docc

guzzidiag stands alone without the reader/writer. BTW, the TPS should be checked and set with a voltmeter. Have you tried to run guzzidiag from your Mac?

Wow, that's an old post, but I did see @OldButNotDead on here recently, so maybe this tag will help him see your post, Fede!

I am no expert on this, but, try a different USB port. Also, make sure the Run Switch is on and use the Ignition Switch to turn on and off.

FWIW, cramping (spontaneous myospasm) is a function of electrolyte (mineral) deficiency or imbalance often exacerbated by mineral loss from exertion, heat/humidity exposure, prescription hyertension medications ("blood pressure pills"), prescription diuretics ("water pills"), dietary diuretics (coffee, alcohol), and subclinical dehydration (not enough water intake). While potassium is one of the mineral electrolytes, magnesium is also involved as are others, including sodium, manganese, chromium, selenium, etc. Often, branded supplements will contain their "title" content (B-complex or C), but also some electrolytes causing one to assume it is the "title" content providing the outcome. An example is the product "Emergen-C", a drink mix that contains a broad spectrum electrolyte effective for cramp control in many cases. It is not the Vitamin C that affects the cramping, but the electrolytes. Seek a broad spectrum electrolyte capsule and be aware that too much magnesium yields laxative effects. Be aware that B-complex vitamins (not so much B-12) stimulate the energy metabolism and should be avoided late in the day lest they lead to a bad night's sleep and a grumpy tomorrow . . .

I can attest the cg "For Off Road Only Pipes" (that Dave Blue of MGNA told me were probably made by Mistral), the Tekno panniers, and the Stucchi Luigi color-matched fiberglass bikini faring were all in dealer literature as official accessories in 2000. Other items (the canisters in metal and the jackets) may have become available in 2001, this I do not know. IIRC, Gio says he has the accessories brochure.

Right? I've thought more than a few times I should get his Greenie thinking everyone needs a parts bike. Then it always hits me: I already have the parts bike!

Those look like my Moto Guzzi Accessory "For Off Road Use Only" canisters (presumably Mistral made), but in stainless (not cf). Most of us removed the little placards, and filled the holes. Seems a previous owner also went for the wrap on yours. I'm with you: looks best the way you have them now!

Interesting. I had the end cap off my "For Off Road Use Only" Moto Guzzi accessory canister and was surprised the cf was like 1/4"/ 6mm thick. What was under the wrap?

I did not know about the jackets, or would had to have had one! The only promo materials I saw for the accessories were photocopies of the products my dealer had at the time (2000). Part of the reason I bought every available accessory was dedication to the brand and a devotion to the Sport itself, but also to support my dealer.

BTW, here is the Album posted by @LeMaynes showing his experience obtaining the unpainted Stucchi for his silver Sport:

Agreed. Several little fairings, or fly screens, have been fitted to V11 over the years. Only the Stucchi was offered for the early Sports, 1999-2001, color matched as a cataloged accessory from Moto Guzzi. The fairing fitted to the 2001 Rosso Mandello was a different animal, factory fitted, and shown in the Parts Catalog.

So, is the factory V11 mid-way exhaust junction with the internal baffle more of a collector, crossover, pre-muffler, or all-of-the-above?

Ah, Ford GT 40's "Den-of-Snakes!"

Right, so, not factory fitted, but available as an accessory through the dealer network like the Tekno panniers and the "For Off Road Use Only" (probably Mistral) exhaust canisters. Not but a couple years or so ago, another member obtained one directly from Stucchi Luigi, long with the improved mounting hardware, unpainted. I'll have to try and search that out (might be all in his Gallery/Album images). Then there is the matter of getting the Legnano Green applied.

Silly me, I totally missed that prominently featured date. Anticipation builds whether Moto Guzzi will show us anything at EICMA, just four to five months away, for the upcoming centenary (other than the Guareschi specials and parts from recent years) . . .

I wish these sorts of pages had date stamps on them. When was that V9 introduced, like five years ago?

The cylindrical carbon fiber aren't wraps like the later, oval "wrapped" LaFranconi. At 5.2 pounds, these are actual cf, "probably" made by Mistral for Moto Guzzi as "For Off Road Only" accessories or their equivalent.

Early or later triple clamps? ("Does it read "01493100" or "01493130" (both early) or "501452" (most late)?" )

On 21 June, 2020, @Lucky Phil said ( in LeMans 1000 16" Front Wheel): "Info there docc. Looks like my bike is the twitchiest of them all:) Ciao " Does this mean you actually have a set of the earliest, steeper triples, Phil? What is the build date on that frame, again?

I've been asked how fast The Sport will "go" . . . hm I am reminded of something T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") wrote of his beloved Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport(s) he had named Boanerges. I must paraphrase as I cannot find the exact quote . . . ["Across the Salisbury Plain, Boa gives me another three per, as he loves me."] I swear I read something like that from T.E. Lawrence about riding his SS100 at speed. But here is something apparently attributable , from his letters, about riding at speed that I find poignant: "Put in a good word for Boanerges, my Brough bike. I had five of them in four years, and rode 100,000 miles on them, making only two insurance claims (for superficial damage to machine after skids), and hurting nobody. The greatest pleasure of my recent life has been speed on the road. The bike would do 100 m.p.h. but I'm not a racing man. It was my satisfaction to purr along gently between 60 and 70 m.p.h. and drink in the air and the general view. I lose detail at even moderate speeds, but gain comprehension. When I used to cross Salisbury Plain at 50 or so, I'd feel the earth moulding herself under me. It was me piling up this hill, hollowing this valley, stretching out this level place: almost the earth came alive, heaving and tossing on each side like a sea. That's a thing the slow coach will never feel. It is the reward of Speed. I could write for hours on the lustfulness of moving swiftly."

I'll have to go back to Greg Field's excellent Moto Guzzi Big Twins, but I seem to recall Dr. John Wittner saying the 16" front was one of those "modes of the moment." (Love that phrase.) Apologies for the segue, but here is the thread trying to divine the history of the early V11 "geometry changes" . . .

Some reliable sources that the very earliest V11 Sport had this very "curve ball" but was abandoned early on. Perhaps part of the impression of how badly the V11 sport handled (as introduced). There is a thread trying to get owners of early V11 to verify their triple tree part numbers, but it got no real traction. Also, apparently, there is an early service bulletin addressing this "offset triple clamp" issue (on the V11 sport, but I've never seen the source document. (Unless one of you might have it?????)

Ya know, someone promised to "bring a handful of Cubanos" a few years back . . . . . . then showed up with a tankbag full of cigars.

Gonna miss you, then, buddy. Looking forward, already, to next year!

Working on my V11 Sport. I was using the Harley PF4C for many years. That worked fine as well.