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Aren't the bearings meant to be C3 having slightly larger clearance than standard? Also, as the bike is from the infamous 2002 period and past history isn't known, it's possible that it could have the mis-sized axle spacer that has caused wheel bearings to expire prematurely – within a few thousand miles rather than 20,000 miles. SKF (if you can get 'em) 6204-2RS1(or H or L)/C3

Compare and contrast Autumn time v. Spring time

It's never too late

To make it easy, there's a clue in the middle of the pic that's in the clicky link above (left). Here, can't have too much of a good thing Otherwise, you have to strain your eyes up towards the top of the page I say, that's a fine bit of engineering. Now, we just need a slight adjustment to the Tenni Forum link, so that clicking on it brings the unsuspecting Tenniguys straight here.

'Older bird' didn't refer to the tattoo Maybe a very old moustache, with small fieldbirds nesting in it?

Ok. I'll take February then.

Yes. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...ost&p=91824 Thoroughly greased it. It stayed quiet for a while – and then started screeching again. Is that the noise that you mean?

hmmm what's this?

Just cause JR goes for the older bird... don't let him lead you astray. You're a young man

HoorAY, It's back. Now all you've got to do is reinstate the 150 members that were liquidated just because they exercised their right to remain silent. Oh yeah, and do something about the Tenni Forum. Right, must go and watch that clock awhile. Brilliant.

Use the intervening time to get hold of a proper filter (and that might be what you have anyway) and then you'll be able to find a removal tool that fits, at your leisure. Then get the stuck bolt out (Nogbad's method, drill it out, whatever) and fix that situation. Then when you're ready, drop the sump so that you've got plenty of room to remove the current filter by any means (strap, chain, clamp, screwdriver if you're careful...). Then you can start afresh with things sorted. Just don't make the mistake of ordering Guzzi's own tool. I did that (before I got the bike and entered Guzzi ownership) without knowing the price. It was over £60 - which is totally mind-boggling. I haven't recovered yet. Edit: filter tool was £69 MG workshop manual was ...............£107!!!!! (and it's not even for the exact model of bike)

Remember Jaap put one on? There must be reference to it in this thread somewhere. Can we have a volunteer to go look for it?

What happened the board clock? It's gone! Is nothing sacred anymore? Even if Forumland is 2 hours out of whack with real time, a wonky clock is better than no clock at all.

A bit of perspective is required. Dropping the sump and doing the whole oil change job is actually easy and straightforward. If someone has messed-up on the bolts, it shouldn't be too difficult to remedy. But the basic fact is that it's not at all difficult to drain the oil, screw out the allen bolts and drop off the pan. So once the mess-up is solved, whatever it is, put it back together properly with anti-seize and it should always be an esy enough job in future. If the dealer couldn't manage to something as basic as this – uh oh..... warning bells! Don't know why you can't get allen keys at the heads. As Ratchet says, maybe you just need different tools. Have you got fittings for a ratchet (again no pun intended) drive? That makes the job easier, especially if some bolts are tight. Have a look through old threads on the filter and oil change. There's plenty of info here on options for holding the filter. Obviously you need one that is the right size and shape for this filter, if you're going at it through the filter cover. Easiest thing is – take the sump off It's only a temporary set-back. Things like this may need sorted (especially on second-hand machinery) at the beginning, but then it will be easier all the other times.

Typical! Just like at the Erin Rally. Bet he's missing his butler, Mr Barrett, though.

Come on Bendy... with your giant list of bikes that are the best ever and that you've just got to have, when you get a tattoo, you won't look like a billboard – you'll look like a menu :!:

Quite right. Which is why a few people could have won – and there'd be no reason for complaint. It's just the wheel of fortune nature of this year that gives the feeling of slight dissatisfaction. It feels a bit like 'the luck of the draw'. That's not to take away from the winner's achievement. And it's not sour grapes as folks are supposing. But it can be said that some riders are clearly seen to consistently battle through adversity and fight back towards the top. Others are seen to blame their tools and blame circumstances and blame other people when things don't fall right. From that point of view, Big J is right about what is champion material and what is not. Rossi crack-up under pressure? I know who I saw very publically crack-up during the season. And it wasn't Rossi. Anyhows, as has been said, it was actually the wheel of fortune that made this year so entertaining. Great stuff. And as for an 'oldie' coming in on the final race and winning... well,

There was undesirable stuff on the screen of mine at first couple of oil changes. Probably mostly black paint that, as has been noted in various threads, wasn't confined to the outside of engine parts only. This internal paint, whether deliberate or just overspray, can come off in largish bits. Paint on the face of casing joints has also been blamed for causing oil weep and particularly the weep that soon develops into an oil gush from the timing chest. As Crooz has a 2002 bike, I assume that he is also blessed with the thick black engine paint – and will have it on 'the insides'. In that case (no pun intended), also watch out for the timing cover leak, often on top right side. In my case (no second pun intended) though, it was caused by a torn gasket from the factory. A whole chunk of gasket eventually dislodged. Others have found the same thing. Installation at the factory must be a bit careless. On my first inspection I also saw that part of the oil pick-up casting had been cracked off at the factory. While it's unlikely that this careless damage would lead to broken parts ending-up in the sump (as they probably end-up on the factory floor when they are broken off) it is just possible that a aluminium casting could be cracked, stay in place and then come adrift during run-in. So, it's definitely advisable to drop the sump, particularly in early miles, clean it out and inspect the doodahs.

Yes, that's how it has looked and why the result just didn't seem ultimately satisfying – from the tv armchair anyway It all seemed more like a game of chance.

That's ok. I don't need it then. Cheers.

The FAQ forum has most of the relevant threads: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1633

What's IQ? I'm thinking of getting some Redline Heavy – should I get some of this stuff too?

You'll get it (if you pay) on www.motogp.com

certain other curmudgeons = Moto Guzzi

Ratchet, I know you ride real slow but your MG box couldn't have been that caked-up with carbon! There's not that big a difference. I measured the oe box at 6lb and the Stucchi at 5lb. Well, it's not light! The Stucchi is both robust and heavy. The stocker just happens to be (ugly and) heavier. If you mean you haven't seen the Stucchi at all, I did have a picture on the site here somewhere. I'll have a look and re-post it. found here