Speedfrog

What I meant to say is any (and all) 15M can be swapped between different bike models with the proper map installed. The same goes for the 15RC's, but not between 15M and 15RC in the original bike configurations. Not on US models. The 15RC never made to this side of the pond, at least not on the V11 Sport. I have an 15M ECU in my stash that was originally intended for a V11 Sport but had a paper label for a V11 California on top of the original plastic one... I was able to carefully removed the paper label and preserve the original. It'll get a proper map written for the V11 Sport eventually... Very much like this one where you can just make out the "V11 Sport" writing of the original label under the paper one.

Or it was replaced with the same type but from a different model and re-mapped for your bike... I've seen ECU's with factory superimposed sticker on top of the original one, i.e. V11 California on top of V11 Sport, all 15M ECU's. You can check what ECU type your bike is running in the owner manual, under specifications - most likely Magneti Marelli IAW 15M.

I believe the sticker/label is the only form of identification...

@GuzziMoto I think you could be right in reading into what @LaGrasta is saying. This being under a V11 Rosso Corsa topic in a dedicated V11 forum, it takes a lot of brainpower to interpret these kind of ambiguous inquiries when no precise details are offered towards what the inquirer is exactly looking into... my little brain was telling me the inquiry was for his V11. . .

Here is a comprehensive list of Moto Guzzi models (and others) with their respective ECU’s. https://www.guzzitek.org/documents/injection/ECU_MasterList_2011.pdf

This O2 sensor swap discussion is only relevant to machines running a 15RC ECU. V11 Sport US models were delivered with a 15M ECU, no CAT and no O2 sensor. Check your ECU!

Cross references for V11 Sport fuel tank cap: Aprilia '98-'03 RSV Mille 1000 & '02-'05 Tuono. Givi Tanklock tank ring p/n: BF02 SW-Motech Evo tank ring p/n: TRT.00.640.17500/B SW-Motech Pro tank ring p/n: TRT.00.787.17500/B SW-Motech Ion tank ring p/n: TRT.00.475.17500/B Check out this topic: https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/topic/22036-anyone-successfully-use-one-of-those-quick-release-tank-bag-adapter-rings/ Edit: I removed the Triumph cross references for clarity and because, although the Triumph x-ref. is valid for the Givi Tanklock ring, it might not be for the sw-motech rings. I also added the SWM Ion tank ring for those interested in the Ion line of tank bags.

The V11 Sport also has the same fuel tank filler ring as Aprilias of the same vintage iirc...

Triumph is coming out with a 400 single with a claimed output of 40hp, well 39.5hp to be exact...two models in fact, 400 Speed and 400 Scrambler. Although water cooled, they claim to be lighter in weight than the RE’s. Good looking bikes too and similarly priced, being manufactured in India as well.

There was a mention when I first saw the ad about the owner having all the necessary parts to replace the fluids; oil, oil filters, etc., and that if he were to do the job prior to the sale, the price would go up some... That mention is not there anymore, one can assume that job has been done. The picture of the new oils and filter is still there. It even shows fork oil, so if that was done as well, it would justify the +$300 price adjustment. No mention of the brakes fluid.

Hey @p6x - Here is a red Quota for your consideration - 34k miles, Only $2,800. . . https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/mcy/d/fort-collins-2000-moto-guzzi-quota-dual/7676186895.html

Didn't you add a Scram 411 to your stable at some point?? Still waiting for a ride report...

Have you called Mike at MPH?

It’s always a bit of a hit or miss with Harper’s. Their website is non-functional for the most part despite Curtis repeated claims of upgrading it over the years. Otherwise Harper’s is a great vendor that can sometimes get you parts you cannot find anywhere else. Best way to deal with them is to get Curtis on the phone before you place an order. Edit/PS: I do not know what is currently going on with Harper’s but being an old school family business they have had some hiccups in their service in the past. Good luck with your order!

Might work for you but apparently it doesn’t count if you’re French! I’m out of luck...

Street motorcycle brake rotors DO wear under normal usage. How long does it take for them to wear below the recommended minimal thickness varies, depending on several factors; how aggressively you use your brakes, how much weight is on the bike, mountain roads riding...etc, but most importantly, the pads you're using; aggressive pads will wear the rotors out a lot faster than softer ones. Checking the rotors thickness with calipers only takes a couple of minutes and should be part of routine maintenance. The minimum thickness stamped on the rotors by the manufacturer is a good indication that, as a wear item, they need to be replaced eventually to remain optimally efficient and safe. Can you keep riding a bike with its front rotors worn thinner than recommended? Sure ...would the brakes still operate normally? Probably ...how far are you willing to go to find out the failing point of your main safety component?... Just like you would replace tires long before the rubber is worn through to the cord... or not.

Brake discs (or rotors) have a nominal thickness when new and a minimum thickness under which they are supposed to be replaced. That minimum thickness is usually printed on the disc.

A combination of Defender and Offender...

A sidecar isn’t something I’ve ever consider for myself and I’ve never ridden one but this is a good looking rig. Judging only by looking at all the pictures without any other knowledge about it, it seems like a well appointed machine - except maybe for the awful looking instrument panel. So, with its carrying capacity so much greater than a regular moto, it spurred my imagination of endless backroads camping trips following rivers through forests and mountains accompanied by the kid and the dog.... ** Maybe I’ll get a dog first...

@p6x Not sure your experience proves Marlin’s instruments to be superior to Formotion’s... But that’s all besides the point, when you talk to the boss at Marlin, did you asked him about all the Roos crisscrossing the roads everywhere??...

From dial instruments to grilled meat considerations... Great skidding there folks!!

And only cost a few bucks...(Guzzi content)

You mean like this =>

RBW => Ride By Wire Electronic interface between the GO grip and the engine.

You might want to consider putting it up on BaT if it doesn’t sell through the regular channels. Old originals like that tend to generate quite a buzz over there...