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  1. Motomonster

    Motomonster

  2. It's the "type 2." It cost about $40. Notice, though, it's for the earlier, single-cable throttle set ups. I don't know what the 2003's have.
  3. http://www.electraeon.com/throttlecam.html
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    I own both a GT1000 and V11 and I can say the Ducati is definitely a "sportier" bike in that it accelerates faster and requires less effort to get it to perform and I am not as tired after a day of hard riding. I also find that I am roughly 10mph more confident in the twisties with the GT. That being said, I appreciate riding the Guzzi precisely because it requires greater effort and provides "exaggerated" feedback compared with the Duc -- engine rumble, brake feel, momentum in the corners, seating position,etc. I just feel like I'm melding with the bike more. Plus, it feels better planted.
  5. "I know you are, but what am I?" I'll bet you learned that in Junior High too. Naw. No obsession. Just amazement at seeing you obsessively stroke your ego in public. If I live to get dementia in my nineties, I suppose that's fine with me.
  6. RH: Doc, I seem to be experiencing blurry vision. Doctor: When did you first notice this problem? RH: What problem? Doctor: You said your vision was getting blurry. RH: But I never said I was having a problem. Doctor: Then why are you here? RH: Because I've got a round tuit. Sheesh! Why must I suffer fools and idiots? Doctor: Hmmm. Interesting. Blurry vision, eh? How frequently do you masturbate?
  7. A semantic distinction? :lol: :lol: You win. You're king of the thread.
  8. How do you experience "symptoms of less than accurate sensor operation" unless it was detected in the "way [your] Guzzi was running?" Did you remove the sensor and test it independently? What, aside from experiencing a problem, would prompt you to do this? In any case, what is the genius-level distinction? That your Guzzi is one entity and the sensor is a separate entity and therefore a problem with the sensor is not a problem with your Guzzi? What about the ECU map that was made with the sensor? Is the ECU also a separate entity? How many things can we remove without actually getting to the bike proper? Or, are you simply refusing to classify the above as a "problem" and are thus:
  9. Someday this thread is going to end...
  10. My two cents: I actually find this thread interesting and have learned a lot from it. The problem (in a nutshell) is an inaccurate sensor and subsequently inaccurate map. Judging from the Tuneboy data, the problem is especially egregious with the early models, like ours. Not as much with the later models. So, a person may address the inaccuracies on a later model only to have their solution cause bigger problems for someone with an earlier one, which is what I think happened (a lot of the conflict here likely stems from this). What’s good for the goose is not necessarily good for the other goose. So, I applaud RH’s quest for a more accurate sensor. It makes sense to me. That still leaves the ECU. If he also comes up with a method of re-mapping the ECU (good luck with that) he will be hero of the beach as far as I’m concerned. In the meantime, we’re still stuck with the same mapping problem. Thus, for now, a (perhaps slightly) more accurate sensor arrangement (brass and goo) and a good Powercommander map works very well; perhaps RH's sensor holder and a PC map would work even better. I've already paid for the other solution so I'm not going to worry about it right now. This thread has been very helpful in fine-tuning the low rpm range of my custom map, so, thanks RH. Jason at MI recently said that my bike was the best running V11 he’s ridden. In any case, I think RH should keep at it. I also think he wouldn’t experience nearly so much resistance if he didn’t precede much of what he writes with a diatribe on what a genius he is and how stupid everybody else is.
  11. I had a great uncle who was suffering from dementia. At family functions he would frequently try to participate in the conversation. The things he said were often interesting and they seemed relevant; sometimes he appeared totally normal -- until he unzipped his slacks and began to masturbate. You remind me of him.
  12. So, to sum up: Once upon a time, RH had a 2000 V11 that ran perfectly with no problems, so he worked tirelessly for months to not-solve this non-problem, in the face of overwhelming ridicule by a legion of fools who didn't understand the principles of junior-high physics until he finally succeeded in not-solving a problem he wasn't having. And now his bike runs perfectly with no problems. Although, he concedes that if he actually were having a problem, he'd add the goo and get a better map. Why can't you idiots understand that?
  13. Puh-leez. You were too stupid to get a proper map for your Powercommander and so you hooked up a knob to your bike to fiddle with resistance. This seems backwards to me, but whatever, you're having fun. In any case, it does not make you Copernicus. If consensus is that the sun revolves around the earth and you say the earth revolves around the sun, then you are a genius. If consensus is that the earth revolves around the sun and you say otherwise, then you are a moron.
  14. This stuff worked like a dream: Results:
  15. Okay, I sent my PCIII map to Jaap, so you guys can check it out when it's posted. But yes, the left side is getting way more fuel than the right. I'd be curious to know why there's an imbalance. Anyway, here's a pic of my headers as well. The black is a high temp silicone spray that helps keep out the moisture and grime:
  16. On wrapping. Yes, I think it helps. I only wrapped the front portion, which is the way I noticed it done on one of Dr. John's bikes. There's a pic in Falloon's Guzzi Story. I suspect Greg thinks I'm full of it, so maybe he'll add it to the long list of stuff to ask him. On my previous Guzzi (Stone), I had the pipes ceramic coated. I didn't expect much of an improvement but I was surprised by the way it changed the feel of the bike. Basically, in my experience, the most noticeable difference is the engine is a little smoother and spins up faster. So, I wrapped the V11 and found much the same effect. I know others claim about a 5hp increase, but I can't say -- it seems excessive to me. But the smoothness is definitely there. I had my dyno done after the wrap, so I can't claim to have done any rigorous, extensive testing, if that's what you're after. But I asked the mechanic who performed the dyno and he said that, in general, wrapping and coating provides real improvements, but not necessarily for all bikes. He did say he sent out a lot of headers to be coated for his racing customers, though. As for head temps: my understanding is that since it helps the exhaust exit faster, it reduces temps, but I could be wrong. I monitored a few things with a laser temp sensor during they dyno and nothing seemed excessive. In any case, in the PNW, that is not likely to be an issue. Here's a pic I found on the net:
  17. Tom, I had an inkling my left was lean because that was the side where I got detonation. Also, when I wrapped the headers, the left side was quite a bit darker after the first ride. The dyno confirmed this. I have yet to pull the map from the PC to my computer, but I was given to understand that the left side fuel correction is greater. I'll check tonight. I'll also see if I can get the timing info from MI. They did it while they adjusted my TPS.
  18. Watching you try to figure something out is like watching a man at sea try to fix a leak by taking his boat completely apart.
  19. I'll try. But keep in mind, my left cylinder was very lean, so it may not work for very many other bikes. This is my second experience with a powercommander on a Guzzi and I can say this: in both cases, I simply could not get a non-bike-specific map to work to my satisfaction. A few were close, but not close enough for my tastes. Perhaps I am more anal than others, I dunno. I do know that in both cases a bike-specific map made these "ditch pumps" run like a dream, so I highly recommend getting one. Assuming you can find someone good to make it. I've had good luck with the small, independent shops that mostly prep race bikes.
  20. Yeah. I did that. It works, mostly. Assuming you aren't discounting the use of a Powercommander III. I had an advanced map (each cylinder mapped separately) made for: opened airbox (belled intake and three teardrops on top), stock filter, Stucchi crossover, Mistral cans, Raceco valve specs, brass fitting with thermal paste, and (if it matters) header wrap and a fast throttle cam. I don't have any extra insulation tape on the brass fitting. Also, MI reset my timing. Before we started, the left cylinder was running far leaner than the right, which wasn't bad with the downloded map from Dynojet. Plus I was getting detonation on the left cylinder. To mitigate this, I ran a bottle of Techron through in two tankfuls in two days and this helped, a lot actually. With the new map: at start-up and until the engine warms to temp, the bike runs well. There is slight rough running on decel, especially between 4-5K, but no significant loss of power. If I crank the throttle quickly from idle there is a split second pop at around 3K, which I take to be a low fuel spot. There is another one at just below 7K. There is no detonation anywhere. Once the bike is fully warmed, the map is flawless. Power delivery is quick and smooth on accel and there is no roughness on decel. I can pin the throttle and go from 3K to redline with no pops, power dips, detonation or otherwise awkward spots, up hill -- in the first three gears at least. The best way I can describe it is like this: cold, the engine feels a bit like a fast Harley Sportster, warm, it feels a bit like a slow Ducati Monster. For those that care: 2000 V11 Sport Max hp: 83 between 7-8K Max Torque: 65 between 5.5-6K The lines cross at around 5.3K
  21. Well, as fun as cock-ups are I'll say this: I made the same arguments to Greg when this topic first came up. And if my OEM equipment had been working properly I probably wouldn't have given it a second thought. So, I concede this point: an upgrade is by no means necessary, and not necessarily worth the money. I only did it under the "if you are falling, then dive" principle. That being said, if you can find a decently priced 19X20 cylinder on ebay for cheap, get it (18 is pointless unless you are just a badass mofo). Or, if you have the money and it's no big deal to spend it, then it is also worth it. There is a real and significant improvement with RCM's. It's not bullshit, race-boy, poser self-delusion. You won't lock up your brakes and die instantly if you have any clue as to how to work them. As I said above, improvements to these bikes only put them closer to the performance level of lighter machines in stock configuration. Is that worth it to you? You decide. I bought mine for so cheap, it was to me.
  22. I agree with you. Perhaps you have me confused with the hack.
  23. RH, I bought my bike in August of last year. It sounds like you have a lot of questions for the previous owner. I'll see if I can find his number for you. In the meantime, as I have ridden a good many V11 Sports (for a good many years), I actually have a lot of experience with the OEM brakes, and as I take it you have no experience with the RCM, then I leave it up to your grand powers of observation as to which of us has the faintest clue.
  24. I think what RH is saying is that in his extensive 40+ years of riding he has yet to achieve this level of mastery and he's deeply concerned that others in his situation will be suckered into buying well-functioning equipment only to find themselves in the dangerous situation of having to stop quickly and efficiently.
  25. Yeah, I read about a few of the 1098 guys locking their brakes. But I don't think a switch in master cylinders is enough to do this on our bikes. With new calipers maybe, but this is still a heavier bike, so even then it may not be as easy. I've put about 100 miles on with the new RMC. Believe me, this thing improves the quality of the braking experience. How do you quantify that? I suppose measuring efficacy. I've practiced a few quick stops and have stopped in a shorter distance with greater control and not gotten anywhere near lock up. Sorry, I don't have precise measurements, but those who know me would attest that I'm pretty attentive to this sort of thing. Would I do so well in a panic situation? I dunno, but there is certainly room for error with just a RCM swap. At best, I've gotten the V11 to perform more like a smaller bike. As far as I can tell, better components "even the playing" field a bit. That's all. But on a 550lb street bike, that's enough. My Guzzi now has 5hp and 6torque more than my Ducati (which is about 75lbs lighter and higher revving) and with the better brakes the two bikes perform comparably well. As for the "racer boy" quips: puh-leez. A cheap Jap 4-banger will blow both bikes away.
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