MotoKnee

After an agonizing conversation with the same guy who insisted there was no recall on my bike, he finally revealed that "the only claim filed was a flexible hose kit". He was surprised to learn that "hose" was a transmission component and that, in fact, was the recall. Completed in 2007. Much joy, at least on my end

I used the customer care link at piaggio.com. Appears to be the same phone number as your earlier post. Maybe I'll try a phone call and ask for Steven E. No goober quality sealant on mine, but seems that could vary from tech to tech.

While I am impressed by how quickly customer service responded to my email, I'm a bit confused as to their response: "Hello, Thank you for reaching out to Moto Guzzi USA customer care department and for providing the vin. After running the vin, we see this vehicle has not been affected by any recall. Thank you," I certainly hope they are right and I have overlooked something.

Cool indeed, maybe the coolest of all. Learning is half the fun, especially when the quality of info is as high as what is offered here After many years of owning and enjoying several flavors of Honda VFRs, it feels safe to say "they all have their problems"

I just emailed Piaggio customer service and specifically mentioned Steven Espinoza's fine detective work performed for you. Thanks for providing that info, hoping it speeds up resolving the mystery.

so much to learn...

I made the same discovery moments after reinstalling post clean and lube. Had to remove a second time to adjust to proper length, assuming it to be an error in someone's parts replacement. Then found the same pn on each ball joint in the parts catalog. Is there such a thing as the Guzzi wtf shrug

The chap at the top of the page got confirmation that his recall was completed in 2004, it may take more than one call to get some info. I seem to recall that the PO said my bike sat in a crate for a number of years before the dealer finally sold it. They performed a post sat-too-long service before the first owner took delivery. I'm hoping (praying, dreaming) that service may have included the recall.

The link in the recall doesn't appear to be active quite yet, but thank you for pointing it out.

Buzzkill! My VIN is ZGUKRAKR51M113174. build date 6-2000. Looks like I need to put in a call to Piaggio. Unless someone points out I'm reading it all wrong.

I occasionally have downshifts fail to engage (usually 5th to 4th) but sometimes 4th to 3rd also. Removed, cleaned and lubed the linkage components, also adjusted to recommended angles with ample clearance of shift lever to frame. This helped but didn't completely eliminate the issues, hoping there are more extenders available, the simple fix would be great. If not, the behind the cover mods will go on the winter maintenance list. Glad that you all have this figured out, I doubt if my strategy of forceful cursing would yield desired results.

Thanks for the welcome and the correction, I'm surprised there was only one typo

Been looking for a while, finally found one close to home.

Greetings all, I am a new owner of a 2001 Greenie, formerly owned by forum member GMC28. It was a real stroke of luck to find a V11 that had received so much care from a meticulous owner, and only a few miles from home. The bike was ready to ride straightaway, which I've happily been doing, along with a little maintenance as I gather information from this forum. Thanks to all who contribute their experiences here, I don't think I've had a question that hasn't already been answered.