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Yep, I have seen the Bub exhausts on two V11 Sports, one in person(for sale here in San Jose, at Riders Choice Used Bike Warehouse, about a year ago) and the second in a photo on this site. The build quality was so-so, and the chrome was already starting to flake/rust on the example I saw up close. The fit was tight, and the right exhaust tip(you can't really call it a silencer/muffler ) was rubbing the plastic swingarm trim. But I think this was an adjustment/shim issue, and could be corrected. I really think that more than anything, it is just a straight/open pipe setup. There may be some small degree of baffling in the "tips", but it can't be much. Here is a thread or two on the subject: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...=2930&hl=nascar http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...=2352&hl=nascar From the thread above: al

Paypal uses credit cards(as well as balance transfers).... I love Paypal It just doesn't get any easier

Heh, I was going to pick on you by saying ".... the sound of the Guzzi clutch would have driven you away. And you also own a Ducati??!!! " But then I saw you have an '04 ST-4, and I think they have the new wet clutch don't they?(If I recall) al

Cool, although I've already had my timing curve adjusted in the ECU at TLM to account for my twin-plug setup. I wonder if it could be further optimized though... and I wonder how good local DynoJet shops are on ignition curve side of things.... may have to give Hare Racing a call and see. hrmmm From what I recall, David had the earlier model of the Quat-D, and it vibrated itself apart at the welds. al

We've had 2 or 3 over the last couple years Didn't a new female member just post a couple weeks ago?

No worries.... this is the normal behavior(which BTW, I love the sound)

Here ya go: http://www.sportcyclepacific.com/featureditems.html - $40 bound copy But frankly, the shop manual is of limited value. Guzziology, authored by your neighbor Dave Richardson, is the appropriate "Bible" of such info. I have both, and have used Guzziology much more often al

..... well, I do have to agree with you there Of course, on a track bike, they might be quite functional though(assuming they work). al

Bub makes.... well *made* a full system for the Sport1100 that will fit the V11, and it pops up on eBay NOS/used sometimes. If you do a search of the forum, there is a thread or two with photos and feedback. But the general consensus is that if ones wants to go deaf, get Bubs. They sound like a NASCAR exhaust, and not in a good way al

....yes, but the fella he was replying to has a Scura from what I can tell If so, he does have a single plate clutch. - 2001 Rosso Mandello - 2002 Scura - 2002 Tenni al

RE: "ram-air" , those interested may find the following threads informative: Variables in Intake Modifications Ram Air Thread "Sewer Pipe" Ram Air Thread al

These are an interesting product, but frankly(just from appearances) if they are to perform the role of actual sliders, versus something cosmetic.... I think they would need some additional reinforcement over the top of the valve cover. It might not look pretty, but an additional brace or two up and over the cover would keep the slider from leveraging upward and breaking off in the event of a real dump. With the leverage created by the large slider, I would think the lack of said reinforcement would make this slider twist up, break it's bolts, and fail.... That's just an observation based on no actual testing though... so take it with the appropriate grain of salt I agree that something akin to the sliders at G&B would seem to be more appropriate for the standard mounting arrangement, with regard to durability, etc... al

BTW, back on topic.... a very interesting discussion, and I don't doubt that if done correctly, clutchless shifts can be fun and safe. But for my own peace of mind, and the fact that I'm not an aggressive rider, I'll personally stick with using the clutch for the most part methinks al

eh? Jim, you're starting to worry me. You might want to shelve that 19th century hat forming hobby of yours. I think the mercury is getting to you * http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-mad2.htm

... just as an interesting aside, I've been reading on a lot of forums that a lot of owners of Japanese big HP bikes also have shied away from the "fashion" of huge rear tires, and gone down a size to liven up the handling. al

I agree.... of all the things people have complained about prematurely failing with regularity, the TPS isn't one of them. I think we've heard of a handful of TPS issues over time, but few and far between, and they seemed to be defective, not failed units I also wouldn't worry too much about a "seized shaft" either, because... if you are riding the bike regularly, the throttle action should keep the shaft "broken free" and moving regardless of a little corrosion. If you have a big concern about it though, a drop of strategically placed oil with a needle dropper should do the job, as an ongoing maintenance procedure. Again though, I've personally never heard of any real issues with either the TPS or shaft in general however. al

I don't know if I can quantify.... but suffice to say it "feels much better" with the Ohlins than the old shock Sorry, if I can't be more specific. al

....or your local Walgreens-type drug store, or similar that does photo processing. They typically have scanners and media-readers in kiosks that will print photos, or save them to disk, etc... al

....... who are you talking to?

Here is the link to the thread(s) on the topic of the mystery bracket: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...2675&hl=bracket al

Click on the following search: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...&hl=shock&st=25 Then browse through the resultant threads, especially posts by Mike Stewart, who went through an intensive configuration and testing of several models, especially the Penske and Ohlins. Hope that helps. Bottom line though, if you want remote preload adjustment, the Penske is not an option. al

The "red anodized look" valve covers on the Rosso Mandello, Rosso Corsa, and Rosso Nero .... are painted, not anodized. The covers are cast aluminum, which makes them unsuitable for anodizing(they'd turn a mottled black/gray), so Guzzi put a relatively fragile thick "candy" paint job on them that appears anodized. Take a close look around the bolt holes, and over time you will probably notice chipping. Acknowledging the inability to anodize the covers, MG really should have powder coated all the valve covers, as it is quite a bit more durable. That's what I ended up doing with mine. There's a thread or two on this question. al

I dunno, sounds like you have the same bag I(we) have. I just don't put the two front straps up around the headtube. I put them down along the sides of the nose of the tank, and attach the straps to the front engine subframe. Mounted like this(sorta like a tripod) the tank pad/base doesn't move around AT ALL. And to fill the tank, one only has to unclip one of the front straps, and flip the bag to the side.... or of course, you can unzip it from the base. The front straps also have a short pad under them, that doesn't quite go all the way though. Here is what I've got: It looks like the front pad/tabs and the material of the one in the photo above may have changed a little bit, but it's basically the same bag as I've got. al

I have it installed the same way Keith. I don't think the straps will do anything to the paint via incidental use. But long droning(vibration) rides may take it's toll. I remember my old tankbag on my FJ1200 rubbed right through the paint on the raised ridge around the gas filler, due to some heavy weight in the bag.... and hours and hours of riding, even though the bag had a great pad. So it can happen over time. al