docc

OK , i know it's a small thing but does the Stucchi weigh less than the stocker ? And how much less? (Mistrals weigh 10 lbs less!)

Mike, glad to hear you're getting the bike dialed in! What rear tire size and tire pressures are you running? Ride well, docc

It is notable that the 'hopefully ' dry clutch is in that husing. When my 00sport weped gearoil there it wet the clutch. 6 weeks and Guzzi replaced the seal and the clutch and pressure plate (at 4300 miles). If you're out of warranty it might be worth fixing before it craps out the clutch.

E-mail Dan Prunuske at Design Tech Engineering dan@dpguzzi.com He just sent me a bank of Bosch relays for my sport at $3.25 each. Always nice to do business with another Guzzi enthusiast. Good luck, docc

just a casual obsevation but it appeaers the 'sports' don't vapor lock like the 'LeMans.' Is this just an air flow issue?

After my own idiotic experience , then draining my tank on the 2000 V11 Sport, it refilled with 5.1 US gallons. This is without clicking and coaxing in any extra as I always end up spilling fuel doing that. Of course, as Al says, you can't get all of that fuel back out under normal circumstances. In another idiotic circumstance I found that when the bike begins to sputter (miles from a gas station) flicking it side to side apparently sloshes a little more trapped fuel down to the pick-up propelling the the poor,dry beast a little further before sputtering again. This embarassing procedure can be carried on repeatedly and, with luck, some source of fuel will appear on the horizon.

If the leak is gear oil and left side, check where the shafts penetrate the side case. One is visible below the starter but the other is behind it. If they're wet. clean with a q-tip and sol;vent, seal with a good RTV silicone.

Sure you can crank up the preload and even the damping but Jason's right :the spring is probably still too soft unless you're a real flyweight. Which shock is fitted to your sport?

The synchronization (especially) and the break-in are both going to smooth out your V11. Yet the 00 sport was notorious for the vibration especially in the left grip. Damping with bar end mirrors makes a huge diffference. Check out the threads on that approach.

Did you fuse a hot wire straight from the battery? 18 guage is big enough?

Carl, Thanks for being so kindly persistent with the truth about the relay. I've the tank coming off soon for a fuel filter and plan to add the relay then. No question you are right about the switch not being up to the draw. Especially not as much as I blow the trumpets! Thanks again! docc

Acid test: Today led 9 bikes on 350 miles. Four dogs in all : Two changed direction, two stopped and cowered from the sound of the Fiamms. I say "bravo."

I need to check the amperage on the left hot lead as it appears the horns are wired in series (why else would the right quit with the left unplugged?) I'm sure the amperage will be higher. But even if it doubles, that's about one amp. Loud horns, good: maybe scare off dogs. Loud horns, bad: wife only allows about three amperage readings of sustained blast.

Rats! Now I'm really confusede@! I got the Fiamms from the local Advanced Auto (about $25). I figured to just hook'em up on the stock wires and see (hear) what they sound like. Like a Cadillac! The squeakers say "12v, 3 a, 105db". The Fiamms say"132 db" with no amperage claim. So I wire in a digital amp meter in series with the hot to the right horn. Followed shortly by the confusion. Blowing the horns amperage starts about 2.0 and drops OFF to about 0.5 amps. I tried unhooking the left horn but then the right would not blow by itself. If the amperage is really that low then they pull no more than the 3 amps stamped on the squeakers. WHAT GIVES??

Carl, Well said. I have to agree with you on the horns. Last year I got flipped off the bike by a BIG dog. Since then I #1, STOP ( not just slow) for dogs and #2, use the horns copiously. You'd think they wouldn't like the 'squeakers' but the noise just seems to draw them closer like they think it's a mouse and would be fun to play with or eat.

Carl, I'm assuming the stock 'sqeekers' work through the switch with no relay? I was thinking of sourcing Fiamms at the local 'Ad vanced' if they're all the same. My '89 Taurus wagon had Fiamms. They'd work, yes? Probably way cheap from the bone-yard.

The bag of Siemans relays we all have jerked out of our bikes: are they good for anything? Can they be used as a horn relay? EDIT/ April 2007: The Siemans lasted for about three years and starting giving up. I'm trying the Bosch now . EDIT/ Sept 2009: The Bosch have outlasted the FIAMMS.

40 minutes south of Nashville off I-65. Let's ride! Check your pm. docc

Definately sounds like a common, easy to fix relay problem. Go to www.dotnet.com/~dprune/ and Dan can set you up with a good set of the Bosch relays. Do them all, they're very inexpensive.

What's the deal?? I ordered some stuff from the dealer 6 weeks ago. I try not to call too often since he acts like he owes me money when I get him on the phone. Is anybody in the US getting any parts lately??

That's a nice plug you've got there! Looks like someone 'did it right.' It's goofy they left the valve in ! No doubt you've got your tank suck solved. It is hard to get under the tank but you've got the method now. Ride well, docc

The taps are located where the intake meets the head. Lots of riders just connect the two with a hose. Discussion on the Wildgoose board claims improved idle and part throttle by plugging the taps. This is from people who've tried it both ways. I ended up using the Allen head bolts the hard (stupid) way. First, I tried putting a rubber vacuum plug over the taps. First little hiccup and the things blew out! Major 'pop' sound followed by vacuum leak.

While there's always a little 'Scot' in me , I'm always up for a little 'scotch' in me as well! Especially after a good ride on the sport! Make mine a single malt, Carl! docc

So, like, where does the vent hose go now? You'll definately be better off without the valve and running the hose to atmosphere. (or, as we do in Tennessee,straight up Al Gore's p'toot) Also , I'd check to be certain how the intake taps have been handled. Some just run a hose between them. I think it's cleaner to remove the tap and replace with a short Allen head fastener on each intake.

The Mistral cannisters (cf) are 10 pounds lighter than the stock cans.How much lighter is the Stucchi crossover from the stock unit?