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I can't tell that the pistons look much different. Is the scoring on the cylinder walls much different on the affected side?

Wow: 6 gauge - that's kind of a small welding cable, yeah!

Even new ones, apparently!

That would only be a function of your TPS baseline versus idle, no?

There is nothing like having a known good V11 to pull your bike up next to for comparison. Or, as that is known in these parts: V11LeMans.com!

Short answer: yes. Long answer: There is this entry and link in the Tank Off Maintenance Checklist in FAQ: ">Observe the Timing Sensor on the left side of the timing chest for leakage. A simple #112 O-ring replacement is often all that is necessary. That said, mine leaked through the wire lead and had to be sealed with an epoxy. Do not increase the gasket thickness as this will change the timing. Sometimes, the fasteners just need to be snugged up."

I thought I could find that specification on rear suspension travel, but I don't see it in the sales brochure, Owner's Manual, or Workshop Manual. The front is 120mm. I have an internet reference that says 128mm, but I just don't see it anywhere in the official literature. The Workshop manual lists the free length of the spring at 165mm to be preloaded from 8mm -14mm. That doesn't seem like much of a range. Before I switched to the Öhlins, I set my Sachs-Boge spring to 18mm preload which is over-compressed and beyond the recommendation. You are more likely better with the correct spring for your needs!

Odd, the PC545 is a direct replacement for the original Spark . . .

Unfortunately, flat narrow bars would not fit as the brake master cylinder/reservoir assembly extends too far inboard and fouls the top of the fork. On to the Tomaselli clip-ons!

Never seen that before! It looks nicely done and must be Lithium ion and all, but I can't imagine why anyone would want to make their battery that hard to get to.

The stand-off should be perfect. The early Sport stands the headlamp mounting bolts in front of the fork about 4 3/4".

hahahahaha! That is brilliant!

It appears that my (21 cm/10 inch) Gedore/Vanadium open end wrench gets a good bite angling across from the left just above the swingarm. Looks like I could make an easy swing enough to break the vent loose.

The Side Stand switch supplies current directly to the Run Switch and is closed with the stand up. Otherwise, running is depending on the middle relay activated by the Neutral Switch. The factory route for the wire should make it entirely safe from the exhaust:

The side plate (pork chop) is certainly structural connecting the the rear of the spine frame to the lower gearbox mount and providing the pivot for the swing arm. Seems a shame to take it off just to get to the vent. I'll get the Sport up on the lift and have a fiddle-see.

Dude . . . you keep your Guzzi in the kitchen?!

It's always immensely exciting to have a new bike! Not just for the new owner, but the whole forum that lives to help make the experience the best! Welcome, kiwijen!

02 fuzzy paint fix question

Good advice to dry out your regulator. And I did not know there is a transistor in the charge light circuit. Where would that be, Roy? Something simple to check would be the 30 amp fuse. They commonly melt, or a blade burns off, without blowing the fuse. And Roy's mention of the relay always cast some aspersion there: Make sure you are using quality relays that are not failing your electricalism! Swapping in a fresh, high quality headlight relay is simple and worth trying.

Let the sorting begin!

Here in the lower sweaty, mid-south USA, craft beer is on the rise. and the Big Dogs have noticed: Miller now gives us this 6.0% "Spirited Golden Lager: FORTUNE" For something locally available and inexpensive, it has a nice color, good body, but won't hold its head. Some redemption that the cap has to be pried off (I like using my G81 )

That last thought got me worried up. Nutted both the fasteners.

I found a sharp edge under the seat pan that cut into the hold down strap as well as "pressure points" that I relieved with the Dremel, but the "basket drop" really made the difference. It was pretty easy, but I LocTited the fasteners since they face up. If the battery basket were to drop down it would be ugly for suspension travel!

That certainly led to a frustrating series of searches. Sounds like something my Sport would benefit from at almost 90,000 miles. (Although my pinging is currently a non-issue). This is a fuel additive?

What's it like getting off of it and taking off on the Guzzi Sport-i?