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Interesting to note both the replies came from forum members with 2002 V11s. My 2000 had a spring failure, but with a replacement 2002 gearbox. One could hope your 2001 won't be so afflicted!

At the risk of inserting vulnerable fleshy parts directly into a cat fight, the early six-speed has a "cush drive" (not the cush drive in the bevel box), that increases drive line lash and certainly lends to the lash that would accentuate the "chatter." Problems with this unit were a component of the early gearbox recall. Mine has been less chatty since the change. I know all parties are fully capable of answering for themselves, but in the spirit of having a "forum" I figure I'd chime in. And, I suppose it's just my multi-cylinder background, but is "firing order" the correct term for the degrees of crank rotation between cylinder ignitions?

This simple procedure, or its variants (deviants?) remains the single best medicine to tune a V11. Over the years it has cured more weirdness and woes in the Guzzi than any other single approach. Tune early and often!

Mick, That is a fine Compendium of Woes! My son had asked me he should really buy a Mini Cooper since the forums showed so many problems with them. If you judged by the posting, you wouldn't think there was a V11 still running in the whole world. Yet, I agree, these bikes are worth working through the little issues. At 10 years/ 67,000 miles the Sport is happy as could be, reliable, and wondrous to ride! Well, there was that little stator failure last year . . .

Duh , I read that as Mount Vernon VA!(There's a "Washington" near there, too . . . ) There are some great posts on filters. Be prepared for staggering detail: torque specs, gasket thickness,clamp anchors and the like. But, it's all good and you'll be glad you checked it out! Just do a search in "Nuts and Bolts" for oil filters. I hope you like using a multi-meter and have some polished combination wrenches that feel like jewelry to your hands.

Mobil-1 makes so many different products, I would find it hard to generalize. Last trip to the store I found three different 10w-30 Mobil-1 products. The only Mobil-1 I would consider for the Guzzi is the Turbo Diesel Truck product with the API service rating CI-4 as this reflects the higher ZDDP content. Of course, I like this New Belgium black ale, too, and that's not to just everyone's liking . . . And, hey, here's an amazingly detailed and researched article on oils in flat tappet situations: Corvair_oil

Hey, everything (eventually) dried!

I think you stole it. I paid twelve grand for mine. But after ten years and 67,000 miles I think it's given me some of that back! If you're looking for a nice shakedown ride and a chance to compare her to others, consider the Sixth South'n Spine Raid somewhere near the NC/TN border the first weekend in June.

Aw, I figured the forum *proceeds* were making you so fabulously wealthy that you would be keeping a Stelvio here in the States and a Griso in New Zealand so you always had a ride as your private jet brought you about! I'm still not convinced we can buy ale anywhere near the mountains. Apparently, it cuts into the local moonshine trade . . . And who said anything about rain? Reports of rain at the South'n Spine Raid are grossly over exaggerated by riders who have been wet getting there. Or getting home. Or riding on that diesel oil slick last year for twenty miles.

We're trying to hone in on a proper venue. Define that as: walking distance to food (or Pizza delivery); beer sales at the gas stop across the street; a Saturday loop without looking at the sun all day. Perhaps you local chaps could help out. Any suggestions?

I retune mine every 4000-6000 miles and she is always so happy! If you're going to keep this bike, this procedure is worth learning, re-doing and perfecting. Every time the ride gets better!

There are icicles on the gates; 20-50 oil hangs like molasses; I'm wearing a scarf and four layers to type this in the basement and the Porter doesn't need refrigeration. It's time to ponder warmth, rides and the fellowship of the Six'th South'n Spine Raid "somewhere in east Tennessee." Com'ander Hagan and meself believe June 4-6 may work, splitting the difference between M's Day and F's Day. As usual, we'll gather on Friday, wander about on Saturday, and split up on Sunday after sharing anti-inflammatories and crimped connectors. Bring out those *vintage* V11s! No use keeping them in the garage in North Carolina any longer! We won't even tease you (for more than a day or two) if you trailer the beastie in! Jaap, you and Paul should really come in for this one. It's OK, we allow Grisos, 'tonas, and all sorts; and your ignition system could be rebuilt on the hotel tarmac. (Special solvents could affect your perception of the result*) Chime in, pony up, and otherwise; it makes me wonder what will happen next?

I do like this whole round head idea. Maybe when I do my 100,000 mile tear down . . . (only 69,000 for now)

And so, I've tried to get the bike fairly level and warm up the bevel drive. The drop light survived, but I owe my wife a new hair dryer. The case temperature came up to 85 F/ 30 C and the Redline bubbled out when the level plug came out. Looks like the level was about the top of the hole, rather than the bottom. I'm looking at the fluid and guess it's 4-5 ml or about 10-15 % over full. Ratchet's right on this: you can't just put in the specified capacity on refill. I believe the Redline products make this even more so as they are so sticky. Now to wait for a good day to have a winter's ride and see!

Oopf- my hasty reading and half baked sense of linear metrics. "1091" is Ohlins for 160 mm. I don't know how that compares to the Sachs spring length. Still the 85 vs 93 doesn't make sense to me. I recall my sag deceasing and ride height increasing after the shock change, but I can't find any good notes on the specifics. I do, however, have lots of colorful notes on the nuances of various single malts . . .

Interesting. How many miles (kilometers) and what kind of oil in it?

Guido, Was this one of the early units involved in the "recall?" And was the recall done?

In June 2007 I replaced my Sachs with the last known Ohlins built for the V11 Sport. I can only find a couple relevant statistics for the piece (all else is subjective ): First is the $955.94 USD. I'm thinking this adds at least three or four Euros to the resale value. But 9 million lire, which makes me feel better as long as I keep quaffing this nice Belgian ale. Otherwise the spring is part # 1091-26. "1091" is apparently the length in mm and "26" is Ohlins for 85 N/mm. It's hard to imagine the original Sachs was 93 N/mm. This unit is decidedly stiffer. Of course, that's the subjective part . . .

I'll get her up on the stand and pull the level plug. I'm betting she gives a little fluid up. A always, thank you all for your kind input.

Twice now the rear drive has drizzled a little Redline out the vent. And this after just short runs of 25-30 miles and moderate to cold temperatures. The record shows an oil change just 1500 miles ago. I suppose I could have overfilled (that Redline sure holds on!), but are there other issues I should look into?

Is this a new poll?

Hmm, that might be a bit of that nifty Deutsch humor , but otherwse, there is this thread on the forks: Fork Woes

Yeah : .6 seems right. I think I pumped mine up to .9 or 1.0 (I can't remember) with a nice improvement. Now that I've put on another stone-and-a-half, I ought to trade up springs again or give up the Stout.

The "terminal stack" bothered me as well. Look at this thread: Accessory Fuse Box for my solution. The Guzzi has an electrical system like a G-string and is best checked with your tongue.

I'll do it for half. and provide the beer!