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Once I took a few items apart, it was apparent what happened. After some JB Weld, all should be fine.

hmmm, seems I'm in need of revisiting mine now as well. Each item works independently, but no together. I will fiddle, and report back.

Just seeing this now, thank you. This just happened, after replacing my tires. I'm traveling for work this week, but hopefully I can try your method next weekend.

I rode my V11 to work today, still not used to the Andreani cartridges; it feels so great! Combined with my new tires, I was taking freeway turns like Rossi! Unfortunately, my speedo stopped working again! I'm so disappointed, since I went through the entire thing just months ago. Each part works fine independently, but when together, they don't. It must not be seating , or it works itself apart internally. I actually have a NOS speedo on the shelf, but like I said, each part works when tested. Ideas?

yes, all correct.

I have a set of Mistral on my V7, absolutely love them. With the DB killers removed, it's music!

From Andreani's notes, on my install: This fork was on a 2003 Moto Guzzi V11. Marzochi 40mm inverted. All measurements were the same as 105/G08e.

Yes, skeptic here as well. After some research, you'll be disappointed to find many of the items we purchase, originate from China. In the case of the seals, there are some that are not, but many are the exact same ones as these. At any rate, mine have been good thus far. I did however keep the original dust seals. I like the spring it had on it.

Marchozzi fork seals, $5.50 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803348185096.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003.

I have no problem with it, in fact I encourage it. OEM is by default, a dime a dozen. If someone wants to be creative, why not? It's built for their own preference. Some people follow stick and ball sports when they could follow MotoGP, I'll never understand it, but to each, his own.

@Lucky Phil You mentioned the fix is simple, but I thought it took machining of some sort, no?

Can anyone confirm this fitting our tank? https://www.sd-tec.de/en/moto-guzzi-petcock-m16x1-8mm-50-nibbio-cross-magnum-125-tt-benelli-125-250/item-categoryId-15817-itemId-35105400_.Z-sort-price__asc.html If this does screw into the tank, I now have the adapter to transition the hose to the larger fuel pump hose size.

I know Binder hasn't been fantastic as of late, as KTM hasn't. However qualifying last and finishing so far up the grid was amazing. The announcers hardly mentioned it, so much action at the front. Fun race to watch.

Rode the 25 miles into work this morning. Whew hoo, it handles amazing, so fun! Rode the entire way waiting for the newly paved round-about exit. I timed it perfect and threw it into the turn; tracked so well. What a joy!

Welcome @Ali Fra. Having just acquired mine V11 a few short years ago, I'll mention how I've really fallen for this bike. I hadn't intended to buy this bike, nor was I familiar with it. Having already owned a V7, I was open to the V11 when it was made known to me. Since then, the 1100cc have won me over and is now my default distance bike. I spent time with basic maintenance and then dialing in the suspension, handling, etc. This has been documented on this site should you be interested. My effort has been rewarded with a bike I'm always interested in riding, with confidence. This forum is my daily go to, great community, and so much assistance. Welcome!

All installed, rolling as intended! Thank you. Damn, new tires make for a brand new feeling!

I read this thread today, looking for rear axle order: axle, nut, shim and spacer. Didn't find it. The factory manual schematic is not very good. shim, spacer goes…?

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As they are not 100% even, Id say I still have a full turn on one side, and only 3/4 on the other. I can dial it in a wee bit more, what do you suggest?

I'm still waiting for my tires to arrive, but last night I seated each dowel; it was fairly straight forward. I measured each to assure same starting threads, then clockwise rotated each evenly, one side then the other; back and forth, back and forth. When one eventually seated, I backed it off one full turn, and matched the other. As it sits now, one side is one full rotation from seated, and the other is a little less than one full rotation. It seems to me, there is a bit of acceptable variance, and I should be well within. Once I mount the tires, I'll bounce it a bit and see what it looks like, listen for any concerns. Hopefully, that should do it. Thanks for the advice.

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Thx for the report! One of these years…

So evenly inserted, lightly tight, very lightly.

…will do just that, thank you @docc