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hahahhaa! See?

All V11 tanks are Acerbis-made roto-molded Nylon ("plastic"). Later tanks ('03-'05) have the pump and filter internal and no separate "chin pad". Any Rosso Mandello, Tenni, or Scura owner should investigate the fragile aluminum flywheel of the single plate clutch.

Must have been a 2nd Gen "Green-tankie" carried over from '02 to '03 with black driveline? All early V11 were Sports (1999-2001) with silver driveline (with the notable exception of the Limited Edition 2001 Rosso Mandello, black driveline with black ShortFrame). I have heard of no bubbling wrinkle black driveline paint before the 2002 LongFrame models. I do not recall any issues with the 1999-2001 silver or 2001 Roose Mandello black (?) edit: Pure, early "Greenie" V11 Sport (1999-2001) with silver driveline (some "accessories" may not be included ):

I tried to replicate some colorful, expressive Roperism there, but it never comes out with the same brio and depth that would post from The-Man-His-Own-Self.

So, that is the original 50-state US vapor recovery system on the early V11. Any early V11 without them has been modified. And (per Chuck!), yes there really is twenty feet (20!) of hose plumbing them from each vacuum tap at the intakes and back down to open drains behind the gearbox. Most of the tubing on my system was US made 1/2 inch fuel line. The whole she-bang weighed ten pounds! If you remove the cadmium plated bracket that holds the hoses at the bottom of the gearbox, be ready for gear oil to spout! (Those fasteners are not in blind holes. Some have put a tube between the intakes with no apparent ill effects. I choose to cap mine separately. The other main "emissions" issues with the early V11 (and maybe later ones) is a sketchy one-way "tip-over" valve on the tank vent that can contribute to locking off the tank and subsequent "tank-suck"/ poor running or stalling, and CO Fuel Trim set to ridiculous negative (lean) values. (See "Decent Tune-up")

(Early V11don't have the O-rings, but AN fittings. Which should also be fine on the swap as long as they are not over tightened by some knuckle-dragging Neanderthal . . . )

Did you cap off those vacuum taps, buddy? That would be such a simple way to isolate that mess of vapor recovery hoses (twenty feet of them!). A cracked hose in that mess = vacuum leak. (Just looking for really simple things you can do on the fly.)

More of a ward, no? "Let's ask the other inmates on the ward if we really are crazy . . ."

Yeah, those petcocks are really hard to turn. I end up padding some ChannelLocks to close mine. Probably best to leave it be. Yep, those nearby (fragile) wires are the fuel sensor.

Any vacuum leaks in that vapor-recovery-mess can be addressed with a couple tight fitting caps at the intake taps. Leave the rest just hanging for now . . . Stab in your Best Relays and tighten the battery terminals. And service that main ground behind the seat lock, if you can get to it.

Perhaps simply unplug the vapor recovery mess from the intakes and top those intake taps with fresh caps?

So, this is more about amperage (current) ratings. The Bosch are good relays. I use them to blow my (FIAMM) horns. They just are not rated for High Current (Relay#5). If you are riding an early V11, the front two relays are needy, as well.

Your OMRON: G8HE?

More likely a failing Relay#5 or Ignition Switch wiring. What are you sticking in there for relays? Also, must be concerned for fuel filter and air filter. These often get neglected on V11 since they are "tank off" maintenance. . .

Electric fuel petcock or manual?

My MotoModa plate is presently a proud part of my shop decor . . .

I seem to recall that all of the small blocks, including the V7 and V9, have been made in the old Innocenti (Lambretta) factory that DeTomaso set up near Milan. (True?) Are the V85 motors being made there or in Mandello?

Such appreciation to all involved to make this a reality and honor Pete Roper. Once I saw the engraving, It thought, "I gots-ta get me one o' them to go with my original MotoModa!" [Pinned Topic]

All cool, bud. We're all here to converse. I've long tried to maintain a searchable archive here for the common concerns of our V11. This driveshaft is a critical component that we must all understand and maintain well.

My Sport would be ditch-fill without this community. Long ago. Truly. It is , instead, a Prince-of-the-Pumps! So: it can be done. Take-your-time-take-your-time . . .

Converting a Guzzi to "chain drive" deserves its own thread. This thread is about the care and feeding of the V11 driveshaft and its needs and peculiarities. Such a delight how you guys are thinking outside "The Box(es)."

How would that turn 90º off the gearbox output shaft? A chain drive Guzzi . . . .

What? You're not shipping the magnificent, loverly (but needy and demanding) Italian delight to me for "testing?" Seriously, you have some wrenches, a place to work, a voltmeter, some way to balance the throttle bodies, and maybe laptop to connect to the Sport's ECU?

Wouldn't that be quite something! Has this ever even been done? Or are Guzzisti too bound to their walking stick?

Kane, trust me on this, buddy . . . get this Sport, ship it to me and I'll test ride for you. Probably won't take more than 113,000 miles for me to make a decision . . .