Kingofgix

Bike has 9200 miles, champagne color, is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, mostly original and stock, except. - has factory carbon fiber exhaust - MotoBits adjustable foot pegs (also have the stock pegs) - comes with a red painted alternator cover that matches the 'pork chops' and looks sharp Tires are Continental Contimotion, and still have plenty of life. Bike start, runs and handles great. Just replaced the battery with a new gel battery, flushed brakes and clutch system, and changed the oil (Agip full synthetic). Bike is located near Boulder, CO. I love this bike, but am Selling due to issues with comfort, and plan to get a V7 Guzzi. I can email photos (too large to upload) alanpratt02@gmail.com

Just an update. The bike is running great and after putting about 2000 miles on I am quite smitten. Of the many bikes I have owned, including many Guzzi's, this is the most visceral and engaging. It has a very solid and planted feel that is hard to describe. The engine is wonderful. I have done what I can to it and it is probably running at 90+ percent of what it is capable of in its stock form. Would like to squeeze out the other 10, but It is beyond my ability. I fitted some lower footpegs and a set of Tankslapper plastic protectors for the tank. These are a great product, unobtrusive and easy to install and remove. Highly recommended.

I think you are on to something...

Thanks again to everyone for your help. I do have a burning question that I hope someone can answer. There are basically two approaches to balancing throttle bodies: A) http://www.obairlann.net/reaper/motorcycle/guzzi/balance.html JBBensons approach above in this thread. Approach A uses the right throttle screw in the adjustment procedure. Approach B does not use the right screw, but just has you back it all the way out and then use the left screw to set idle speed and the white knob to adjust balance. These 2 approaches beg the question: Why is there a right hand screw? Is it necessary and if so, for what? The fact that the bikes came from the factory with a right hand screw and that they came with the screw not fully backed out imply there is a need for this screw. The B approach, and the fact that it seemed to work for me, implies there is no need for theright screw. I adjusted the idle speed with the left screw and adjusted the balance with the knob. I accomplished everything I set out to accomplish without using the right screw( but I also didn't back it all the way out). My bike seems about 75% of the way there in terms of how it runs. Could I get it better by using the right screw somehow? Should I try backing it all the way out, adjusting somehow, or just leaving it alone?

Thanks everyone. Well, I did pretty good on the non-electrical stuff. I adjusted the valves (.006/.008, so maybe a tad tight) and replaced plugs. But the TPS and CO settings are completely beyond me. I don't tend to do electrical, and I really don't know how to do these, so can't really do a proper job of this. But I hoped to adjust my way past the worst of it. That said, I went back and tried it again. I tried a more secure method of attaching my manometer tubes and I may have had a vacuum leak before. Backed out the right screw a bit more, and readjusted. Got 1300 rpm idle and pretty good balance (balance does seem to drift a bit, but only a couple of inches of oil). Runs good and strong, very minimal surging below 4000 rpm (MUCH less that before), much smoother under hard accel., idle held steady at about 1300 Vauglia Borletti certified. It's actually quite good now. I can certainly live with it for awhile why I go back to electrical school.

I need a little help with this. I built an oil manometer and sort of followed the JB method. I did NOT fully back off the right hand throttle screw because a) I wasn't sure there was a "fully backed out" that involves the screw not falling out - can you really fully back this screw out? And when I backed out the right screw a bunch and tried balancing, the balance was so far off I had about 2 seconds to turn off the ignition before the oil got sucked out on the right side. Also, some where in my fiddling I had the idle at about 4000! So I screwed the right hand screw back in to close to where it was ( not sure, I didn't count turns). Then I tried again and the balance was much closer. I then used the left screw and the white knob to adjust the idle and balance. I had idle at about 1200 indicated when I was done, and the balance was good both at idle and at throttle. Great! So I went for a ride: Idle jumped all over the place during the ride. Anywhere from 1200 to 2500, and different pretty much every time I let it idle. Also, the bike is slow to come to idle, sometimes hanging up around 2000-ish, then slowly dropping. So what have I done wrong? Should I try backing the Right screw out again? It doesn't fall out?

They were looser on the right side, which were about .008/.012. The left was closer to the Raceco numbers. I am doubting the adjustment will have much effect on the way it runs, but I will find out today. I think (hope) a throttle body balance will make a big difference.

Thanks for the advice, I have adjusted the valves as step one. They were pretty loose. Working on the throttle balance next....

Well, the fly and ride is over and was a grand success! I flew to Mineapolis Friday morning and our own Fotoguzzi picked me up and drove me to the sellers house 2 hours away. Thanks! The bike came with 4500 miles and as advertised, looks brand new. My goal was to get back to Colorado by Sunday, so I headed out about 3:30 on a warm but mostly clear afternoon. Took MN 23 SW and maintained about 60 mph as I got used to the bike. Crossed over into SD near Souix Falls, then west on I90 all the way to the Missouri River, 300 miles for the afternoon at a steady 90 mph indicated. First gas stop: Next morning I headed south to get off the slab, and took mostly US18 across souther SD to Hot Springs, where I had lunch. Covered another 300 that morning and wicked her up to 120 for awhile which seemed to be no problem. In the afternoon, although I had planned to spend a little riding time in the Black Hills I just decided to go for it and headed home, another 300+ miles. A brief leg stretch near Edgemont SD: Sturgis was this week, and there was tons of traffic heading my way (had seen the same heading the opposite way earlier). Harley's, Harley's on trailers, Harley's pulling trailers, campers with Harley's in tow, etc. Actually made for a fun ride, because I got to pass all of them! Kept me from focussing too much on my cramped and aching knees. Anyway, I made it home safely, 900 miles overall in 1-1/2 days on what is probably ythe most uncomfortable bike I have ever ridden, but obviously not all THAT bad. I don't think I will be planning any more 600 mile days though. So running hard, the bike iis a dream and handles great even though it isn't Ohlins. But I did notice that while cruising through towns at say 35 mph in 3rd gear (below 4000 rpm) it surges pretty badly. Also, the right exhaust is blacker than the left. So wondering: throttle body balancing, fuel mapping, ???

Chamberlain, Your gauges look fantastic! I would greatly appreciate getting your logos emailed. Thanks. alanpratt02@comcast.net

My route won't be quite that scenic Scud! When I get home I want to check the valves, and I need a stand. Looking for recommendations for a good one. Thanks! By the way, many thanks to Fotoguzzi who has agreed to pick me up and deliver me to the sellers door. As a former V11 Lemans owner, I look forward to picking his brain.

I just sold a 2007 Griso and will be picking up a 2002 V11 Lemans next week. Also have a 2012 650 Vstrom Adventure. Its a great little all-around bike.

Thank again everyone, and keep the newbie advice coming. I bought a shift spring from MGCycle and added 1 relay to get the purchase over the $10 minimum. But it sounds like 1 relay isn't enough? How many relays are there and how often do they fail? Sheesh, I have never replaced a relay in my life and it sounds like it's a daily even on these bikes! Kiwi Roy, thanks for your PM.

Well, I really appreciate the offer and would love to meet you and have a chance to talk Guzzis and bikes in general. So, I arrive in Minn/St. Paul airport on Friday Aug. 7 at 11:10. I need to get to Willmar. There is a shuttle that will get me there by 3:30 for $65. I can pay you instead and am sure the company and service will be better! If you would like to do that I am all in, but I have the option of the shuttle so it is up to you. I REALLY appreciate the offer of assistance regardless. You can decide, but please don't inconvenience yourself.