docc

i'm not sure if your scura looks like the earlier V11Sport or the later LeMans? The LeMans does have a more anodized look but I understand this is really paint. The y2k and '01 red frame Sport can be matched with Testor's Enamel italian Red. don't ask me how I know.

Al, if you don't mind, give us another link to order the TwinMax.

Tam, the ducting under the side panel is the airbox. I've always pulled my tank and airbox to set the preload. I've done it by 'drifting' as Brian suggests but found it much nicer to use a pair of c-spanners like are sold for adjusting motocross shocks. And Brian's right about another thing, once set you won't have to mess with it.

I'm not sure how long dealers take on this work. And really the motor doesn't need to come out as the spine frame can be 'crabbed.' Look here: crabbing the spine frame

I seem to recal Ducati Monster pegs are a fit.

1) I'd say, "yes" , the recall is worth it. 2) I dunno, some of you guys help us out on a good dealer 'up east.' 3)my understanding is that NHTSA recalls don't expire. But it is probably advisable to to get'em while they're hot.

Both sets of my off-road (Mistral) Guzzi cans were cf.

My origanal plan was to fill the holes. A friend supplied me with some aircraft grade epoxy, fiberglass strands and graphite powder to mix a concoction to match the cf. Never got the courage up to try it. mj, I'm just assuming you have cf cans. Or are they aluminum?

It happened on my single but I'm pretty sure the Guzzi shakes its barends just as much. I felt a fluttering against my arm while trouncing a backroad at full chat. I thought it was a bird or something but looking down I realized the glass in the CRG had detached. I know several of us run these mirrors. I discovered that the hold down screw was not very tight on any of mine. A good candidate for blue Lock Tight. May save you $6 plus S/H.

Al, if you ground the rivets flush , wouldn't they just fall in? Also, I supose you could fill the holes with some good black hi-temp RTV silicone and wipe it off flush with the surface. Whatever you do , mj, let us know!

I have a small collection of those valuable, original plaques. I am quite conscientious about keeping them safely off-road in the lid of my toolbox. The rivets dril out cleanly and you can refill the holes with pop rivets. I 'blackened' mine with an aluminum blackening solution sold by Birchwood-Casey for gun parts. After a couple tanks of gas your eye is no longer drawn to the rivets. Later I was lucky to add a pair of the nice Guzzi plaques Rich Maund had made up. Pricey, but nice.

B/U: have a look at this thread:V11 recall Also, do a topic search for 'Gearbox recall" under TechnicalTopics" for the last 180 days. Lot's of info. best of liuck, docc

try East wood. They supply good quality restoration finishes.

it's true the regulator routes fuel to the dead side of the tank. When the tank starts running low open the throttle WFO so more fuel makes it through the injectors where it belongs!

One turn out from fully closed.

How long can it be before some needy spine frame lands in Pete's hands? You know you want it! There's one out there just waiting for your loving touch. KB will tell you, you can keep the Tonti but some Scura or other Siren of a Guzzi calls you on!

While the factory manual calls for 1/2 turn on the air screws, one full turn will give you more relaible idling. Also, be sure your valves are set before you begin to balnce the TBs.

I was through that area ( east Tennessee0 last weekend. Some great, great roads! The Super8 in Athens is on TN 30 at I75. There are a nice collection of eateries very close and good 'jumping off' for the riding. So far there are maybe four of us but the whole idea is for folks to have an easy time joining in. Just show up! ( July 10-11 at the Athens, TN, Super8). (Jeff, pm or e-mail and we'll firm up the room thing)

I'm bummed to find my Dunlop 220 rear in 160/60 is down to the wear bars at 200o miles. And no Bento-burn-outs either!

I had no idea the V11 bevel box was so different from previous models. Is that a good thing?

OK, I admit, I was skeptical about the badges. But, They do look good! I think th eagle is a keeper. I assume it is a decal?

I'm pretty sure there's a thread on "How To' but the lazer welded filter for the Isuzu Trooper is the hot set-up. Under US$15.

The Gambalunga/ Gambalunghino were racers from 1946 -1951. The name implies its stroke having been lengthened from the Dondolino. In '51 it carried the same emblem of the 2000 -2001 Sports, rather than the earlier "art deco" version:

True, all indications are the early springs are pretty weak and some '02s are prone to break. We haven't heard from Thang for a while. He was on the second supplier attempting to get good replacements made.