Molly

Thanks again. I used the BMW details when I sourced this Fuelmiser one. Further investigation revealed two other ones of the same spec (AC Delco and, erm, sorry, it escapes me). Anyway, all being well, there should be a good number of alternatives. Will let you know how things work out.

Don't have the Fuelmiser specs to hand but cross-referenced with the AC Delco equivalent (EP102AU). This is 2.4 LMP @ 200 KPA, 3.6 amps, max pressure 700, max amps 9. Doesn't give bar. It's frustrating all this. The old pump is fine but for a hairline crack in the plastic inlet tube. Thanks for your help so far. I may return this one and keep looking.

Using the advice already given here I’ve bought a replacement fuel pump for my 2000 V11. The info I have is that the stock one is 3.0 bar (43.5psi) and 1.6 litres per minute. The generic replacement I have (Fuelmiser FPE240) is rated at 2.9 litres per minute @ 200 kpa. I need to know if this is OK to use (think it’s based on the one for the 1991 BMW 318 IC)? Many thanks in advance. It's much appreciated.

Raz mate, that's everything I needed to know. Thanks very much for your trouble. It's very much appreciated. All the best.

I've removed the pump and sure enough, the oulet spout is cracked (wasn't easy to see on the bike). Is there an alternative pump I can buy? I'm guessing one from the Guzzi dealer is going to be expensive for what's surely a common enough part. Thanks very much.

Got a fuel leak from the fuel pump inlet. Replaced the line from the filter to the inlet and tightened the jubilee clips but the leak is still there. Wanted to ask if the plastic pump inlet was prone to cracking as that's about all I can put it down to at the moment? Thanks.

Thanks again. Used to be a postman in Warrington as it happens. Should be able to find the place from memory...

Thanks for the replies. We're spending the first week in North Devon then travel to the Isle of Man for New Year. ZigZag around inbetween around Derby, Southport, Lancaster and a few other old haunts. Thanks again for your help.

Travelling to the UK for Christmas (from NZ). I'd like to source some nice sounding mufflers for my 2000 V11 whilst I'm there. What would you recommend and do you know where I could get them over the counter without having to order? Many thanks. Molly.

The psychology of surveillance is something I know a bit about (done some research and evaluation work on police and local authority systems in my time). Bureaucracy is actually the first form of surveillance and the modern cross-referencing of databases has all but made it impossible to be anonymous these days. If it's any conciliation, the same systems that look outwards also enable the monitoring and measurement of the monitors (no, doesn't make me feel any better either). Such things are equally sophisticated in Australia too I'm sure (but not in NZ as yet - at least I've less of a 'sense' of it).

The aftermarket is well sewn up for any H-D gremlins and, to be honest, they're pretty much bullet-proof these days anyway. Mine isn't a bling bling 'Village People Special' and I don't dress like a line dancer when I ride it. It's just a big, comfortable tourer and I wouldn't be without it. Shame about all the posers though.

Thank you both for that. Much appreciated.

Redline Shockproof Heavy is very popular for use in Harley transmissions. I'd been meaning to try it in mine as it's a but 'clunkier' than some I've had and I hoped it might lessen that. The only problem with it seems to be that, in NZ at least, it's bloody expensive! I need to find another supplier if I'm to keep the Harley and the Guzzi shockproof.

Hi Pete. Please, forget about it. Communicating like this leads to all sorts of misunderstandings but that's all it was. Sorry to hear your sad news. Take care. Molly.

Thanks for that Rathethack. One last question if I may: When you run the oil level 2-3cm over the 'high' mark, do you check this with the bike upright? It's a basic question I know but I didn't search for the generic answer as I was interested in what you did. Thanks. Molly.