O2 V11

An update I went with this mount instead of the fork stem one. It is marketed as a handlebar clamp base. The mount worked perfectly fitting through the 8mm hex in the stem nut. I was able to attach a spring washer and nut with the aid of a .25" drive socket set. With having to use a long arm extension to enable the camera to be positioned so I can film over and including the top of the instrument panel, the downside is vibration. The vibration is so bad I cannot use this mount so back to the drawing board. Apart from the ever present shakes the footage I took was really good, thumbs up to Akaso on that one. At the same time I have been attempting to record the audio using a separate sound recorder from the camera. The camera cannot record audio when it is in the supplied waterproof casing. I purchased an extension microphone for the camera but this is not suitable for my needs either. Using all the advice I could find on the net I still haven't perfected the process yet. What settings works for a chain drive multi definitely does not for a Guzzi. There is too much mechanical noise from the gearbox and bevel box to mask the exhaust note with the sound recorder stashed under the seat, even with the sound restrictors removed on my Neptunes. Next move is to purchase a bum bag and put the recorder in that which should minimize the capture of mechanical noise and enable the exhaust sounds to be recorded. Rob

Thanks knumbnutz for pointing me n the right direction I just gave myself the dork of the week, month, year award. I was sitting on the bike and the stand was down, everything is working perfectly. Rob

Not sure what I have done here. Have had the gearbox side plate off and now it is back together I find when the bike is put in gear it stops. Has anyone struck this before? I also had the tank off and airbox out to fit a new left hand inlet rubber. Neutral light works ok, I am at a loss to what I need to do. Rob

k99, It must be only the sealant holding it in place, mine took a bit to remove it first time. I held onto the selector spline as best I could and just pulled it, eventually the cover came away. Rob

Has anyone fitted one of these to a V11? Is there an alternative to the chrome nut we have? The RAM mount itself fits inside a 12 to 38 mm diameter stem but the chrome nut has only a 8 mm hex hole. I am thinking along the lines of having to attach another nut to the top of the chrome nut then drilling out the hex to accommodate the base of the mount. Another possibility would be to superglue the base of the mount assembly together then push it down the down the stem. Refitting the chrome nut then screwing the mount together. I am hoping to mount an action camera at some stage. Rob

Is this a new model coming in the V7 range? Will it be called a 7t? i.e. single turbo??

Cliff, My steering damper has been leaking for a long while now, to the point that it's function is basically ornamental. If you have not felt the need for one in the time you have owned your bike I would say that a steering damper is not required. Rob

PM sent Rob

4corsa, You need to put more oil in your gearbox, I put 850 ml in mine. The diff holds 370 ml. Rob

Anders, Here is a pic of a stock crossover for comparison. Rob

Marty, thanks for the offer of your plate but hopefully mine is fixable. Here is the crack in my selector plate. What I shall attempt to do is a repair by using a Dremel type tool to open up the crack and then a JB Weld product something like their SteelStik to fill the crack.The plate's top edge is not cracked. Suggestions as to whether I am on the right track or not would be greatly appreciated. What prompted me to remove the plate was a leak for the second time after fitting a new improved selector spring.I used Cyberbond 7518 but this never set probably due to the surfaces not being cleaned properly. I wiped them but didn't use any degreaser solution to remove traces of oil on them. Either that or the sealer was past it used by date, I am not really sure at all what went wrong. Rob

Thanks Lucky Phil, mine has the roll pin so that makes it the earlier styled one not sure of the part number.

Anyone have a spare gearbox selector plate for sale? Black wrinkle finish to suit a 2002 manufactured bike. I cracked mine while refitting it to fix leak after fitting new spring. Thanks, Rob

antmanbee have you got to the bottom of your problem yet? I had a similar problem when I refitted my tank recently, fuel pump made all the right sounds, just wouldn't start. I cycled the kill switch a few times every thing sounded good to go it just wouldn't fire at all. Given the fact the bike had always been a good starter even after long periods of not being used this was puzzling. I checked for spark using a spare plug, no problem there. After this I disconnected the fuel return line as recommended by MartyNZ then the obvious was plain to see, I simply had not opened the tap. Yeah I know..... Rob

68C said perhaps a wire gauze thimble rather than a fine oil filter.

Docc Off hand I think you will drain your sump f you loosen the line. Next oil change might be the best time to do some more exploring, from memory there is an o-ring in there, given the mileage you have racked up it may have just given up the ghost. Rob

I have a spare no more, off on it's way, courtesy of NZ Post to MikeS in sunny Australia. Rob

Mike S, No need to wait, I have one on hand. I have sent you a PM Rob

Thanks Marty, I must have been trying too hard last time, all it needed was a little movement of one of the selectors and now the wheel spins freely. I need to pick up a couple of replacement circlips tomorrow and we are away laughing. Rob

I need a bit of help on how to select neutral with the gearbox selector plate removed. I changed out gearbox selector spring but first time things did not go back properly for me. I could only select first to third gear so back in I went. However I didn't get neutral selected properly before removing the selector plate and now I cannot get the plate reinstalled. Initially even using the clutch I could not move the bike but now I have properly selected a gear, which one I don't know. Whats the best way to find neutral so I can zip it up again? Rob

Dave, Here is another one that looks reasonable, no bids as yet. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Moto-Guzzi-V11-/173379247940?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Rob

I had issues as well accessing the forum. I had a bookmark set up but this stopped working. For some strange reason for me a Google search prompted the same error message as I encountered with my bookmark. Once I changed search engine to one that was not Google it bought me straight here. This is the error message I was encountering prior to changing search engines Not FoundThe requested URL /forums/index.php was not found on this server. Rob

Chuck, Add one more for me, that makes it 6 now. Rob

Multistrada?