docc

I have Guzzi's "offroad" carbon Mistral on my Sport. They save five pounds (ten Kg) per side! I have ridden with other V11s with carbon, aluminum, titanium, round, oval, this crossover, and that crossover. It has always been fun to say, "Oh the round carbon has much greater resonance than the oval metal." "A deeper sound" and all . . . They all sound fantastic once the original, awful, choking LaFranconis are off. Other than a proper tuning, no special firmware/software is needed to enjoy your V11 with the lovely pipes.

Aero Leathers link for you sorry goozie-oosties that couldn't google it up for yourselves. Cool stuff!

That would make her 18 or 19, I suppose. She doesn't look 12. And by "semi-professional" this means she could be talked into something unprofessional about half the time?

Greg, hope this means bigger and better things for you. For me, I'm not so sure my "local Moto Guzzi dealer" is still in Seattle, Washington.

Freakin' heretic, messin' with yer sensers like that!

It's a wonderful world where an Australian girl comes to America to shoot a German rifle first made in Spain. With Brazilian, or maybe Greek, ammunition. I don't know for sure, but later they might have gone out for Mexican food. Or maybe Italian; had a Irish ale or some Argentinian wine. Drove back home in a Swedish car made in a Belgian factory owned by a Chinese company. It's a wonderful world!

FG, That's your '02 LeMans? How many miles?

Hi, VanMan! What is your TPS setting at idle? And your idle RPM? Also, please go to your profile and show a location. This will help other members know better how to help. Keep us posted, no? docc

So, did you replace parts or just bend the old ones back in line? I don't know the answer to Jihem's question. I suppose the trailer is the safe bet . . .

When you're finished, a simple "zip-tie" through the pivot pins will keep them from jumping out (taking the lever along) at the most inopportune time.

. . . [since, after all, getting the torque right is about getting it tight enough to not react to slight wobblies generated by the wheel but loose enough you can still move it easily... ] Ah, the Goldilocks Torque Standard - juuust right!

If the cam chain or tensioner have worn greatly, could this be seen watching the timing mark with a timing light (strobe)? If the mark bounces around very much, the chain/tensioner should be replaced ? Otherwise, my Sport is just over the 120,000 kM/75,000 mile mark (I am in a race with Hubert!!) and I am wondering when to do a tear down for the heads and this chain. Maybe 150,000 kM? Maybe wait til the bad noises start??

No chance it could be a "whistling" sound as might happen if the air boots cracked, came loose, or the vacuum taps were leaking?

Hi, Tom, I believe the rear drives are completely different on your two Guzzis. I wondered if maybe the washer was original to the 1100 series, but not needed for some reason on the V11.

Sounds like a winter project to me. Lot's of little stuff stuffed in that tail section over the rear subframe. Might should add this inspection to "What to do while the wheels are off.":luigi:

That's actual subframe tab for attaching the bracket for the passenger footpeg and the exhaust canister. The carrier for the TEKNO pannier bolts on here also. I believe I have seen reports of its actual wire frame coming apart at welds, but never heard of this one. The Sport just turned 75,000 miles (120,000 kM) and I've used the bags since the beginning. (I never heard that TEKNO is made by Hepko and Becker. Is that so?) I'm riding to Barber's Vintage Festival in ten days, but that's only 220 miles and a much more leisurely pace than this ride I've just returned from, so I think I'll run my "paddock weld" a little longer before deciding on a permanent fix. I'll just have to price the thing new. Probably should drink single malt first!

The night before I took off on a pretty aggressive 1200 mile weekend sport-tour, I found the left bag mount loose. On closer inspection I found the mounting tab and the rear sub frame had come from together. Home now and the "paddock weld" has held, but now to figure out a more proper fix.

You are certain this smoke is oil and not unburnt fuel (which is very common). Are there other signs of oil consumption ( plug condition, dropping oil level)? Otherwise, I would perform a complete tune up including valve adjustment, TPS setting, and throttle body balance and look for a change.

Docc, could you get this washer on your bike in the meantime? How did it fit? Hubert Looks like it belongs. Now there is a 1,5 mm washer where there was a 1,5 mm space. I really do hope it seals that needle cage a little better.

It is M 25 x 40, 1.5 mm thick ( 0.060") and the steel doesn't look anything special. Apparently "tipo" is not where the part is made. Not sure what that means "tipo: NOR." Perhaps "normale" as in "nothing special/ just a washer." I've heard a lot of guys say they don't have them, and don't remember anyone saying they do. It's in the diagrams, but maybe there is some reason not to fit it?.

I'm not the Scura clutch expert. But, I do remember some issues with the single plate clutch and its flywheel. Serious enough not to ignore the early warning signs. Sure, could be spring/ boss size stuff, but let's look further into the clutch possibilities. As we say here in the South, "don' wantcha gittin kilt . . ." Even if it means a clutch job . . .

Ouch! What we call here: "frost heave." And right in the sweet spot of a beautiful curve! Dangerous women these curves!

So, I remember a thread on there being a washer between the right side of the rear drive (next to the nefarious needle cage) and the right swingarm. I've never had one, or it fell off in the floor at some early service. So, I thought I would put one in and ordered the bad boy up (GU37359005); delivered as "Rosetta" at a whopping 13.18 USD. So, I'm glad to have it and I'll get it installed as there is a little space there otherwise and I'd like to think it will protect the flimsy needle cage. I guess if I knew the actual dimensions, I could have bought one locally for 75 cents. Maybe the MG part has a Rockwell hardness of 60? Still, I am devoted to the upkeep of this bike and the support of the remaining dealers. Bless them, indeed. I wonder, though, at one of the entries on the factory packing slip: "tipo: NOR" Do I have have a real and genuine Norwegian washer? Wow, then, it's worth the thirteen bucks to keep those guys in Vodka. Jeez, a thirteen dollar washer - what an idiot!

Do Scuras really have *clutch* issues? Could that be "it?"

Frozen what? It was over 90 degrees (35C) here today, but I can smell winter in the air. (beware of the *hooters* link!)