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Thanks for the reply Stew.I have no clue how it broke being inside the tank.Since most of my tools are packed up and I don't have a shop to work in anymore I ordered a new one.I have a leak in the tank to repair while I wait for the part.

Thanks for cleaning my glasses Stick!

Stew,I must be blind,I posted my own low fuel light/sensor thread and had I just opened my eyes I would have seen yours.Having replaced yours could you tell me where it attaches on the fuel pump unit?I attached an image to the thread below. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19477

Riding to TWO Sunday before last the Ballabio ran out of gas for the first time during my ownership,the low fuel light never came on.I was planning on removing the tank to repair a leak in the tunnel so this morning disconnected the harness for the fuel sensor and using a jumper illuminated the low fuel light,then put a meter on the other side of the harness and read over two ohms,after pulling the fuel pump I found the sensor hanging loose.Does anyone know where it attaches?The online manual I have bookmarked shows the earlier tank and frame mounted fuel pump and does not show the low fuel sensor.

He wouldn't even talk to me about the ITI speedometer from my 2004 Ballabio,he said he doesn't work on anything that new and told me to throw it away and buy a new one.

Docc,there is also a brace that I believe ties the two throttle bodies together.I think I may have tried an alternate routing several years ago and I can't remember whats correct.

Could one of you fine folks post a picture of your speedo cable routing at the transmission.I'm especially interested in how it passes under the throttle body.Thanks in advance. Mike

"As I was replacing the chain I simply jammed a brass drift into the sprocket. Putting it back I put the bike in top gear and applied the rear brake." I'm replacing the chain tensioner so will be removing all the sprockets.I think I'll need another method of holding the engine.

Well guys,I spent a week and a half in the hospital getting emergency surgery and recuperating so had to put off my timing chest project.While I was incarcerated I received an updated metal cover gasket,a cover shaft seal,an aftermarket chain tensioner and a speedometer cable.I discovered that nothing I have will fit over the shaft to reach the 32mm nut on the crankshaft.I purchased two 32mm deep sockets from Northern Tool and after a doctors appointment today will get on with cutting the base off one socket so it can be welded to the other.It needs an 1.125" of clearance so may have to be bored,I'm hoping not. My question of the day is,what method do you use to keep the engine from rotating. Thanks guys, Mike

Those are all good tips Docc.I've used Hylomar for sealing threads,I've never tried it on gaskets.You forget I've owned Harleys and Buells for 35 years,Loctite has always been my friend!

Well I can't figure out how to post pictures of my cover and timing chest,this board is quit different than what I'm used to.I got the cover off and there is a brown area where oil was getting out.I'm able to move the chain tensioner pretty easily by hand,I wonder how tight it should be?

It took a little tap with a rubber mallet and bob's your uncle it came right off.I'm sure I'll have another question or two along the way.Docc,we road over to the new Guzzi shop in Marietta today and saw Guzzi Steve,he's working there part time. Thanks guys.

Also I appear to have the paper gasket.

Docc,Scud,this has been going on for quite some time and I've already tried the easy stuff,so the decision has been made and I've got everything out of the way on the front of the bike,so I'm looking for help in getting the alternator off.I have a two prong puller,but don't want to damage anything.Joe loaned me a little alternator removal rod that he got from MG Cycle but it appears to be for an earlier model.

My 28,000 mile '04 V11 Sport Ballabio is leaking like a '48 Panhead marking it's territory in front of the Boot Hill Saloon during Bike Week.I'm looking for direction in removing the alternator without destroying it..I want to have a look at the chain,chain tensioner and likely will replace the front main seal.Is there any thing else I should look for while I'm in there?It's leaking on the right side near enough to the base gasket that I changed the top end gaskets and no it's not the sensor above the top end.Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks, Mike

Bill,glad to hear you are OK.When Joe and I got back to Suches Saturday,Wayne and crew had already heard about your get off. Docc,had a large time with the group.Definitely a great bunch of riders,wish I was better a remembering names. Click on the link below for my pics. http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/buellish1/library/Spine%20Raid%202013

Docc,there is a possibility that Joe and I may make it over to meet you guys at the Deals Gap store mid ride.I say possibility because my Crohn's Disease is rearing it's ugly head and I'm having to watch my rides of any distance. In the event that we can make it,roughly what time will you be there?I'm not asking for an exact time,just a rough guess. Thanks, Mike

"As far as any conflict with Barber's Vintage Festival - I can't imagine anything compares. Maybe the Manx TT . . ." And thats why Barber got the nod.

Just found out that the Georgia Guzzi Campout is the same weekend and will likely be at the reborn Two Wheels of Suches (the campground formerly known as TWO).Why does this always happen to me? Last year I missed a Buell event because they scheduled it the same weekend as Barber Vintage Days.

Joe and I should be able to meet you guys at Deals Gap,as we did last year for part of the ride.Joe just picked up a '13 V 7 Special in the slower Yellow and Black paint scheme and is hard at work making it his own. http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/buellish1/slideshow/Moto%20Guzzi