Parts and Accessories available online at MGCycle.com

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

This always makes me think about changing the lady partners daily in the summer as I move through the week (Ballabio, Stelvio, 916, CBX, Norton, 500 Turbo, 40 Indian Chief)

I installed a Roper plate recently and found it was not a very big project. Make sure to have the needed two upper sump gaskets and one lower sump gasket on hand ( if you are going to install with gaskets), and I got a spare of each just in case one would get damaged. Lucky I ordered the extra as one arrived at dealer torn due to being poorly packaged by Piagio. The gaskets are inexpensive. With the extra thickness of the Roper plate and one extra upper gasket I found it necessary to modify the side stand mount by making the two bolt holes slightly oval and to provide clearance for the the bolt heads to accommodate the repositioned bolt location in the fitting. I used a Dremel with grinder bit. See photo of modified fitting in Gallery Pictures. Also slightly trimmed back to allow fitting to move down to align bolt holes. I thought it was best to ensure the slightly repositioned fitting is not putting any different side loads on the cam case or sump. Link to images

Your bleed issue reminds me of a front brake problem bleeding I had on my Norton 850 that was all original. Many similarities. So simple system, but was not responding, decided to swap out master for new, then slave for known rebuilt good one off the back, still problem. Only thing left was the brake line, which was two rubber lines and a metal line in between. The rubber lines were the issue breaking up inside, causing intermittent problems. Changed all the lines and was like new.

Ok, I’ll take them all. Can I arrange to pick up today? Can you PM me? Thanks

I think I see a set of V11 drivers lowering footpegs in the photo, but not sure that is what they are. If so, I am interested in them, what are you looking to get for them? Also looks like some standard V11 footpegs, do you have a set of driver pegs? I have been wanting a set to use as the basis for fabricating / modifying for slightly different foot position. Price for these if you have a set. I have a 2004 Ballabio and am located in Kitsilano. I tried to PM you, but system says TwinAH is not accepting PM? Best Regards Phillip