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It couldn't have been that howlin' burn-up across the Cherohala . . . C'mon Doccc..... I might be a flatlander but I was going quick enough on the Cherohala to work the edge rather than the middle of the tire. I am sure that we were all within the speed limits. Ha - fun road to work the edges down! I think you did it justice. I-40 west of Nashville would be like riding on a treadmill. The sacrifice a mid-westerner must make to revel in those Appalachian twisties!

There's an awkward odd-shaped depression in the top of the tank under the chin pad.

Alright. So, you motivated me to pull mine and wire brush them and apply a fresh dose of copper anti-seize. They were dryer and more corroded than I expected! Thanks for reminder!

Ok, so that looks like the left front sub-frame mount to the timing chest. (czakky, you take the most closest uppest pics I've even seen!) Now, Ladies and Gentlemen: gstallons to the rescue!

It couldn't have been that howlin' burn-up across the Cherohala . . .

Very likely your filter is above the frame/ under the fuel tank which will require its removal. Check this link, but don't be overwhelmed by the list of "other" things you could do while the tank is off: Tank Off Maintenance Checklist

He uses this email: motomodaoptusnet dot com dot au in this thread: Sloppage Sheets

Interesting, though this technical progression. Even when our funky V11 were built, people lamented the fuel injection and ECU. Gone were the days of "tuning." I think we've proved without a doubt, that a determined owner can cock up the FI every bit as well as a carburettor!

I'm excited about this new Guzzi. I expect the young lad will let me have ride on it. I'm not disappointed it doesn't come with a cannabis, but it was a pretty weak joke from the start . . . Apologies for any offense there, Pete!

I got that mostly figured out except the cannabis part . . .

Fantastic! Looking forward to a report on the reliability of the GPS speedo.

Hubert, How did you come by a 5,5 inch rim on your 2000 Sport?

Admittedly, I've been putting this off. It has been necessary to devote some proper attention to the Beer Thread since, apparently, Helio-Jim only quaffs during Advent . . . My plan for February is to remove the tank and the tail section to change the vent hose and finally weld my broken left exhaust/pannier hanger. I'm hoping to do this without removing the entire rear seat sub-frame. EDIT (February 28, 2014): Had to pull off 3/4 of the wiring harness and remove the entire rear subframe to weld it safely. Sheesh - no wonder I put this off over three years!

The 1999-2001 Sports and Rosso Mandello have 4.5 inch rims. While they were delivered with 170 rear tires, the general consensus has been that it is a little too wide for the rim which affects its profile making it more 'peaked" in the center. Viewing the sidewall in this configuration shows the sidewall angling inward to mount on the rim. The 160 looks more "normal" on the rim (not pinched on), giving a rounder profile to the contact surfaces. While I found cornering transitions much smoother with the 160 it also lowered the rear that much more, so getting the ride height and sag set is still critical. From the 2002 Long Frame on, the rear rim is 5.5 inches and came with a 180 tire. Yet, some have found the same issues and dropped to a 170 on the 5.5 inch rim.

Green Man Porter , Asheville, NC, 6.0% Dark, full-bodied and rich in flavor . . . creamy smooth mouthfeel and finishes with distinctive chocolate notes . . . At least, that's what it says on the bottle! I think they've got HelicopterJim writing reviews for them!

Check out Post# 295 in this thread for the location of the part number on the upper clamp (upper fork plate or top triple tree/triple clamp). Thanks for the clarification on the rake! EDIT: I see it better to be more careful with the word "clamp" as any with handlebars have a "clamp" that fastens them to the upper fork plate (which is often called the top triple clamp or top triple tree).

Peter Verdone - low speed damping Traxxion Dynamics fork spring kits

The whole V11 is pretty "steam-punk", yeah?

Sorry - "semi RBW?"

Fantastic! Thanks, dearly, Pete! The long intake runner on the 2013 looks like a great idea for typical low to mid range running about. How are the new small blocks holding up?

We've been lookinhg at these V7 lately for my son. He seems keen on having one and really likes the 2014 Special with the orange stripe reminiscent of the old S series (750 and 1000). The Special have wire spokes while the Stones have cast wheels. Do they both carry tubes or both tubeless or what?

Hmmm, "V11 Bronze . . ."

Thanks, Paul! From the parts manuals, I found four frames: the first two are the "RedFrame"(01 400 130) and the Rosso Mandello frame of the same dimensions, but painted black ( 01 400 140). Wheelbase: 1471mm. The frame of the first V11 LeMans of US2002 gave the wheelbase of 1490mm (01 400 160) was used for the LeMans, Scura, and Tenni and was coupled with front and rear subframes that had additional bracing. Did only the length change, or also the rake (castor) of the steering head? 2003 shows a final frame (01 400 190), but could it just be a change in paint finish without any change in geometry for the final two years of production? (Wheelbase appears to be still 1490 mm to the end). Are there any dimensioned drawings of the longer frame?

one key diference is the headlamp/instrument mounting. 2002 Scura is fork mounted and the '04 ('05) Scura R is frame mounted like the later BAllabio/CaféSport/ Coppa Italia. Veglia on original Scura vs ITI/hUR gauges It is unlikely the Scura R has the concerning light flywheel/single plate clutch.

I'm with Kiwi_Roy on taking the ignition switch apart and giving it a good clean and service! Check that ground!