al_roethlisberger

Looks like a lot of fun, and would have been a blast to perhaps accompany Mike and Janice... ...but we'll be flying to North Carolina to check out potential new living arrangements during the last week or two of March Plus, at this rate, who knows if I'll actually have my bike back together by then They've been promising "this week" for about a month now, but I'm used to it and except for this weekend, the weather was kinda cruddy, so I'm not really too put out by it really In theory I *should* have the bike back for next week though. We'll see. Have a blast guys! al

I guess you missed this thread? http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4152 ...all 25 pages of it! To answer your question briefly: - M15 ECU "remap", some dealers do have the software to adjust the CO via fuel mapping, but do it with a gas analyzer, and no dyno. This works, but isn't ideal. Some dealers may have a more complex setup, and even perhaps more complex software to really delve into the ECU. But we've found that in North America, dealers with the expertise, much less equipment, to effectively map the ECU are very rare. Apparently in Europe though, it is much more common to find shops that have that expertise. - PCIII, if you have a relatively "stock" aftermarket setup, you can certainly download a pre-made map from somewhere like www.guzzitech.com . But if you've mixed/matched parts that someone else has not, or just want a more "perfect" map for you own bike, you can find a certified dynojet tuning-link center by visiting their website, and for about $200-300 can get a custom map made for your bike, and get a dyno report afterwards. YMMV, but in North America, I think the most cost effective and easiest to find solution is via the PCIII. There are loads of tuning link centers around the USA. al

....maybe they have REALLY dirty fuel in Italy al

I'm really excited about the new big Breva, although it's not my personal cup-of-tea... but I hope it sells great for MG, and turns out to be a reliable and well designed bike. ... the baby Breva certainly seems to be all of the above from my brief inspection of one I would love to especially see a bunch of ex BMW R riders switch over.... al

MG already sells far more cruisers than "sport" oriented models, and with the current financial state of affairs and MG just being purchased, I'm sure the new management is(or at least should) planning to do whatever is necessary to get the company healthy and profitable... then they can look at less profitable, showcase, or limited-edition models. It has already been mentioned in a couple new briefs, and confirmed(as much as can be) from a recent conversation with a local dealer, that the V11 Sport models are basically dead, no more LeMans in the current form, and the focus will be on the big and baby Breva, Griso, and especially cruisers. After that? Who knows. The only thing that isn't clear in the reports I have read is that they say they will keep one "V11" model, but I don't know if that necessarily means, but it seemed clear that the old models we've grown accustomed to will be phased out soon. But that's normal, and probably is late in coming. After all, the V11 "Sport" has been around basically unchanged for 6 years now, and MG has been playing badge and paint engineering with the model most of that time, as opposed to making any vast improvements. I wish MG well, and hope the Brevas and Griso sell like hot-cakes, and then hope they do some minor updating/restyling of the cruisers(particularly the love-it or hate-it tank... I'd also love to see MG develop a new engine, that remains different and iconoclastic to the rest of the industry, but also different from the current V. That would be great After all, MG used to be much more than just a one-engine design shop. al

The ECU that comes(came) with the MG Ti kit is exactly the same ECU as comes stock on the V11 Sport/LeMans/Scura/etc.... it simply has a different map for the freer flowing cans in the kit. There is nothing special about it. Even with the new ECU, Todd Eagan has observed that some additional tuning with something like a PCIII is still beneficial in combination. And the map on the new ECU is specific to the MG cans, and would not be appropriate for something like the Quat-D, which has much different characteristics since it is basically a 2:1 system. So you'd need to remap it, or get a PCIII anyway. You can have the same done for your regular ECU if the shop has the equipment/softward, or you can get something like a PCIII. So bottom line, there really isn't any benefit in trying to track down one of the "race" ECUs that come with the MG Ti kit. It however is a pretty good deal when it comes with the kit, considering the cost of the kit. BTW, I wasn't aware there was a road-legal versus race(off road only) version of the Quat-D I've only seen one version for sale, although they did have a Rev1 and now new version that fixed some of the problems with the old one such as welds cracking, etc I believe all of them are considered "off road" or "race" only, as are the MG Ti cans/kit. They technically aren't road legal in most places. I could be wrong about the Quat-D, but I just haven't seen a road legal version that is certified for the Guzzi in places like the USA. al

...it's probably just a semantics issue on my end, but I have no idea what you are talking about What do you mean by a "cover for the clocks" ....knowing that you must mean the speedo/tach for clocks, but don't know what "cover" you could be referring to Anyway, are you talking about the instrument mount/bracket that the gauges fit into, or the fan-shaped metal piece between the instruments that covers the idiot lights? If it is the former, MG sells a CF instrument bracket, and I thought that came on the Tenni stock The CF instrument bracket certainly came stock on all the 2002 LeMans models, but MG switched back to black aluminum after 2002, and the CF piece was only available as an optional item, except perhaps on a few upscale models of the V11. I didn't know anything was baby-blue on the Tenni as stock. Are you sure someone didn't paint something on it? Did you buy it new this way? ....or maybe I just never noticed al

Looking forward to it

I'll be most curious to see how someone eventually manages to make one street legal, particularly in the USA, and even more specfically in CA. al

I extended and ran my vent line down under the bike. The air-temp sensor is lashed near the pods, protected by bolting it into a trimmed plastic film cannister bottom. There is a photo posted in this thread: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...=2161&hl=sensor al

Very cool Photos when you get it in-hand I was talking to Jason at Moto Italiano on Friday, and Munroe in SF is supposed to have received 4(uncomfirmed) It doesn't look like Moto Italiano will get any though, due to more MGNA nutso SNAFUs ... long story, but MGNA didn't honor their order/guarantee for 2 MGS's placed last year, since the bike got delayed a year, and the Platinum dealers had a 2 wk window to reorder again, and due to the dealership moving, etc... Moto Italiano missed it We'll see if they get at least one, but it's doubtful... which is really sucky, as Moto Italiano was *the* dealership that helped MGNA parade the bike around Northern CA's show and track circuits. al

Aww, you are too sweet

Well, as Jaap points out... Mistrals are an option as well I personally haven't heard them, but have "heard" good things about their sound... al

... which looks very smart BTW. I love the Magni, but the BWM fairing you worked out has always been a great alternative as well If I had a sport, I'd be hard pressed to decide which to consider. BTW, for those interested in the BMW solution, here is "how to" thread: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1062 al

Nope, just the one in the tank.... there are some closeup photos and info on that filter in my "2003 tank retrofit" thread, but know nothing of its specs, etc You could call a MG dealer and see how much this little gem costs, I'd be curious myself. al

Ahh, that's really too bad.... as I have the Leo Ti's and they are very nice looking and sounding However, if MG reinstates the Ti kit, that is also a nice solution. Keep your fingers crossed. No one seems to know why they discontinued this set either, although a local dealer suspected some fears of EPA persecution, as Aprilia got hit with a bunch of fines out here in CA just for some misspelled emissions decals last year... $5k a bike, if the bike was not pulled from the floor, labelled as "not for sale", or the decal corrected. Several dealers got hit, and Aprilia had to pick up the tab Anyway, who knows... maybe the supplier simply had a hiccup, or there was an Accounts Receivable/Payable issue... you just never know What I do know is that the MG kit was a great seller, and dealers were sorely disappointed when it was cancelled, many with several outstanding orders. So, we'll see. But yes, again, I hope MG does bring back the kit, as it makes a simple turn-key solution, that seems to have been well sorted from the start. I hope I never severely ding one of my Leo Ti's now though, as I guess it is currently impossible to replace one if needed .... shucks al

....yeah, no offense to the Fringe guys... but I wondered about that bunch, since their product selection was sooo weak, and it never seemed to really get off the ground Ah well, too bad

...ahhh, the Frankenbike LIVES At some point Carl, you'll have to give us a final rundown of all the mongrel genes that it took to get that "rare, limited edition" V11 Sport back together al

Two things that almost always solve false-neutrals (beyond it being a mechanical failure/issue) are: - Adjusting the shift linkage to eliminate slop - Honing your technique After both have been addressed, you will find missed shifts very rare. The MG 6 speed is regularly heralded as an excellent box, but it does take it to be setup properly, and knowing that a sure, positive shift technique is effective. al P.S. Also, if you adjust your shift linkage, be sure to blue loctite all threads following the work, and never reuse your nylock nuts. Always install new stainless nylocks. This linkage has vibrated loose on several of us(myself included) mid-ride, and you end up stuck in the gear you were in when it fell off

If you use the filter on the inlet side, you may starve the pump, as it is quite high volume. On the high-pressure side, you absolutely must use a filter designed for 3+ Bar of pressure, otherwise it will rupture. So, no you cannot use a filter not designed for this application. I think some folks found an Isuzu filter that supposedly fit, but think that info was posted on the "old forum" and may now be lost. In any case, it was about the same size, and the allure was simply that it was much less expensive. I think that if you could find a filter that met the flow(which I don't know) spec, and met the 3+ bar pressure spec, you may find one that would work, but I don't know of one off hand. You might run a search of the forum for "filter", but I'm not sure that this angle has been pursued before, or with much effort. al

Why yes, a quick search returns http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...=3892&hl=fender http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...c=1960&hl=fenda http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=192&hl=

....some of the earlier Sports also do not have the mounting bungs welded to the front of the steering head tube to accomodate the fairing subframe. That along with the shorter frame of the 1999-2001 Sports would make it something of a challenge to fit a LeMans fairing. And as Carl pointed out, even with used parts... unless a great deal fell into your lap(like someone going from a LeMans -> Naked, like Jaap did) ... the parts would be very expensive. The Magni is an option, but it's quite a different solution and look than the LeMans fairing. The Magni is much more "sport" oriented. And in regard to your question about why Carl even bothered with the project above... it's a long story, but his Sport 1100 blew up, then he crashed the V11 Sport in the image above. He's been rebuilding them both for about 2 years now I think, and in the process has been trying various configurations. al

I'm not willing to say ALL "fuzzy" engine'd bikes WILL bubble, but I can say that I've never seen one that didn't... so take that as you will Unless MG fixed something with the batch at the very end of the run, I would expect that yours eventually will. BTW, it often starts to flake off of other places eventually as well, such as the trans, and bevel, but takes longer. The problem seems accelerated by heat exposure. al

As I mentioned, other than a photo of an FBF I saw some time back, I know nothing about FBF reliability, etc Perhaps you misunderstood my prior post, but the irregularities I was referring to were in regard to the Stucchi, not the FBF. Several owners have received slightly crooked Stucchi crossovers, but if one simply asks someone like MG Cycle to check the crossover on a flat sheet of glass(or similar) before shipping, they can usually weed out the crooked ones. I haven't heard of any grossly out of spec Stucchis in a long while now though. But again, they are built like a tank al

I concur.... a generous spraying with brake cleaner usually washes tons of black crud out of the caliper once every 6 months or so. This always seems to temporarily cure the brake drag/groan. I just take the caliper off the bike, hang it in a bucket... and go after it with a whole can of cleaner. I guess it is due to the underslung design of the caliper where it collects gunk