SBJ Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Hello all, My 2003 was delivered Tuesday night and managed to get out for a first decent blast of around 60 miles yesterday. Didn't really play around too much with the suspension beforehand and felt pretty good, but will have more time to play with this at the weekend. Would be interested to know if Moto Guzzi publish "stock" or Standard figures to use as a baseline. I have found data for the rear in the workshop manual but not for the front? Really enjoyed the ride. Need to get used to giving it some gas to get away, as I nearly stalled a couple of times (used to inline fours ). It certainly felt great over the 4000rpm mark. I have mistral cans fitted (everything else is standard) and the sound was awesome. I have turned down the steering damper almost to miniumum and the steering was precise and fairly quick but it was still very planted and settled. My only slight concern at the moment is the surging / juddering ride at lower speeds / revs. Almost like a fueling issue at around 30mph in 2nd or 3rd. The bike kind of momentarly pulls away then pulls back. I used to experience a very similar thing on my ducati monster s4r - and lots of people solved this by fitting a 15T front sprocket. I would be interested to know what people do with their V11's - assuming that it is a normal characteristic of the motor. Would a power commander help smooth it out? or should I be looking at other solutions? The vibes issue didn't seem to be as bad as I thought they would be. I have however, ordered some grip puppies because I find the actual diameter of the grip too small and would prefer a bit more cushioning. I am also going to try to fill the bars with shot and get heavier bar ends - but if I cant get hold of them, then I could live with it as it is. All in all it is really good to have a bike again that has a bit of character. I actaully felt like I was riding something. It looks beautiful, it sounds amazing and this one is a definite keeper.
Gino Rondelli Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I find mine has a bit of a flat spot between 3 - 4K which is possibly what you've got. Mines is standard and to be honest it only bothers me in the town but again thats not where the V11 should be! Funnily enough my V11 Breva pulls like a train all the way through. If you look on this forum you can spend money and time getting it better but my thoughts are if you want R1 performance buy a R1. Enjoy the quirks of the V11, character they call it
Tom M Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Congrat's on the new bike! 30mph in 3rd gear sounds like you may be lugging the motor. Try to keep the revs above 3k rpm. If it still chugs you might want to check the sync (balance) between the throttle bodies, and maybe check the TPS adjustment. Lots of info on both procedures around here. If the sync and TPS are set correctly and it still chugs, your bike might be lean in that range because of the Mistrals. A power commander and proper map would fix that.
fotoguzzi Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 from what I have gleaned here you need an aftermarket cross over (Mistral) to settle the low speed surge or ride at higher RPM. by all means check the throttle body sync, that might solve it. a PC will help too. I filled my bars w/BB's and it helped considerably w/the clip on vibes.
SBJ Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks for the replies so far chaps Certainly agree about needing to be in second rather than third in town - but in that gear, the surging / "jerkiness" is even worse. I think there is a place fairly close to me with a good reputation with Guzzi's, so I may well get them to check the balance etc. I will also look into the crossover business. But for the moment, just going to enjoy the ride
Gino Rondelli Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks for the replies so far chaps Certainly agree about needing to be in second rather than third in town - but in that gear, the surging / "jerkiness" is even worse. I think there is a place fairly close to me with a good reputation with Guzzi's, so I may well get them to check the balance etc. I will also look into the crossover business. But for the moment, just going to enjoy the ride Moto Ecosse in Rutherglen, Mel (the owner) is a whiz wi Fuel injection systems
pete roper Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 If the rear suspesion is feeling weird make sure the driveshaft trunnions are properly aligned. If they are out of alignment you'll get all sorts of weird reactions at the rear and will do serious damage to splines and pinions. Pete
Gino Rondelli Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I was born in Ru'glen Personally I'd keep that quiet !
big J Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Yis bolloxES!!! OK so,yir mans in the borders,first run Galasheils to Moffat Up to Glasshouses,then across to the Meggat Tibbie Sheils Inn,pint or two then hame Should settle the nerves aN BRING HIM INTAE THE REQUIRED MINDSET OF THE AVARAGE v11 0WNER I E deluded,half pissed,full of fun
belfastguzzi Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Yis bolloxES!!!OK so,yir mans in the borders,first run Galasheils to Moffat Up to Glasshouses,then across to the Meggat Tibbie Sheils Inn, Me pics have all disappeared!
Guzzirider Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Congrats on the new bike! If you want to meet some other V11 owners there is the Moto Guzzi Club GB rally at Guildtown near Perth next weekend- I can recommend it as an excellent bash. If you are quick you can still get a ticket- details here Booking details There is also the V11 Forum meeting in Ulster next month- a few of us are meeting at the Ken Bridge Hotel in New Galloway before heading to the ferry at Stranraer. Cheers Guy
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