Chuck

I beg to differ..

As Phil says, the only part that doesn't see filtered oil in the system is the pump. The bug screen filters out the big chunks, but..

I tried that with my Daytona (same basic set up). It did not work out well, there was too much oil loss. I wanted it to work as I had issues with the spine frame leaking oil due to poor welding. So I wanted to be able to vent the motor to a catch can like a typical roadrace bike. It did not work out well due to the high amount of oil that was in the air being pumped out. I think it has the whole oil separator set up in the spine frame because it needs a way of separating out the oil from the air. Other big block Guzzi motors have also used a system that separates the oil from the air in a tank. You just need something of sufficient volume. You can also use a media like stainless steel wool to help. But you still have to provide a path for the oil to flow back into the sump. I actually like the Guzzi system, except when the frame is not welded properly and leaks / drips oil. Perhaps your results will be different. What you could use is a catch can type arrangement in the line thats designed to function as a gravity trap. Oil enters and leaves from the top of the can on its way back to the sump and all the contaminants have the time and space to settle to the bottom of the small receptacle where they can periodically be removed. Ciao I like that..

I have had Pit Bull front and rear stands since before the turn of the Century. I had to mod the pin on the front stand for the Centauro, but it fits the V11S, too. Unfortunately, I can't use the rear because of the plastic covers on the swing arm.

Unless I'm missing something.. the TPS is reset manually on that model.

I'd call that a little more than an incident..

Diesel smells good... even better than used gear oil. Damning with faint praise there.. Scud.

Me, too..

Love is blind, they say. Some times the things we put up with would try the patience of Job. It's worth it.

Unfortunately, I've gotta agree, Pete.

That's a beauty all right.

^^^ This. West side of Michigan, U.P. drone across the plains,etc. If you need a stop here in flyover country, give us a ping.

Don't make me post a picture. .

If that properly strange cross over fuel line connector is the crimped one, it can easily come apart, dump fuel on your tire, and cause a spectacular crash and burn. Don't ask me how I know. Use the dual banjo on the carbs instead.

Buell used the same unit, used to be available at your local Hardly dealer for like 7 bucks. Don't know if it still is. MZed used it,too.Just go to your local. .oh,never mind.

Aviation Permatex is non hardening, and good for that application. About any auto parts place will have it.

Dave lives in Ohio. I'm in Caifornia right now, and don't have his contact info. .

A friend gave me the Guzzi OEM bag. Works well.

I'm out this year. Taking Dorcia to a FLW tour in Chicago.

Many times, people will go to more work to get out of work then it would have been to just do it right the first time. This is one of those times. .

Gotta love this site. .

Since you will be so close, don't miss Bear tooth pass from Red Lodge to Yellowstone.Certainly within the top 5 of all the motorcycle roads I've traveled. While you are at it take the Chief Joseph highway to Cody, and spend a few hours in the Buffalo Bill museum if you like western history and guns.

Uh, have you ever tried to tune Dellortos? Nothin to it..

Get off my lawn, young fella!!