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Today is "promise day"

...champagne? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/5286454205.html

I think maybe previous-owner or mechanic practices have more to do with the wear than the mileage. I think these can be decoupled gently and last a very long time - but they are a bit delicate.

Out of curiosity, how many miles on that bike? I might be able to help you with a used part. PM sent.

Just watched the end of the auction on eBay. The bike went for a last-second bid of $3,101. That's $201 MORE than the asking price at the dealer's website. Anybody could have bought it for $2,900 last week. Interesting...

"After lunch, I decide to pay a visit to the factory. Guzzi owners are required to make at least one pilgrimage to the factory during their lifetimes." Great trip and pics. Thank-you for clearing stating this pilgrimage requirement. I will endeavor to comply...

Well, your Tenni does appear very restorable (and perfect on the RH side). As you mentioned elsewhere, it had a rear wheel lockup - likely do to a problem in the transmission - and now she's on eBay. Just a few hours remaining on the auction. I've been seriously thinking about getting it, since I have parts on hand to repair almost all damage (including a low-mile transmission), but I just can't see having three V11s (even addictions have limits) and I don't want to sell either of the ones I have. So..... if somebody here is looking for a Tenni to keep, know that I have a complete 2002 tranny readily available (minus twin-plate conversion parts). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Le-Mans-Tenni-/371469200244

Hopefully Christmas 2015, for 2016 project... but who knows... could be Christmas 2016... I hope Santa and his Italian moto-elves get busy. Maybe a little back pressure through MG Cycle's waiting list will help. :helmet: :helmet:

@Foto - That is a smart and simple solution on the wheel chock, thanks. I was thinking about the "weakest link" thing too. I'd shy away from a steel part that would rip the front case of my engine - would certainly prefer the sidestand to break and protect what it's attached to. Like a lizard's tail... @JB - A wheel chock will cost you about the same as new sidestand... then NO pressure on the sidestand for most of it's life. But if you do break one, remember that I'm holding a spare in reserve, I'd gladly ride Angeles Crest to bring it to you.

Have not heard or seen such a thing. But I've noticed the flex. As for loading the bags. I keep a block of wood in the garage to keep the bike more upright when parked there - so there is less weight leaning on the stand. I also have a roll-on front wheel chock that will hold the bike upright - but I can't get it out by myself unless I figure out how to secure it to the garage floor (post-tension slab, drilling in floor not allowed).

Here's a Goldilocks story. The large black spring is from my Scura, it was too strong - the lever was hard to move and it did not stay in place; it returned to slow idle by itself. The small, bent spring is from my LeMans, it was too weak - the fast idle would not always return to normal after returning the lever to "off" position. The center spring is from the hardware store, it is just right (after being cut). I added a rubber washer - just 'cuz it seemed like a good idea. And now both bikes are happy. Since I had one these assemblies easily accessible, your query is my command. Here is the disassembled lever. The steel washer on the left is a curvy-spring washer; it keeps tension on the inside pieces. The main internal friction comes from sliding the little tab on the right. You can see where the inner ring has a cut-out. This functions like a spring to push the tab against the inside surface of the outer ring. It cannot be adjusted.

So... I just compared three of these springs. Scura - known stock spring, works poorly - won't hold a fast idle '02 Parts Bike - same spring as Scura '03 LeMans - much weaker spring in poor condition - worked great, until I put the one off the parts bike on. Now it's just as bad as the Scura Conclusion - I need to go to the hardware store and find me some weaker springs.

Here is a picture with the part off the bike, and showing how the tool fits to remove it. Once you pry off the center cap, you'll see what to do. I was puzzled for long time too - I kept trying to pry off the big part - but you only need to pop out the small centerpiece. The part in the picture has threads on the other side.

The small center "nipple" is a plastic cap. Pop it out with a small flat-blade screw-driver. Under the cap, you'll see that you can use an allen-wrench to unscrew the metal part.

Thanks for posting the part numbers too. I'v heard good things about these before. Order placed.

#270 on WildGuzzi: http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=79689.0

You already added me - but I went back and edited my post, because I noticed that it had a dead photo-link. (used my current favorite picture) http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6728&&p=200807&page=9

Well, lest anyone ever accuse government of being inefficient... I got my license plate today. It took less than a year. That's pretty fast if you think about it, because they have to get metal, and make it into a shape, and use two colors of paint. This makes we want to darken some more stuff...

I think I re-assembled the handlebar portion incorrectly on my LeMans and it now works perfectly. I put the metal washer between two plastic parts instead of where I found it - kind of hard to explain and I don't have a picture, sorry. The lever on my Scura has seized and does absolutely nothing now. I am doing fine without it - but I might take it apart and put it back together incorrectly like my LeMans. Like danl, I find it useful sometimes.

Damn the Torpedoes!

Maybe you could build a hot-winkie for that.

If, after some investigation, you determine that the tach is dead, you might consider replacing it with an aftermarket Speedhut gauge. A few of us have done so. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19038&hl=

Same carbon fiber Lafranconi cans as the same-year Scura, right? Say more about the forks, why are they special? Lots of other options for the rear shock. But some Ohlins up front would look AND feel better. This from: http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto%20guzzi/moto_guzzi_v11_le_mans_tenni%2002.htm. I added the emphasis re the fork. Earlier in 2001, Moto Guzzi introduced a reborn V11 Le Mans-the brand's first semi-streamlined motorcycle, thanks to a half fairing as standard equipment. The base model 2002 V11 Le Mans shares the same pedigree as the original Guzzi 850 and 1000 Le Mans bikes that dominated endurance racing into the 1980's. But for this Special Edition bike one legend was not enough. The Le Mans Tenni is named for a second legend in motorcycle racing, the late Italian champion, Omobono Tenni. Riding a Moto Guzzi beginning in 1933, Tenni was soon winning everywhere on Italian racetracks and then won all across Europe. In England Tenni became the first Italian to triumph in the Tourist Trophy. The Special Edition bike honoring his name embodies the remembrance of an enthusiast's machine from the past, revitalized by technology. The Tenni features the traditional racing green color scheme reminiscent of the dominating eight-cylinder Guzzi 500. New high-tech elements include a lightweight clutch that is "sweeter" and more sensitive on the lever, a titanium Marzocchi front fork, and a stylish suede seat that is comfortable for two.

what's this crazy talk?? Paint does not make a Tenni. Haha... in addition to paint, it needs: A number plate on the top triple clamp Two seats (exclusive brown suede and standard black) A lightweight aluminum flywheel, with single-plate clutch Some unobtainable paperwork or certificate from Moto Guzzi The rest is the same as a 2002 LeMans - or did I miss something? Too bad MG didn't put Ohlins on the Tennis. Is there anyway to verify it's a Tenni by the serial number?

Agreed, but style points earned for by what appears to be an orange rubber glove with upraised middle finger. (on the jack handle in 2nd pic) Net positive style points.