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Knackered battery, new one fitted and all good. Thanks for your assistance cheers andy

Thanks guy's plan is to get the battery load tested today, and then move from there, would be probably if it was the battery as it's the simplest option. But my luck recently with the V11 would suggest not.

So I was away for a couple of weeks and as a precaution disconnected the battery, came back checked the battery and it seemed to have a reasonable level of charge in it. connected it back up, key in the ignition turned it on all the lights come on click on the start button, loudish clonk noise all the lights go of,and nothing turn it of and on again one of the relays makes noise like a siren, so replaced that but still no joy on starting. My charger indicates battery is charged, fuses in the fuse box under the seat look good, are there any other fuses elsewhere in the loom say under the fuel tank or somewhere, as the engines been out recently I was expecting the earth connections to be clean and sound, only other thing worth mentioning would be it's had a new stator fitted last month. From other posts as it's a 2001 bike, startus interruptuse shouldn't be the issue. Any suggestions gratefully received. Cheers Andy

Motokiwi had been trying to get one but apparently when it turned up wasn't the right one apparemtly. Scrambling around for an alternative.

Hi Pete, Just messaged you Cheers Andy

My understanding is that is the single plate clutch (Guzzi part no GU01084440/ Surflex clutch plate part no 83M4) Thanks for the suggestion of MGCycles

After a bit of help, could you recommend Guzzi part suppliers in Aussie/US/UK that might be able to supply a clutch for a 2001 V11 Sport (Rosso Mandello) my mechanic in NZ is coming up empty on after market clutch plates, and has been quoted NZ$3500 for a complete clutch assembly from Guzzi NZ. Any options for where I might be able to source a clutch without selling a kidney would be much appreciated. Cheers Andy

See I reckon they are looking to steal sales from the R9T Urban GS rather than the F800GS, as it looks a little retro so full on adv bike is probably not where they are going, but that's just me.

Found this via Twitter, and forgive the Google translate :- The novelty starts with the engine - which will see a potential (1000-1200 cc) capacity - that will have nothing to do with current Big Bore or Small Block and will adopt a mixed cooling system with the head part cooled to liquid while lower air cylinders should remain cool for the cylinders So looks as the majority suspected a new air/water cooled V-Twin a la BMW approach, which will be shown in a concept of which the article had no details. (Original link :- https://www.gpone.com/it/2017/10/16/news-prodotto/moto-guzzi-ad-eicma-un-concept-rivoluzionario.html#.WeXKXlZHabo.facebook) Plus looks like last years V9 X-Track concept is a production bike for 2018.

Received the Clan email today and it's bit on EICMA had the following:- "To start with, those of you that joined us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary V7 are going to find many more good reasons to carry on celebrating, in fact, as many reasons as the number of new special editions of this iconic model that will be on display at the fair." So looks like more V7 special editions, and a little cagey on other stuff, but hey who doesn't love a V7 special edition, new Stornello anyone.

We had a local dealer here in Wellington that had these new around 2008/9 he struggled to move them, I think people liked the look but generally went with the Ducati Monster which he also sold if they went italian. Because like Benelli and Bimota they seem to pop in and out of bankcrupty/insolvancy at an alarming rate people were even more reluctant to splash the cash than they would be on a Guzzi because of dealer support/spares issues. Reviews at the time were also somewhat lukewarm.

Tough at the moment, I have ridden the 8v Griso and it's a nice bike, so if I didn't have the V11 would be in the mix it was just to similar to the current to change, otherwise rode the V9 Roamer/Bobber and was actually quite impressed so they would be in the mix.

Always thought the original T3 Speed Triple was a similar sort of animal to the V11, quick enough, has a presence about it a little old school and relatively rare.

Thanks for all the comments, was never really keen on the take offs, so the bike goes in on saturday for a conti road attack, (160/60) I have had good experience with these on my last bike. Cheers Andy

I'll check the rim size later, If I could get a reasonable deal I would probably change both front and back, however NZ doesn't have the level of competition you see in the states or the UK where for what I would pay for one tyre here I could get a pair. Fundametally I don't like the idea of second hand tyres I am just feeling ripped of by the local tyre suppliers. Cheers Andy

I know, another tyre thread, but I am a slightly confused V11 owner at the moment, current rear tyre (BRIDGESTONE BT57) is only just legal, phoned around and looking at $340NZ to get a new bridgestone but can't match the front as thats running a BT45 or replace with a BT57 as they are no longer available so next best option is BT021. Different tread pattern so would be the same as running a different make on the back is the way I am thinking. Or look for a decent used pair on the local equivalent to EBAY, being flogged of by trackday guys or racers. Downside probably stickier than I really need, biggest problem is that 170/60 seem relatively rare but 160/60 not so. Would a 160/60 fit onto my second series Ross Mandello? Will the smaller section make a discernible difference to the bikes hadling. Especially as I generally don't ride it like i stole it and i won't be hanging of it in corners. Again apologies for the tyre thread. Andy

I thought I would relate my experiences with Hagon shocks, I had to replace the completely Knackered O/E shock on my Triumph Tiger, choices were 600GBP for the Triumph part or 25O GBP for the Hagon which has more adjustability is somewhat tailored to your size and type of riding. So a pretty easy decision, went with the Hagon which was supplied very quickly and was a good upgrade, shipped the bike to NZ, and when it was compliance tested the shock was found to be leaking, which isn't great but Hagon's customer service couldn't be faulted, new damper unit supplied and shipped to NZ (bear in mind purchased in UK) free of charge, bike shop refitted and it has been fine since, well until I sold it and got the V11. Would i fit another Hagon, yep

Well deal done on teh Rosso Mandello, had 24hr loan of it, way more fun than the Tiger, sounds great goes really well and is more of an experience to ride, so basically later this week I will be the very proud owner of Rosso Mandello. Only problem is its almost to nice to use everyday. Cheers for all the feedback. Andy

Well had another test ride, counted up through the gears and it has six, previous owner had put a sticker on the gear box cover which had caused all the confusion, so all sorted and I will see if I can sell the Tiger private other wise go with their part-ex. I am going to get them to compression test it, looking on line figures seem to be about 9.5:1 or 9.8:1. Anything else worth checking out? Also would be interested in knowing what parts availability is like, and what response time from the factory is like? Thanks for all the help so far. Andy

Thanks for the replies the question has been asked of the seller, and I am awaiting a call from the salesman. Comfort wise seemed pretty good once I had relaxed and wasnt't gripping the bars quite so tight then the vibes were less intrusive, and felt that some playing with different barend weights would help. Cheers Andy

A question, my understanding is that all V11's have a 6 speed gearbox, certainly what all the tech specs i can find on the internet say, however the RM I am negotiating on is advertised as a 5 speed box, and the Carbonfibre G/box cover is no 1 N 2 3 4 5. So seems consistent. Then basically the only reason I can see for it having the 5 speed box is that it has been replaced with an earlier 1100 sport box. Unless someone knows any different