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Do we know the UFI filter part number with the improved gasket in the link above to see if we have a supplier in the USA to avoid shipping from Germany? For the filter and filter wrench, it's about $100 shipping as the only option The listing above doesn't show the UFI filter number. I wonder if this is the equivalent, the SKUs are the same, so probably: https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1185

Thanks, I would love to eventually eliminate the PCIII and hopefully will; not because there is anything wrong with it, but it is aging technology and another added complexity and potential point of failure. Now that we can tune the ECU directly, I think that's a real opportunity to simplify.

So I guess I'll wait to order two of the metal core gaskets until there is some clarification on that question I'm not installing the Roper plate any time soon, so no rush. But I will forget about these special gaskets if I don't order them soon

Other than cost (paper is about $5, metal core is about $13), why wouldn't two of the better metal core gaskets be a better choice to sandwich the Roper plate between? Is there some concern or drawback to using two of the metal core gaskets?

Well, it looks like I need to order 2 of those better metal-core gaskets in anticipation of installing my original Roper plate I've had "ready to go" for many years

...soooooo many threads here and elsewhere about using GuzziDiag tools, and I may have missed it, so I thought I'd just ask directly so it is easy to find: If one has a Power Commander installed, does the Power Commander need to be removed before using GuzziDiag, IAMxWriter, and IAMxReader, or can the Power Commander be left in place? Thanks

So is there a metal core sump gasket for the V11 that should be considered for extra insurance, or is this only available for the later bikes?

An update from MPH regarding their "Startus Interruptus" kit, specifically for the V11 Sport/Lemans: https://mphcycles.com/starter-relay-fix-kit/ They are currently out of the V11 kit, and need to order relays to build more, but are in the process of doing so if anyone is interested.

Thank you for all the helpful information. I'm tempted to pursue it, however questions such as any additional damage to the wiring from rodents and if it actually will run still bother me. Plus although the photos look "OK", they are a bit low resolution, and one can only see a single side of the motorcycle. So, I'll probably post something on Wildguzzi and GuzziTech as well to see if there is someone local that wouldn't mind taking an hour or two to run over, give the bike a good look, and maybe drag a battery along and some gas to see if it will start. I'd be happy to compensate them for their time and any materials within reason. If everything looks good after that, then maybe... I can't risk $4-5000 without clarifying those basic things though. Now if it were reasonably local to me

BTW, I don't know anything about this auction or the auction company. I only ran across the auction via Googling for some other things. Auctions can be tricky, although not necessarily intentionally, so please do read the "fine print" if you plan to participate so that you know what are getting into. Again, I didn't do any research into the "fine print" of this particular auction, and was just sharing what I ran across with no particular endorsement or caution either way. Good luck if you go for it! For example, but not necessarily representative of this auction ...but in the end, still good news

I think everyone may have missed my edit to my post above which was: So it appears that MPH already makes them

I spoke to the owner, who is very nice, and now too elderly and ill to ride anymore. So although I don't think he wants to sell the bike, he has decided it is time to let it go. The bike has been sitting for about 5 years, and hasn't run since then. As you can see, there are only a few lower resolution photos in the FB Marketplace ad, and he's not able to move the bike around to get better photos. He says it is in very good shape, but does have some minor rash on the left hand engine and pannier guards, and a chip in the paint of the left bag from a stationary gentle drop some time ago. One of the side covers is cracked, but he says he has a NOS replacement. It is interesting that it doesn't have the "skunk stripe" seat, which would have been normal for the black CalVin. The all black seat typically came with the white CalVin. I forgot to ask him about why his black CalVin seems to have the white CalVin seat. It wouldn't surprise me if it came from the factory that way, as we've seen other inconsistencies with MG products. It currently doesn't have a battery, drained of fuel (good), but some wiring is chewed through by a rodent in the battery compartment. So currently it doesn't run, and he isn't in a position to get it running. Given that I'm nowhere close to give it a close in-person inspection, and he can't verify that it will run, I told him it probably isn't for me, at least not for $5000-5500. He wondered what I would then offer, but I told him that I really couldn't offer anything that he would find reasonable for what is currently a non-running bike with unknown issues. I told him that just about any prospective buyer would likely have similar concerns unless he can get it to at least run. And he agreed that he'll probably need to get it running to get any serious buyers interested. So I just asked him to reach out to me if and when he gets it running, and then maybe if I can find someone from the Guzzi community that is local and willing, perhaps they can go by and inspect the bike and get better photos, etc... then see if we want to go from there. So we'll see. If there isn't anyone from here in the Colorado Springs area, maybe I'll see if someone from MGNOC or Wildguzzi is in the area.

Available via auction, ending April 15th, 2023. Current bid: $170 USD 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport, Green, 12894 miles https://auctions.yodersold.com/auctions/8151/lot/10699-Motorcycle-2000-MOTO-GUZZI-V11-SPORT

Available via auction, ending April 15th, 2023. Current bid: $225 USD 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Lemans, Champagne, 11756 miles https://auctions.yodersold.com/auctions/8151/lot/10622-Motorcycle-2002-MOTO-GUZZI-V11-LEmans

Do we know if the MPH Cycles unit fits the V11 Sport/Lemans? https://mphcycles.com/starter-relay-fix-kit/ If your Breva 750, 1100, 1200 , Norge 1100, 1200, or Griso sometimes makes a click from under the seat when you want the motor to make a roar, you need our Starter Relay fix kit. It solves a design deficiency and is easy to install, 5 minutes for the average owner and it works ! Their description and the various comments aren't clear if it will. I may just drop them an email.

Probably not from the original folks involved since they haven't been active for a loooooong time, and the thread is almost 20 years old That might be a record for a thread resurrection! That being said, there is a dimensional drawing in the first posts of the thread, and if that is accurate you could possibly take that to a machine shop and have them made. Or... I just discovered that MPH cycles makes these! So you may just be in luck https://mphcycles.com/v11-spine-frame-exhaust-crossover-gaskets/

And this... yep, if I even were to consider this, I'd wait 2-3 years to see what bugs get worked out, and what other models show up.

I think this may have been posted already, but if not... 2000 Moto Guzzi v11 Sport $8,800 was $10,000 Listed a week ago in Richmond, MI https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/770119057404465/

Looks like someone bought that Rosso Mandello. So we may see a new member show up that may have some questions about its history. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/717903563380381/ "Sold · 2001 Moto Guzzi rosso mandello v11 sport $6,200" Would be curious to know for how much he eventually actually sold the bike.

Beat me to posting it here! Here is a photo of the bike from the FB Marketplace ad.

I've been casually keeping an eye out for a California Vintage, and ran across the following listing: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580559014110608/ But I'm a bit leery of considering a big purchase via Facebook, especially a vehicle, without being there in-person to see the bike and meet the seller. So I wouldn't ask anyone to take a special trip outside of their immediate area, but if anyone is in the Colorado Springs area and willing to maybe drop by to check out the bike and seller, it would be appreciated. @biesel: Could you offer a quick "checklist" of things to easily check or ask about with regard to a California Vintage since I think you are our resident expert on a CalVin? (BTW, I've watched your YouTube videos regarding your California Vintage) Thanks

2003 V11 Sport, Henderson, NV $5,900 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3312017119050644/

It's interesting how when something sits for years it begins to show its age, even if it is sheltered. Paint and other finishes oxidize, as of course do metallic parts, and plastics can do weird things too as they age, especially if they were cheaply made. If one hasn't checked on it for a couple+ years, it is always amazing to find something like corrosion or peeling paint and wonder "how did that happen?". ...time happened For example, my bike has been sitting covered for many many years in a garage, and cleaned and started at least a few times a year, but the garage is not climate controlled. So condensation, humidity, dust, "air" have still taken a small toll on some of the finishes, and in a few cases a more serious toll. One example is the front subframe. The left side where it bolts to the engine has rusted significantly and the paint on the subframe around that bolt has peeled away. I can only assume this is where condensation from humidity settled for years and got under a knick in the paint. It's not a big deal, I actually have a spare NOS subframe, or can just have this one repainted, but is interesting to see how things can deteriorate even when sheltered.