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Thanks Grossohc,I knew about Halfords and checked them out but found a decent set at Tool Station.

Goin to Oban and Islay this week,...The best way to find out which one is the best,go to the source !

In Scotland this week,couldn't bring tools.Anyone availible to help out with tools and a few hours of time.Will trade dinner,beer/wine/malt for help,... In Kilmaurs,Kilmarnock.Just tryin to get her running as she's been sitting,...

In Scotland this week and have to work on the Blackbird but couldn't bring my tools.Thinking of buying a cheap set here that I could leave.Anyone have a suggestion for a "complete" set? AKA, Socket,box wrenches,Hex T. In the US we have several resources for Chinese stuff that will do in a pinch or if you have no mercy for your bolts and screws,...

I have have the clutch tools for the change PB if you want to borrow them,can also give you insight as to what to look for as I'm local,split my time between NYC and New Paltz area so always going up the 17/287/87 area so no problem to come by.If you want to save a grand or so doing it yourself is the way to go.About $200 in parts but can take weeks or months to get depending on whether any of the US suppliers have them on hand or not. Most likely the dealer will know as much or less than you about the change. PM me if you like when you get things cleared up at work and you want to address it,.. Michael

"the single plater on mine was 20.000 miles driven and 9 years old, but on the installed two plater only the flywheel and the toothed wheel for the starter were used parts, all other parts were new - also the springs." Almost the EXACT same conditions for me. "Scuds word is the trustworthy one, because he has the both options." I guess 10 years here 1200 posts and someone who has done the conversion gets you squat or is deemed untrustworthy,...Oh well,what do I know,... I agree,doing a comparison side by side is the best way to compare,but I did ride the bike before and after the conversion so I did have SOMETHING to base it on.Not a theory.

Not sure.A reliable breaker here in the US suggested the Centuro when I started looking but didn't go far enough into it to ask about the Hub.You'll have to do some PN research unless someone can confirm.Have you tried TLM,Guzzibits,MI for opinions? I KNOW and have PROVEN that the Griso is correct,....

http://www.hmb-guzzi.de/shop/Clutch/Clutch-internals/. Different clutch plate for single disc (RAM) and stock clutch (two plater). On mine the single plater needed much less force on the lever to use. I liked it better. Only the flywheel had bad cracks and I was not ready to change the whole clutch every 20.000 miles. I must be incredibly strong! All those years of drumming have made me a God.The increased pull at the clutch lever is like a couple fleas trying to hold it back,...Not an issue ,...for most.Shouldn't effect anyone's decision on whether going to a 2plate. The flywheel had ALWAYS been the problem.If you go back to the early threads about this from 10 years ago,you will see pictures of cracked flywheels and broken cases.Lucky no one was injured.My guess the one that Paradiso posted was not far from exploding.Seems like most of the affected models were Non-US for some reason.Mine appeared fine,but didn't have it image tested...

All the late model V11S,Griso,Cali's(not current) and bikes of that era,late 90's-late 2000's twin platers will fit.Buy them from any breaker,or Ebay (got mine from Reboot an 08 Griso),new plates and input hub,(hub,input gear if you like to call them) seals and borrow or buy the compression/alignment and starter wheel locking tools and have at it.You don't need the compression tool on the single to remove it as it uses a pressure plate and not springs,but helps all lot when installing the springed twins.From what people who have said who I have tried,nearly impossible. The new RAM single replacements may be better than some of the originals but don't know. There is no describable difference in feel between the single and twin plater,unless your racing,the twin is the way to go.

You put it back together with the correct hub?

What's odd is that they are an established ,respected business in the community and with such a small market everyone who's owned a Guzzi for more then 6 months,knows that Pete designed and made these.How much could they make on each piece that's worth hurting their reputation? Odd,... Sorry Pete hate to see this as you've helped me and countless other owners for decades for no other reason other than being a good human being.

Never heard of them.Figured that sticker was just something the owner threw on there.Didn't see any V-twins on their site.Liked how it looked kinda like an MGS-01.

Saw this in Phoenix this week,anyone know what it is?

Hey Del sorry for the late response I was out of town the last couple weeks but looks like we're done for the season but you never know.If you want to come up to the garage I am due for a tuneup I can show you the procedure.Probably after the holidays.I'm near New Paltz-Mohonk Mountain.

Just got back from Glasgow,Glencoe and Kinlochleven.Got a Cardhu,15 YO Glennfiddich,Dalwhinnie,tried a bunch of Speysides at a B&Band a 16YO Scapa which I really liked.

PS You are using the correct release lock aren't you? Don't ask me why I ask this,...

Here's mine.Mods are listed on my signature.

Yes, I posted there re. clutch. Thanks. Then I found this forum. You'll NEVER go back the Wildguzzi after spending time here.This is THE place for V11 Sports.....

Yup what Baldini says. Flush fluids Change tires Lube front rear bearings Lube drive shaft The Ohlins fork seals were replaced under warranty for leaking,too late to make a claim,but if they do leak a good time to re-spring and change fluid Order a pawl arm and spring,if the shifting gets notchy or stuck,time to change.Not a big deal. The clutch is a bigger question.Some of the earlier ones blew up,many are trouble free.Changing it requires pulling motor or transmission plus parts.I would just ride it and not worry,when it's time to change the friction plates you could do the conversion. Enjoy,a really sweet ride and not many out there,will be a classic!

I have a Honda CBR1100XX parked in Kilmaurs and am in town from Thurs through Tues. I'll be bringing some tools but will be limited what I can carry,been sitting for a while but could use a second set of hands to get her stated. Dinner and beer on me for a few hours of help. Cheers Michael

Very cool Camn.Thank You.

Hmm,interesting feedback here.Pre and Post '02 have a metal.

My headlight bucket is plastic and has had cracks on the underside since I've owned it.(PO cracked it somehow ).I recently bought a used shell from a member and it is metal.Are materials different from model/year variances? What's yours?

That's a real shame to repaint a Rosso Mandello.Maybe one of the prettiest paint jobs Ive ever seen on a motorcycle.

Manic Salamanders are still available.http://www.manicsalamander.com/products.aspx