mznyc Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 Since doing a full tune-up last year, haven't done much to the old girl since, other than changing the oil.She's due for some maintenance and upgrade mods that should have been done last off-season. 1)Pawl spring(Shifting's been nothchy) 2)Bevel box-gear box fluid change 3)Front wheel bearings 4)Steering head bearings 5)Brake and clutch fluids replaced 6)Headlight relay mod 7)PC3 8)Mistral X-over pipe 9) Replace Throttlemeister with Vista Cruise and Manic Salamander bar ends. 10)Have custom made quick release luggage rack for Givis fabricated by local welder 11)Install heated grips 12)Install oil pressure and volt analog gauges 13)Replace cracked headlight bucket 14)Replace various screws and fasteners that have come loose 15)MG Carbon Fiber rear mud guard (Anyone got one?) 16)Replace mirrors with BMW Rockster mirrors PS Oh Yeah,not that it's important, 17)Haven't replaced fragile Scura clutch yet (Stoopid Guzzi) 18)Lube throttle cables 19)Various sweats and leaks 20)CF Alt cover 21)Airbox mod I'm sure I'll think of something else,..... And so on,..... What have you been putting off,wishing to do?
Richard Z Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 Since doing a full tune-up last year, haven't done much to the old girl since, other than changing the oil.She's due for some maintenance and upgrade mods that should have been done last off-season.1)Pawl spring(Shifting's been nothchy) 2)Bevel box-gear box fluid change 3)Front wheel bearings 4)Steering head bearings 5)Brake and clutch fluids replaced 6)Headlight relay mod 7)PC3 8)Mistral X-over pipe 9) Replace Throttlemeister with Vista Cruise and Manic Salamander bar ends. 10)Have custom made quick release luggage rack for Givis fabricated by local welder 11)Install heated grips 12)Install oil pressure and volt analog gauges 13)Replace cracked headlight bucket 14)Replace various screws and fasteners that have come loose 15)MG Carbon Fiber rear mud guard (Anyone got one?) 16)Replace mirrors with BMW Rockster mirrors And so on,..... What have you been putting off,wishing to do? Change Oil... Keep riding... maybe wipe a few bugs off. Oh and Build the exhaust for the Ducati...
raz Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 I have a set of FBF pistons I bought from Antonio for half the original price. I'll send my heads for overhaul and pop the pistons in. I also found a good dyno guy that I trust will make the best of the lot next spring, and I'll try mapping it for E85 just for the hell of it. It will not be flexifuel nor environment friendly, just max power. I'll need to up the fuel pressure or fit larger injectors. If I ditch the E85 idea I'll send the present injectors for cleaning instead. New steering damper is on the list too as well as a full set of new brake pads. Possibly brake lines too, she's over 12 years old now. Oh, and a front tyre. Oh yeah, and a new LED tail light. The clear-glass one I've got ruins the look. Money money money
Dimitris Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 V11 LeMans: Νew Ohlins springs (where will I order really?) for the fork and oil change too.
gstallons Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 I am putting new seals/bushings in the front (Marzocchi) forks. After looking at the invoice yesterday I am going to have to rob a bank first thing Monday morning.........
jrt Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 I suppose I should change the oil... There's a set of Wilbur's springs that could be put in, but frankly, I'm pretty happy with the way it rides now. Excellent time to park it, I guess.
Dan M Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 V11- good cleaning, oil change. Aprilia - Ohlins rear shock. oil change. maybe new mufflers, maybe. BMW - oil change, check valves, t-body sync, abs, brake & clutch fluid flush, brake pads if needed. trans & rear end fluid change. tires. Husky - jet carb, oil change. I hope that's it......
orangeokie Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 I really want a set of those tubeless spoked wheels from rossopuro.
Dan M Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 I really want a set of those tubeless spoked wheels from rossopuro. Do it man!
Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.) Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 so... Le Mans --> Sport conversion under top triple clamp handlebars install ohlins to the front (+oil&seal change) engine&trans&rear oil change all springs in Gbox replaced find the bug in el. circuit make my tacho work again re-paint the underseat&tank get 2 sets of Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and 1 set of Pirelli Supercorsa. nice plan for long winter
Guzzirider Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Just maintenance and repair: My Rossa Corsa: New timing case gasket Rear drive box seal Speedo repair or replacement Helen's V11 Sport Replace steering head bearings Bleed clutch and brake fluid Cafe Racer Need to complete installation of Motogadget instrument unit- a friend is helping me with this next month Guy
Gino Rondelli Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 After a run on the Mk3 Lemans yesterday, investigate the concrete mixer sounds from the transmission, had to abandon it!! Hopefully just the UJ exploded. The V11's fine but away in its giant poly bag for winter!
NakedV Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Everything in the manual for a 12k service, paint the bevel box, New cans, though the jury is still out between these from OS pipes and a set of carbon cans from Quill.
Dan M Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Everything in the manual for a 12k service, paint the bevel box, New cans, though the jury is still out between these from OS pipes and a set of carbon cans from Quill. Those reverse megs would be unique. They are a bit narrow and polished for the V11's muscular lines though. I'm a fan of the carbon cans, but then again I'm biased.
NakedV Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Those reverse megs would be unique. They are a bit narrow and polished for the V11's muscular lines though. I'm a fan of the carbon cans, but then again I'm biased. It's the highly polished finish that puts me off if I'm honest. The quills come with an optional set of carbon end caps that will compliment the bike. Here abouts there should be a picture of a Kwacker fitted with the can I'd like to put on the V11.
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