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Very bad news indeed Pete. Good friends are a prize.

This, no doubt, will be a phenomenal project Phil. Looking forward to watching.

Yes, it's a 5 part thing by a NZ tv station. I had to watch it 3 times.

It’s possible but it would take someone very skilled so it doesn’t distort. Fortunately the barrels aren’t rare. A brand new barrel is $900. Brand new. I have a couple spares, with broken fins. Fins are cosmetic so easy to weld up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It just made me think of the great John Britten. He had a crack in the sleeve at Daytona, right after qualification. He tore it down, welded it with a borrowed torch and a coat hanger, and raced the next day. Still amazes me.

weld that skirt crack?

If it were not for these 'garage built' bikes, and the history, people, and passion behind them, the only thing in the Mfg showrooms today would be dirt bikes, repli-racers, and touring. What a boring world. I welcome them, ugly and stupid as some may be. They foster new blood, new culture, and excitement. Chopper, bobber, brat, street fighter, street tracker, scrambler, cafe,... all from some greasy guys just wanting to have something different and cool. I love these shows and I miss out on too many. Dave ...please keep up the superb coverage from the great northwest. Apparently a very enthusiastic and historied motorcycle crowd. I wish it were half that here. (if we had a soapbox emoji, I'd insert here)

that Guzzi neon shop sign is spectacular!

'Driving wheels, freight train heart'

Sbuonline..... seems there are simultaneous threads for your clutch query. The "button" mentioned here is the same part I referred to as a "cup" in the other thread. So as not to confuse further.

since they list a California on the link as compatible, it's for a 5 speed. You would not use the hub (upper right part) from the kit, but the one in your Tenni will work. The shaft is just a bit shorter. But first, you must either find someone who's done this swap! (5spd RAM on a 6spd trans) OR... contact RAM and/or get someone to confirm the only difference between their 5spd kit and their 6spd kit is the clutch hub and the plate cup. IF this is the case, you will still have to either disassemble the plate kit and change the cup OR determine for sure the actuating rod length, and mill the end to fit the already installed 5spd cup. There is a thread on here somewhere regarding the rod measurements. I think someone has done this. I hope this is not too confusing. I'm just suggesting what I believe will work, and how I'd proceed.

the clutch on your link is for 5 speed

Come on knowing that Moto Guzzi would replace the cases with new ones back in the day under warranty must have given some indication that it would have been a bit of a pain lol. But hey you are having fun. I do not recall that that is what Moto Guzzi offered for that defect. I recall that they would have the dealer "refinish" the cases, or the owner could elect for some compensatory accessories (a jacket or otherwise?). I know one owner who went through the painful disassembly/ refinish process and heard of others who opted for the "accessory" option. Anyone with first-hand experience? couple years late, but I have some first hand knowledge. I bought a new '02 in '03 and at a dealer (now outa business), was given the choice of case replacement or MG's best riding gear, or tank and tail bag with tail rack. I shuddered at the idea of my incompetent dealer rebuilding my great performing motor for just paint. I chose the riding gear and waited.......waited......... then MG USA went temporarily ass over tit, and I forgot about it. Fixed now, but I could have lived with it.

thanks for the info, and welcome. cost of admission = pics of the XR

"hand built" galleries https://revivalcycles.com/handbuilt-motorcycle-show

taking this deOxit advise and stocking up. a cleaner and a treatment? they make so many products. even the 'gold' Cliff recommends has varying applications. what's a basic kit to get?

The single plate clutch paired with the aluminum flywheel was oem for 6 speed spine frame models - Tenni, Scura, and Rosso Mandello year '01 and '02. One labeled '03 is likely a carryover, but may vary in some countries. The alm flywheel is not guaranteed to break. The number that have and the consequences if it does, is enough for most folks to swap it out. Your stock 6 speed will accept the dual plate/steel flywheel found on all the other 6 speed V11 models. It will also accept the RAM single plate/steel (lightened) flywheel. The RAM is the easiest and least expensive swap but sadly, no longer available. (although you may find one in Europe) "In Theory", the RAM 5 speed http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=1698set up will work, but you must use the clutch hub from the Tenni. I "think" the clutch hub, and the pressure plate cup (which comes installed in the pre-asembled and balanced RAM kit) http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=221 in combo with the clutch activation rod, are the only differences with the 5spd and 6spd kits. Some members have discussed and speculated regarding this option, but as yet, I don't know of definitive proof. Some reading to get you started, if interested. There's more on this forum using search feature. "aluminum flywheel" "flywheel failure" "exploding flywheel" etc. Don't worry. Just get informed and ask questions. With the kind help and advise from forum members, I did my own swap, and took care of the bubbling paint on the motor at the same time. https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16675&hl=+aluminum%20+flywheel https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19512&hl=%2Baluminum+%2Bflywheel https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19010&hl=+aluminum%20+flywheel https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19510&hl=+aluminum%20+flywheel Also must ask... trans rebuilt at 12k? what's up with that? maybe included a replacement clutch, no?

agreed. speaking as an ...rock will prevail https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=208&v=3B0QHAwtvbE

enjoying these boys.

that looks great and I was thinkin of going down with some friends. I'm not yet sure.

just to piggyback this, if I may, just curious. My '03 LeMans came with a 15M.C7 labeled V11 LM MY '02 (uninstalled) The unit installed on the bike is a 15M.C3 and lableled California S. I don't know the tune history, but the bike was equipped with Xover and Ti cans. So, either the Cal S works with the new "flow", or that was just a re-mapped (I suspect) unit. The bike ran beautifully.

Welcome Sbu. Congratulations on the new girl! First Guzzi? First spine frame?

It looks like your route takes you by the grounds of Gen. Custer's miscalculation. The 'Ranger talk' that is sometimes available, is not to be missed. It would be worth it to try to align your tour schedule with theirs if at all possible. The 45 min presentation I attended in the afternoon, (by accident) was an account of the weeks and days leading up to, during, and after the battle. My talk was given by a Native female Ranger, giving both military and Native accounts, and at times was visibly moved.

The frame vent area, with 2 holes threaded and a nipple to plug, it looks like something you could flush out fairly (though a pita) easily ( with funnels hoses and buckets). Possibly even air pressure test. I believe I'd get at least 2 gl of diesel fuel and some cone paint filters (large coffee filters might work) to catch the bits ... so I could use the same fuel several times And see what comes out. At first splash, I'd wait to see if that blocking plate is going to leak. ... put a pan under it, and flush it anyway. It's an understandable concern you have for protecting the new motor.

Yeah, but $10.5 K isn't even enough to buy the Guzzi V85 from what I heard. found this in a couple spots.... Priced aggressively, it starts at USD 11,990 (RM 50,202.13) MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) for the grey paint option. On the other hand, the V85 TT Adventure, complete with red/yellow/white paint and panniers retails for USD 12,990 (RM 54,389.13). 10,5 isn't that bad for the KTM considering new moto pricing these days. My Nephew just paid 10300. for a Honda 450 dirt bike! I think the 'rub' comes for guys like myself is, that there is so much out there used, for so much less. If a bike is 100%, without a doubt, the perfect bike for me, I can pay retail. I haven't seen anything like that in a long time... since the Tenni

https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20201&hl=+shifter%20+spring&page=1... have fun!