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“the confusion occurs..”. no snit mate- i’m still not entirely sure what v11 i’ve got!

Keep me posted . I'm in !

Just to clarify for future readers, you have 40mm seals for 40mm forks. All early V11, 1999-2002 "short tank with chin pad", have 40mm forks unless Öhlins equipped. Later, 2003-2005, V11 are 43mm. The confusion occurs with early 2003 Sports that are "carryovers" from 2002, identifiable by the chin-pad short tank and white-face Veglia instruments. These use the earlier 40mm Marzocchi.

fwiw, my '02 LM stock forks are 54mm at the clamp and 40mm sliders. my Ohlins replacement forks from an '03 LM Rosso are 54mm at the clamp and 43mm sliders. Some of the catalog confusion may be due to model designation.

With so very few images and next to no description, it can be a challenge to critique an offering like this. Yet, who can resist? Lots to love: original mirrors, fenders, tail/tag light. Original turn signals including the front "width spacers." Those look like original grips! Very clean original exhaust with MG accessory "For Off Road Use Only" round carbon fiber canisters (probably made by Mistral), complete with the riveted tags! Correct color matched MG accessory flyscreen by Stucchi Luigi/Mandello. All four elusive "Eagle badges" appear to be present. The correct, red Champion spark plug caps have the correct, original black band. That the vacuum tap tubing is still present makes me curious if the entire fuel evap system/ charcoal canisters are still in place under the seat. (Along with a bank of original Seimens relays?) Spark 500 (original) battery? Along with the rear rack, there are TEKNO pannier racks (an original MG accessory). Any word if the panniers, themselves come with the sale?

Lovely and fair priced IMO

Hi All, Fwiw.....

I am very much interested in making May Kentucky Month -- tho the thought of any centerfolds from this bunch skeers me. Anyway, as those who care know -- an exceedingly small group -- I have ridden for many years twice to Kentucky annually: in late May (Memorial Day weekend) and late September for "Mutton Runs." As I ride exclusively on entertaining backroads vice the slab, the most practical way to make both of these events is to do the sKSR first, then head up to Daviess County. That mean$ lodging co$t$ ju$t as $everal of our 13 (ga$p) grandkid$ have birthday$. The days of those little shixes being happy with empty boxes are long gone. Moto Guzzis are my hobby; buying things for grandkids is Kathi's. As my newest Guzzi is a 2017 model, guess who spends more. 😳 The biggest impediment to being gone that long at that time of year as it's prime weed-growing season! That sounds like a joke, but I'll need to hire a bush hog instead of my zero-turn if I don't get lucky. I only wish that dandelions and the like were cash crops. I can mooch for a few days in Eddyville with an old friend, and possibly with some other unsuspecting high-school or college friends -- tho Kathi has a no-fly list that includes a Greensburg redhead from days of yore -- that I might lean on for free lodging between the events. Still, a 1500-mile roundtrip -- something like the map here -- is otherwise enticing. I sent a PM to Joe about that cabin's room, but if that is taken or all of this is in my too-hard-do box, I'll reserve a room now at the lodge and cancel if I must later. Bill P.S. I am still licensed to practice law in Kentucky, but as an officially retired Old Flatulent and "Senior Counselor," I'm exempt from paying bar dues. If any of you end up wearing an orange suit, I can return to "active duty" for your court appearance and would only charge you those bar dues.

I have been looking for a V11 to buy and have found a few close to me. One seems to have had the service done, Piaggio is still digging on that one for better confirmation and one does not have any recorded info on the service, just warranty registration in 2002. Is the tranny repair something that still can be done? I would figure parts might be hard to come by. I could pull the trigger on a low milage greenie, but wont take the risk without the repair.

I have always liked the Greenie, this one looks nice with fair asking price. https://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/7554484475.html

I finally installed my Lucky Phil extender. PB Blaster helped on the middle bolt. My first mistake was using a flexible socket extender - total crap - 1/4" one twisted like rope and did nothing, 3/8 one broke immediately. Reached across with 13mm and 10mm sockets on solid extenders and a knuckle from the other side of the bike, same to tighten them up again. Mentioning sizes for posterity, so maybe save someone some time fumbling with sockets like me. Kind of a tight area laying on my back, no bike lift.

You don't make this one then we're having a SpineRaid between the lifts in your shop!

I'm going to change my signature to include this important designation, early. Thanks @docc.

Not applicable to (2002)/2003. Parts of 2000 and 2001:

So on further inspection, I find the slider has a small nick. It's only about 2 inches from the top so the seal will not ride over it. However to insert into the seal, I'll need to not nick the seal, which is what may have happened upon my prior assembly, thus the leak. I'll smooth the nick out best I can, then carefully reassemble.

thanks for the link @footgoose. Your first link is exactly the size what I bought.

this is what I would order for my stock '02 https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_333&products_id=967 this is what I would order for my '03 Rosso (replacement forks in my '02) Ohlins forks https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_333&products_id=4720 and I would order them from MGCycle. but that's just me. be careful ordering parts that don't list your bike specifically. And as docc said, if your '03 is a carryover, consider it an '02.

When I was inside my tranny doing the spring job, I noticed that on the gears,in approx 1-2 cm from the outside teeth area around the circumference,there appeared to be what I would call a "rounded stress radius relief cut", rather than a square edge that could develop stress cracks over time At the time I wondered what function that groove served;now I know. I'm sure there's a proper fancy machinist term for it that Chuck or others would know, I certainly don't,lol. You may not be able to see it,but if you knew the right gears and could squeeze your finger in there, and knew what you were feeling for, I think you could feel it,if it was there. fwiw

italo disco !

Is this assessment correct? 43mm forks, but when ordering seals, some sites list the correct number as 43mm, others 40mm. I suspect some sites are using the slider measurement vs the tube measurement. So both are correct, 43mm/40mm.

Removed the forks and replaced the seals this past weekend, totally DIY for most of us. I spent far too much time trying to decipher the Factory Manual method. Basically, remove the fork, unscrew the allen in the base and apart it comes. The most difficult part is the snap-ring. It really took some bugging to get it out. Flat head worked on one, a dental pic on the other. I let the pieces drain overnight and am glad I did, big puddle in the morning. Upon resemble, I replaced the fork-oil saturated brakes pads as well. Took it for a ride and whew-hoo! Proper suspension and stopping! And to remain humble, the right side still leaks! I'm so disappointed. I really wanted to ride it to work this week. Especially after the terrific feeling test ride. So, I removed it once again, and inspected. Everything looked correct, nothing blatent anyway. Not sure why it still leaks. I reordered new seals (Amazon, $7) just to be sure and will replace the right one again when they arrive.

I did not claim "good," only inexpensive. Bill

There are things better left alone

My 2003 Lemans was somewhat similar to this bike you're looking at; it spent most of it's life as garage candy, or in the case of the PO living room candy,only had 7K kms. I know it seems disconcerting that the seller doesn't know much about the bike, but that arms you with knowledge to go in with eyes wide open. I trusted the PO when he told me he had put new tires on it,they did look brand new, the date codes were 17 yrs old when I got the bike home and went over it carefully,so in that respect you're ahead of the game knowing that going into the deal. I'm not familiar with the tranny recall, what's involved and if the parts are available or unobtanium (Is it an early 6 speed or did earlier V11s have the tonti 5 speed and parts more readily available?). If that recall work wasn't done at the time,does that mean it's a boat anchor, or just time and $ to make it right? I've read enough about older recalls with Moto Guzzi to voice this caution,,, I've read of recall work being done and never recorded properly,,,I've also read of claims being made and recorded as recall work being done by unscrupulous dealers who were paid, but the work was never actually done. I know for the hydraulic valve fiasco, having a knowledgeable tech actually look at the bike, was the only 100% guarantee that the necessary work had been performed. Have you seen the documentation for the bike? You're up in the right area, if there was anything indicating it came from Moto International originally,it's more likely that a good dealer like Dave Richardson might have chased the owner down to get the warranty work done, or have it properly registered. You're very lucky that it's local to you

Middle bolt ? The long bolt thru pork chop that hold the lever ? There is a nut at the other end,, Cheers Tom.

Dear All, I got a reply from Piaggo regarding this and the thread for the pivot pin is M22x1 with 6h tolerance - please see the drawing attached. So I am assuming that the correct tap for recutting the female thread in the pork chop hole would be M22x1mm 6H (Metric Fine Thread) Miro

I just edited the year model of this schematic to 2002, specifically, after noticing the "Battery Warning Light" that is not present on later V11 with left and right turn indicators. Yet, the 2002 wiring differs from the earlier Sports (1999-2001) as to how the start circuit is diverted from Relay#1 to the Ignition Switch.