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You do want to keep it conservative with changes . You don't want to end up with John Lennon's Rolls Royce. Little things will be noticed by the people that need to notice things . Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk

At about the same time when I was 13 years old in 1967 I bought a used 1964 Honda 50 Sport C110 (the image is from internet, mine looked identical) and a very used 1940 Indian Chief 74 with sidecar (found it on a nearby farm in northern Saskatchewan not being used). I still have the Indian 56 years later (picture is of me riding it a couple years ago) and the 50 Sport was in a moto museum in Alberta last time I saw it about 10 years ago.

Plausible deniability.

A triple-digit parts bike! Know that the clutch/flywheel of your Tenni and the LeMans differ and the "clatter" with clutch action will be inverse . . .

“There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them—but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one. That is why they are dangerous.” Song of the Sausage Creature. Hunter S Thompson. and the great Ralph Steadman

Love the punch she has to offer [emoji16]. Dynotech.de ++. But hate the frontend. To much - rake. Ok, she was built for very aggressive riding. Rosso Corsa is like riding a Citroën. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

The Texas Motorcycle Museum in Johnston City has a Daytona RS and other Guzzi oldies on display! This was the first time I found the museum open. Who knew you could actually look at Moto Guzzi Daytona RS in the flesh....

Well the mighty Goose finally came home today! The guys at Motoplex in West Chester were absolutely awesome to deal with and have my 2002 V11 feeling like a new bike. I had them replace any and all bearings and seals that were touched in the gearbox refresh, and we ended up keeping my original case to ensure the "patina" between engine and gearbox remained intact (as much as a 2002 can). While every thing was apart we also replaced the clutch, removed the Power Commander, and installed a Titanio ECU I had on hand. Bike runs like a dream and can't wait to put some more miles on it this weekend.

Reminder . All my electrico has behaved perfect for a long time. Thought l had a # 5 relay problem yesterday on the Rosso Corsa, idling perfect, but give it some trottle sputtering and almost dying. The connectors in the relay base are a bit to big for the small pins on the Omron. They coud feel like fine inserting, BUT. Just mentioning, yes IPA time. Cheers Tom.

Number 150s is in the south of Ireland. An Irish bike bought new in Kerry. Kept by an irish guzzi freak.

It’s actually only recently that the maximum file size you can upload has been increased to 1.46MB, it used to be only 200KB which was a real pita. It has been a great improvement!

This looks like a great place to share my daily adventures. After a couple of wasted hours trying to remove the coils, I chose a task with less swearing. Bit of red on the valve covers.

DeTomaso eagle, yes? Gambalunga eagle:

Good seat deserves a good front end, period. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

That's a fact, Art. There is no better resource in the world.

For sure . Cheers Tom.

Great thread, our list of items of which to focus for long lasting miles of riding. Thankfully, I do love to tinker!

A few years back I had three Daytona RS's in the shop at once. Two 'A' kit bikes and one with the full 'C' kit. The 'A' kit bikes were much nicer to ride. The reality is that a V11, any V11, is a much nicer and better bike than any of the early Hi-Cams. They are lovely to look at though.

Nice improvement! Takes the black valve covers back toward the originals (shown here with a little extra red on the Joe Kenney headguards) . . . Seems your "black accent" silver Sport already has the exhaust hangers changed to red . . .

Maybe more like, "undeniable patina " . . .

Had the longer ride today. About 25 miles this morning to work site and the long way home, probably 40 miles. Aquitted itself reasonably well over a mix of interstate and highway -- some long, straight stretches and some sweepers. I built enough confidence in the bike to foray into triple digit speeds. From the cockpit, it looks and feels an awful lot like the Tenni. I'd have to do a back-to-back ride to get a better sense of the differences, but my impression is that the Tenni (equipped with PC3 and open air box) has a little more poke at the top end. I also don't have the lovely 'induction' noise of the Tenni. The champagne, in neutral, clutch all out, clatters like crazy. Clutch pulled in, or in gear, or with revs, the noise goes away. I'm sure there are a few threads within discussing the rattletrap noise in N without clutch. The idle is quite low, so the bike vibrates to the point of worthless mirrors and the sense that the engine will cut out momentarily (though it chuffs along just above flat line). And I noticed zero difference with enrichment control. One other interesting note. Bike wouldn't start a couple times. I did a number of things: key off/on, kickstand up/down, neutral in/out. A little general fiddling and fuel pump primed and bike started right up. I think I've figured out that if I simply press the off switch firmly, the start button works properly. Filled with 93 octane. What do you all use? I'll search the forum.... Tonight: cleaning up and prepping H&B big luggage rack for paint (question, perhaps better addressed in a different topic: do any other panniers work well (the side cases that came with the bike are serviceable, if worse for the wear). This weekend: Maintenance (oil, filters, etc.). Monday: state-mandated inspection. Cheers! Frey

Thanks mate I'd love something like that that you could still get the cowl on... I don't like the look without it but that seat does look a hell of a lot better and would go that way if ever the cowling was damaged. Cheers Ps wine o clock in t minus 6 hours.....

Today: Insured, titled, and registered champagne V11LM. Yesterday: Took it around neighborhood to see if it runs and if it's worth paying the taxes and fees to get plate. Still undecided. Been incommunicado (work got me down, and other priorities) for the better part of a year. January 2022, I bought a fairly rough V11 from Ohio; figured I'd keep a spare V11 around as a parts bike in case I ever need to scavenge for the Tenni. Took stock of what I had bought (sight unseen) -- a well-used and grungy bike -- and started into cleaning and sorting. Last spring was back end (stripped and painted final drive housing, among other things). Haven't yet tackled the front. I had been discouraged that I was going to have to rebuild throttle bodies, as I had seen fuel dripping from the R body after a start in my driveway. However, I read here that sometimes a start up with quick shut off can result in back pressure that forces fuel out of the body. Yesterday, two shut downs, no leak -- no fuel dripping on exhaust header A couple issues: Sounds like a box of rocks at idle, but some throttle input settles it into a reasonably quiet rhythm. The Tenni isn't exactly the picture of smooth at idle, either, so I don't make too much of this, though it does seem a bit noisier. After a good warm up and a mile or two of 25 mph neighborhood roads, I shut 'er down. For a minute or so after shut down, the engine and/or transmission made some "tinking" noises. I imagine some of that is completely normal noise of expansion/contraction, but I wonder too if that could mean some internal condensation (bike has been sitting in a laundry room or garage without being run for the better part of a year and a half). I have not done anything to the front end, yet, other than check engine and gear oil. Engine oil looks pretty fresh and level is good. There's a good bit of oil on the engine block -- particularly the left hand side -- which I'm hoping is just breather spray and 40K+ miles without a bath. Not a drop of oil on the driveway or garage floor. I will change oil, filter, and sump gasket; drain and refill gear oil, check valve tolerances, and give a reasonably thorough scrub in coming days. But first, a bit longer of a ride tomorrow to see how she fares. Known issues: Bitubo steering damper leaking oil. Engine side tach bevel gear held together with a green twist tie. L bar end comes awfully close to L side of tank, so that hand is pinched at full lock (easy fix, but it can wait). Other note: Started up easily enough (big fan of Odyssey batteries), but I didn't notice that there was much difference at all with enrichment all the way on (it's fairly obvious on the Tenni). Happy to hear suggestions. Thanks! Frey

Seriously, other than Relays, Battery, and Tune-up: the three most neglected areas on V11: > Rear drive: far right side needle cage. > Sidestand fasteners, both, but especially the high torque large bolt. > Charging system failure (ungrounded regulator, melting 30 amp fuse, broken stator wires).

Makes me ponder how I would list mySport, as to "condition" . . . > Lunar Lander Module, well used, expertly seen to. Various re-entry burns evident. <

Tullahoma, Tennessee, near the downtown Veteran's Memorial Park I visited today.

The last optical upgrade added.

You know about Carl Allison's diagrams, I thought everbody did https://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzi007/sportissimo.html Apologies if it's not what you're looking for

This is a great post! Be nice if someone could turn this forum into a giant coffee table book.

Nice bikes. Funny to see them in a museum, for me that is more like my garage than a museum. I am a big fan of the Daytona, Centauro, and especially the MGS-01. Looks like you had a good time.

What about some red bar end weights? https://www.stein-dinse.biz/product_info.php?products_id=236475 https://www.stein-dinse.biz/product_info.php?products_id=510213

And finally, the punch line. Any of you who have removed a speedometer will have been waiting for this moment when I go to install the speedo, with an epoxied shaft sticking out. I'd like to say I'm usually smarter than this, but the truth is I've learned to be creative with my mistakes. I'm looking forward to some interesting dash mods.

Yes. Cheers Tom.

I like the seat mate! Can you still get the cowling ( cover ) on it? I'd have to be able to have it on the bike. Comfort wise it looks a million times better than the standard torture rack though! Cheers Guzzler

Had a good friend visiting 2 times today on a black Quta He bought it VERY cheep last year, last owner gave up. And the last owner spend big money at a useless dealer monted a PC and bla bla. But with tuner pro and computer knowledge, now my buddy has a very good running bike, no hiccups. Cheers Tom.

I will never forget my big harry chested 996S Ridden in anger at a younger age (read eye site ) it was torturous but wonderful. Ciao

I've done a 1300 mile trip on a Quota, and my statement of "one of the best touring bikes Guzzi ever made" stands..

After this last valve adjustment (no changes to the lash), I did have to cave in and replace the right side, original valve cover gasket. I suppose I should go ahead and do the left side . . .

When I got the bike the grommet was missing and the reset shaft was bent. Trip odometer not working. Bit of dirt inside. With 37,000 miles on the meter, everything inside looks like new. No plastic gear wear. After reassembly it all works when driven at 20mph with my drill. Looking forward to testing at 100mph when my regulator shows up.

The prior owner bought it in 2002. It had 2000 miles on it. He had until Jan 2021. He [PO] lived in my neighborhood. I knew him from 2000 or so. He moved up to Albany OR. Asked if I would like to ride it the 40 miles to his new home. Yeah, twist my arm! Year later he advertised it for sale. I called him up and said I would be happy to buy it. I just gave him his asking price. He took very good care of it. I have all the paperwork from original owner [it was shipped out from Michigan], maintenance records and receipts for accessories. Also received two totes of original parts, extras, Guzziology and factory manual. Ten years ago, I fell off my GS. Part of my recovery was 10000 minimum steps per diem. Walked by PO's house. He asked if I had ridden anything lately. He rolled a cherry 1990 first year HD Fatboy. He insisted I take all the time I wanted on it. That ride cheered me up incredibly. Went out and picked up a Suzuki DR650 to get back in the game.

Yes. As I mentioned further up, that is the plan of the moment. In fact I was in the garage today, and all set to try out the procedure with pumping the tank empty using Guzzidiag to activate the pump. I have the connectors and some fuel line to plug onto the fuel pump. For anyone who doesn't know: unplug the power to the fuel pump and start the bike. Let it run until it runs out fuel. There is then no more pressure in the fuel lines, and they are easy to disconnect. Pull the fuel lines off, and plug on a bit of fuel line with a connector, start Guzzidiag and activate the fuel pump to empty the tank. Catch the fuel in a fuel canister. It was expensive to buy, and makes a mess on the garage floor. Problem was, the laptop that I have prepared for Guzzidiag exploits froze up when I started it in the garage. I think it probably tried to run an update when I started it. Whatever, it didn't react to the touchpad, and I had to force a shutdown. When I started it later at home, everything worked. I hate Windows. Having failed to achieve that, I greased the sidestand to make myself feel better, and poked around and looked at few things. I'm even more convinced now that the oil leak is coming out of the breather hose. All very oily there.

Bill Hagan your new bike is ready for pick-up. https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2004-Moto+Guzzi-V11+BALLABIO-5026441318

Worth repeating: The @Chip Seal-Mobile (with Titanium cans!) . . .

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsaFWZNIIs7w&data=05|01||ecd24a768bf2458bf8a908db5b3fde81|84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa|1|0|638204102089198766|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D|3000|||&sdata=qbC%2F7BtUuLdVAkyjKmIc6PI3J3AoF7GSwUNPCsYcPVY%3D&reserved=0 Link to great video [You Tube] OVM 05/21/23

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

Oh I’m sure the bike is up to it. It’s me .. I’m mostly good but have some breathing issues and don’t feel safe getting a long way from home and my local support. I’ve always toured solo or with my wife on back and I don’t see joining up with a group tour now. I have a car now that’s as fast as any motorcycle I ever had so will be doing travel in that. My Bikes are just for joy riding now. and I can bring my dogs.

G'day folk's Well life has conspired to keep me off the green one for the last 6 bloody weeks.....Argghhh! Finally, an opportunity arose to get a ride in turned up when asked to help out at our Dandenong branch last week.So not only did I eagerly volunteer, I didn't give a flying fornication what the weather was going to do or even if it snowed on Friday.... I'm taking the bike! So up a wee bit earlier in case of trouble starting her,I'm togged up and ready to go at 5 am. Ha ha no sign of any snow and a nice cool morning! Hit the starter and bingo she fires right up! I expected some bother after 6 weeks but warmed her up well as I normally do and pulled out the driveway and through town to the Freeway on ramp.Just as I feed in the power to get up to speed, she just loses all power and dies! So Brrrr Brrrrr over to the side of the road and what the....I turn everything off and try to re-start but all I get is d,d d, d,d d, d,d,d and no go! Weird and just as I'm about to get off and call the wife I thought I'd flick the kill switch a couple of times and try again.BINGO she fires up! Great so off to the servo for gas and she won't fire up again! Another flick of the kill switch and she fires up...Phew! I decide I'll keep going but she's running ok but just not quite right.Can't put my finger on it but give her a bit of the ole Italian tune up a few times when I'm certain Mr Plod's not looking and by about 50 or so Kay's she's coming good! By the time I get off the freeway at the other end she's back to her old self again! She stalled when warming up after work but quickly back to normal and I had a so so ride home. It was only due to traffic on a Friday arvo of a long weekend but I did enjoy a few brief clear patches. After that wee taste I decided I'd take the bike again Saturday to see Dad after we'd done the weekly shopping. She fired up ok but I think she took a little bit longer to warm up and idle ?? Not sure but she was all good on leaving the servo again. Now about this time the cloudy overcast morning gives way to a bright and sunny clear 20 degree wind free day and I hit the brilliant twisty bits between Drouin and Lang Lang! Both of us ( me and the bike ) are running well and we have the road to ourselves....! It was just one of those rides where everything goes just right and made even more enjoyable as it'd been too long ! I was babbling away about it for ages when I got to Dad's but my brother's an ex- rider and knew what I was on about! I could see the wistful look in his eyes and left the subject alone from there. Twas a great catch up but more of the same lay ahead on the way home again.I didn't quite have the road to myself this time round but we still had a bloody great ride home. I'm sure as hell not leaving her sitting idle for six weeks again! ( touch wood ). Cheers Guzzler

highest rez I could find. would print a 12X16 maybe a bit bigger (double click for full)