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Wow, Gil! This is awesome! Thanks, dearly, for sharing this with us! The motor in the Porsche sounds GLORIOUS! Keep it coming, buddy!

I have the shorter, non-pinned bolt and never take it loose. Even with the through-bolt, you should be able to support the bike and chock the rear wheel, retract (or remove) the axle, then rotate the caliper and slide it off the small block that swivels on the bolt in question. At this point, you could get locking pliers on the inboard extension of the bolt and spin it out of the swingarm. (Make sure a suitable replacement is on hand, of course.) Correct me if this will not work on the later V11s with the longer bolt . . .

Here we are, again, asking the other inmates on the ward if we really are just that crazy, after all . . .

I so wanted to do this last time mine needed a refinish. Details, please? (source, quality, sleeves in the fastener holes (?), > pics < . . . .)

Tricky thing with this illustrated exercise, was to mount the rider in full gear and all luggage to assess the "weight distribution."

Baja has been a life-long fascination for me (along with [Paris] Dakar) . . . How do you start a race-prepped Ducati? With a Honda, of course!

( . . . . pssssst . . . . hey, buddy . . . you gotta get some of this . . . . )

'"Wrench art" . . . that's a good one. As is "Allen wrench tight." I've always used a "star pattern" to remove and replace them, snugging up in a coupl'a-three steps. These original gaskets will probably have to be milled off. (If I ever actually have to change them . . . )

What about the Andreani cartridges that have become available for the V11?

Keep an eye on the classifieds (and ebay) for a used set. Watch out for damage to one side as the cans often take the hit in a tip-over (or slide). This is an older thread an unpacking the factory cans:

Interesting! So, the added ball bearing effectively lengthens the clutch push rod?

I just paid Toyota $135US to log on to my vehicle and defeat a remote feature that I had paid them #135US to activate. "Cost of ownership", I thought. If it were a motorcycle , I would be throwing a hissy-fit!

Going for a Greenie is okay, really, bud. You just need to know where it goes, this V11 thing. I mean, when in doubt, ask the other inmates on the ward if we're really >that < crazy . . . and start to practice your "GreenieStrut" . . .

$20.52 at AF1. Be aware that most site searches will not process the part number with the spaces and some will not process the "GU" prefix while others require the GU prefix. Of the three sources, AF1 has the best maintained website and online search/availability notations. Yet, thay never actually sold the V11 while both Curtis Harper and Gordon at MGCycle actually know this model. https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp

01 66 14 60 "bracket" Could not find it at MGCycle, but here it is on Harper's ($17.08US). BTW, both those places, it is really best to call and ask for availability. http://www.harpermoto.com/?subcats=Y&status=A&pshort=N&pfull=N&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&q=01661460&dispatch=products.search

Between those three, I seem to be able to get everything for the Sport as long as the generous members of the V11LeMns.com community remain. Very occasionally, ebay. Which has (mostly) worked out.

I seem to recall identical valve settings for both intake and exhaust, something like 0,30mm / 0.012" (?) Here is Meinolf's post, again, with the link to the current map (93_6) and his instructions on other settings (except for the valve settings) . . .

Here's one for our Christmas Eve . . . "Hallelujah!"

Cheers to one and all!

Welcome aj! You have come to the right place! In the Classifieds is gio’s nice green Sport in Canada, antiqar’s silver Sport in California, and a really nice Rosso Mandello. Happy hunting!

My actual paygrade reveals me, once again. I am but a humble knuckle dragger here . . . .

My recent mistress at "The Memphis Room" I am fortunate to be invited to sit in . . . What a rich, sultry sound she has! (Don't tell my Fender Bassman at home . . .)

I have not seen that. I'm rather new to getting serious about music. I love this thread and hearing new things you guys dig!

Haunting . . .

Seems I cannot reply on that thread . . .