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I was over there two weeks ago when we picked up Joe Camarda's bike. I believe they said that an ECU had be substituted to no avail. My take on the problem is that either a connection is loose or a relay socket receptacle has pushed down. That shop is 91 miles from me or I'd drop by and see if I could locate the problem. I probably can, simply because I can't find the problem with my own. Murphy's Law. Ya gotta love it...

If my schematic is correct... 1 TPS +5V 2 NC 3 Tachometer signal 4 oil temp sensor 5 NC 6 injector (right) 7 rpm/phase sensor 8 NC 9 diagnostic plug pin 3 10 diagnostic plug pin 1 11 TPS position (wiper) 12 rpm phase sensor 13 injector (left) 14 coil (left) 15 warning light connector 16 NC 17 12V+ from Fuse F1 18 air temp sensor 19 injector relay (coil-86) - low to actuate injection relay 20 coil (right) 21 NC 22 sigal common (air temp/TPS/oil temp sensor) probably tied to ground internally 23 ground (diagnostic connector/ECU relay (coil-85 via diode) 24 ground - connected to pin 23 25 NC 26 ECU relay (normally open 82) from fuse F1/injection relay (coil 85) I sure hope this is correct.

B&B Tekno in catalog, pg 10. No information on the frames for the V11 Sport though. You'd have to contact them.

Close. 4045. Don't visit yet though. I ain't there yet.

I have FireFox and there is a translator add on. I've been looking at the translation and almost no parts of the front of the bike are listed nor bodywork (tank, seat, cowling etc.). At a guess, the front got smacked somehow. That would make the frame suspect too, but I could be wrong as well. Only a real visual inspection could determine that. Some of the parts, like the injectors, throttle bodies and framework are priced way below replacement costs, so someone here ought to snap them up pronto. As for the Sport 1100i connection, there are a lot of parts in common, but you would have to be more specific as to which ones you're interested in as there some parts that look like they ought to fit, but won't.

As it turns out, Mike was referring to the big valve motors, not the California, EV's et al. Mea culpa. I don't listen fast enough.

The latest Megola. If only...

Housing prices in Callifornia are nuts. In March, the houses in my area went up $11,000 - in just one month. That's crazy. Last year, they went up 30% overall. I've been in this jewel for eight years now and I assure you, not only did I pay considerably less than 184K for it initially, I wouldn't and couldn't afford it now. So you're right, $415 seems exorbitant (and it is), but that's what the market here is and it's why I'll be able to retire at 54 instead of 65 or much older. Here's where I'm going: This is near Chandler, Oklahoma. This is a one way trip. I'll never be able to afford to return to California. At least I'll have enough space to throw a good Guzzi barbecue - 1.5 acres of Bermuda grass (think Tim Allen on a riding lawnmower, with a Guzzi engine. Hmm, next project...). I don't know when I can do the barbecue though, the house won't be available until probably August. So, here's the quiz. The red circle is the location. Think Route 66, and 3,925 feet of gravel road.

Very.

My house went on the market yesterday. I may not be there long in todays real estate market. MetroList. Search for MLS 50033882.

Are they going to offer that bodywork for the Centauro as a kit?

Someday I'll find out whatinhell is going on with my ECU and then I'll feel more qualified to post.

I don't think that loud pipes will actually warn someone that you're coming unless they're aimed forward instead of to the rear. I haven't seen anyone "individualistic" enough to do that yet...

When all you've got is a low revving 50HP motor, those loud pipes make it seem so much more than it really is.

Have them check connector #57 V11 Sport wiring schematic and make sure it's connected.

You probably did a nice solid 137-139 mph. Nothing to be ashamed of.

I concur.

Yeah. If you get it backwards, you have to flip the shift lever over so you can run in reverse Sorry. Too much yard work last night (10:00 P.M. laying sod) and packing to move this morning. No riding except to go to work. So I'm in a weird mood.

For the chrome plated muffler bearings?

You'd have to ask them. Consider that an entire mold would have to be produced though and the cost of a custom job like that would probably be too expensive. If you know a local fiberglass guru though, he could probably modify the stock piece and it wouldn't be apparent that it was modified after the paint job if he's any good. Probably somebody that specializes in tarting up Corvettes would be a good place to start. As you can see, I've thought about it, but I decided that in addition to that cost, a new fairing subframe would be required for the rig. Gets expensive. I obtained used headlights and frames pretty cheap off of eBay. I do have a brand new, never been used Daytona fairing sub-frame. It looks to be identical to the later Daytona RS/Sport 1100/i's sub-frame (rectangular USA headlight type). If you're interested in pursuing the early type fairing on the V11 Sport, I've kept my template for cutting the fairing to clear the tank and I would be happy (read - ecstatic as I've spent too much on this project already) to sell you the sub-frame. Maybe even a Daytona RS fairing if you want. The fairing is currently in storage in Oklahoma though. No access for another two or three months.

Wow. It didn't even last 25 hours. $28,000. I envy they guy that got it.

Doesn't work for me either. "An error has occurred. You do not appear to be the owner of this album. Make sure you are logged in."

Before my neighbor backed his car into my V11 Sport, I commuted 106 miles every day, year round and in all kinds of California weather (obviously not the insidious winters of the east coast, but our fog is nothing to sneer at). I also rode it on the Sierra mountain twisties whenever possible and two years ago, I did a 3000+ mile trip with full up bags to the MGNOC National in Washington state including side trips to Crater Lake and five volcanoes on the west coast for a blissful eight days. Gas mileage was around 44-49 mpg. While the V11 Sport is not as light as the Japanese hardware, it's certainly a good bit lighter than the ubiquitous Harley Davidson's that troll around the highways. The first time you get on a twisty road and twist the throttle, hear the boom of the exhaust, the pull of engine and the magic of a good handling of an Italian V-twin, you'll be hooked. The only thing I dislike about the later model Guzzi sport models is the awkward mounting (too far forward esthetically) of the fairing. That can be remedied by a different mount. Out of the current offerings though, if you can get a Coppa Italia, get that. It's drop dead gorgeous and has the Ohlins suspension bits that set it a notch above the rank and file motorcycle.

Pullbacks and forward controls. A must to impress the Harley Davidson crowd. Wait a minute, you can't impress that crowd that easily. Okay, add some straight pipes to the mix. Never mind that the horsepower will go down...

Aftermarket parts? You mean like tires and gas?...