Guest gsd98ewo Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I recently purchased my first motoguzzi. It's a 2000 v11 sport (green) that was sold new as a dealer leftover. I'm planning a trip to Jalesco, Mexico from my home in colorado and wanted some seasoned advice on essential repair items to include on my trip. I'll definately bring relays. Are there any other v11 achilles heels? I've had BMW's before and have ridden all over the place- it - seems like guzzi has an equally strong reputation for reliability, would you agree? -eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbemotumbo Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 ... from my home in colorado .... 42601[/snapback] Hey, a local goose! Thought I was the only one. Where are you? As for "stuff", I travel light on any motorcycle ... a credit card and maybe a rain jacket. I like the "adventure" bought about by lack of preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G. Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Put a new battery in if it's the original. Check the oil cooler brackets. Pre '02 models were made of cheesy aluminium, which WILL break. The cosmetically exact steel ones should be retro'd. Check all hoses which are supplying gasoline. Do yourself a favour, take the starter cover off, it will crack in half from vibration and fly away. Take all your retainer screws out of the side covers, dab a bit of low strength loctite on each, and spin them in just tight enough. Too tight, and they will crack. Make sure your fuel tank has not settled onto the side covers too much, it will crack them. Aside from that, change all the fluids, including the hydraulic fluids in the brakes and clutch, get yourself a BMW roadside tire repair kit, a collection of zapstraps, mini first aid kit, mini flashlight if you break down in the dark, and seeing you are travelling into Mexico, I'm sure you realize special insurance is needed. And perhaps some kind of personal protection device I think. It is sounding like Puerto Vallarta is where you are headed. There is a very good KTM/Ducati dealer there, run by a German. Surprising stock of stuff for bikes should you need tire etc. Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianG Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Check your recall compliances. There are 2 possible for that bike. Shifter sleeve, which can apparently lock the transmission suddenly. Connecting rod, which the old con-rod bolts can apparently fall off, which can also ruin your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Brian is talking about this http://www.webbikeworld.com/Moto-Guzzi-mot...port-recall.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Aspirin. Bottle of water. Cell phone, credit card. Not necessarily in that order. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twhitaker Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Mount a Kharma bell on your bike to ward off the evil flat tire spirits. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bruce Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Eric, Congrats on the new machine, I have the same year and model and its a keeper for sure. All good info here so I'll add a few things. Most everything is held together with allen wrenches so I'd figure out which sizes and shapes work. Hint; you'll needs more than one of the same size. Electrical. Replace the relays and inspect all wiring connections. I carry a spare relay and a small jumper wire just in case. You can easily by pass the clutch safety switch. I enlarged a copy of the wiring diagram and laminated it. A credit card size volt ohm meter is a good idea. Also a spare set of fuses and bulbs. Chances are good that replacing the relays is enough. I'd do a quick tune up on her,;ie valves at world settings, balanced throttle bodies, and set the TPS ahead a bit ( .64 seems to be a good target ). Everything you need to tune it is some were on the forum. Stock a number of us have had some pinging issues even with the best America has to offer. I've never ridden in Mexico so couldn't say whether their gas is better or worse. Advancing the TPS seems to get it done. Keep an eye out for loosening nuts early on. The nuts holding the igintion switch in place tend to fall out and have tamper proof nuts. I cut slots in mine with a hack saw and ran them in with a screw driver. Once the bike breaks in and all the parts bed in things tend to stay put. Lastly make sure that everything that should be greased has been greased. Lastly let us know how it goes and best of luck. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbdicker Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Aspirin. Bottle of water.Cell phone, credit card. Not necessarily in that order. J 42623[/snapback] Couldn't have said it better. I'd add a change of underwear, toothbrush, extra pair of jeans and a sweatshirt. You're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Don't listen to these guys Stay home it's dangerous out there Keep your guns loaded & your doors locked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goosesport Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 condoms always carry condoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bento Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Mount a Kharma bell on your bike to ward off the evil flat tire spirits. Works for me. 42626[/snapback] it's true. and i think it makes the bike happier somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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