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That freeplay is a nasty booger in the very tight stuff. Very hard bike to ride like that next to the pert little chain drive sporties. Makes proper men of us, no?

Just for sayin' it? Or should we all bring a couple shots and call it "rent?" Current (optimistic) weather outlook: Tues-Thursday/ streetcleaning; Fri-Sunday/ cool and crisp, fog at altitude am.

Hot soapy water and a blower to air every thing dry after! Do not tell your girl friend it is why her hair dryer does not work anymore . . .

This clamp around the damper? Or this piece attaching the damper to the triple clamp?

I've often wondered about the way my forward facing air intakes suck up dust, bugs, trash, and especially rain. (I removed the restrictive rubber snorkels day1). I can imagine a day riding in the rain must affect the air filter where it lies in the box. Seems the oiled foam would be more tolerant of this than paper.

Interesting. I just spent a half hour at the auto parts store looking for an air filter by size based upon the dimensions of the K&N. No perfect matches, but the WIX paper filter tech specs all said, "Not for Aircraft Use." After searching, and re-searching, both this site and guzzitech, I'm surprised there is no simple automotive application noted. I haven't even been able to find the automotive application for the usual K&N 33-2682 that fits the stock airbox. The closest replacement I found has pleats 0.612 (15,5 mm or almost 5/8") deeper than the K&N. Not sure if there is room to stuff those into the airbox or if that would be a bad idea. (The application for that closest dimension was for diesel Lombardi and Deutz used in pressure washers and light towers. )

I've been running a K&N oiled foam (more correctly: "oiled cotton gauze") air filter in the stock air box on my 2000 Sport for 10 years. I typically clean and re-oil it once a year and no more than 12,000 miles. It's looking a bit ratty, and I worry about the controversy that this filter type doesn't really work as well as paper to protect against engine wear. We've done this topic to thread-lock once before, but I'd like to revisit it and reconsider the pros and cons of paper versus foam filters considering some of the fresh outlooks we have on the forum these days. Simplest question first, though: what is the automotive cross reference for air filter fitment in the stock air box (please consider both US and Euro)? Ya'll boys play nice now . . .

On week out and just spoke with Walt at The Lodge at Tellico. There is a wedding party booked for Saturday night, but he thought there could be some cancellations from them. Friday night still has six rooms open and they can provide an extra (folding) bed or blow-up mattress for an extra person in one of our rooms for $10 per night. Those of you thinking about coming probably ought to book a Friday night room and for Saturday either look for a cancellation or bunk with one of us. Our gaggle appears to have five rooms in various states of occupancy. An alternative, a mile or so down the road, is Hunt's Lodge Motorcycle Camp which has air conditioned cabins as well. Walt's wife, Anna, will put out a breakfast buffet 7:30-9:30 both Saturday and Sunday for about $8. It's always great! For those simply dropping by, Friday typically sees us wandering about looking for a bottle opener after about 3 pm. Typically, we'll roll out for the Saturday NC loop about 9 am returning closer to 5. Sunday morning looks like rats from a sinking ship. If we were a Real Biker Gang, we'd all be staying in Bill's room . . .

Max, you can definitely do this. Be patient, bookmark this page, and give yourself about a year and you will be so pleased with the Guzzi AND your abilities to take care of her! Think of it like learning to play the guitar.

Oh, that's precious! Lemppari,how about borrowing/renting an engine hoist?

I just check the play from the movement at the outside edge of the rear tire on my 86,000 mile Sport: 2 1/2 inches! With the same end point sound you describe. Looks like you're in spec!

(Moved topic from "How To" to better help Max sort out his Guzzi!) First, Max, it is good for the oil light to come on with the key and turn off after starting. It does sound like your gearbox needs a pawl spring inside its shifting plate. The forum members will help you find the things that need to be done, but is there a Guzzi mechanic in your area that could help you?

Hi, Dazz! Your Sport definitely had the recall work done to the gearbox? (The gearbox internal cushdrive was part of that).

By the "screw/hoop" I'm thinking you refer to the Heim joint. It should be available in its metric dimensions. And you mean rebuilding the steering damper itself? Not sure the year of your Sport, but most have Bitubo dampers which are leak prone. I replaced mine with a Japanese built Shindy that has worked very well for less money than the Bitubo replacement. Not sure about a rebuild.

But if he doesn't snore, that's ok with her?

sent you a pm. I'm thinking we can work out the lodging.

Your videos rock, man! We should pin a thread that has links to them all. I love the Moto Guzzi Fall Colors video. Great videography, editing, soundtrack - it's got it all!

I've always like d those. Never ridden one. Must be much more comfortable than a LM on the long haul. Don't stop making those fantastic videos from the GUZZI ! ! !

That's it! Perfect. I got a pretty good score overall. But "slainte" I had all wrong. "slan-juh?" And still a bit vague on the meaning . . . EDIT: if I'm to be drawn into Wikipedia, it means the roughly the same as "gesundheit" which I don't think I've ever hollered before taking a hearty swig . . . EDIT again: Until now: gesundheit!

Some sweet lass thought it would be nice to hand off a bit of scotch for me to enjoy. She knew I liked Islay whisky, but couldn't locate a proper Laphroaig. The label of the (somewhat generic) bottle declared Islay is pronounced "eye-la." Really? We Americans would be inclined to say " eye'-lay " Then, it occurs to me that I really have no way to know how to properly say "Lagavulin" let alone "Laphroaig." Apologies, Heli-Jim for the segue - we'll all have a mmmmmmmm-beer and see where this goes, eh? (currently in hand: Killian's Irish Stout, brewed in Colorado, under license from South Africa. )

My wife, my Guzzi, and my sidearm are all Italian. I find them all challenging to both trust and control. But I never give up trying. And, durn, if they don't all seem to be getting some miles on them . . .

Departure Plan from Lower Middle Tennesee eastward: So it is, then. A couple weeks off, and it's time for breakfast, backroads, and the Ninth South'n (Spine) Raid. Someone actually had the gall to point out we're leaving on Friday The Thirteenth. At which I had to google both Gaul and friday-the-thirteenth. With enough mixed signals, dubious history, the end of hurricane season, and the last days until the autumnal equinox: I say we go anyway! Even if you want to bring a TriumBimmerViffer, we'll have a spot of breakfast at MarcyJo's and head east nine-ish. The route is familiar, all backroads through McMinnville to Tn 30 (magnificent!) without stopping in Pikeville (I hate stopping in Pikeville - it's always hot and it makes my rear drive leak. For three years). Lodging in Tellico is sketchy, at best. Yet, the big king beds are about twice the size of the tents I spent twenty-one years Scouting, and more level than than all that ground ever was. Translate that: we'll likely be able to put up "guests" as necessary. Most know that this ride is pretty casual and anytime you want to launch ahead for a proper burn-up, the road is yours! If you want to follow out to where the rain starts and turn back, that's ok , too. You know who you are. I'm not sayin' any names, but his initials are: "GARY!" ; ) For sure, this bumps up against some other Very Serious Riding, but only by default. Best regards to those preparing for larger, and more daring, things. Yet, if you would enjoy a little jaunt east - come along! Looking forward to seeing Bill Hagan again after his unprecedented forced absence last year. repeat . . .

Well, there's the neutral light, too. There was a member here who added an excellent LED voltage meter ranging from red to yellow to green. I thought I saved the link, but can't find it. No luck in the search options . . . Best volt meter ever for a V11! But where is it?

A couple things to check on the downshift: Make sure your shift pedal lever pivot is clean, snug, and greased. Be certain the lever does not strike the sdie plate ("porkchop") on the downstroke. Give the clutch hydraulics a good flush with fresh fluid. Once you get it sorted, it will be lovely. I'm about to get mine sorted here pretty soon.