docc

Pretty sure this thread serves as a call-out to those interested. The title can be changed to reflect the availability change. How about "Sign up for carbon fiber seat cover?" Then, I can mark your post, above, as the "answer" to direct folks to the details. Use this thread for a running list of interested parties? I have always made it policy to support every one of these enthusiast efforts that involve our V11. Count me in for a humper-bumper. That makes two.

Success! I love this goal!!

Rather like calling a 1064cc an 1100?

I get it that the gears might be "overkill." Yet, they are not that much more money than addressing my aged cam timing chain/tensioner with an elegant and enthusiast derived solution. I tend to support these efforts whole-heartedly. The query Joe brings up appears to be about changes to the draining of the timing chest between the earlier round fin/barrel motors and the later square fin/ cylinder motors. I know nothing about this. If I read his correspondence correctly, the earlier BigBlocks drained the oil from the timing chest at a lower level and the later (square fin) motors trapped more oil in the chest? He looks to be inquiring if this greater "sumping" in the timing chest manifests in more "sludge" trapped there. I recall a report of sludge in the bottom of a V11 timing chest.

If I read Joe's concerns correctly, the V11 motor has addressed this while the earlier "round barrel" motors might benefit from a modification?

Here is Joe's comment to me. He looks to be reconciling changes between the earlier Round fin motor and the Square fin V11 ? "Hi Docc Hopefully the parts should not take too long to arrive and at least they will be there with you ready for when you wish to do the job. Out of interest and just in case this has not been mentioned before on the V11 Forum I was having a discussion with a Customer Friend in Spain about the Round barrel motors and mentioned plugging the lower oil drain holes in the crankcase to provide a small sump of oil for the Oil Pump Timing Gear to pick up as extra lubrication which Pete Roper has mentioned before just like the square barrel motors are already. The V11 has this same sump of oil behind the timing cover which does not really get drained so do you find you get a build up of sludge in there? The reason i ask is because my bikes are round barrel bikes and will be plugging the holes up too. i thought i would share this link on which was sent to me by the Spanish customer as his friend was trying to make his aluminium gears last longer by raising the oil level in the crankcase and also enabling to drain it. which is a simple mod to enable draining the Timing cover Oil Resevoir by just drilling a hole and removing one screw with an o ring. as you can see on the link photos and 3 minutes into the video very simple i thought which could be applied to your bikes too if anyone prefers. https://guzzistas.mforos.com/656247/13075318-por-si-a-alguien-le-interesa/?pag=2 All the best Joe"

Ok , wow, 300 ml is a lot of oil to pour into that space, it seems (to me). I remember your saying this and intend to make it part of my "procedure." Joe knows about my relationship with this forum and has given me permission to share his correspondence. This dude has been/ IS awesome!

Very exciting to be tracking the shipment of these custom-made parts from Joe in the UK! I have concerns about removing and replacing my original, undisturbed timing chest. I'll review this thread thoroughly before that tear-down. Joe raised an interesting question about the "sump" of the timing chest and how it drains relative to earlier ("Round Fin") big blocks. V11 have the wide sump spacer that offers the oil cooler line connections. I do not understand what to expect in the "sump" of the V11 timing chest: does it drain back to the crankcase? Should it drain and the holes could be blocked with sludge? Should the "drains"for the timing chest be modified on the V11? Joe (Caruso) mentioned that @pete roper has spoken to this difference between the earlier, round fin, timing chests and the later, square fin timing chests as on the V11. So, what gives?

While I do wish you the best with the sale, @Bbennett, I also want to wish you the very best, personally. Another early Sport original owner and member here since 2004 (18 years !). Best regards, and don't be a stranger!

If you have to ask: Yes, the 1200Sport and Griso are very sexy motorcycles . . .

I'm thinking @KINDOY2's reply brings this other thread to light. I'm thinking it is relevant here?

Thread save!

Neither, thank you.

Historically, it has been common for Moto Guzzi to take three years from "introduction" to "availability." So, 2021 + 3 = 2024. It rather seems there are (maybe only) two very nice pre-production models to use for promotional videos and photo shoots.

Ah, okay, it is the earliest SPOrT 1100 (carburetted), 1994-mid1996, that had the 18" rear: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto guzzi/moto_guzzi_1100_sport_94.html

The SPOrT 1100 and your 1100 Sport-i have the same 4.5” rear as the early V11 Sport (1999-2001) and 2001 Rosso Mandello. These were delivered with 170 tires, yet many of us prefer a 160. Later V11 “LongFrames”, 2002-2005, came with 5.5” and a 180. Similarly, many find a 170 better suited. All V11 run 17” front and rear. I seem to recall the earlier (pre-V11) 1100 Sports differ front to rear?

Best I could do on short notice, lads . . .

Are we more like "The Worriers?"

Very risky thread drift (not as risky as the last one! ) Someone save us! https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Moto-Guzzi-Galletto-192-/255448648734?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

IIRC, there are different grades of cf? Some kind of "K" scale?

I searched and searched for another picture of a girl on a Moto Guzzi Galetto (scooter), but only came up with this instead . . .

I have repaired so many early cracked body panels with several "backing" methods: fiberglass, epoxied "bread board", JB Weld . . . The "little padded bit" . . . likely a separate part . . .

Haha! SSR to the rescue!

Agreed, "that seems a bit steep." Thanks for pursuing this alternative Hump Cap/ BumStopLid/TailPlate.

I count six of us replying on this thread (four day old thread with 20 replies and 267 views). Seems $300US might be about right for a one-off carbon fiber piece. What about the price, each, for six?