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'92 Ford f150 extracab 5 speed 4x4 with Cummins 4bt from a Hostess truck. What can I say, I'm a tinkerer.

Getting kind of creaky, so I'm reaching for the EV keys most of the time. 2002 Tenni #112 looking for a new home. 23,997 miles. I am the second owner, bought it in 2007 with 6k miles. PO did Ferracci tuned PCIII set up for the Mistral X-over & C-F oval mufflers, C-F front fender side covers rear hugger and tank pad plus expensive aluminum aftermarket pegs & controls. I have added a Roper plate, edge guards, Buell mirrors and bar risers. Included are suede seat & GPR stainless 2-into-1 exhaust. Pics on request. Asking $4500

Apparently my PMs are not reaching you. Please email me at mark.smeraldi@verizon.net.

For my 1980 sp 1000.

Soft g, pronounced like a j. Hard g would be gh, as in Ghezzi-Brian.

Dave Richardson has written extensively on this subject in Guzziology. Highly recommended reading regarding master/slave cyl ratios etc.

Looking for luggage rack (wife wants for passenger handhold).

I have an '02 V11, 22k miles (got it with 6k). Tweaked the shifting 2 years ago to remedy false neutrals on upshift, no troubles since then. Redline heavy in gearbox. Went out yesterday & several times could not upshift. Rocking the gearbox with the throttle & fussing with the shifter would restore upshift (downshift always worked). I'm going to pull the selector cover & have a look. Would welcome any suggestions. Thanks, Mark

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Saw this on Craigslist RI & figured I'd put it out there. If you need a single plate clutch for a 5 speed check it out.sale-r3cf2-2777020020@craigslist.org

The local bike shop is starting to see plastic-tanked Guzzis (and some Ducatis) with deformation and swelling from the crap gasoline being sold. Caswell Plating (www.caswellplating.com) offers a phenol novolac sealer that looks as if it's right for the job. I will probably give it a try this winter. If anyone has tried this or any other treatment and had good results, please respond.

The Mistral carbon fibre slipons on my 2002 Tenni have grown annoyingly loud in the past year. I suspect that the packing has been destroyed by exhaust pulses over the years. Have any of you rebuilt your Mistrals? Any help with materials & procedures greatly appreciated.

One thing to be aware of in your search is that I'm pretty sure that the shaft drive joints limit the length of shock you can use so you must stay within the Ohlins specs(10mm longer than Sachs IIRC ?) for total length and range of movement. good luck, I'm sure many here will be interested if you find a match !! Ahh. I get you. Well, lets hope. I am going to a bike bone yard soon and look through their stuff. Just need something to tide me over until I can save enough for a great Ohlins. Try Reboot Guzzi spares for a used one. I've had good experience with them.

Harbor freight universal motorcycle stand, slightly spread (easily done by hand) lifting the swingarm,not the porkchop, works beautifully, and cheaply too.

Are the false neutrals on downshift only, or in both directions? I had a problem with downshift false neutrals in which it would shift past the desired gear and end up in a neutral between it & the next lower gear.Adjusting the eccentric in small increments pretty much cured it.

These came as package deal with some risers I really wanted & I don't expect that I will ever use them. (the good): tekno bags & mounts for v11 + spare mounting hardware. (the bad):previous owner glued naugahide to them for waterproofing /appearance. I have removed it but ample evidence of the adhesive remains. I am looking for shipping cost + some consideration for packing & schlepping costs.Pictures on request

I am looking for a carbon fiber rear hugger for a V11 Sport.

Please describe the noises. Gearbox whine underway and clutch rattle in neutral are normal as far as I know. I'm partial to Razee's as they are very near my house in RI & I have dealt with them for 30+ years of BMWs,Ducati & Moto Guzzi. You're not that far away (I'm in North KIngstown, RI), so if you want to arrange a meet to check the bike out, let me know

Thanks for the quick reply.What do you use to protect the footpeg/muffler bracket? Thanks again, Mark

Hi all! I just got a set of used Tekno bags which had been fitted to a 2002 LeMans. I have tried holding the brackets in various positions without satisfaction. The one which seems closest is upper front to outside of front passenger peg bracket, lower front to inside of muffler mount and rear stay to license plate light bolt inside rear mudguard. The geometry looks right, but results in the top rail contacting the seat base. Did Tekno provide spacers which I am missing (or am I missing something else?). Any Tekno owners out there who can offer advice/photos, I would appreciate it. These are going on an '02 Tenni if that makes any difference. Thanks, Mark

Ciao Claudio Auguri on your new Tenni.I think you will find this forum helpful with any questions you have regarding your new ride. Best Regards, Mark

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Odd that mine quiets when I pull in the clutch. Should I be afraid or VERY afraid ?