belfastguzzi

There's a coincidence. I was going to put in a 'First Thousand Miles' post today and I find there's already one here. I was going to say the bike's great. No leaking oil since I sealed up the timing case. Only slight downside is it's not perfect around 5,000 rpm. After some wear and tear and the passge of a bit more time, I could be tempted by those MG Ti cans & ECU. A few more thou and it will be starting to get run-in I suppose?

We know Guzzi has the power to warp time but look what happened this road after they sent about 50 MGs done it at once. Warped or what? It used to be a drag strip. (Sorry about he big pic. It's much better than the little one.)

What EXACTLY do you mean by 'two years'? What EXACTLY do you understand of the word 'now'? Did you take account of the time it takes the internet to cross the date line and the fact that the clocks go forward tomorrow night? Someone might not read this until next week. Time is not to be trifled with :!: BTW it's 10:00pm. Time for a shower, as I'm going out tomorrow – on my motorbike – see, this thread is connected with V11 Moto Guzzi and it's about time too!

Man, you must have overdosed on that " Lucky Charms " cereal. ( Billy Bob ) formerly known as Tx Redneck ) Which Texas did you think I was refering to?

OK so there are probably easier ways to check the world time zones, or maybe everyone else just knows that sort of stuff. Anyway, I see I'm here one hour behind Jaap's euro time and 8 hours ahead of west coast Cali time. And probably about 10 years out of sync. with Texas? Facinating PS nice try Dave P, put I think it was always too late to make this post interesting.

Hmm. 16 members online and 4 guests. What time is it out there in Guzzi world, just at the moment? It is nearly 7:30pm here. Post quickly, or the moment will be gone. C'mon, share some information just for interest. I'm wondering what time difference there is between posters.

I would never have described my Scura single plate as on/off or snatchy/snappy. That's probably as I'm not comparing it to any other Guzzi clutch so wasn't expecting it act in any particular way. It's perfectly usable in any situation. I like it. I'm glad to see confirmation of the robustness, as I couldn't remember where I had read about the single plate testing (as I mentioned in another thread). John T, can you remember where that was reported?

When things drop, that you are not expecting, they can get lost. So as you haven't done this before, a very small addition is to watch out for the big 'penny' washers when you take the bolt out at the rear of the tank. They are liable to fall when you lift the tank. If you have a nice clean, tidy garage to work in, that won't matter – but just in case... As well as the electrical connections, I grease that bolt and the washers to keep long term corrosion at bay. You might as well, while you are at it.

You are giving it to me? Thanks very much! You welcome, being a Guzzista is a brotherhood!!! and you can have this – enjoy it

You are giving it to me? Thanks very much!

Two V11s together like that must sound pretty good. As a matter of interest, does the balance pipe on the headers make any difference to the sound coming out the other end (compared to 02 without it)?

My opinion – I'm not sure that 3-D metal badges would look great stuck on to a plastic tank. I'd be inclined to keep it all flat / smooth, which means a decal or paint job. I agree that the 2002 graphic isn't anything special.

Maybe it's another of these dealers that doesn't appreciate the differences between different models and years. The only one dealer that is near to me told me that there are no differences between 2001 and 2002 models. That's why I went to England to buy the bike, get parts by mail order and do the work myself. (Hey - the big giant long 'no pics' smilie thing has gone! That's you guys complaining about it )

Putting that in your tyres must cause problems with unsprung weight? Does it come in bars, or do you buy it by the pound? Has anyone used this yet? –>

My one man's one vote is with good old Castrol GTX until a reasonable amount of running in has been done.

Mike, my single plate 2002 is still pretty new and it has rattled like this from day one. From what others with these clutches have said, that's just what they are like. Maybe someday I will have a look inside to see what's shaking: meantime I don't think it's anything to worry about. Al and others have mentioned about these clutches not lasting the pace. That has surprised me as I am sure I read about the single plates being nearly indestructible. Weren't they mercilessly tested and stood up to all severe thrashings? The trouble is I can't remember where I read this. Maybe it came from Guzzi and was overblown publicity. However I wonder have they really been as bad as reported here, or is it just a few unfortunate cases? Interestingly, from new, the gearbox snicked imperceptably into first gear. It was sheer delight. Since around 600 miles it has been rougher, clonkier. Hopefully that lovely smooth shift will come back again in time.

I intend keeping it for a while. I thought it was not just topical to this thread, but representative of good old Moto Guzzi values. I think I might have to strip out all those metric fittings and replace them with Whitworth. As for other modifications: I've got some cast iron sink brackets that I'm sure would make a fine pannier rack. In relation to MOT: the kph scale might be just a regulation in N.I. and not in G.B. - yet. We can't get MOTs done in local garages. Have to go a purpose built government MOT test centre. At the end of last year the backlog was 6 to 9 weeks! the result is that one in four cars here are being driven without MOT certificates, which means their insurance policy is invalidated. Pretty bad.

I tried a quick search but couldn't find the thread, otherwise I would have put a link in. Someone with more knowledge will post in a while. I don't suppose the clutches are interchangeable? Are you sure you got the right one?

There has been recent discussion here of the various clutch rattles. Yours is probably as normal as everyone else's. One difference is the 2002 bikes with a single plate, which rattle in neutral with the clutch engaged whilst the double plates rattle when clutch is disengaged.

I've been wondering about that. So far I have been only riding in cold weather. Acceleration can be rough with hesitation through 5,000 and 6,000 rpm – just where you want it to be smooth. Most of my winter journeys have been short so I can't really tell how much things change with warming up over a long trip. I've never had a bike with EFI before. Cars seem to drive ok from start in the cold, but I suppose they don't have all their bits hanging out. When out this afternoon, I would say the bike was a bit rough accelerating around 5,000 rpm for about 20 miles. I'm not sure when/if it smoothed out, but that would indicate that it probably was better after 25 miles or so and therefore I didn't notice it. Does that fit with your experience of warming-up symptoms in cold weather?

Dunno. Where's the Midlands? I thought it was somewhere south of Portlaoise? A meet-up on the way would be great. It depends what you mean by a frolic around the valleys. I'm definitely up for that, but I'm hoping that I'll get over a few days early so that I can have a proper frolic. Then it's off to Mr Baldini's for a cuppa tea... I'll post this in the UK meet thread, in case there is any more discussion on travel arrangements.

Good point!

Yes. Is yours still not registered by 'that dealer'? I have been meaning to send in my service book to get the first service stamped. I'm wondering if it is worth querying the peeling engine paint as a warranty issue? I can't remember if you have had a paint problem. If so, what happened with dealer? I'll also mention the blown timing case gasket. When I bought and collected the bike and was on my way bak to the ferry, I noticed that the screen is cracked. I didn't want to turn back then and I assume it is too late to do anything about it now, but I might as well ask if it might be covered by waranty. I doubt it. When I collected the bike, the dealer said something about replacing a gearbox spring as some had given trouble but they didn't know which ones were affected. He said they had changed mine anyway. At that time I had no idea what he was talking about. That was BVC time (Before V11.Com). D Did you have no luck with the dealer over the spring issue? db

As a matter of interest, what happens at MOT time? When I had a Ducati with only mph on the clock I had to change the face to a euro friendly one that also had kph on it. Does the MOT accept a kph clock, although we actually use mph in reality? Preumably there is a secondary mph scale on your clock?

Belfastguzzi, See http://ryuv11.free.fr/v11/scuraohlins/v11scuramanual-02.jpg > http://ryuv11.free.frv11/scuraohlins/v11scuramanual-04.jpg and Thanks very much Baldini. Does that mean that there is a specific MG owners manual for the Scura? Did you get one with your bike? I just got a generic V.11 handbook that doesn't cover the Scura specs.