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New Slideshow Video - Extend the Inner Rear Fender of a Moto Guzzi California Vintage

Thank you Docc and Mikko I just ordered 50, and the order seems to go through. I was happy with my first 50 -so I just want to have more available. Thanks again. Rolf

I'm finally getting around to installing the Ohlins from my '03 Rosso Corsa parts bike, on to my '02 LeMans. Searching through the digital manuals I have loaded, I can't find any information supplement covering Ohlins. The shock and forks were rebuilt at Ducati Indy, and set to factory specs, tho I'd want to do the next rebuild myself. Tree p/n's are the same. I'd like to know what's different from standard regarding parts, (I see the axles are a different length) torques, and general assembly requirements, install wheels, etc. Is there a Ohlins manual supplement out there anyone knows of? Parts diagram? I think I've heard that the '03 and up are a different batch/model from the original ones on Scura. ? If there's a discussion somewhere on the forum, I can't locate it. The RC owner manual only says "Hello, yes you have Ohlins" It's all together, and a straight forward job, but I want to be confident.. and right.

Just make sure they incorporate aluminium inserts into mount points esp ones like the valve and alternator covers where the tabs are smaller. I'm sure there would be a market fora carbon V11 tank with all the Ethanol tank swelling issues about. Talking about tanks they should also be treated with a liquid liner before use to make doubly sure they arent affected over the long term. Ciao

Mikko, keep us posted. My wife owes me a nice Xmas present.

FWIW: I upgraded my '01 V11 Le Mans to Öhlins. Easy. Fits w/o adapting. Only thing that didn't fit anymore was the front mudguard and the front axle. I went for an early Aprilia RSV CF one and a Ducati 999 hollow front axle.

Approximately 150. That means 150 V11 owners can ride with more confidence, knowing that the proverbial Achille's Heel has been strengthened.

The Ohlins stuff is covered in the V11 workshop manual update. I can email it to you if you want. Ciao

New Slideshow Video - California 1100 Shift/Brake Levers Maintenance

This year's Greeny parade, 3 of 4. After 20 years still the biggest group, even without the other 4 KRs of other colours (2 and 2)

Two new slideshow videos - Internal Fuel Pump Unit & Double Cardan Universal Joint Assembly

For the record, I did not make this stuff up myself. This is a compendium of years of observations, measurements, failures, and ongoing input. I learned all this from you guys (much from Kiwi_Roy!), 100,000 miles, and twelve Spine Raids. I'm on my sixth generation relay set. But, it ain't over yet! : Last time I measured the temperature of OMRON G8HN Relay#5, it was ~147ºF. If it is not materially improved with this double rated G8HE OMRON, I will be surprised (and, perhaps, a little disappointed). At which point, all of the stops will be pulled out . . .