S251

The Cali Vintage has twin plug heads, EFI same as V11s and a crankcase that looks like would fit in a Ballagio frame. No "old models" match that. Also early V11 like the Sport 1100 have 5 speed gearboxes. The Tonti frame is the tall version not the old low version. Put it in the Newer section please. Its no wild Guzzi really but a nice ride when the clip-ons and rear-sets need cleaning.

Thanks Richard100t

This was on the forum from July 3 2002 from al_roethlisberger@yahoo.com Sanford, NC USA BTW, since there have been some lack-luster reviews of the rear OEM Ohlins shock on the Scura (justified or not rolleyes.gif ) ... here is Ohlins direct replacement for anyone interested: Brand Model Year Moto-Guzzi V11 2002 Öhlins shock absorber Part No. Type Position Comment MG 127 46HRCS Rear " • Type 46PRC with hose mounted reservoir, easy to fit where it is easy to reach. • Fully adjustable single shock absorber. • Improved cooling gives more consistent damping and longer damper life. • Features compression, rebound and hydraulic pre-load adjuster.

Does anyone know what the stock thickness should be for a new sintered single plate friction plate is? Stock RAM for Scura and or the after market RAM I have f\both and both cactus. After 1,000 mine has wasted away so I can't tell.

I have pictures of my RAM from Agostinis and the original SCURA for comarison. The RAM is installed and working better than the original. Less vibration and more predictable take up. 1 RAM 2 SCURA original

Yeah, so I am a bit of a wanker but it helps to know which V11 is which.

Yeah, it all a bit confusing bcause a lot of Ohlins fitted V11s such as SCURAs have a few quirks that the others don't. Sure the Ohlins are smooth and adjustable but they do need a lot more care and maintenance. Reworking the originals seems a better option. good luck PeterD S251

251 Austraila

Cali Vintage, V11 SCURA all in the workshop for service and an Aprillia Sport City 200 Scooter loaned to my neice, and I am on the train! Where do I begin?

Hey you guys, Is a California Vintage a V11 suitable for this forum or what???? or What do you say? S251

KB Thanks for the part number. I will try to attach pics of the RAM KIT and the original SCURA parts for comparison. 800k each In regard the RAM KIT:::: Agostini "stongly" reccomeded that the mechanic just fit the supplied clutch kit, after "replacing the push rod centre". Apparently they heat the spring that carries the locating button just a bit and punch it out and loctite the new centtre to suit the SCURA push rod. To cut a long story short, the Agostini supplied RAM kit sems to engange and dissengage the drive. NO TEST RIDE YET. The fluid in the system seems to take up a bit more and push rod seems to take up the pressure. We will see soon after the road test but all seems as per Agostini's advice execpt that the RAM KIT locating button needed changing and the RAM supplied sleeve gear did not fit the SCURA. PeterD S251

HELP! :A few moths ago I purchased a RAM low intertia kit, the whole kit from Agostini, for my SCURA. Recently gave to a well trusted and relable workshop to install, but alas, it does not fit. The centre button for the pushrod is about 50mm too far away and the locator the wrong diameter for the push rod. Agostini sent a new centre button but it is still 10mm too short to activate the clutch. Does anyone know what this kit fits? And does anyone know the GUZZI factory part number for the spring only? Tried to get another kit but I have been told that MG Cycles can no longer get the ful kit for the SCURA either. PeterD S251.

Dear Mr Roper, I took the time to set the ride height and all the static measures in line with the OHLINS manual and S251 was a mess on the road in nearly all conditions. NextI took the spring, and dampening to near max and S251 was stable in turns tight and wide but really unstable in a straight line, not dangerous but pitching left to right with near zero input. Over the last few weeks I have reduced spring and dampening to near the lowest settings and the straight line stability has improved. ( This may be why MPH reccomend taking the forks through the yokes a bit?) Stablity in turns tight and wide is good. Reaction to quick throttle movements is not so good. (too soft all round) Questions come to mind. Are the spring rates wrong? (It could be so) Need to keep the bike stiffer without extending the fork due to tigtening the springs. Is the fork length right for the frame geometry? (Dont know seems to corner beyond my capacity to ride.) Works OK on the track and street. Just likes to pitch about a little. I have kept a record of the measures but the details are too many to list here. Regards S251