Guzzirider Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I am making enquiries with FBF in Italy about buying some oversize valves for my V11 (40mm exhaust and 47mm intake). I will be ordering a set for a friend too- anyone else in the UK like to join in? I am happy to order a few extra sets for serious buyers. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I am making enquiries with FBF in Italy about buying some oversize valves for my V11 (40mm exhaust and 47mm intake). I will be ordering a set for a friend too- anyone else in the UK like to join in? I am happy to order a few extra sets for serious buyers. Guy 88482[/snapback] how hard to install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Beyond the limits of my knowledge and equipment. I am taking the heads to Hobbsport to get the valves fitted and heads flowed. FBF came back to me last night (how fast is that for Italy!). Said they would be able to do me a deal and will let me know a price today. In view of the popularity of FBF airbox conversions, silencers, high comp pistons etc I wonder whether it will be worth trying to get a discount arranged for any V11lemans.com members? I'll have a go. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Some would argue that the valves are too big already . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 But, but........everyone automatically "knows" that bigger is always "better", Greg! Ya gotta wonder what Guzzi was thinking when they didn't go even "bigger" on valves to start with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Yep- arguments listened to and understood- but I am doing it anyway! Sometimes you just gotta try these things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 But, but........everyone automatically "knows" that bigger is always "better", Greg! 88782[/snapback] The ladies certainly do... Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Beyond the limits of my knowledge and equipment. I am taking the heads to Hobbsport to get the valves fitted and heads flowed. the "...and flowed" is the key part of your statement! From what's been posted here & elsewhere, the size of the valves isn't the bottleneck for engine breathing in the Guzzi big block. In view of the popularity of FBF airbox conversions, silencers, high comp pistons etc I wonder whether it will be worth trying to get a discount arranged for any V11lemans.com members? I'll have a go. Guy 88586[/snapback] Excellent idea! Best of luck to you [& all the rest of us on v11LM, since if you succeed, we'll all benefit, to varying degrees!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Good news- price has come down from 60 euros each plus taxes to 33.60 euros each including taxes so I am confirming my order tonight. I love this haggling game! Will broach the subject of getting a forum discount in my email tonight. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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