4corsa

Sure - here is the description:

Saw this and felt it was too good to keep to myself. It's in Lancaster, PA. Despite the comedy attempts in the description, it appears to be legitimate, but i don't know for sure. I do not know the seller, and am not associated with this listing in any way: https://www.facebook.com/share/15Qc7164g4/

Got her back yesterday - definitely feels more compliant and supple with the Belray 5w High Performance fork oil. Adjusted the compression and rebound a just half-turn stiffer to compensate for the new oil, and seems very good for now. Kept the stock Marzocchi springs, and still seems fine for my 190lbs. I set up the sag and pre-load 5 years ago when i got the bike and have not changed it. Thanks for all the help and input everyone. Incidentally, had a great time talking with Roland at The Spare Parts Co in Philly about everything Guzzi. They've been open since '81, and knew Dr. John Wittner well.

Lol - I was hoping you'd take the hint and supply your weight and save me the awkward task of asking 😅. Thanks for all the info, docc!

Out of curiosity, did you go with firmer or softer springs?

When you refer to "fork specialist (Ohlins) would you per chance be speaking of Markbilt near NJMP? If so, he is the GOAT, and top Ohlins service center in the northeast. He prepped all my track bike suspensions, and upgraded the valves / cartridges on most. The improvement was always very significant. If you're planning to keep your bike for a while, its worth going to an Ohlins service center, and yes, they typically work on non-Ohlins suspension. Only issue may be that they are very busy this time of year prepping race bikes for the season.

...also beginning to better understand your choice for Belray 5W. According to Verdone, "most cartridge type forks use a viscosity of 16 cSt@40°C". Not sure what that's based on, but according to Belray's website, the 5W has a viscosity rating of 19.1 cSt@40°C. What's interesting to me is going to just 7W increases the viscosity all the way to 32.4 cSt@40°C, and 10W only slightly more to 34.9.

Thank you docc, and how do you feel about the results? Did you notice any difference - are your forks more compliant or firmer? Will you use the same Belray 5W? Just now reading in Guzziology p.572 "Starting in the Piaggio Era" owner's handbook call for either a viscosity of Fork 5W or Fork 20W. I'd recommend you start with 5W and I can't imagine going heavier than 10W unless you're trying to create damping where there isn't any in drum-brake loop-frame forks".

Dropping my 2003 Le Mans w/ 20k miles and Marzocchi forks at The Spare Part Co. in Philly (Guzzi specialists) this Saturday to have them change out the fork oil (has not been done in at least 9 years, as neither I nor the previous owner have had it done). There are no leaks, so the seals seem fine, and they recommend leaving them alone. I'm happy with the way they work for me, so not looking to change cartridges. I saw another post where fork oil weight was discussed (5, 7, 10). I was planning to have them replace it with same. This is not something I know a lot about, so if anyone has recommendations for anything to discuss with the mechanic, etc., kindly let me know. Thanks in advance!

My top 5: - V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa (surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet, with the Ohlins and lightened flywheel) - Daytona RS (4 valves!) - Mk 1 Le Mans - V7 Sport (original) - V7 750 Ambassador (I mean, the gas tank alone...)

Now that the V11 is 25 years old, I would love to know where it stands in the transverse V-twin Guzzi model ranking of post 1965. I realize there is no scientific way to determine this, but even with all the lovely models since 2000, none of them have tempted me to part with mine. After selling my first V11 Scura, I bought a V11 Le Mans a few years later, and still love it. But by all means - those of you with a good knowledge of post '65 Guzzi road bikes, what is your top 5 ranking? (because this is the type of shite we do to pass the cold off-riding season days).

Thank you p6x for your sage advice! Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

If I didn't love my V11 so much, it would be easy.

Impressive description of work done and looks to be in great condition. Please talk me out of selling my 03 V11 Le Mans and kicking in the difference to buy this beauty! https://www.facebook.com/share/18HADMX3zG/