Tom in Virginia

Just broke my shift selector spring pulling into the driveway after scorching about 100 plus miles of winding mountain back roads. Life is good! Money and tip on the way SCUD for 2 pawl springs please.

Interesting, not available in the US. They want to squeeze us for every penny they can. Sorry to hear your V11 is SORN but at least there's a bright side in the pocketbook. Hope you can return to the road as soon as this virus is past.

OK, I won't. Maybe just overly optimistic... Any suggestions or advice?

After changing exhaust gaskets I used these (Docc) guidelines to retune my 03 V11. Old exhaust gasket leaks (at the front crossover) definitely contributed to my 3-4K rpm cough. After replacement it was better but had returned albeit a weaker "spit". After removing and cleaning the air bleed screws (very sooty) and rebalancing the throttle bodies and then a test run of 60km this morning .... at long last problem resolved. All in all I found it to be an amazingly simple fix. The bike has never run better (since I purchased 7 years ago). All smiles here (and I saved some bank $$$). Thanks to Docc and the rest of the contributing forum members! Happy miles to all

Throttle Meister's, plus you get cruise control for those long trips. Have on all my bikes, love them. https://ridermagazine.com/2011/09/14/throttlemeister/

As researched previously here on V11 site for issues with a 3000 RPM spit/cough thru left side intake, I decided this the best avenue to chase this steadily worsening condition. I completed removal of exhaust system, headers back to mufflers. As part of the process. I cleaned all SS with Barkeeper's Friend cleaner/polish, inspected weld joints, Loctite'd fasteners on hangers and reassembled using new "metal-icized" exhaust gaskets from MG Cycle. As you can see in picture I have the crossover in system just in front of the alternator cover. Using care during reassembly to preclude any new leaks, and leaving everything slightly loose to obtain best fit and maintain clearances with the engine and frame, I completed reassembly without any issues. After a test ride of about 45 minutes I was able to confirm that the exhaust leaks were the cause of the 3000 RPM cough/spit I had experienced over the last year or so. Thanks to the various topics posted on this forum, I am glad to report that my red stallion has returned to the road in excellent running condition. (As a side note, after much disappointing experience with speedo/tach service with Seattle Speedo, and being scammed for $587.76, I replaced my speedo with a new KPH unit from LMT and can again track speed and mileage to maintain scheduled maintenance intervals). Image available at https://ibb.co/7yKrMcp

Wow, kinda like that nicely endowed waitress wearing a low slung v-neck sweater who leans over the table while putting her head in her hands while resting her elbows on the table top. total tease.

Great video, awesome song, one of my favorites too Scud!

https://ibb.co/N73ZZjJ

Well I made the colossal mistake of not researching reputable speedo/odo restorers. Sent mine to Seattle Speedo, total scam. Got suckered for just under 600 clams, guess I am lucky that's my first time giving away money via internet. Don't use this guy, mine came back all f--ked up! Cracked faceplate (over tightened screws), speedo goes to 30mph max, faceplate came off of tach during install, original road dirt outside, his shop dirt and scratches inside, on and on. You can read my Google review of his services online. Sad.

Cool, I got it. Thanks a lot. I carted this cable setup, tried to checkout, made it all the way to credit card number etc, hit finish and viola, nothing. Ya gotta laugh! Gonna call them instead.

80CX100: Yeah, have been trying for a few days. I'll try again to look at their site and then call. I like to have a rough idea (pic and description) of what they are sending me. Really appreciate the feedback, I know this topic thread goes back many years and am never sure how available these vendors may be. Safe riding. Tom

http://www.casperselectronics.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=853&search=109172 Continues showing website as "updating". Any ideas on a current link for Cable 1?

assume sold?

Seems to be the month for odometers giving it up. Mine stopped clocking mileage this weekend at 23,500 miles.

Glad damage to you was minimal and sorry about the bike. That is one of my greatest fears here in Virginia, where there are LOTS of deer. I try to stay off the roads around dusk as they seem to begin moving around then. On the positive side, You beat the odds!!! Research says 89% of deer/motorcycle crashes end up with a deceased rider.

Recently (last weekend) had this occur on my '03 as well. Issue cropped up outta no where. Manually vented it for the ride, waiting for it to get back above 50 before I go pull the tank and investigate. Haven't noted any damage to tank yet, but man, that tank can hold A LOT of vacuum, almost scary when I open the fuel hatch.

Ohhhhh yeah! Frickin' sweet!

Just recently (Oct. 2012) purchased an '03 Le Mans for 55th Birthday present (to myself ). Love it, will never sell it...Have to remind myself often of my age and to slow it down a bit on the back roads. Did 140 miles on Sunday with a friend, when I got back home my wife asked me why I was smiling so much. Told her I was ready for another 140. Many happy miles to be had there Mate! Ride safe and Enjoy!

Traitor or tractor ...? Ha, "traitor" because I had it in the garage, was working on it, he comes around corner, hears country music playing and finds a Harley. He's a Yamaha R6 track rider... and all we have owned to date were jap bikes (besides my 73 Eldo) dirt riding and street and I usually listen to the latest rock/hard rock/blues. Told him "just tryin' something different!"

Here's my other ride: And last but not least, one bike I thought I would never own (my son called me "traitor" when he first saw it

Nice ride. I'm trying to carve out some time/money and repaint my '74 Eldo. They are great motorbikes. Yeah, wish I could paint, never been very successful at it. It's ridiculous what a good bike paint job costs. Can barely draw stickmen without drafting equipment:)

Here's my other ride:

Here's a pic of my '73 Eldorado taken in 1980, shortly after I rode it back from Idaho to Virginia. I still have the bike, with a couple of others taking up garage space as well. Am planning to restore it (on the lift now) after talking to Cycle Garden for a shoot from the hip estimate (ouch, I am not rich!). Will use this thread to update progress over the long haul. Also riding a 03 LeMans and 07 Street Glide.