Scud

Aw c'mon... you've got a whole bunch of competent advisors here who can guide you, step-by-step, if you post pics of what you're doing. And think of all the Grateful Dead songs you can play while you do the work. But as a temporary fix, you could try this: Do the foot powder thing again and find out exactly where it is leaking. Give that area a serious degrease and dry it. Force a little grey sealant (such as Threebond 1184) into the affected and surrounding area. This strategy slowed down a timing cover leak on my Scura until I had time to deal with it properly. But it makes more of a mess to clean up later and could remove some paint. I didn't care, because the Scura was already molting it's engine paint like old snake skin. Of course, if you find out the leak is coming from an upper sump gasket, that's really easy to do properly. Barely more work than an oil change if you are a "pan-dropper."

Yes - rotor comes off. To remove the timing cover, you will need to get a bunch of stuff out the way first - horns, voltage regulator, etc. You will need to remove the stator, and then the rotor. Be sure to store them together so they do not de-magnetize. I think there are some detailed threads here about replacing the cover. Perhaps one by Czakky? You could separate this into two smaller projects, depending on where you believe the leak is coming from. I would suspect the timing cover gasket as the source, rather than the sump gaskets. But you risk duplicating some work if you choose this approach.

I would like to encourage you to replace gaskets, rather than use a "stop-leak" type of oil additive. You could clean the engine again - then reapply the foot powder at the seams you missed before. But If I was in this situation, I would just get four gaskets: The timing cover (front case) - and get the metal (not paper) gasket if you can Two upper sump gaskets One lower sump gasket And for the "while you're there" stuff: a Cam position sensor O-ring and a crankcase breather hose (unless you have replaced those recently). You could also replace the seal on the timing cover while you have it out. And an oil filter... Replacing those gaskets probably requires only about 40 bolts and can be done in the length of any four Grateful Dead albums. Then you should be good to go for a long while.

Yeah, grumble about the bit being too long (but that's better than too short). However, there's no way I'm sending out any springs that cannot be installed as-is. While I appreciate the offers of help, It should go very fast once I get I get a guide set up. I'll drop by the hardware store and get some Dremel cut-off wheels. At long last, here are the ordering details: Springs: $10.00 each Shipping via USPS to: USA: $5.00 Canada: $10.00 Australia/NZ: $15.00 Europe: $15.00 Other places: I didn't get prices, but let's assume $15.00 and I'll let you know if that's not enough. Payment Methods: PayPal - use scudder.tim(at)gmail(dot)com Please pay as a friend to avoid fees. Check - send me a PM and I will give you my address. However you pay, please give me your full shipping address with payment (even if you think I might already have it) and tell me how many springs you want. As for finances, I've spent close to $600 so far. I should be able to recover that pretty soon. If all the springs sell, I'll have money leftover for a forum donation, a gift for Chuck (who keeps refusing to take any money) and maybe even a tire for the Scura.

I think most (if not all) the ECUs were installed that way on the red-frame bikes. They are easy to flip over if that's your preference. It got so cold here that we decided to use our heater in our home. And it snowed in the mountains. We visit the seasons... the seasons don't visit us. So I am scheming on how to accomplish a sea-to-snow ride this weekend. [docc-edit: And he did, he did! http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20154&p=230755]

Looks like we are *almost* there. The measurements check out. My random sample yeilds: Coil ID ranges from 0.665 inches to less than 0.677 inches (spec is 0.66 minimum) Long and short arm lengths are very close to specs on Chuck's drawing The angle of the short arm ranges from 21 to 25 degrees. Spec is 15 degrees, but this is closer to spec than the first batch (many over 30 degrees), and seems to be acceptable. The springs are going to "relax" a bit after being installed anyway. And here's the reason for the *almost* The right angle tab from the short arm is too long. This is the part that rests on the "shoulder" of the stamped steel piece. The spec is 0.24" but some are over .40". This causes interference with another spring when everything is installed. The solution seems simple enough (though a bit tedious). I just need to cut the tabs down to length. The spring steel is quite hard though, so I think maybe a cut-off wheel is needed - or a special cutter, like a mini bolt-cutter. I have to use both hands to cut the springs with a standard wire cutter. So... once I chop off 100 or so little bits we should be good to go.

I've had a few inquiries from members here and on Wild Guzzi. I'm getting a little more active about selling it now. I am sharing it with the "Moto Euro Breakfast Club" and here is the Craigslist ad: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/d/2000-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/6514009731.html

Good stuff Chuck. I'm going to mount a new spring in my spare pre-selector tonight, then I will update the spring thread that Docc linked to above.

I saw that on WildGuzzi too, but hadn't responded yet. On the surface, that seems like a good bike at a reasonable price, especially if you like all the accesories. The painted-to-match LeMans fairing looks great and was not cheap to do. The tach may or may not be fixable, but used ones are available sometimes - or you could replace both gauges with Speedhuts or other aftermarket gauges. Is it truly pampered like the ad says? Have the throttle body boots been replaced? How about the fuel lines? Has he added the supplemental transmission brace? And if no brace, is the transmission case cracked at the rear, upper mount? Does it still have the original shock? And if so, is the lower mount cracked? I was surprised that the lower shock mount was cracked on my Greenie with only 5,000 miles on it. The good news, per the ad, is that the current owner has put 3,000 miles on it. That's enough to allow any nasty issues to surface.

All good suggestions above. You can also check to make sure the bolts on the timing cover and oil sump are tight. But if you're getting that much of a mess after 100 miles, you should probably only ride 1/2 mile with a clean and "powdered" engine.

Yup, ride more, wrench less. This weekend I will be chasing some excellent riders through the Anza Borrego Desert. It's sad how few miles my Husky got used in the last year. Probably about 350 miles of dirt this weekend.

Next batch of springs arrived. First glance says they are better. But I'm loading dirt bikes for the desert right now. Measurement, test-install, and other details next week.

Wheels off the ground on a Ural sidecar rig counts as an adventure.

I'm fortunate that I enjoy my work. And working with Michael Maccoby is a real treat. He's written many books on leadership and has a knack for making new ideas seem familiar and comfortable right away - like the networking leaders that LowRyter mentioned (that was Micheal's idea). His earlier book Narcissistic Leaders, Who Succeeds and Who Fails, is excellent.

Thanks Bill - They'll ship as soon as they restock. I run a train the trainer course at least once a year for the Army Management Staff College in Fort Leavenworth. They use some of my work in two of their leadership development programs. Most authors don't see nearly as much royalty as most people assume. But I did manage to buy a 2017 Husqvarna 701 Enduro. Only the third time I have ever bought a new motorcycle. 1986, 2006, and now.

^ That looks like the perfect solution.

I have a spare 2004 (black) tranny in Southern CA. PM sent with details.

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I knew it was all in jest, and it's been fun having the Greenie Attitude for a while. It's gonna be my daily driver till it sells. I think it is my duty to wear out the tires. Gratuitous Husqvarna Video Warning:

I could meet you in Denver and you could ride it home from there. The price can go down with a different shock, and/or some other fancy bits removed. But there's nothing wrong with a Honda Interceptor. Or you could probably find a Ducati ST2, 4, or 3 for similar price.

Traitor X2 now... you guys are funny. The Scura is not going anywhere. The ride/wrench comment was intended as self-criticism. All the bikes I've brought home recently have turned into more work than I thought - and what's the common theme there? It's me... thinking... that seems to get me into trouble. My Moto Guzzi V11 love-sickness started with the Scura and all the "known" issues. Then a crashed 2002 LeMans parts bike. Then a 2003 LeMans that needed just about everything, then another 2002 LeMans (the Champagne project which is still sitting the in the corner awaiting time and decisions), then the Greenie that could not be refused. Will there be another V11 through here one day? It would not surprise anyone. I should block myself from looking at Craigslist. Meanwhile, I brought home three K75s BMWs. The first was supposed to be a commuter/beater... but "you know who" couldn't leave well enough alone and started restoring it... so I needed a parts bike, and another fix-and-flip bike to swipe the Ohlins shock from.... and I still have a shed-load of K75 parts... along with some R1100RT parts... which is another story. And the ST3 (traded for the red LeMans) needed a bit of love... and I'm trying hard not to "improve" her. And while we're at it... my 1997 Ford F250 needed a lot more work than I thought it would. So yeah, the condition of too-much-wrenching is largely self-inflicted. Therefore the ride-more cure needs to be self-administered. There is a serious risk of becoming a hoarder. There are parts stashed everywhere, including my camping trailer. Gonna be doing some more pre-spring cleaning too.

Someone else can enjoy it next, but not more. It would be nice if it went to a member, or if the new owner joins so I can "visit" her every now and then. The new bike is a 2017 Husqvarna 701 Enduro - I put a picture in the "Adventure Bikes" thread. I'm thinking that 2 street bikes and 2 dirt bikes might be a good limit for me. I'm trying to get my ride/wrench ratio to be even more heavily biased to riding.

EDIT: Bike has sold. Well boys, it's a bittersweet decision, but I have too many treasures in the garage... Here she is as of today: And if you don't recall (or are new here) here's a link to a thread about the bike: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19887 And here's the ad I'm going to put on Craigslist, asking $5,500: --------------------------- A little history of the bike… I am this bike’s second family. I bought it from the original owner’s son. It had sat for quite a while and was running poorly. I’ve brought it back and replaced/repaired the stuff that went bad from sitting. Here’s a list of the recent work I did (although I'm sure I left some stuff off): Fuel system – all new fuel lines, new filter, new fuel pump, stainless clamps, cleaned throttle bodies and injectors. Transmission – completely disassembled, inspected (no cracks), resealed, and some re-paint. I also installed the supplemental transmission brace, which was omitted on many of these bikes (leading to cracked transmission cases). New Rubber – new tires (now with about 2,000 miles on them), new throttle body boots, various other new bits. General Clean-up and service – repainted many parts, such as final drive and alternator cover, because some of the original was peeling. Anything that came off got cleaned, painted, lubed, new spark plugs, etc. Fluids – all hydraulics (3), engine oil, transmission oil, and final drive oil. I would do the next service at 10,000 miles. Small parts – several small parts powdercoated, lots of new fasteners. New rear brake pads. Fronts were in great shape. I guess the previous owner was a big rear-brake user. I rarely touch the rear brake. New AGM battery. What I have not done – I have not serviced the front suspension or steering bearings. It would probably be a good idea for the new owner to have the suspension set up for his/her weight and riding style anyway. Extras on the bike: Ohlins shock with reservoir and re-mote preload adjuster Carbon fiber rear fender by Ghezzi-Brian (from Italy) Mistral Exhaust (note that one band on right is scraped, but I think replacements and rivets are available from Mistral) All relays upgraded to high-quality Omrons LED Headlight (much brighter than original) Color matching flyscreen by Stucci (original dealer option) Joe Kenny billet headguards Pazzo shorty levers (great feel and adjustment) Napoleon bar-end mirrors Tail-tidy – I shortened the rear fender, added small LED signals, and a custom-made LED panel inside the stock taillight 6,919 miles as of placing the ad – but I’m going to keep riding it until it sells. Reason for selling is that I just bought a new bike and am keeping another Moto Guzzi V11 Sport. This is a massively fun motorcycle. The sound, feel, and look, are “just-right.” If you like talking about your bike, this is the bike for you. It’s a head-turner and conversation starter. And it may be collectible at some point, as potentially the last Moto Guzzi sport bike, and the only one of the V11 series with the color theme of the iconic green 1970s V7 sport. Asking price is $5,500. I’m negotiable and can replace aftermarket parts with originals to accommodate someone whose budget is a bit lower. Original parts (and original tool-roll) included in asking price. I can include a “Roper Plate” with a full-price offer (and can explain what it is if you don’t know). Clear title in my name, registered in CA until January 2019. Here’s a video I made of the bike when I took it Phoenix recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV9nLH3HNf8&t=193s And more pics as of today:

Thanks Roy. One of those just failed on my Ducati - the part was $130.00.

Hey Bill - Adventure is whatever you want it to be. The Stornello (which I think I would call a scrambler if I had to give it a label) looks to be great fun and more than adequate for dirt roads - and probably even some tighter trails if you want to push it. You just gotta know where you will really ride to find the right bike - and it looks like you found the sweet spot for you. As for me, I am absolutely certain that I am going to drop my new Husky in an awkward spot - and I don't want to be crying about denting my gas tank or scratching up my rocker covers. I'd be sad if put that Stornello into a tree - but in my first 150 miles on my Husky I already hit some branches at about 35mph and put the first "scar" on her. I don't do Facebook... but I'm sure that is a cool story. And if you think back 50 years, the "dirt bikes" of that era were probably less competent than your Stornello (and some were probably close in weight) - yet they managed to race those old Bultacos and Maicos and Husqvarnas in the desert. As the saying goes, it's more about the rider than the machine.