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What I did today: gave the V11 a run. Once again only about 80km, once again lots of fun. I'm still not really satisfied with the state it is in, but I just couldn't resist going for a ride. The starting problem, see here https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/topic/28565-starter-button/ didn't show up today, so that is good. Also good: the fuel light was just starting to glow as I arrived home. Since I still haven't had the tank off, and plan on doing that as soon as possible, it is good that the tank is empty. I hope to get onto that this week, but that depends a bit on the new hose for the breather system arriving soon.

€120,- cheaper. Wendel has the Bitubo original listed at €406,- , and the Hyperpro shop is asking €285,- for their unit. Those prices can be seen in the links in the post you quoted...

I've read about that somewhere. Not sure if it was here. If I remember rightly, what I read referred to a part from a Griso. I reckon it must be part #12 on this drawing: https://wendelmotorraeder.de/kupplungspumpe-griso-1100-05-08-ex-30_3006_300612_30061210_3006121025.html The drawing at that shop for the clutch hydraulics for the Breva 1100 looks like exactly the same drawing, and the part number for that part is the same: 1038964 GU05606630 whereby the GU number is the Guzzi part number, as far as I know.

Yes. If you have chewed a big end, the oil is most likely full of metal. I did a big end on a V35 a year or so ago. The oil was full of fine, silvery metal dust. Drop it out and have a look.

Assuming Phil is right (which I don't doubt), carefully !! check the headers after letting it run for a minute. The cold one is the cylinder that is not firing. If both cylinders are firing, the headers will be equally warm.

Yes. Talking from (lots of) experience, not from "I wish I could": when you're driving at higher speeds (as long as you're not terminally stupid) you stay concentrated. Doesn't matter if it is a bike or a car or a transporter ( a Mercedes Sprinter with the "right" motor will also easily hold 160 km/h plus. Fully loaded. )

That's exactly the problem with the Autobahn. As mentioned, I haven't been on it with the V11 yet, but the Autobahn is the reason I bought the GTR. I wanted a bike with good luggage, a shaft drive, and enough kick to keep up with the pace on the Autobahn on long trips. And I like Kawaski. The fairing on the GTR is so good that you don't notice how fast you are going. I've used the GTR many times to do trips upwards of 400 km. . Mostly, I was on the way to a job, so it's all about getting there, not tourist trips. My cruising speed is generally around 160 km/h ( 100 m.p.h.). One has to keep reminding oneself that it really does take a while to slow down from that sort of speed, and paying very close attention to what is going on is a very good idea. After more than about half an hour at a constant silly speed, it all starts to just feel normal. Still, it's really good fun to ride on a very well designed and constructed freeway at a speed at which you have to concentrate for the curves.

No worries, mate. I know how draconian it's got in Victoria. Not good fun.

Yes, of course, but as mentioned above, it seems the damper is required by law here. Even so, one can back it all the way off. It just has to be there.

Yes, be careful, even whilst having fun. I haven't had mine on the Autobahn yet, but one fine day... I hope to have the Navigator mount on it by then, and then I will also know what the real speed is. I'm curious. A good "loop" for that sort of game starting from where I live is westwards out of town to Junction 17, head south to the cloverleaf, then east to Junction 29 and back in to town. Going by the map, that's about 33 km. of Autobahn. https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Leipzig#map=11/51.3205/12.3304 The first bit down to the cloverleaf is 3 lanes both ways, and the whole stretch is mostly unrestricted. With a bit of luck at the right time of day on the right day, barring roadworks, there is nothing stopping you from opening the throttle to the stop and just holding it there until common sense prevails. Germany does have some good sides.

Yep. Look at this, it's the ABE document : https://hyperpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Steeringdamper-ABE-91325-2023.pdf and on page 16: MOTO GUZZI (I) V 10 Centauro KK H 649 ´98 - ´00 MK-MG10-O001 75 Mounting Kit on original place V 11 Sport KR e3*0007 ´98 - ´00 MK-MG10-O001 75 Mounting Kit on original place so officially I could use one on an earlier Sport, but not on the Le Mans. I'll need to think about it a bit more... Edit: a bit of a search in parts catalogues indicates that it is the same part number for all V11 models. Maybe I can swing something with that argument. And the Hyperpro is about €120,- cheaper than the original part. https://wendelmotorraeder.de/lenk-stossdaempfer_gu01530291-p-1034146.html?ref=expl https://www.hyperpro-shop.de/epages/61863095.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61863095/Products/DS-075D-NP1 It seems the RSC version is available with 65mm or 75mm travel. Does anyone know which of these is suitable for a V11?

No, it's what too many Italian words do. PS: just had a look and got this message: that means (approximately) "the search was carried out correctly. Result of the application: For this vehicle, no recalls apply" I'm happy.

Compliance here means it needs to have a German ABE (something like "general permission for use) or a European "E Number". Doesn't matter how good it is, if the number isn't on it, it's out of the game. As I mentioned, Hyperpro is in the Netherlands, so I assume they are on to the "E Number". We'll see, maybe. Practically the only thing on a bike that doesn't need a number is luggage racks. Can't work out how they slipped through the net, but that's how it is.

I gather that it is really not that necessary on the long frame bikes, BUT... I learned today that it is apparently an "homologation item", i.e. if it is missing and something nasty happens, there may be problems with the law and/or insurance. Therefore, I will be leaving it on, even if it is turned back all the way. Might have a go at re-building it (thanks @MartyNZ for the info), might just bite the bullet and get one of the Hyperpro units. That would need a european certificate of compliance, but the manufacturer is from the Netherlands. Maybe they have one.

the Stray Cats reference reminds me of this french Band, not the same thing actually, but there are similarities. The band played at a pub in Melbourne where I worked as the house technician for a couple of years in the '80s. It was a really good evening. Heaps of fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmZlc_Dl2ds PS: you tube doesn't allow embedding of that video for some reason. Here are search results for that band: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=happy+drivers+psychobilly

Ok, referring to that data sheet again, in the same block (fourth last, ninth down...) the top entry # 1 904 492 016 is a 4.8 mm connector. It is also listed at the place you linked further up: https://rct-global.com/part/receptacle-to-suit-mini-relay-4-8mm-bosch-1-904-492-016/ The difficulty with those connectors might be finding someone who is willing to sell less than 100 at a time...

not the last, the fourth last. That is the ninth group down. I can't say for sure, but I am (or was) fairly convinced that the connectors on my relays are all 6.3 mm. I'll try and find time to have a look tomorrow. Either way, those connectors seem to me to be a fairly standarised part. I dare say they don't even need to be Bosch, as long as they have the barb, and are the right size. Bosch might last longer, though.

Thanks docc. I'll have a look at that thread tomorrow.

No, go down a bit. You're looking for # 1 901 355 975. The second last column with the grey background, 100 or 50 or 25, is the number of units in a package ( Stück je Packung ). The part number is the last column; "Bestellnummer", 10 digits. In the first grey column from the left, see "Flachsteckhülse mit Rastnase". The Rastnase is the barb that holds the receptacle in the relay base.

My long frame V11 Le Mans was in for its bi-annaul inspection yesterday. Passed, but not with flying colours. The engineer noted that the steering damper was losing oil, and the workshop Meister told me when I picked it up that the damper wasn't doing anything worth mentioning any more. So: What is the general opinion; is the steering damper absolutely necessary on a long frame V11? As mentioned, it apparently isn't really doing anything much anymore, and I haven't missed it, so I'm, inclined to just remove it. The Meister also was of the opinion that it could be removed. Second question, is the steering damper reparable? I don't reckon I really need it, but I would be curious to find out how much difference it makes, if that could be achieved without too much financial effort.

Silly tyres, and I'm not really convinced by the exhaust, but otherwise pretty.

Your link for the base further up yielded this: https://rct-global.com/part/receptacle-to-suit-standard-relay-bases-bosch-1-901-355-917/ I searched the part number and found this spec sheet: https://www.ibs-gruppe.de/shop/media/pdf/b6/60/e0/Datenblatt57ba9779de6cd.pdf The part is in the fourth last entry. 6.3mm width, suitable for wire gauges from 1.5 to 2.5 mm². Looks good to me. Once again, that appears to be an off-the-shelf Bosch part.

It seems to be a Bosch part. I also noticed the circular Logo that docc identified further up. I'm assuming that Bosch is also fairly common in the USA. Here, any useful auto-electric shop should be able to source Bosch parts. I quick search in the interweb also produced a number of hits. If Greg Bender has them, good. He deserves the custom. What I'm getting at is, I don't think one needs to get too concerned about sourcing the things. It is apparently nothing particularly special, just an off-the-shelf Bosch part.

Well, that's a good reason. While we're on the subject....

No. They're all just jealous, and don't want to admit it.