Troutman Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Hi people. New to the forum, i'm from Scotland and love motorcycles. At the beggining of September I fly out to Brno, Czech Republic to buy a V11 which I have been after for years. This is the Cafe Sport model. So I get to ride it back through the Alps to Geneva where it will be crated up and brought back to the UK on a lorry while I get to fly (no time) Not got many photos but you get the idea I can't wait, at 46 I need to do more of this type of thing, finances allowing. Anything I need to look into? I've already bought it (deposit), it's just been to Moto Guzzi dealer for a big service, new tyres and battery. 22k kms so 13k miles. Those keen eyed amongst you will notice the rocker covers are black and not brown as they should be, they have been painted unfortunately , not from damage just aesthetics. 3
Steve S Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Nice bike I've owned 2 Cafe Sports in the UK there's not many here, no problems on a late V11 except the gear shift spring will probably break at some point, there's an effective mod now using a coil spring
footgoose Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 welcome Troutman. lovely motorcycle.. Keep us posted on your new adventure. (country pub lot photos) Steve S... I'm currently working on a coil spring mod myself. Do you have a link or maybe some input to the task? It seems fairly straightforward but one never knows, maybe a better idea out there?
Chuck Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 welcome Troutman. lovely motorcycle.. Keep us posted on your new adventure. (country pub lot photos) Steve S... I'm currently working on a coil spring mod myself. Do you have a link or maybe some input to the task? It seems fairly straightforward but one never knows, maybe a better idea out there? I don't know how tooled up you are, but if you need some machining done, bring it over. Having a coil spring conversion on the site would benefit us all.
docc Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Troutman, what a great plan! Looking forward to some photos from the Alps! If I were doing this, I would obtain and install 5 OMRON G8HE relays specified in the "Best Relay" thread pinned in Technical Topics. Ride well!
LowRyter Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Poor guy. You have to ride all that way? Through mountains and vistas in Europe in September? I'd be willing to deliver it for ya and save you the misery. I'd probably not charge too much for the service. Just sayin'. Call me if you need me.
Troutman Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 Troutman, what a great plan! Looking forward to some photos from the Alps! If I were doing this, I would obtain and install 5 OMRON G8HE relays specified in the "Best Relay" thread pinned in Technical Topics. Ride well! Are the originals likely to pack up on me? It's only 4 days, thing is I'm taking a small rucksack with clothes etc in, not really wanting to take much in the way of tools. I take it relays are easy to get at?
Troutman Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 Poor guy. You have to ride all that way? Through mountains and vistas in Europe in September? I'd be willing to deliver it for ya and save you the misery. I'd probably not charge too much for the service. Just sayin'. Call me if you need me. Of course, but I think i'll manage fine
Chuck Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Troutman, what a great plan! Looking forward to some photos from the Alps! If I were doing this, I would obtain and install 5 OMRON G8HE relays specified in the "Best Relay" thread pinned in Technical Topics. Ride well! Are the originals likely to pack up on me? It's only 4 days, thing is I'm taking a small rucksack with clothes etc in, not really wanting to take much in the way of tools. I take it relays are easy to get at? Yes, they are easy to get at. Just take the seat off and you are looking at them. Will one fail if it's the OEM relay? Probably not, but maybe. It would only take a minute to put the new relays in.
footgoose Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 welcome Troutman. lovely motorcycle.. Keep us posted on your new adventure. (country pub lot photos) Steve S... I'm currently working on a coil spring mod myself. Do you have a link or maybe some input to the task? It seems fairly straightforward but one never knows, maybe a better idea out there? I don't know how tooled up you are, but if you need some machining done, bring it over. Having a coil spring conversion on the site would benefit us all. A good friend has helped me with mock-up parts from his pile of stuff. I'm going off the photos I have of the "Japanese kit". My goal is sourcing readily available quality parts and make sure it all fits and shifts correctly. I have some stuff coming from McMaster Carr to test out. I have some time 'cause the bike is down. No pics 'cause my img host is not ready. I think I have enough toolage, (hammers for sure) but will certainly accept machining help when needed. Thank you
docc Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Troutman, what a great plan! Looking forward to some photos from the Alps! If I were doing this, I would obtain and install 5 OMRON G8HE relays specified in the "Best Relay" thread pinned in Technical Topics. Ride well! Are the originals likely to pack up on me? It's only 4 days, thing is I'm taking a small rucksack with clothes etc in, not really wanting to take much in the way of tools. I take it relays are easy to get at? Troutman, what a great plan! Looking forward to some photos from the Alps! If I were doing this, I would obtain and install 5 OMRON G8HE relays specified in the "Best Relay" thread pinned in Technical Topics. Ride well! Are the originals likely to pack up on me? It's only 4 days, thing is I'm taking a small rucksack with clothes etc in, not really wanting to take much in the way of tools. I take it relays are easy to get at? Yes, they are easy to get at. Just take the seat off and you are looking at them. Will one fail if it's the OEM relay? Probably not, but maybe. It would only take a minute to put the new relays in. Yeah, they're under the seat. Failure to start or running issues have been reported from weak or inadequate relays. I suppose I could say I know of six or eight instances for certain. Are there V11 out there still running on their original Seimans? Sure, but why take the chance with something so easy to take with you and change?
Troutman Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 If I had more time I would leave them, little breakdowns often lead to meeting great people and making new friends. However I need to make it to Geneva for a fixed time and day so yes I will get some new relays. Anyone in the UK know of a good source for these Omron ones?.
docc Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Voicie had found some: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19960&do=findComment&comment=221720
LowRyter Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Poor guy. You have to ride all that way? Through mountains and vistas in Europe in September? I'd be willing to deliver it for ya and save you the misery. I'd probably not charge too much for the service. Just sayin'. Call me if you need me. Of course, but I think i'll manage fine heck,I'd even provide the relays (one spare will do you on the road).
Troutman Posted July 21, 2017 Author Posted July 21, 2017 Are these the ones? Omron Electronics G8HE-1C7T-R-DC12
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