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A further quote from Meinolf from the same post, which confirms what Phil wrote about the non-linear response of some TPSs, I believe the earlier ones, which includes the V11: "The difference may seem small, but a meticulous adjustment of this value is absolutely necessary. The interpolation points are so close together in the low load range that a shift of one row can quickly occur due to normal wear and tear in conjunction with the function of the ADC. And this is immediately noticeable in the low load range." Meinolf was writing regarding a California Vintage, but I believe the ECU and throttle bodies were more or less the same as the ones in the V11.

Quote from Meinolf (via DeepL.com) from the German forum: "Furthermore, the 8-bit ADC used in the 15M/RC has a very low resolution, it can only calculate in steps of 5V / 256" Regarding 8-bit resolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8-bit_computing#Details 256 steps. Regarding what Phil wrote about the non-linear TPS response, yes I have read that elsewhere, and consider that to be accurate. @docc if you think this is worth splitting off, go for it.

Another another thought: I just did some sums. As I mentioned further up, I'm quite pedantic by nature, so don't take this as a "near enough is good enough" thing. I observed today that the "full range of travel" of my TPS was from the set 157 mV at fully closed to just over 4.8 V at fully open. As far as I know, the TPS / ECU combination has a resolution of 256 steps. So... 4,800 / 256 = 18.75 which means that the +/- 15 mV in the workshop book is less than one "step" in the resolution of the system, and 4 or 5mV variance is a relatively small value in the context.

Another thought regarding fixing the throttle valve down with cable ties, or pushing it shut to do the "base level" measurement: I observed today that pushing the throttle shut changed the measured voltage by about 4 mV. On the basis of that, I reckon there is no point in taking the extra effort to tie or push it shut. Make sure it is clean and unhindered, let it snap shut a couple of times, and do the measurement. Any further measures just wont make a significant difference.

There is hope. Get in touch with Scud, and ask him if he still has some available.

I'm very thankful that my Guzzis don't have 16" wheels. That is really hard. The Kawasaki GTR 1000 that I have (still, I've been meaning to sell it for about a year...) has a 16" rear wheel. The tyre is a 130/80 16. There are about three tyres on the market in total that fit.

Wheel bearing: what? don't know that one. Shift spring: no, not really, as far as I have been able to tell. A solution was found here in the forum. If you're lucky, you might still be able to get one. Look here (it's a very, very long thread, but interesting) : The relays: there has been quite some research done in that direction. Look here, also a very long thread:

Of course. The more accurate, the better. As it happens, I am quite concerned with accuracy. Some might even say "annoyingly pedantic". Looking at the "official" tolerance serves more to help me sleep well at night than to excuse my unwillingness to get it right. My difficulty is more in the direction of recognising when it is well and truly good enough.

I see your point, but I find that a V11 without that fairing looks half naked. The fairing balances out the bumptious rear end that they all have.

Finally got around to furthering the Quest to set the TPS base value. After a first attempt several weeks ago, in which I had neglected to screw out the idle screw and make sure the "choke" wasn't holding the throttle valve open, and I measured 500 mV, I did it right today. The TPS had apparently not been readjusted since the bike left the factory about 65,000 km. ago. There was still yellow and red sealing paint on both screws. What I found was 250 mV. I reset it, aiming for the 157 mV that Meinolf recommends. With the movement that happens when it is all screwed up tight, I landed at between 159 and 160 mV. Given that the workshop manual states a tolerance of +/- 15 mV, I reckon that is ok. After fiddling around with the "choke" a bit to see how it might be best set up, I tried starting it. The starter button funny business reared its ugly head again, but she started after about 4 or 5 depressing clicks. First time since about last June. Idle was ok to be going on with. I hope to be able to spend some more time on it tomorrow and finish off the "decent tune up".

Once again, don't stress youself. We're talking about a luxury product here. A couple of days, even weeks, wont break the bank.

mine's on the way too.

Docc referred to this thread, and I notice there hasn't been any photos for a while. Too busy riding, or what? There's about 3 inches of snow on the ground here, maybe even 5 or 6. I haven't ridden for months, and I'm a little homesick for Australia at the moment. Get your arses on the bike and take some photos.

Maybe not a scam, but definitely a bet. You bet that you are going to have a problem that the insurance will cover, and the insurance company bets that you aren't. All well and good, but somehow the insurance companies seem to always be able to set the odds.

It doesn't rain, but it pours.

Can't help myself... Has anyone here ever heard of Terry Pratchett?

I understand and like the obligatory third-party property insurance. What I really like is the obligatory insurance in the State of Victoria, Australia, of which Melbourne is the Capital. I.e. where I lived in Australia. Obligatory is third-party personal liability insurance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_Accident_Commission Sure, if someone drives into your Porsche who is not insured, you have a material loss (no obligatory third-party property insurance there). The third-party personal liability insurance ensures that any and all medical and personal damage costs as a result of a traffic accident are covered. I know from second-hand experience that it works. A former girlfriend had a really nasty accident. Someone turned in front of her (she was on a bike) and cleaned her up. Left knee completely disrupted, two breaks in the right femur and both the right tibia and fibia broken. All the hospital and rehabilitation costs were covered, and she got enough personal damages to buy a house.

Mine, in Germany, is €177,- a year. That is only third-party property liability insurance, the legally required minimum. If I were to take out comprehensive insurance, I would be paying within 4 or 5 years what I paid for the bike over again, so I don't. I choose to try and avoid throwing it away instead, and if I do, it's my own stupid fault. If anyone else should drive over it, the bike would be covered by their obligatory third-party property insurance. But I try and stay out of the way of that too.

A Gretsch and a Marshall... Jealous.

Yes, what Guzzler said.

Didn't manage to watch much of that, and skipped to the final review. The bloke strikes me as being an arrogant little wanker, and perhaps not all that bright.

I know two personally. The German forum that I am involved in has about 3,500 members. Really active, maybe a hundred or so. No idea how many look in regularly but don't post. Since the V100 came out, there have been a number of new members who joined because they bought a V100, some of them as their first Guzzi. There is a thread that someone started to record the last four digits of the VIN to see who has the earliest one, and to try and keep track of approximately how many may have been produced. There are currently 29 VINs recorded. The lowest is 0136, and the highest 2135. The bike seems to be selling rather well, at least in Europe.

That's not a Guzzi. It's not even a Vespa. Nice bit of a chuckle though, with the boots and the Dr. Martens logo. Or is it an ad? For these: https://www.schuh.eu/de-de/womens/dr-martens-chesney-heeled-black-boots/1448897020/?gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3d6W2-3igwMVfYpoCR2W7Q32EAQYAiABEgJNI_D_BwE

Quite apart from the music (yes, it is good....) that was very interesting. I'm convinced that one is hearing microphones at the positions that are clearly visible. I'd love to know what is really inside the housings. Somehow, I can't really believe that they are as old as the housings look. Or maybe something new in "retro" style. Also interesting that the recording is pretty much mono, although the two mics lower down should be sufficient for a more-or-less stereo image. Not really important, all of that, but interesting. I reckon.

Yeah, German engineering. There is quite a lot of stuff on various channels (particularly youboob) that is not visible here due to copyright issues.