Are Centauro rims the same as V11

[fotoguzzi]

Would a pair of Centauro wheel fit right up on a V11? I have the C rims but no V11 to match up. And I don’t have parts book to check numbers.

[audiomick]

1 hour ago, fotoguzzi said:

parts book...

Centauro, wheels on page 25 & 26 of the document (according to the document reader...)

https://guzzitek.org/parts_list/gb/1000/Centauro_1997-1999_PL(GB).pdf

early V11 models, page 41 &42

https://guzzitek.org/parts_list/gb/1100/V11Sport-RossoMandello_1999-2001_062011_PL(GB).pdf

 

Have a look for yourself, but it seems to me that the answer to your question is "yes, they should fit".

[docc]

Be aware that early V11 wheels (short frame Sport/Rosso Mandello 1999-2001) have 4.5" rim width while the later, LongFrame, V11 has 5.5" rim width.

I would suspect the Centauro is 4.5" . . .

Also, the reardrives are different, but I am uncertain whether that would affect wheel compatibility.

[fotoguzzi]

Thank you Audiomick. I’ll save those pages. I see the RM has a different number but appears it’s just for the grey color.

im researching all this because I have a lot of Centauro parts and I’m going to look at a Rosso Mandello later this week. I don’t really care for the dark colored rims.

I’m aware of the single plate clutch in the RM and the owner states no problem yet. I do have the Centauro 2plate clutch including the flywheel that I could keep in reserve (if I get the bike) I see tho the push rod has a different number. I don’t have the PR from the Centauro, so would need one of those if I ever swapped in the clutch.

two more thing I’m not to keen on are the red rocker covers or the stock mufflers.

what do I look for on  the transmission if it doesn’t have the added brace? Is it super important to add that and how much work is it?

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/d/new-ulm-2001-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/7619533648.html

[audiomick]

But that is very pretty. And the rocker covers are easy to change....

[MartyNZ]

1 hour ago, fotoguzzi said:

...I’m going to look at a Rosso Mandello later this week...

That's a great looking bike that seems to be in original condition. I think the RM has the best paint scheme of any V11. The rocker cover paint seems to fade to orange, and restoring the covers to that gorgeous red would be the only thing I would do.

As for the clutch needing replacement, @cash1000 can tell you that the RMs don't have the problems of the later single plate clutch bikes.

[80CX100]

34 minutes ago, fotoguzzi said:

...I’m going to look at a Rosso Mandello later this week...

I agree with Marty.

The red on the RM is the sexiest red paint,I've ever seen on anything.

That RM is extremely well kitted;the retail price of the extras alone, in total;probably add up to the asking price.

[audiomick]

Just had another look at that ad for the Rosso Mandello. An old man who is selling because he is getting too old to ride it. Bought it from the first owner, his neighbour across the street. Attests to love the bike but "it needs a younger rider".

 

At the very least, go an have a look at it. Sounds like a very good prospect to me.

[fotoguzzi]

Old man buys bike from older man.(maybe). I‘m 69 but not fat. I can ride that all day.

[audiomick]

2 hours ago, fotoguzzi said:

Thank you Audiomick. I’ll save those pages.

Save the site:

https://guzzitek.org/

there is a very impressive collection of Guzzi workshop manuals, owners manuals and parts lists there. Navigating the site takes a bit of getting used to, but it is worth the effort.