Scud Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 4 brackets, 4 screws... you're done. It appears that a late 70s or early 80s BMW has wandered into your garage... did it follow you home? Can you keep it?
chamberlin Posted January 17, 2015 Author Posted January 17, 2015 4 brackets, 4 screws... you're done. It appears that a late 70s or early 80s BMW has wandered into your garage... did it follow you home? Can you keep it? LOL - it's a 1972 toaster tank R60/5 (12-'71 production date). Unfortunately I am just storing it for a family member. It needs restoration, but it is a running machine. I've already got a local buyer lined up who is going to completely rebuild it. It's taking up too much room, so I'll be glad to see it go...although it goes nicely with my blue 'n white garage, and the '07 BMW M6 I just picked up!
Rhino1 Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Nice work, Chamberlin! Just went through the whole thread--nicely documented.
chamberlin Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 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!
Rhino1 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Cool! And we ought to think about a Southwest Guzzi meet/ride... 1
chamberlin Posted February 8, 2015 Author Posted February 8, 2015 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!
Rhino1 Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 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! Say when. I wouldn't mind a longish haul to meet up with other Guzzis!
Scud Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 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! Say when. I wouldn't mind a longish haul to meet up with other Guzzis! OK - I threw a date and ride-concept out for your consideration. See San Diego (International?) V11 Ride. I really want to make a run to Monterey up PCH too - and back South through the mountains. Haven't done that in a long time. Oh - and Sherman Pass over the Sierra Nevadas!!!!! I could go on.....
chamberlin Posted April 4, 2015 Author Posted April 4, 2015 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?
Scud Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 Here's a video. I haven't tried it myself yet, but it looks doable for a guy with your skills. The guy in the video replaced the stock Aprilia seals with Suzuki ones. My opinion - since you invested in the Ohlins, I suggest that you only put Ohlins parts and oils in there. You might also call Kyle Racing in Monterey, CA. I bought the special 4-prong fork nut tool from them. I think there is also a special tool for installing fork seals as well (which the guy in the video didn't use). I think a chat with Kyle racing could help you decide whether send the forks to them or DIY.
chamberlin Posted April 4, 2015 Author Posted April 4, 2015 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!
Jexmatex Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 i'm discovering this topic, well done job ! very nice to see inner part of our beauty, nice how to for all
Murd3rMod3 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Hmmm, don't know if they changed? Looks like they changed the light cluster alright! All this time looking at V11 photos, and I never noticed! These look so good! I have a 2000 V11 and need a new speedo. Where can I buy these bad boys? 1
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