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sk, That depends partly on your charging voltage. Some V11 don't seem to make even 13.5 and the Odyssey like closer to 14 to stay happy. What do your voltages look like, say, at idle and above 2000 rpm?

Nice looking V11, Ray! One of a kind, for sure. The clip-ons look to be 2001 vintage. 10th digit in the VIN is model year: Y, 2000; 1, 2001; 2,2002 etc. Have fun with your Guzzi!

On my Sport, year 2000, there are two tubes across the head tube, but nothing attached. Are they for the mounting of the earlier 1100 Sport fairing?

Very beautiful, Remo! Thank you for continuing your wonderful thread of riding in Italy!

Does it slip (rpm increases without speed) through the torque range? Is there a drip of oil at the bell housing weep hole?

Well, there is this post . . . But don't go back and forth between them more than three times lest a time-space conundrum be created. Fair warning: there is no air cooling and no push-rods in a time-space conundrum.

jrt had an R90 fairing on his V11 as I recall. Search his posts, or maybe he'll chime in . . . Jason??? jrt's R90 fairing another jrt post in Matching up an BMW R90S fairing

Motowfo tells me he's got the last room. So, post here or pm others for arrangements. Each room will actually accommodate several if no Hilton level luxury is expected. Otherwise, there are some other local accommodations where grumpybiker and his buddies stayed a few years back. TWO MONTHS out! Can't wait!!

And "factory" is: 0,15mm Intake/ 0,20mm Exhaust (0.006"/0.008") ? (Just to clarify . . .)

Now for the ride, yeah?

Not likely you'll have to pull that gearbox. Sounds like the hard stuff has probably been done. If ever you do take it out, no need for complete disassembly. It comes away by "crabbing the spine frame" and removing the swingarm.

The recall ended with year 2001 number 114435, so yours is still in the mix. I believe Moto Guzzi North America was required to keep records of repairs. Contact them and ask for verification . It would be good for you to know it has been completed. That said, it may have nothing to do with your concern. Have you ridden it yet? Give your clutch system a fresh bleed and take her for a spin. All may be well once she's running and underway. (There is more eternal optimism where that came from!

simon, You're doing everything right. This is going to work out. Nothing "snarky" so far! These gearboxes have a few 'quirks." You are certain the early 6-speed recall work has been performed?

The Amazon listing said Kevlar, but there look like flecks of copper in the material. Not really sure what I have - the packaging was devoid of any info save the "Volar" backing and part number(s).

Looks like the pads will be fine. They fit without binding and seem to have bedded in on today's hundred mile ride. The support pin was, as expected, dirty and gritty and rough. I cleaned it up with some 1500 grit paper and applied a very thin layer of silicon grease. Watching piston movement, the inboard piston didn't move at all. After cycling the pistons and spraying brake cleaner numerous times, they were moving evenly again. Bled the caliper with the nipple up and good for another 10,000+ miles! Don't neglect freeing up your pistons when you change pads, bleed, or otherwise service your brakes - front or rear!

Adding that much preload will use up your rebound travel as in when you are leaned well over and the front needs to "reach out" to keep contact with a low spot or off-camber section. If there isn't enough "reach" or "rebound travel", the front will wash out. I tried the increased preload spacing and the wash-out wasn't pretty. With your observations and measurements, I'll stay in the "correct springs" camp. Getting your springs spec'd won't make the compression damping harsher. Paradoxically, a softer spring causes suspension travel to "hit" the dampers harder, especially the built-in high speed circuit. You're on the right track, man! Your gorgeous LeMans is just gonna get better and better!

Ok . . . so . . . I'm glad I asked. I think it's great that Helio-Jim doesn't mind your posting pics of his gf on the forum.

I found this recent thread: Magni Fairing Mounting And recall Gio has one one on his early Sport. Gorgeous!

I remember a discussion that quoted RedLine as saying "ShockProof" is a synthetic moly. My impression is that the RedLIne ShockProof products not only contain this, but are designed to act like lower viscosity oils in the gearbox. What I recall is that ShockProof Heavyweight (pink) behaves like 90, but spins like 30. Is there a GL-4 or GL-5 API designation?

I'm surprised your sag is well set at 175 pounds (that's with full gear?). At about that same weight (but around 190 in full gear), I had to increase the spring rate to get in the 25-30% sag range. Sure correct springs in the front will help (over-preloading may not be a good idea since it limits rebound travel), dialing in a rear 25mm sag in full gear should be a good target. Where are you on the rear sag now?

What's a "Stacia?"

Maybe a Cafe Sport in Austin?

HA- I saw that one a couple nights ago! Brilliant. I was relieved to find out it is not within a thousand miles of me. Of course, it may be when you bring it home!