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Sounds like you are continuing to make it better! Something else I remember impedes the downshift is the shift lever can contact the edge of the "pork chop." You'll see a little nick where the lever hits (and can see it if you look under the lever while pushing into its full downward throw). Check to be sure there's a little clearance there.

Hey, I'm not sure it was really a rally. But, hey, we got by well enough on fuel, greasy rags, and the promise of food down the road. That CaliVin is a beaut, but I can't wait to see your champagne LeMans!

gb: Glad you and the E.TN guys made it down! That was a very nice trio of Guzzis! Hope you fellows got home without the "dampness" we encountered. Overall, there were eleven Guzzis at the Raid with a token BMW 800S and an escort by KTM/vintage Ducati/and Honda ST1300. Walt and Anna at The Lodge at Telllico turned out great and Mike at Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters was very hospitable. Looks like the best option for South'n Spine Raid Seven in twenty-eleven! I know Bill will give us a proper photo album link, but remember, you just can't believe everything you read in a caption! Best regards to all. I relish the time with other riders and the wit and wisdom is always second to none!

Nerts! I'm busted! Bill, you are never, ever up this late!

After reading back through he thread, I thought some clarification was in order: 1) Yes, the Saturday loop really is, after all, clockwise. 227 miles as the Garmin flies. 2) Yes, Hagan always gets his way. Expect a big play for Mex food at some point. 3) The Austrian answer is: "black." 4) Mike, at Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters is hoping to ply us with T-shirts just for showing up. I'm down with this as I was planning on wearing my faded orange TMO shirt all weekend. 5) See you in the mountains! (posted 36 hours out)

Jamie, You've cleaned and crimped the spade connections? They are bad about loosening up and getting corroded. Also, be sure you can hear the tiny "click-click" as you squeeze and release the lever. Remove the lever (don't loose the puck!), clean the channel and puck and reassemble with some light lubricant. Be certain the tiny machine screws that hold the switch are tight and both still have their tiny nuts. The switch can loosen in its mount and become unreliable. Upon reassembly, Brembo lever pins are retained by a stamped steel "nut" on the underside. If it drops off, the pin can pop out and the lever falls off. Simply "zip-tying" the hollow pin is good prevention!

What a fine collection of Guzzis! We shall only be so lucky at Sixth South'n Spine Raid!

Wow, TDF! The Sport looks just stunning! I've only ever seen one other Sport with red wheels and the black sump and bevelbox, the black valve covers with red guards, really set the look off with the red tail cowl! When you get a chance, go to your profile and post a location. It really helps with other members linking you to local support. Quite nice! Good show! docc

( The Austrian answer begs the question, "orange or grey?" Guess we'll find out soon enough! ) I've laid in the loop for Saturday clockwise through the Smokey Mountain National Park and back over the Cherohala Skyway. I'm not able to attach it here in Garmin Mapsource, but I have it on SD card to import to your device if it is so equipped (ie:ZUMO and perhaps others with SD capability). Otherwise, I might could e-mail it. Either e-mail or PM me your e-mail address if any of you would like me to try and send it. Quite a few of us will be arriving in Tellico Plains mid afternoon Friday and looking forward to heading over to Mike's shop (Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters) before settling in on the tarmac for the protracted tech session aided and abetted by neurologic solvents. See ya'll soon! docc

Odd, Roy, it opens for me in FAQ:huh2:. Of course , only the "Relay Base Repair" pdf is on that thread. I'm afraid they're going to get "lost" on the Tech Forum, buried by new discussion. Would you mind making this same post on FAQ so it can be pinned and I will delete the redundant threads?

Raz, What a fantastic event! Fabulous to see you on the road again! Well done and ride well! docc

Indeed, they do that. I remember putting them back together with an appropriate adhesive ("Shoe Goo," as colloquial as it may sound, is a good choice

moved here from 24/7 V11

That's also when my problem showed up. I assumed it had to do with something I had done in the flush process, but not so: it was the broken spring inside the master cylinder. (see the thread above "Bled clutch . . ." just in case you have the same affliction.

C, Under the 14mm chrome center cap is an 8mm hex drive which loosens the "retaining nut." Yet, that's on early V11 Sports. You're working on a LeMans IV?

Pete, I think you've gots yer 'moticons out of order (o'course mebbe they do things differently on those big islands!) (Looking forward to the ride report from the Second Ulster Sheep Jump!)

The Cubans have long had a great admiration for robust machinery. Many have said the Guzzi twin is reminiscent of the American V8, and these have been much desired on the island. Having had American V8s, I'm not entirely sure the connection; the growling, torquey snarl perhaps . . . yet, maybe just the threat of short valve guide life!

A couple other issues to consider when clutch actuation degrades: 1) Bleeding the fluid about once a year is helpful. In fact it's easiest to get to when you are changing the rear tire. 2) There have been a couple reports of broken springs inside the clutch master cylinder which shows up as excessive play at the lever. It may be time for a master cylinder rebuild. See this thread :Bled Clutch . . .

Brendan, No need to "re-flash." In fact, a good tune up works magic on these machines: TPS adjustment And, always good medicine to service your relays: Relay Base Repair Keep us posted how it goes. I once heard it said that these motorcycles enjoy a bit of "owner involvement.":rolleyes:

Tried the OMRONs? They may go six sets . . .

Oh, my, no. I follow procedures for a living!

You're about 100 Euro lucky the thing didn't just spit apart! Time for that coat of epoxy to make it permanent!

There is a very old thread on this. I'll have to look for it when the sun goes down. But, from (my failing) memory: The eccentric adjusts the throw evenly between up and down. It is easiest to center with the cover off since you can visually inspect the throw. It can, however, be tweaked on the bike. The adjuster is a three piece affair. The acorn nut is a cover and can be removed to access the adjuster itself. There is a slotted shaft and a lock nut. Note (as in write down or draw)the position of the slot ("zero") and release the lock nut while holding the shaft with a screw driver. It's right fiddly to get to and I found using a 3/8 drive "crow's foot" 19mm open end a good help. Rotate the screw slot 1/8 turn (probably counterclockwise to improve downshift) and lock up, replace on the cap and go for a test ride. A little better? Go another 1/8. A little worse? Go back to zero and 1/8 the other direction. DON'T FORGET YOUR ZERO! That said, we fiddled with these a lot back in the days when the recall was impending and never seemed to do much good. I doubt you took the adjuster apart when you did your spring. It could be more likely that your shift lever external mechanism needs a good cleaning, greasing and maybe even a little shim to reduce play. While you're at it, check to be sure the clutch lever is not showing excessive play at the hand grip and the clutch fluid is freshly changed.

Also worth checking is the circular metal plate that is staked into the plastic housing. These tend to loosen then, finally, pop off spitting out the contents as Stormsedge has noted. Best to press them in and epoxy as with JB Weld. There is an identical angle drive on the speedometer end that you should also have a look at. From that end it is easier to extract the cable and be certain it has not become a two-piece unit.