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The TPS replacement checked out. The setting is still not perfect, but the awful (almost unrideable) hesitation/falter is gone. This is my 4th TPS. Number two was a PF4C for Harley-Davidson and #3/#4 are ca-cycleworks. First two lasted 50-60,000 miles each. This last ca-cycleworks about 19,000. That it "went bad" after it was adjusted makes me wonder if the method of tapping the TPS back and forth with a screwdriver handle to get the delicate setting could be suspect practice. That is the only action I can imagine that could have damaged the TPS during the tune-up. What with my decidedly worn throttle body shafts, finding the "fully and completely closed" throttle position remains enigmatic. I can change the reading about 30 mV pushing the throttle crank closed along with deflecting the shaft laterally. My understanding is that is about four "steps" on the mapping. A moving target . . .

There is something very V11-ish about this . . .

FFP/BH . . . Far From Perfect/ But Hopeful . . . .

More than one person told me I was insane to make 50 and that they'd never sell.

Thinking outside the box, Docc

Having just set my TPS about nine times , I'm hoping I have something to offer for the TechSessions (without actually becoming a TechSession ). What a great roster. Gonna be awesome to see some familiar faces and also get to meet some new folks.

Sounds like your TB’s are due for a rebuild..

I mean, I have a RedFrame Sport, so I bought mine new with half the bloody motorbike missing . . .

2002 V11 Le Mans in NY - $4,200. https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/mcy/d/leonia-2002-moto-guzzi-v11-lemans/7611689851.html

Several well informed posts by @2Stroke-Racing on this thread:

What he said. I haven't done it, but I have read a real lot of what Bernd (author of the abovementioned programs) has written in the german forum. One thing in addition to "make sure you have saved your original map before you do anything else. Really sure..." : Bernd recommends having the (fully charged) bike battery on a smart charger when you are doing anything with Guzzidiag and particularly with the reader and writer, and use a power supply for the laptop you are using as well. The one thing you really, really do not want to happen is that a battery (bike or computer...) goes flat during the process. The result of that can easily be this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_(electronics)

Highly recommend reading the Guzzidiag tutorial to get familiar with the functionality of Guzzidiag. There are 3 programs: Guzzidiag (reads and resets parameters, sets CO trim, reads faults) Reader - reads and saves your map (bin file) currently on the ECU, you should create a directory on your PC where you will save this bin file. Name it Original with a date xxxx.bin, so you will remember what it is later on. Writer - writes a new map (bin file) to your ECU - this is the Meinolf bin file, or if you have another one from another source. You will need to download these 3 .exe files to a folder on your PC. Once you read thru the Guzzidiag tutorial, and assuming all connects, you should make sure you save your existing map (bin file) to your PC. Generally Windows works more reliably than Mac. Once and ONLY once you have successfully saved your existing map to your PC AND verified you see it in the folder you have created on your PC, then you can close the Reader program. Next, open the Writer program, and select the new map you will have either downloaded from Meinolf or other source. Use the Writer program now to WRITE the new map (bin file) to your ECU. The program will tell you if you have been successful writing the program. Follow the rest of the tutorial, do the full tune up, and ride!

The CO trim function is really pretty easy to understand. For every increase or decrease in the number the ECU adds, (From memory?) 100 microseconds of pulse width to the injection period. The thing is that it does this as a blanket increase across the map so at idle, when very little fuel is being delivered it makes a considerable difference but at wider throttle openings where fuel delivery is already high the effect is negligible and generally is only noticeable in increased or decreased fuel usage over a period of time. If you are running a bike with lambda input you can screw about with the trim to your hearts content but the moment you disconnect the tool the trim will default to 'Zero' and it will trim to the lambda signal. If you turn the lambda input off in the map you can then adjust the CO trim and save it. Now this isn't my area of expertise and I'm just repeating what I've been taught by the likes of Beetle, Paul and John so if I've got it wrong I'm sure they will descend on me like a pack of furies and tear me an extra arsehole!

I have been loosely considering the purchase of a Stelvio to supplement the Le Mans when necessary. Although it seems less now than it used to be. However in 2021 and 2022, I have experienced some issues that impaired my planned rides. Anyway, there is a Stelvio thread, and I discovered the QUOTA 1000, and 1100 ES; decided to switch my interest to that instead. Would you believe that I found two QUOTA for sale, both based in Texas, both sold moments before I could get to them.... Talking about bad luck.... The second one was ideal, because red! but as soon as I contacted the seller, she said the bike had already sold, and switched the "Available" for SOLD!

I'm exploring the possibility of holding a Spine Raid in VA next year the weekend after the 4th of July 2024. I'm still looking at locations but this one is a good possibility: https://www.breakspark.com/the-lodge I've also roughed out a 5 hour ride for Saturday. May possibly add a side route that takes us up to Burkes Garden. Other possibilities are the Tazewell and Wytheville areas but there doesn't seem to be anything other than hotels for lodging. Buchanan County ⇄ Corner.gpx

Yeah, definitely a “fun” project for the rainy season. Having the injectors cleaned is the easy part, I reckon I would if they’ve been on the shelf for any length of time. I think that I’ve said it before, and no offense to all the great contributors to this forum, but I miss @Lucky Phil's vast knowledge and no-nonsense approach to all things technical.

Oh, for absolute certain! I have a replacement rack with low miles (about 14,000) that I could "just swap out." I say that in quotes because the frame has to be crabbed to replace the throttle body rack (they don't just slide out to one side). Also, whether I should first rebuild the low mile throttle bodies or, at least, have the injectors cleaned. I keep telling myself, "This is what I do for fun." Thanks, again, @Speedfrog for posting that excellent Throttle Body Rebuild tutorial detailed by @Lucky Phil !

I'll take one. Should've could've...

Four years but zero marketing? Just the crazies here on the forum. Not bad I think. But then again I didn't have to look at a stack of them for all that time.

My friend will take one. @Pressureangle Maybe not 50 this time but I bet 10-15 would go pretty fast. Of course I may have said that about the 50...

08 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport..... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/d/auburn-08-moto-guzzi-1200-sport/7621000909.html

Randy, I’m 100% behind your decision, roads look amazing in every direction.

If reading correct, she was running fine before the only change was the Mistrals ? The rev sensor coud work fine when cold, but act up when hot. Coud have correct readings when cold, was it between 550 700ohm, but bad readings when hot. If needed I can get the correct #'s tomorrow. And as docc said TPS can be Ohm'nd. It will be sorted. Cheers Tom.

The garage is probably even harder to find than a nice place to stay

100%...excellent point to mention Audiomick!

Randy, it’s hard to replicate the perfect location & accommodations of The Lodge at Tellico. A garage isn’t necessary but seems to be a piece of the Spine Raid puzzle.

Anyone who tries to go there will notice immediately, but here a heads-up: Stein-Dinse has shut down their old online address at Stein-dinse.biz . The site is still there, and the new adress is visible there, but it is only for reference now. The new site is at https://www.stein-dinse.com/en/ so if anyone is planning on ordering something from them, you may as well go straight there. The search by parts lists is still available, and actually improved. It is to be found by scrolling down a bit; the icon is on the left of the page.

Well, this one’s off the market. Earlier I was mentioning a friend of mine who got the bug bad when I let him ride my bike.

This picture was taken on the Going To The Sun road in Glacier National Park Montana. Spectacular ride and views!

Where is this? Looks really familiar.

That's not a Ferrari! Doh!

i've got this Daytona...

every V11 is a limited edition collectable. Some just more so.

Task bar: the bar, most likely across the bottom of the screen if it hasn't been moved, that shows symbols for what is runnning, the clock over in one corner and so on. Windows icon: the button on the left one clicks on to go to a programm and open it, and shut down the computer, amongst other things. You might know it as "the start button". At least up till Windows 10, a right-click on that instead of a left-click opens a list that includes the device manager. Edit: apparently one can open the device manager using the "search" box that windows puts in the task bar if you let it. Here is a video made by the man who wrote Guzzidiag. You can see him type "geräte manager", or at least start to. On a computer set to show english, type "device manager" instead. https://www.von-der-salierburg.de/download/GuzziDiag/FTDI_Win10_Install.mp4 The Video is from the Guzzidiag website here: https://www.von-der-salierburg.de/download/GuzziDiag/

Leave out Guzzidiag for a minute, and go and look in the Device Manager. You haven't said, but I am assuming you are using Windows 10. You can find the device manager by right-clicking on the Windows symbol in the task bar. Look at these two pages from Lonelec. They show generic information about Windows and dealing with drivers, not specific to their adapters. https://support.lonelec.com/pc-tech/finding-com-port/ https://support.lonelec.com/pc-tech/manual-driver-install/ With the information there, you should be able to see: if the correct driver has been installed, which Com port has been assingned to it or if the correct driver has not been installed, in which case you won't find a Com port that works with Guzzidiag.

Correct metric air bypass screw O-rings in Viton, 75 Durometer,(4mm O.D. I.D. x 2mm cross section), compared to the (U.S. expedient) #008, the inside diameter (I.D.) is especially suspect (loose). The #008 (right) is visibly undersized, yet so very close. Correct metric O-rings installed in mySport, now, and awaiting a check ride to see if this issue introduced the nasty hiccup/cough/stumble/hesitation at various new rpm once warmed up, or if I jacked up the TPS setting with my last "Tune-up." >unscientific< comparison shown in thousandths of an inch. Original Moto Guzzi green O-rings shown top, left ("probably" Nitrile). Opening, and zooming, the higher resolution image clearly shows one is damaged.

Keeping my fingers crossed, but I am the new proud owner. I paid the asking price. It checked all the boxes me, except price: Color, Year, Mileage, condition, Recall Work etc.. Currently awaiting shipping First Guzzi in my stable of Ducatis, BMWs, KTM and Triumph.

Hey Doc, Been really busy, but thanks. The cradle can be rotated for either access depending where you want your balance point. Greatly increases stability. Smiles, SKIP

It took me 2 years, but finally there's a Guzzi in my garage again. Better pics after maintenance, first going to Assen for 2 days of track fun.

Hello all. I am a 62 year old norwegian guy, bought my V11 Rosso Mandello from Germany this spring, very pleased so far😀 It is not my first Moto Guzzi, my first was a Lario back in 85, and after that two Le Mans 850 and a Le Mans 1000. After some years with Ducati (St4 and Multistrada 1200) I am back to Guzzi, feels great 👍😀. This is a fantastic forum, a lot of clever people👍 Jens Martin

You're right!! Far too expensive. Half the bloody motorbike is missing.