Lucky Phil

They do. https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=1698 Clutch pull will be highly dependant on the clutch cable condition esp if the bikes been idle for years. Phil

No idea. It's a video of "I'm your man" a live concert of Cohens work by various artists inc Nick Cave, Rufus and Martha Wainwright Anthony from Anthony and the Johnstons and others. Quite brilliant performances of Leonard Cohens work. To fully appreciate his work you need to listen to other performers versions I think. Brilliant poet and song writer but less so as a performer. Phil

I don't know what you mean by "fooling around with" The CA cycle works TPS is a quality replacement for whatever your model of V11 used originally and thats what you should stick with. Phil

California Cycle Works as previously mentioned. Phil

Brilliance in song and performances. Phil

I didn't think there was ever any question with regards to this. Same as Ducati, early non linier and later linier. One has adjustment slots and one doesn't. The earlier PF09 large style are also non linier. Phil

I'm sure wondering about the length of that cam chain tensioner adjustment bolt. Doesn't look stock to me which leaves questions, maybe. Spares are the issue and it's the sort of bike where specialised bespoke parts were used unique to that bike. Brakes and suspension are all easy but body stuff ,instruments and engine are the question. The earlier Jota series naked bikes would be a lot easier with regards to parts. Phil

I read the book years ago and the saddest thing was learning at the end his son was murdered in a totally random knife attach when he was in his early twenties from memory. Felt like you got to know the kid well in the book then this happened. Phil

I remember these when they were new. A friend of mine had one. Parts were a nightmare even then, don't know about now. Most vivid memories was vibration and LOTS of mechanical noise from the engine. A mint one at the right price might be worth considering if you're into quirky Italian motorcycles that won't see too many miles. Phil

I think I can answer that with a no it didn't. Homespun engineering without a purpose. Phil

It's not and never was with anyone with any sense. Why the hell would you Swiss cheese the dampers? Or replace them with something else/softer? A slight smear of rubber grease to ease the assembly back together is all thats needed and then don't mess with it. Phil

You can buy it here but it's expensive. Not sure they sold the del sol here. Phil

Cost is prohibitive for us docc. That there's a $50aud tube of grease by the time we get it and here they charge a lot more for the product itself. I did some research on buying it a few years ago Phil

Yes maybe. They are a bitch to remove/install on a V11 sport. I usually fit them to the throttle bodies and inlet spigots then bolt the inlet spigots to the heads. I'd be interested in learning what non hardening epoxy can be used to repair rubber components?

I don't have a definitive answer about sourcing you intake connectors but any rubber part for a motorcycle is the most difficult thing to replicate when sources dry up. If you intend keeping the bike for a long period then always buy additional rubber components when you get the chance like I do. The unused stuff I put in a clip lock plastic bag after treating with Armour all and store under the house where it's cool and dark. The intake rubbers are hard from new as they are made from a high shore rubber. The cracking can look worse than it really is and not be causing leaking. Phil