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I'm not sure what stores you have local to you, but up here in Canada, Princess Auto and especially Canadian Tire, has those big 1/2" drive bars on sale all the time. I think I've been picking them up for less than $10. They're not top quality but despite my best efforts, I've never broken one, I've bought a bunch of them 3-4? I've got them all over the place, I keep one in my car with a socket to tighten my lug nuts if need be, and I've got others in both garages in case a fastening gets fussy and won't come undone, those johnson bars and if needed a pipe extension for more leverage have never failed. Just a wag, but I think Harbor Freight, Pep Boys, Wal Mart or something similar in the US should have them cheap. fwiw

I've never tried a Pitbull style stand, I can certainly see them being useful. I've got a variety of chocks, by far my best piece of kit is a high quality scissor jack (Drag Specialties?) If I want to raise my V11 to work on the rear & front at the same time, the rear weight bias of my V11, requires a second lifting device at the back. My Tontis are much more balanced, I could just lift the sump then stabilize it on stands or blocks, my Spine frame doesn't balance on the sump. I'm a little gun shy and overly cautious, because I had it up on the table on the scissor jack, strapped down tight, and thought I could remove the rear wheel through the drop plate and the whole works came very close to tipping over backwards. fwiw ymmv

Thank you very much for doing that and including the measurements. Iirc the stand for the Griso is probably a little narrower, with a shorter cross frame member on the bottom, I didn't have much room to play with, to fit the hardware and sockets in place From your photo I think I could come up with an improvement that's more secure and doable.

If you have the time and ability please post some good close up photos of the mounting hole in the stand and the fastening bits to attach the sockets. I researched it extensively and made up a variety of attachments, none that worked as well as I'd like. Anything I tried that looked like it wouldn't damage the square mounting holes in the aluminum stand, left a little play in the sockets, which I wasn't comfortable with.

I got one of these stands with my Griso and adapted it with sockets to lift my V11. The problem I have with my mcgyvered outfit is that , the big nuts on the pork chops have to be slightly loose so the stand can rotate into position. Do you have to loosen the nuts with your Becker-Technik? Yes, a big 1/2" drive johnson bar is the perfect lever to use with it.

Oh I know all about more efficiency, power etc and the long service intervals. It just doesn't resonate with me like a simple air cooled twin. The engine in my Suzuki DL1000 was a beast, very powerful, even in the lower state of tune compared to versions in other models. The shim valve wear/adjustments were extremely stable. I did the 2nd valve adjustment on it at 50K kms and only half of them were out by small amounts. But it was still a major pita,,, getting to the valves,,,pulling the cams,,, then burning brain cells and praying that when I made the trip to town for shims, that everything would spec out right when I got it back together. It probably didn't need it for the low mileage, but being 14? yrs old at the time, I changed the inlet and outlet coolant hoses which had to be special ordered from the dealer. That bike probably had the most powerful advanced engine, of any machine of any type that I've owned,,, it made my blood run cold, different strokes.

Hey Docc, Tks but that's not it,,,, the ones I've seen had sleeker smoother lines on the Kawi green,,, it might have been an older model. idk edit, Hey Docc I took a look online for the model I've seen,,, it's the Z900RS Cafe in the Kawi green with a little fairing. The lines may be a little different or just the color makes it seem that way. For whatever reason. the rad doesn't seem to be as in your face idk

I wouldn't be buying any, just because I don't like the modern complexities and designs etc, that being said. I love big singles, and when I read about the performance and light weight of the Huskys/KTMs, I'd love to thrash a Vitpilen around a back country road with a set of sticky tires on it. I think that would be a special ride. At this point in my life I hate the whole 4 cylinder/4valve/bucket shim/water cooled, concept, but as a former owner of a 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 (sacrilegiously set up for touring) I think that the modern retro Z900? captures the lines and vibe better than any other model. I'd love to take one for a rip, not sure what my survival rate would be, just as well, that that opportunity will never take place. lol The designers hit a home run on that bike. If I was forced to spend my own money on a modern retro, although it was never imported into Canada, it would have to be MG's V9 Bobber Sport in red Classic lines, simpler maintenance, with sticky tires and decent suspension, the performance might be lacking a little, but the looks and vibe of that V9 Bobber Sport in red, hit all the right buttons for me.

I don't have any experience with their tank bags, (the ones I've seen, seemed smaller,jmo) but I picked up a used tri-bag system by Cortech (Saddle and tail bags) Good quality and works as intended fwiw fyi

My favorite piece of bike gear by far, is my magnetic Givi tank bag, particularly because I'm old school and use hard copy maps, so I love a tank bag with a clear map pouch for a quick visual reference. The V11 with it's plastic tank presents a challenge, I do have an OEM MG strap on tank bag, that was designed for/ & included in the deal for my Griso. (I've never used it) Has anyone experience in using the MG Griso strap on tank bag, and adapting it onto the V11s? Yea or Nay? I'll probably just try it sometime, but I'm afraid of damaging the delicate paint/decals on the plastic V11 tank. If there's any feedback out there, I'd love to hear it BEFORE I do damage, lol. tia

It's a nice looking pricey piece of kit, but with shipping and my low Canadian dollar, I was a little disappointed in a couple of things for the high price I paid. The 90 degree clutch/brake line fittings are replaced with straight line connectors. They are such a tight fit, you can't easily change the angle and position of the risers/bars without cable interference. What should be very adjustable, for the sake of a couple of bucks in cheaper fittings,isn't., Iirc the instructions talked about rerouting the throttle cable; and also pulling slack out of the wiring harness.with a little slack the wiring routed easily to the front and back through the front of the forks under the triple clamp. For my throttle cable, I've got it similar to what you've got, but it tucks in tight underneath a plastic shroud plate mounted on the front of the spine frame. The cable ends up with a couple of bends back and forth, nothing overly sharp but definitely not as smooth and flowing as I would like. fwiw

Although I pined for one in the worst way, I didn't have enough spare cash for a Mattel V-RROOM! ; but I grew up in small town Quebec, so cardboard from cigarette packages were free and plentiful, that and a couple of clothespins mounted on the forks, my Supercycle bike usually had it's own very distinct growl, lol. What I did have, that I loved so much, I wore one out and had to replace it, was a chain/lever/tire friction activated siren mounted on the forks as well. The growl of a cigarette pack and the wail of my siren, pretty intoxicating heady stuff for a young kid; not so sure the neighbors were impressed though.

Joe I love it. It's a beautiful looking little bike with nice classic flat tracker lines, I think it looks the biz! At that age fun is the priority, plug it in, twist the throttle, instant smile generator, win, win, win. He'll have plenty of time and opportunity later if he chooses, to jump into the ICE game and worry about oil, spark plug changes, getting a part time job to pay for gas, repairs and tuneups; and deal with the inevitable occasional times the smile generator won't start and have to tackle the black magic voo doo of lack of spark, fuel etc, I think it's cool that you still have your rebadged Indian from back in the day.

Thanks for the suspension tips, I need reminding of taking care of some of the basics. I have to agree with your impressions of climbing a mountain with a guzzi at full boil. The first time I really experienced it, was a few years ago early in the spring on my CalVin. The snow had been melted around my house for quite a while and for the first time ever in my life, I started riding up the Opeongo Rd at Dacre,with no snow on the ground. The Opeongo Rd winds it's way up the mountain, cutting through deep isolated bush to the highest civilized point in Ontario at Foymount. The pipes echoing off the wilderness were nirvana, but I went into full panic mode 2/3s of the way up, when I couldn't hear the pipes or the glorious mechanical cacophony any longer, the bike sounded like it was dying, I thought I had a major mechanical failure, screwed, stuck deep in the wilderness; took me a long while to realize my ears had popped from the change in altitude & air pressure,lol. At the top of the mountain, the snowbanks in the shade were still at least 6-7 ft tall, the drops in temp had to be 15-20 degrees. That climb up the Opeongo Rd, with my thundering guzzis at full throttle, even with the poor, chip tar seal road surface is probably my favorite road to ride. I've ridden down the mountain a few times, but you're right, it's just not the same as the climb.

Docc, Does the ignition key have to be turned off for the ECU to reset and send that "richen" signal for the first 6000 rpm, or just back to run then start? Does it only go through that richen cycle when it's cold, or even if it's hot at running temps? tia

A couple of years ago, Curtis Harper picked up and flogged quite a few NOS sets of these exhausts/ECUs, iirc the retail price was crazy, but he was selling them just a little over 1/2 retail.. If you're really serious, It might be worth your while to place a quick call to Harpers and ask him what he sold them for, fwiw, fyi. ps I did a search on wg and found the info from Curtis,, cc'd below fyi good luck That Titanium Racing exhaust with racing ECU system is now in stock for 1999 thru 2001 V11 Sport, V11 Lemans, In stock now, six pieces left. $1000 each Original price $1400. Includes peg mounts, all hardware and even instruction book. I got a deal on them, so do you. Ship worldwide

No relation to the seller, I noticed this V11 Titanium exhaust and ECU listed on the FB Moto Guzzi's for sale page. I can't seem to post a direct link, info copied below. If this something you've been looking for you know where to start searching. fwiw fyi Bob Marsh · 9h · V11 titanium exhaust with computer, brand new in box, was purchased in 2007, sealed up.until now to take pics....make me a reasonable offer....located in san antonio texas, shipping no problem...I dont know exactly what they go/,went for,but I will take less than retail....anybody know what they sell for new? Shipping no problem, actual cost

I picked up a well farkled 2007 Griso with around 40K? kms for a decent price. I like the idea of all my guzzis being the same familiar, reliable 2V design. fwiw jmo I love the look of the Griso 4V in the Tenni green and the later red SE, but I really don't need the extra power or the headaches of worrying about the flat tappets possibly being an issue. If you consider a 4V bike, make sure it's rollerized; I know personally of one dealer who fudged the registration date for a couple of leftover Grisos; at some point someone will be getting a nasty surprise. The roller kits are becoming scarcer as time goes on and depending on the bike there are apparently 3? different kits to remedy the problem. The Griso Ghetto is a wealth of knowledge, worthy for any prospective owner. fwiw

Welcome aboard Ratso88; Colt, as you can probably tell, the Mighty Scura is a somewhat mystical legendary bike among us guzzisti. I know how much it meant to Chuck, to ensure that it was placed in the care of the right hands. I get the impression he was successful in achieving that goal. Wishing you many safe miles and smiles on your new ride. Kelly

Idk what the temps would be. It's a lower crossover under the sump so not crazy hot, but obviously hot enough to ensure failure of the O rings. Anything that seems to be easily obtainable, evaporates and disappears in a very short time. I'll be filing all this info away and will definitely keep that Kalrez material in mind. Tks very much

A few years ago, I went down the rabbit hole of trying to find durable O rings to seal the cross over on the Lafranconi exhaust on my CX (which is the most idiotic design ever, jmho) In my search, I spoke with the parts buyer at my local Freco Hydraulic shop, she advised me that since the space shuttle failure, O rings can be purchased made out of all sorts of miracle materials, money not being a consideration, she could get O rings that retailed for $600 Canadian a piece, I went with Vitons, iirc $10 @ dozen. fwiw

I think I would've been content at 110 lbs lighter with 4" higher bars, and extra seat foam, but It sure looks the biz. I can't help but wonder how much lighter his wallet was

For some reason they never list the brand name, but I think these are the ones you're looking for. https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=170_174&products_id=4634 Over the years with different bikes, parts and supply deals, I've accumulated, probably a couple dozen, of different valve cover gaskets; they'll collect dust forever, because I won't waste my time putting in anything but these good ones. Re the silicon gaskets mentioned elsewhere; my Griso came with a set of those and I thought I was set for life; wrong. At some point they had obviously been over tightened, and the cover had cut into the gasket, they were destined for failure as well. As ham fisted as I am, once I followed the gospel of Pete and converted to the metal cored gaskets, I've never had one of them fail. fwiw ymmv

If you're thinking of tackling any job to do with the clutch M/C; imo I'd read up on Scud's ingenious idea to eliminate a nightmare and install a remote bleeder line from a Griso or Stelvio. I still curse when I think of trying to bleed that sucker, rebuilding the m/c would be the nightmare 10 fold for my meager skill set. fwiw

On my 2003 Lemans, riders left, there is an similar looking piece at the bottom of an adjustment contraption that adjusts the aiming? of the headlight bucket. Mine has a slot cut in the bottom for a screw driver, and appears to be threaded and mounted with a slotted boss at the top to locate it on the bracket, then passes up through the middle of a spring with a nut at the top. Just a wag but yours is probably a variation of the same mechanism in that location with a slightly different design.