Bbennett

I bought mine years ago from Rossopuro Click here for their website I do not know if they still sell it. I have been happy with it but you have to be a little more careful hopping curbs. I sometimes remove it on rides that may involves gravel etc. Bob edit: Oh I see that is MY Black V11 on the homepage. This bike may also be of interest since it has Aprilia RSV front forks with Norge front wheel for added handling. no, was not the result of a crash... Also the little tabs under the rear seat are for the Standard Moto Guzzi rack - which was not installed when pic was taken. I take the rack on and off frequently as cargo needs dictate. This bike is very fast and has been tuned to perfection at Moto Guzzi. Approx 45K miles, is ridden frequently.

The "old" Suzuki gz 250 was possibly in this category, that seat height!

I never ever use the rear brake and it is common for the brake to "moan" on these bikes - often at low speeds when turning or with a passenger. I just ignore it, and never use the brake as it is not up to the job.

I cannot offer much, but one thing to check is whether the noise there all the time in motion, e.g. does it make noise when the clutch is disengaged at speed, does it go up and down in intensity with engine rpm's or it is steady according to kph. This will help to see if it is the running gear/tranny.

Does the gear shifter lever tension "feel normal"? Or does it feel loose / flaky? Cuz if it does not feel "right" I suspect you have broken your pawl spring - replacements avail from Cannon Racecraft Inc. Buy 2.

I own one of each (but my Aprilia is a dirtbike). I have ridden on some long rides with people on Tuonos and with me on my V11. I would say the Tuonos are faster - they can pull away from a V11 on a straightaway - but they have no advantage in the twisties. I have never been stranded on my V11 - and yet the Apes would often have an issue over a 4-5 day ride being ridden hard. To answer your question, it is silly to debate which bike is better but since you asked, I would take my V11 over a Tuono.

Jeffries myECU The above is working for me if that is what you are asking. Bob

I carry a spare made by these guys at Cannon Racecraft (click on link): Pawl shifter spring V11 I had 1st fail at 18K miles and just had 2nd fail at 40K miles Each time I was stuck in one gear but was able to limp home 2001 V11 Sport Cheers, Bob

Well done video.

Great point above re: motor mounts. The early ones 2000/2001 were low quality - mine were replaced.

The front end should not shake, and that is something that could be serious, including bent front wheel, warped front brake rotor or perhaps a severely/differentially worn front tire. The bike should track straight on a flat well-maintained paved road going straight when you release the bars at anything above say 30 mph (I would not test this with your bike in current condition). I assume your front shocks feel normal when you compress them a standstill with front brake on. If you are instead referring to "handlebar vibration" I have almost none on my 2001 Sport, though I have standard anti-vibration handlebar weights screwed into the ends of the clip-ons (nothing exotic). You are right to not assume this stuff is "normal" and to seek the advice of people here on this Forum. Re: misfire I have a slight "bobble" at around 2800 rpm if I am running a low throttle as the engine seems to want more fuel in the low end. This was reduced substantially with the addition of a PCIII but I still feel it sometimes. I always run high octane fuel FWIW.

I have the same bike as you but with 4X the mileage. The only bike that has tempted me is the BMW HP2 and that bike is $$. I have never owned a BMW by the way. I am sticking with the V11, it really does feel good every time I ride it. Instead of buying a more expensive bike, if I need new tires or whatever for the Goose, I just buy it. I figure I am still ahead. Oh, regarding the handling....I did put new shocks on the front of the V11 from an Aprilia RSV - oh man, it really helped Bob

Am here in Seattle too. I can send you some (Various) PC-III maps if needed. Send me a private message on the forum if interested.

Is it a PC-III? Bob

The newer stands and sump spindles are black. Too bad - the red was cool. Oddly the *wheels* are now the only red part. Instructions in Italian, priceless. Getting the bike up on the stand takes some practice, but the money saved in oil changes and tire changes (cheaper at any shop if you deliver the wheel w/tire and do not make them take wheels off and re-mount) makes the purchase worth it over time. Bob

Consider installing the 90 degree bend tire valves for increased clearance

I agree with Felix above re: engine. Perhaps the engine they could use to build a next gen sportbike could be the one on the larger 1200 Dorsoduro - 135hp. I would hate for MG to give up on their engines but there is no shame in OEMing an engine from their sister company for a modern bike.

Two pix from a recent install of Joe's fender eliminator on a 2001 V11 Sport.. (see attachments) Bob

While this comment is not a direct answer to the questions above I want to share my experience that slow "around town" driving is NOT necessarily enough RPM's to re-charge the battery. On my bike, if I have an older, tiresd battery then I need to be doing at least 4k RPM to begin to re-charge the battery. I have a little colored LED that tells me the charging state of my battery at all times. You can easily see the effect of putting on the turn signals for example.

Another option is HyperPro - have been happy with my rear shock from them on my V11 Sport. Bob

I have Aprilia mille front forks on my V11 and my old forks are available for sale I suppose. I get *much* better handling with the Ape front end. I use a Norge front wheel. It transformed the bike handling. Some mods were req'd - I had Moto I. do it. Bob

Hmmm...the above link is not working here.