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More truth.

The "wrinkly paint" 2002 V11 do seem over-represented in timing chest leaks. +1 on @MartyNZ's advice . . . Yet, also, consider cleaning all the surfaces and spraying a coat of "foot powder", take a ride and look for discoloration indicating the leak source.

I saved S602 to the list, above. Beautiful pic, @roktbox!

Proper black backing FF Brembo 107670810 pads cam today from OPP Racing. Thanks, again, @Speedfrog for the quick reply and links last week! We shall see how they bed in, but I have confidence that they are correct for the rotors instead of the "sinter" SHH rated pads from Brembo.

A couple things first . . . @audiomick, consider editing the signature in your profile to show the year of your LeMans. Certain changes through the range make the production year helpful. (I realize European model years" could vary from the rest of the world, but it's a start.) Next, where does the leak appear relative to the front/rear, left/right of the motor? It is, for certain, motor oil? Does the motor, itself, show a wet area anywhere?

@Guzziglide posted this image of his caliper rebuild on his Café Sport . I never noticed the arrow etched in the retainer. I suppose it is obvious that this is the direction of travel of the rotor?

I should clarify that I'm not feelin' fotoguzzi's love for the bike. I so agree with this. Others have pointed out that, as the world's premier V11 Sport/LeMans community, we consistently undervalue examples that come up. I really enjoy looking over listings for what is changed, what accessories are offered, common issues, and try to share what knowledge we have accumulated about these rather rare (and soon-to-be-vintage) motorcycles.

I'm not feelin' the love . . .

There were reports of early filters coming loose with catastrophic outcomes. This could have been some faulty UFI gaskets, perhaps improper installation (the old "hand tight" oil filter DOES NOT apply to the V11). Some owners decided to add the hose clamp as a stop to prevent the filter loosening. Obviously, the sump then has to be removed to change the filter. Others of us followed some sage advice from testing carried out by member Ryland3210 and turn the filter one-and-one-eighth turns past gasket contact. Lots of us quit using UFI filters, as well . . Changing oil on a V11 I did not know, the owner marveled that I used a flashlight and a dental mirror to inspect for the possibility of a clamp on the filter . . .

With the spring Kentucky SpineRaid a week out, I reckon it is time to refocus on the matter at hand . . . My latest TPS setting(s) remind me of a girl I dated in college - like, I was never sure where she was going to be (all over the place). Pretty sure mySport is rideable, but what a mess fighting the TPS. Second try at replacement brakepads are scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I'm 230 miles into a 400 mile Waddington Window and running out of time trying not to be The TechSession. More SpineRaid swag . . .

Yes, -11 could be problematic for the bike at idle and just "off idle." You know, that barely cracked throttle we use to pull away, make tight parking maneuvers, and cruise slowly stuck in traffic. All those situations that the V11 spit/cough/stumble/hiccup are so annoying. Some owners have pushed their CO Fuel trim into positive settings, but it becomes rather arbitrary or "trial and error." Glad you persevered and got it done! Looking forward to the ride report . . .

I really can't imagine Zappa live. That had to have been amazing. I suppose the best live band I ever saw was Little Feat on the Waiting for Columbus tour.

Thank you @motoguzznix! That confirms all V11 have the 2-pin calipers, either Brembo P4 34/30 20.6800 or 20.9230 (I cannot tell the difference?) I should have my OE-type Brembo pads by tomorrow. I am expecting black backings and an organic compound. The pads are swimmingly easy to change, especially with the Sport on a lift. With good light. Near a coffee maker. With music playing . . .

If Zappa didn't have a Moto Guzzi, it was just that he was busy with "other things" . . .

From the tutorial, try this: > Important: select the COM port. As Beetle on Wildguzzi says, "it [the COM port] is usually the last one or highest number. if it doesn't connect at first, keep trying different ports. In my example, I only have one, COM4." >If the selection menu for COM port is blank, physically plug the USB connection into a different port on your computer.

Be aware that early V11 wheels (short frame Sport/Rosso Mandello 1999-2001) have 4.5" rim width while the later, LongFrame, V11 has 5.5" rim width. I would suspect the Centauro is 4.5" . . . Also, the reardrives are different, but I am uncertain whether that would affect wheel compatibility.

Hmmm... we better ask more computer savvy people. Perhaps your download has not been installed yet?

Nope.

Further riding this afternoon and I find the change from the #008 O-rings to the 4mmx2 metric made no difference. Seems the #008 will work fine as far as I can tell. Just make certain the O-rings are fuel compatible (preferably Viton, although Nitrile/BUNA-N is probably fine. Nothing from the ACE plumbing aisle! ) My bad running issues look to be down to a bad TPS setting . . . Close, but no good.

@velofish took his ad down here after he reported the bike sold. wildguzzi links never work for me, either . . .

McMaster-Carr usually is not horrible on shipping ($39 is horrible!) For sure, that was not some kind of expedited shipping (overnight or 2-day)? With taxes, the O-rings here were $1.54US each, so right at three bucks to take care of a V11. Bringing a little SpineRaid swag with me to Kentucky . . .

Haha, yes, indeed! A 2mm cross section with a 4mm O.D. would have no hole would it? I sourced these at a local rubber&gasket supply, but here they are, in Viton, at McMaster-Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/9263K163/ I see that they are more reliable reporting the dimensions . . .

Pretty sure I should have gone with these GG from MGCycle, instead of the SHH. My bad . . . https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=110_122&products_id=1604

My "OE" Brembo pads should arrive in a couple more days from OPP Racing, Washington USA. I had to remove the Brembo "Sinter" pads after just 80 miles. I could already see/hear the rotors scoring. YMMV, but I have had very poor results (excessive rotor wear) from HH rated pads on my V11 before. It seems the OE pads, and our rotors, are rated FF. Certainly not "SHH."

I added that link to your last post, @audiomick, and declared that post the "answer" to this thread (at least for now) . . .