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Four weeks out and no one has their V11 apart? Do I have to go out on this limb myself . . .

Lucky Phil bad mouthed me for the red gaiters when I built it. I told him that great artists aren't understood until they're gone.. Pix, yeah, I have a few. You see one, you've seen em all, though. It's definitely a FrankenGuzzi. The engine is 90% Aero engine with internal mods to the oil system, and a mish mash of V65 and Lario parts. Transmission is from a Baby Breva. Looked back in my maintenance logs, and first start was 1-31-15. (!) Here's a couple of pictures of the engine installation. Yeah, the bags are ugly, but a bike without bags isn't worth much to me. I also have a rack for rallies. It has been a successful project.. a Lario that I don't have to worry if this is the trip that it blows up on..at night.. in the rain. Suspension is as good as I can make it and remain "stock." Progressive gas shocks on the rear, FAC dampers with Wurth springs in front and a Tarozzi fork brace.

Let's say that image is "for reference only." I would rather (never again) "lead to the creation of a problem on the road ." Waddington has hunted me down before . . .

Is this some sort of Spine Raid ritual...tear down the bike just a few weeks before gathering of the Spineys? That looks to be a bit more extensive than just a "Tank off Maintenance"! Or is this a Ujoint replacement exercise coupled with a "let's replace the clutch for fun" since we're in this deep already? Sounds like a fun run to be sure!!

Happy we all are different. A bike with flotation fenders on the side, and the top box should have been abandoned. We’re talking moving companies here. Cheers Tom.

Exactly, tech sessions garage

Yes, indeed. I've also just noticed the red fork gaiters. Very pretty. Chuck, have you got some more photos of that bike? I read about it somewhere several years ago already, and have been curious ever since.

I'm close to 100% sure I've seen that photo here before. Some months ago....

Maybe just "fair warning" while I debate mounting a new front tire, or riding out the last of this one . . .

That's a little more than spring cleaning for sure...

I'm not a thermal engineer by a long stretch, I admit, but I would be seriously surprised if the one compared to the other exhibited any difference at all as far as the temperature of the valve goes.

Greetings all. Back at the forum after a long break - was previously active when I had my 2001 V11 Sport. Recently picked up a lovely Sport 1100i to go with my 1974 Eldorado 850 (w/ big bore kit) and will be going thru it front to back over the coming weeks and months. I've put about 60 test miles on it and it all seems sorted, but you never know what's been lubed and checked and adjusted.. plus the date codes put the tires at 20 yrs old, so new rubber for sure. Anyway, first order of business is a stand. Apart from the ones found on Stein-Dinse are there any recommendations/alternatives for a stand? Thanks

I think it has to do with product safety testing and licensing requirements for manufacturers to sell in the US. It is an expensive and long process and probably not worth it to them for such a small market item. And they would have to do it for each and everyone of the different iterations of the same type stand for all the bikes models... Somehow, vendors are able to circumvent that and import and sell these stand as MG Cycles does.

Lazy buggers.

Paging @Lucky Phil to the white courtesy phone... Art, I assume you've read the post docc referred to earlier in the thread - that’s a pretty good endorsement for the newer gasket imo.

Great info thank you

^^^^^^^^^ +1 on the Becker Technik! I got mine (2 actually, one for the V11 and one for the Griso) from SD as well, and I like ‘em. I’ve never had any issues with SD, they tend to keep good stock, often have better pricing once you take the VAT off and they ship lickity-split. I don’t remember what kind of instructions came with them but it’s not too hard to figure out, and if in doubt, there is lots of info to be found here and on the interweb. @activpop might even send you a copy of his in english if you ask nicely PS: SD ships from Germany at a flat rate so it is advantageous to order any parts you might need at the same time.

I suspect the wider tire was a misguided search for more stability (not misguided because stability is bad, but misguided because a wider rear tire is not a great way to add stability). Assuming both bikes have the same 5.5" wide rear wheel, either size will fit on that wheel. Earlier bikes have a 4.5" wide rear wheel and both sizes mentioned are too wide to fit on a 4.5" wide rear wheel. All else being equal, a 5.5" wide rear wheel and a 170 tire is going to have a wider footprint as the 180 tire tends to be pinch more from trying to fit a wider tire on the same size wheel. Gut says a 180 will give you a wider footprint, but that isn't typically how it pans out. A narrower tire on the same size wheel usually results in a flatter tire profile and that means the actual part of the tire in contact with the pavement is larger. Many threads on here about it, here is a recent one

I'm happy with my Becker Technik stand. Best price I found was from SD, even shipped from Germany. I was a little ticked at SD though...they sent the stand with instructions in German. I asked them for them in English, and they said sorry, that's all they have. I contacted BT, they happily emailed me the English page. Shitty customer service from SD, at least on that transaction since it was so easy to make it good.

Hey Audiomick, I'm still in hopes of someone posting that they have used the GU05001231 and what their experiences with it have been. Art

Chuck, I've got fugly bags on my LMIVSE, I don't give a hoot how they look, I always have to have a place to carry my stuff! Art

An interesting thought, but in my opinion, the change in clamp type is more likely to be a cost of manufacture decision, and also a styling choice. The earlier finned clamp has more surface area to lose heat, but since it is clamping the exhaust pipe to the head with an insulating ceramic filled gasket in between, almost all the heat lost by the clamp comes from the pipe. I think that the exhaust valve temp will be unchanged by the clamp type.

You’re drunk, bored, taking the piss, having a laugh or… divorced sans pussy One or more of the above By the way - the exhaust valve is kept cooler by approximately 0.25 degrees Celsius with the oem upgrade Worth it (sic)

Aha...so this advance maintenance could then (hopefully?) lead to the creation of a problem on the road, which could then be solved by the collective wisdom while gathered together at the lodge! Good thinking!!

They are different.

I just added very little Hylomar bottom corners. No moisture. Old habbit I quess from old V8 intakes . Cheers Tom.

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You could easily pay $7,000 for an unmodified bike in this condition, then drop $2,000 finding a perfect set of Titanium cans, HB painted to match bags and racks, a Russel saddle, and the other mods. For somebody who wants this combination of features, the price is reasonable. If you don't want all the extras, maybe you don't like the price.

These bikes haven't been getting any cheaper for well maintained models.

His Bike His choice imo