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Another V11 made it to the big time! Raresportsbikesforsale.com: http://raresportbikesforsale.com/quintessential-cafe-2000-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RareSportbikesForSale+%28Rare+SportBikes+For+Sale%29 here is the companion eBay ad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321743819005?rmvSB=true

OH man! So sorry to hear about the loss of the fender! Makes me want to safety wire my chin spoiler! It's very possible it survived the fling-off, only to be destroyed by a semi-truck. If it's still on the side of the road someplace though, you might have a darn good chance of recovering it, but that's a tough haul to drive and concentrate on the shoulder of the road for 120 miles (60 each side of the highway back and forth).

Copy that mate! I thought for some reason you were doing this conversion on the Scura... yes, my original gauges (2003) were also the black ITI gauges (garbage!). But if you *were* to do gauges on the Scura, would you go dark, or keep the white Veglia look???

Fantastic install!!! Love the extra oil and voltage gauges too. You're going to love these. Good to hear on the GPS orientation, maybe I'll tuck mine behind the cluster the next time I have the fairing off. My only question (sorry if you've already addressed it), is that with all of the darkening you did on the bike, how come the chrome and white clocks? I'm dumbfounded!

Thanks for the good words guys! It's MUCH appreciated. Although after Scud gets done with his setup, I don't think I'll be on top of the SpeedHut heap anymore Regarding my installation, it was quite simple really, with my only concern being the ECU tach line (yellow wire) and whether or not the resistor was to be used. I don't recall now, if I used it or not - do you remember Roy? EDIT: see page 1 of this thread LOL !!! I also don't remember where I got power from either, but probably through the original dash lighting. I do however remember wiring in the Guzzi high beam and turn signal lights with the SpeedHuts, so they all come on together (see photo below). The one major thing that made my installation easy was that I ditched the original plastic buckets all together. I just dropped the gauges into the new black anodized Guzzi twin bezel and screwed on the back ring nuts until hand tight. Obviously if I was running the bike without a fairing, this would not be an option. But with the tinted front windscreen, you can't see too much of the wiring. I bought some more tint spray to darken the plexi the next time I have the fairing off. I also used water proof (heat shrink) butt connectors and heat shrink tubing where possible. I also asked SpeedHut to weatherproof for motorcycles, but I'm not sure what that entails exactly. Fortunately for my location and riding habits, this bike will likely never see a drop of rain, but I have high doubts that there'd be any issues if it did. Here's the first start-up video from last year when I first put gas in the bike. A few things have changed since this video was made, but you can see the SpeedHuts pretty good, as well as the brief view through the lightly tinted windscreen at the wiring and bulb holder. I also noticed that the gauges turn off during cranking. https://youtu.be/ssChZUKYc8I

"Local" is fine Docc, but as long as there's the 24 operational GPS satellites still floating around up there, I'm going with the wireless/mechanical-less option! I also like the fact I was able to reduce the amount of hard cables (or wiring) going to the transmission (or wheels). Just helps clean up the bike.

Just measured it, and it's about 1.6" by 1.9". The longer side is the one with the wire coming off of it. Yes, the orientation does need to face "up", as pictured. The bottom side is flat and, whereas the "skyward' side is contoured. The reason I placed mine on the top yoke is because I've done so many GPS antennas, satellite radio antennas, and other RF installations over the years, that I've just become sick of trying to skillfully hide the antennas only to find out the signal level suffered. So this time I said screw it, here you go little GPS speedo, have at it, the sky's all yours. I've even had problems getting signals through carbon fiber fairings (such as garage door openers), so I didn't want to bury this antenna behind the gauges.

Docc, there's a few shots of it in my thread and videos, but here's a quick one for you showing the size and where I decided to place it.

They are from the accessories -list. Excellent! Thank you for that confirmation and accessories brochure! It is interesting they used these parts for a factory brochure, but yet didn't show the accessories in the brochure. Some of my other brochures did mention the accessories available.

I managed to get a used set from TLM in Netherlands. They were from a parted Le Mans Rosso Corsa. Had to pay about $2400 USD to get them, but that's including shipping as well as the rear Ohlins shock too. Here's my build thread if you haven't seen it yet: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18247 I also have a 2003 Aprilia RSV Tuono that I just restored, and converted to a psuedo naked Mille-R. The fork diameter (top) on the Aprilia Ohlins are 51mm. I have a spare set left over from the build too! It looks like the axial brake mount stanchions are the same between Guzzi and Aprilia; too bad the tube diameters are not.

Good call on the metal strands Docc, yes- sand it with just enough grit/force to remove the old clear coat. Clean and prep the piece very thoroughly, and then use this stuff: http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-s-2k-aerospray-high-gloss-clear.html or http://www.eastwood.com/spray-max-2k-high-gloss-clearcoat-aerosol.html The previous owner to my Aprilia did this on the front carbon fiber fender, and aside from some very minor bubbles (preventable by good sanding and prep), the thing looks factory fresh. p.s. here is a really good read if you've got the time: http://ephedyn.blogspot.com/2010/04/comprehensive-guide-to-clear-coat.html

Couldn't you sand with steel wool until uniform and then respray with rattle can clear coat?

Thanks for linking my thread docc. Just went for a ride the other day. GPS clocks are working great, and they look so good its hard to keep your eyes on the road! I should have just talked to speedhut about making a V11 white kit and V11 black kit available, so it would be a piece of cake for you to order, and for them to build. Lemme know if you want my logos, although their art dept. Likely still has them.

Thanks for the reply Scud! It's funny I have that video bookmarked in my YouTube motorcycle videos. I think it is what made me lean more towards shipping off the forks vs. a DIY.... but that was a while ago, and I've wrenched quite a bit since then. Watching the video now, actually makes me feel like it might be a "fun" project. I've got similar generation Ohlins on my modified Aprilia Tuono now, so it does make more sense for me to learn the ways of the golden Swedes! I've even got a spare set on the shelf too (for the Aprilia). Bottom line, I think that when I saw the home-built wooden contraptions that guys used in the various YouTube videos, I was put-off immediately. But looking back at this heck, I've got a bandsaw, jigsaw, table saw, cut-off saw, circular saws, drill press, and plenty of scrap wood. What am I so scared of? I'll definitely contact Kyle Racing to get a feel for what would be best to do in my situation. Honestly, since I don't ride hard (but love the feel of this suspension) I really just want to bullet-proof these Ohlins for the long term, and at least extend the service interval beyond the typical (i.e. fairly frequent) rebuild time that these forks are known for. If the Suzuki seals accomplish this, then I'm all for that. Any major parts needing replacement, yes, I'd probably lean towards Ohlins OEM pieces. Thanks again for chiming in!

Damn! Finally got my carbon fiber under tray installed, went for a ride and had less than normal front brakes....Farking Ohlins leaked on my right side rotor! I should have had them rebuilt before installing. Time to decide if I am going to have the local shop attempt it or send them off to an Ohlins specialist. I remember reading that these were a little bit different than the common forks with regard to the internals??? Also, I thought you could get Japanese fork seals which hold up better at a slight performance expense?

Must be spring! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/4958652436.html http://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/4952226700.html http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/mcy/4951474371.html http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/4947846154.html

Congrats on #2! Let the reddening begin! Lol

Very nice silve/red frame in LA http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/4936393632.html

Here's a nice blackie: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Sport-2001-moto-guzzi-v-11-sport-cafe-racer-/271784322844?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f479ba71c&item=271784322844&pt=US_motorcycles

I've got TV/Internet/Sound system in the garage, a nice mountain view, plenty of tools, and a new bottle of Bulleit Bourbon. How many Guzzisti can I get to the honeypot to watch Craig fiddle with the fender!!!

Just email Bruno (Brian) Saturno directly: b.saturno AT promo.it Be sure to tell him that you are a V11LeMans.com forum member and that you saw the spoiler and fender here! He'll then send you a ProForma invoice to pay from. You'll have to go to your bank and send him a wire transfer. Be sure to add about $25 to whatever his total is, to cover bank fees. It was kind of a pain, but he did ship via DHL and it arrived fairly quickly. If you ever want to come over and have an 'installation party', let me know! I am so deep into the Aprilia rebuild right now, that I still haven't installed my chin spoiler yet.

I know Scud is on board! I personally don't do any long distance stuff, but it sure would be nice to meet up with some other Guzzisti... I've been living in motorcycle isolation too long! All my buddies sold their bikes and are now doing the off-road thing, but I just can't afford yet *another* hobby. I'm stickin' to my Italian street bikes dammit!

Thank you very much Rhino1! Hoping to get that damn Ghezzi-Brian CF chin spoiler installed this weekend, and then take some real photos to wrap up the build. Thanks for reading all the way through!

Great pics, great trip! Thanks for sharing.

I don't think gun bluing works on Aluminium??? I thought it was an instant oxidation process for ferrous steels. Since Al already has its own oxidation layer, I wouldn't think it would work. But I guess it would be easy to try it out! Personally, I would think a stripping and re-paint (with a better paint) would be the best way to go. Shouldn't be too hard to strip!