docc

Seems we learned the H-D PF4C no longer has the adjustable slots we need? Yet, a good parts guy at the Harley dealer should be able to come up with the earlier, adjustable unit used on the Buells if they still stock those parts. Not sure if those slotted TPS were used on other Harleys back those days ? (FWIW, the CaCycleWorks PF4C has been running 2000 miles now.)

That's a nice looking piece! So, earliest SpineFrames (Daytona, SPOrT 1100, Centauro, 1100 Sport-i) and 1st Gen V11 (1999-2001) are all the same? I ask because later (LongFrame 2002-2005?) have a different lower rear sub-frame and different shift lever . . .

Bald River Falls really is a fabulous spot to get a sweet photo of your ride. (Thanks sctt2525 !! ) And a popular local place, as well. I swear I tried to get my Sport in the picture . . . .

Whew . . . . . . glad to hear you're not riding your California . . . .

Thanks for letting us know, Locky. Our hearts are with you and we hope you'll keep us in your loop. Riding my V11 has always given me those needed moments of solace and renewed strength. It's connection to such a vast community of kind and caring folks is no small part of that. Best, docc

Those are sick, bud. . . . cannot wait to hear them!!!!

I've always sworn by my factory shop stand . . . Yet . . . Do you have a lift? (Like the cheap Harbor Freight one I have)? In that case, a cheap(er) platform jack, tie downs, and a (not so cheap) Baxley Sport Chock makes a great lift system . . .

A friend has an old Honda owners manual that advises, "Beware of dogs making sport in the roadway."

Ninety-nine times of a hundred, my FIAMM have been to change the attitude of chasing dogs. Somehow, the factory squeakers are a "come-on!" for their delights.

So, a couple things I learned from running FIAMM Freeway Blasters in that position: 1) I love-love ~full-on horns~ ! 2) A screen or grill is good over the bell. 3) Aiming the bells away (outboard) from the tire spray will preserve them. 4) They can get too close to the header pipes and smell funky as they melt. 5) Wiring in dedicated relays and fused wiring is best. For consideration:

So great: listening to "Chicken Shack" (Peter Green) right now! Truly! Happy Birthday, g!!!

V11 in its natural habitat!

Yep, Workshop Manual says 15 volts AC at 1000 rpm, 40vAC @ 4000, 80 vAC @ 6000.

Hey! We're not Luddites! We're Guzzisti ! (Luddites wouldn't be caught dead with a voltmeter in their saddlebag . . . )

Thanks for keeping us up, Locky! Can't wait the piccys and stories! Shooshdave was right (again ), this topic deserves its own thread. (I changed the title to your own words.) Your questions are good ones: 1)The "flange for the rear shock adjuster" (if I understand) is shown on Page 01 of the Parts Catalogue. It is parts 11-16 to complete the package. Check with Teo Lamers, Guzzibits, or your local Moto Guzzi dealer (whatever that means . . . ) 11 Plate - - - - GU01557930 /1 each 12 Hose clamp - - - - - GU02107300 /1 each (This is the metal "bail" that holds the reservoir.) 13 Screw - - - - - GU98230616 / 2 each 14 Nut M6x1 - - - - - GU92630106 / 2 each 15 Rubber protection - - - - - GU29105860 /1 each (You might-could do without "Rubber protection," but common wisdom says it is worth the extra trouble . . . ) 16 Washer - - - - - GU95000206 / 2 each 2) Yep, ethanol fuels are unfortunate for the Nylon tank. Try not to store the V11 for long periods of time with ethanol. Other precautions and remediations are within the discussions on these forums and elsewhere. Not the least of which is "How to get your expanded tank back on the frame once off" . . .

I think you will be fine on the 2002 with no electrical changes at all. Keep your own center warning light console and speedometer drive cable. If the cable breaks, you can convert to the earlier angle drives, but they are also fragile and require some preparation and maintenance. Please post pictures of your LeMans with the Veglia!

What is the voltage at the battery key off? At idle ? At a couple thousand RPM?

Through the same Fuse->Relay->Switch as the meeeepers?

Testimony to our solid, steadfast, and caring community that a guy comes on terribly frustrated and ready to bail and people all over the world jump in to help him fix it and stay on . . .

Which of your V11 are you installing the white face Veglia? And, will you keep your original warning light center console ?

That's what I resigned myself to. Along with the flashing brake LED and LED headlamp unit.

Relay #5 (FI) is certainly the high draw relay. I recall Kiwi_Roy (our trusted Wire-Nut and Resident Sparky!) finding 22.5 amps on that NO contact. I am wondering, at my Sport's mileage, if the original fuel pump, mesh screen in the petcock and screen in the regulator are all adding up to additional draw on the circuit? Add to that, time for a fuel filter change . . . Also, my total lack of understanding how much amperage coils draw (surprised me!) and how to know when to freshen the coils. Can they draw more and more amperage as they age?

My bad- I should have zoomed in on the cans to see they are not the original LaFranconi. Nice that it has been ridden and looked after. Seems the ones that have sat and sat and sat have a lot of needs.

This Dutch lady makes me feel like I'm riding my Sport . . . My, but she does "shift gears!~"