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I have used the lead shot method of damping vibration. Because of the constant abrasion and bi-metal corrosion, I would pack those pellets in a grease bath next time . . .

I accept!

I didn't even get a Purple Armadillo Stamp for my smart arsed remark.

With @po18guy's definitive wording, I say he's eligible for the Silver Elephant Stamp.

Which RedLine gearoil did you use?

Cannot wait to hear impressions of this!

Hoping to have mine broken in here, pretty soon. Not so much the Sport, but "in the mind ", maybe . . .

Alright, then, I finally got time to watch the Fireball guy's promo video. Makes me wish I could get a mini-Fireball (I don't need a 259 pound vise!). His design analysis and assessment of the failure points is very instructive. I am now even more impressed with the Wittner Columbian C44. Looks like it has held up to serious hammering and sawing and chiseling for half a century or more . . .

Lubrication, cooling, and forum fodder?

The fork seal that can drop down the leg is the dust seal (not the oil seal). A hearty application of Shin Etsu (rubber) grease can work magic on dried, shrunken rubber parts. This is sold as a Honda (automotive) part 08798-9013:

Y'all boys should have your very own PNW SpineRaid!

Exactly! Because . . .

Someone asked me about the TechSession plan. After all this time, we can trust that one of our V11 (or some other Guzzi) has a TechSession planned for us, already. Hence our motto: Get There. Bring Tools. It's a sort of play on words with "Y'all come, now! Ya hear ?" Along with the Slimey Crud Café Racer Run®™ approach to routes and riding: "No specific route is prescribed, so the best way to go depends entirely on your imagination ." Plus: don't forget the tools!

This is the type of thinking that put me on the battery conditioning crusade. Just my considered opinion, but our V11 G-string-of-a-charging-system should not be expected to actually "charge" a deficient AGM like the Odyssey PC545. In my opinion, that is a formula for overheating the charging system, component failures, and poor running conditions.

Have you tested the output of the stator and the condition of its yellow wire attachments and connectors?

Ah, we North Americans forget that Europeans take August to vacation!

I was thinking there is a Piaggio online inquiry resource about recalls, but may not reach this far back . . .

My throttle body shafts should probably be seen to, as well. Yet, addressing your CO Fuel Trim with GuzziDiag is most recommended as a "what's next most." Especially if it is found deep into the double negative range. I have seen this value as far off as negative 75. My sport was negative 27 from the factory. Nothing I did to address the running issues was effective until the CO Fuel Trim was addressed.

Do not neglect your brake fluid and caliper piston service at every (every) tire change. The difference in brake feel, even after a year, is always delightful and rewarding. And, yes, thoroughly clean both rear drive hub surfaces. Klüber Stabürags makes me happy here . . . Perhaps, above all, do not neglect the right side rear drive needle cage, inboard of the right swingarm. Unlikely that any shop technician will see to this critical lubrication point! Make no mistake, neglecting this simple (but hidden) clean/grease maintenance can become perilous for our rear drive . . .

That is vastly understated considering the immense effort and expertise to mount a V10 Hi-cam in a V11 RedFrame. Along with the collection of subtle fasteners of titanium turned on a lathe. And on and on. Looks something like five years in the making.

We are talking clutch master cylinder rebuild kit? Pretty sure we have a Brembo number for that . . .

Good news on the TPS solution and tune-up! No kit, but @Lucky Phil's excellent tutorial:

Yes, indeed! In fact the threads are buggered on mine! I am rather surprised the exposed threads of the Wittner C44 are not damaged in the least. On that "utility" vise, the exposed screw allows for "the dynamic jaw square slider." Is that feature more robust or accurate than the more common C-channel guide used to cover the screw?