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Amazing how these V11 respond to suspension tuning. So glad to hear it's much improved! Again, have a look at Verdone's description and graph of damping adjustment. You will see why setting the "clicks" halfway sets the damping at 75%. He also explains why the settings are more "sensitive" at the closed (most damping) end and least effect at the opposite end of the adjustability.

Exactly the purpose of this thread and those like it. The variations are knowable. I am working on a plan to add a third image to the tank/ steering head views, above, showing the short tank/long (black) frame of 2002 and the 2003 Carryover Sport. edit: Done. Thank you, @MartyNZ Also, I am planning to create a pinned topic specifically for the 2003 Carryover Sport. edit: Done . . .

Doesn't it simply come down to: If your 2003 Sport has a short/ chin-pad tank (external pump/filter) and white face instruments, you should order parts from the 2002 Parts Catalog . . .

Exactly. I can only think of a couple people who could say how it is possible to visually verify the status of this recall work. Guys that actually performed these recalls back in 2004-2005 . . . @LeMaynes has shown us what we do not want . . . And the "hose couplings":

Turn in = Increase Damping ("stiffer", so to speak). Also, consider that the clicks are likely not linear, as in half the clicks sets the damping at halfway. More likely half clicks in = 3/4 damping. Peter Verdone comments on this and shows a graph about halfway down on this page: http://www.peterverdone.com/archive/lowspeed.htm

Haha, well, Shirley has been wrong before. Has all of this Latest Last Run found homes?

FWIW, the "2br cottage" (next door to TechCentral) is still available. Discounts for Kentucky residents . . . [First two structures on the right/west entering the park from the north]:

Courtesy of @KINDOY2, here are images of 1) Short Frame with Short (chin-pad) Tank: (1999-2001 Sport and 2001 Rosso Mandello with short/black frame.) 2) LongFrame/ShortTank [Image courtesy of @MartyNZ]: (2002, all models, PLUS the 2003 "Carryover Sport ") 3) LongFrame/LongTank (internal pump/filter): (2003-2005, all models, EXCEPT the 2003 Carryover Sport.)

Right? When Aprilia introduced the LeMans in 2002 with the (unannounced) LongFrame, the Sport became kind of a secret. In fact, it was a long time before I realized V11 Sport (no fairing/flyscreen and headlamp/instruments fork mounted) continued in the line to the end (at least until 2004). So, @stewgnu looks to have a LongFrame/ShortTank Sport (exactly like the 2003 "carryover" Sport). "Sport Naked?"

You don't make this one then we're having a SpineRaid between the lifts in your shop!

Just to clarify for future readers, you have 40mm seals for 40mm forks. All early V11, 1999-2002 "short tank with chin pad", have 40mm forks unless Öhlins equipped. Later, 2003-2005, V11 are 43mm. The confusion occurs with early 2003 Sports that are "carryovers" from 2002, identifiable by the chin-pad short tank and white-face Veglia instruments. These use the earlier 40mm Marzocchi.

Not applicable to (2002)/2003. Parts of 2000 and 2001:

With so very few images and next to no description, it can be a challenge to critique an offering like this. Yet, who can resist? Lots to love: original mirrors, fenders, tail/tag light. Original turn signals including the front "width spacers." Those look like original grips! Very clean original exhaust with MG accessory "For Off Road Use Only" round carbon fiber canisters (probably made by Mistral), complete with the riveted tags! Correct color matched MG accessory flyscreen by Stucchi Luigi/Mandello. All four elusive "Eagle badges" appear to be present. The correct, red Champion spark plug caps have the correct, original black band. That the vacuum tap tubing is still present makes me curious if the entire fuel evap system/ charcoal canisters are still in place under the seat. (Along with a bank of original Seimens relays?) Spark 500 (original) battery? Along with the rear rack, there are TEKNO pannier racks (an original MG accessory). Any word if the panniers, themselves come with the sale?

IIRC, your 2003 is a "carry-over" 2002 with white face Veglia gauges and chin-pad (short) tank. You should order parts for a 2002, 40mm.

40mm are early V11, 43 = later. Slider measurement.

Not sure. I would have to study the Member Map and see. Perhaps I can do that later unless someone from Oregon speaks up. Seems the big issue for @activpop is being addressed . . .

YES! The ""flexible coupling hose" - that is the gearbox repair!

(Representative image) Separate listing for the lower part of the spineframe airbox: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-MOTO-GUZZI-V11-BALLABIO-AIR-BOX-11020-96/303161599069 [edit- here is their listing for the "lid"' top parts of the V11 spineFrame airbox}; https://www.ebay.com/itm/303161630330?hash=item4695d75e7a:g:7pMAAOSwWiFc4xE7

I really do not see how that lower portion would saddle our spine frame. Remember, "V11" is an engine designation. The "EV" of that era are "V11", but not spineframes . . . I would ask the RedShirtGirl, but she has run away. I thought she was at your house?

What is the status of SpineRaiders committed to/ availability at the "3br cottage?"

This official notice lists these VIN ranges that overlap 2000 and 2001 production: As an aside to the recall discussion, it is interesting to note Richardson's reference to what would be the last VIN of 2000: 114639. Since we know the first VIN of a year is 111111, that indicates 3,529 V11 Sport built in 2000. Seems I have #1,531 of those 3,529 . . .

What with the V11 being a a spine frame and the EV a "Tonti-of-sorts (?)", it seems unlikely this part is the same. Compare to a V11 airbox: Top: Complete Assembly:

Would that groove be visible with the shift plate off?

Pretty sure this was only valid in proximity to the purchase. My original purchase was August 3, 2000. The "Important Recall Notice" I have is dated December 15, 2003. About a year before, I was telling folks my Sport wasn't shifting right. I was fortunate to be directed to this forum that has become The World's Foremost Experts on the V11 Moto Guzzi.