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My Bitubo was getting a bit notchy so I unscrewed the end cap emptied out the remaining oil and refilled with atf, it’s smooth again now

Did the same as Marty, works as intended. Cheers Tom .

you need to get that speedometer fixed.

If it ain't broke don't fix it. Doesn't matter how many times I read that, I just can't. The lure of Doccs promise of a better running bike. Might as well be selling drugs. Ya, I did read the good advice about hooking up a battery tender when messing with Guzzidiag. But it will just be a couple minutes. Today I'm buying a battery.

Occasionally, a casual admirer will ask how fast mySport will go. I've grown fond of replying, "I've never seen the speedomoter over 135 ." (mph, of course.) I never said I've seen it that fast, just never over . . .

We removed the steering damper on the wife's V11 many years ago, after the original failed. She found she preferred the light steering and increased feedback it had without a steering damper, so we never replaced it. It is free to try it without and see how you like it (or don't like it). Her V11 is an early red frame V11, but it does have suspension improvements in the form of a better shock and mods to the front forks to give them better dampening and control.

Even some of you will be disappointed in me, but I had to share this with someone that could understand. Having now put over a 1,000 miles on my V11, I've grown much more used to the bike. On my 25 mile all freeway commute yesterday, I passed a few cars and was enjoying all of our roll-on acceleration. When I looked down at my speedo, I was surprised to see it damn near the end of measurement! I was doing 130mph! The crazy thing is, the bike was still pulling so hard, I really didn't think I was going that fast. I've wondered what top speed is but now I know the stock speedo won't be able to report whatever that is. Boy, that felt good!

You really need to pick the time and place for that sort of shenanigans over here.... Even then it's a nervous wait n watching of the lettebox for the next 2 to 3 weeks! The dictator and his minions have a 1 kph tolerance and 20 over means instant loss of licence. I think it's 40 + and they impound your bike which costs a couple grand to get back so I'm told. Anything silly (in big brothers eyes) and they crush it! Oh for the days when we could ENJOY ourselves in peace! If you got caught you paid your fine and lived to ENJOY yourself another day... None of this Safetycrat BS which is Goverment speak for revenue raising! Cheers Ps Ban low performance riders / drivers not High performance Bikes/cars by the way... ha ha says he who has mellowed somewhat over the years! (but not completely) Pps sorry for the rant!

Tone it down a bit for lane splitting...

Brian Setzer and I used to go to the same little one man Barber shop for years when I lived down in Santa Monica ..We chatted a lot as we were getting our cuts..very nice dude with a great sense of humor.

That's exactly the problem with the Autobahn. As mentioned, I haven't been on it with the V11 yet, but the Autobahn is the reason I bought the GTR. I wanted a bike with good luggage, a shaft drive, and enough kick to keep up with the pace on the Autobahn on long trips. And I like Kawaski. The fairing on the GTR is so good that you don't notice how fast you are going. I've used the GTR many times to do trips upwards of 400 km. . Mostly, I was on the way to a job, so it's all about getting there, not tourist trips. My cruising speed is generally around 160 km/h ( 100 m.p.h.). One has to keep reminding oneself that it really does take a while to slow down from that sort of speed, and paying very close attention to what is going on is a very good idea. After more than about half an hour at a constant silly speed, it all starts to just feel normal. Still, it's really good fun to ride on a very well designed and constructed freeway at a speed at which you have to concentrate for the curves.

No worries, mate. I know how draconian it's got in Victoria. Not good fun.

Had the pleasure today, some woud call it quick riding. And so fast you get used to doing 200km + for quite some time, yes l like Germany . 270km is perty good for a raindeer. Assen tomorrow. A V11 220km, wild quess. Cheers Tom.

Yes, be careful, even whilst having fun. I haven't had mine on the Autobahn yet, but one fine day... I hope to have the Navigator mount on it by then, and then I will also know what the real speed is. I'm curious. A good "loop" for that sort of game starting from where I live is westwards out of town to Junction 17, head south to the cloverleaf, then east to Junction 29 and back in to town. Going by the map, that's about 33 km. of Autobahn. https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Leipzig#map=11/51.3205/12.3304 The first bit down to the cloverleaf is 3 lanes both ways, and the whole stretch is mostly unrestricted. With a bit of luck at the right time of day on the right day, barring roadworks, there is nothing stopping you from opening the throttle to the stop and just holding it there until common sense prevails. Germany does have some good sides.

The V11 is, in classic GT fashion, deceptively fast. Even with the optimism of the stock speedo factored in your were still likely doing a buck twenty or so. Be careful.

Gonna need to wait until I get home.

Jackal rubbers do not fit the V11!

And one more thing Long live the acoustic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVcN3BjYJ1Q

Just found this minutes ago while planning the next 10 days of free outdoor Jazz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6QOh_og_po I'm more low RPM these days, but I'll always love Zappa.

I've got the CSC version mate and no issues with fitment. This is the constant as opposed to progressive ( reactive ) tension one. Cheers Ps looks like the Germans love Bureaucratic BS as much as our Victorian State Govt.....

My favorite part is the license plate frame...

Yes, the damper is repairable. A visit to the local seal shop is needed, then fill with ATF fluid. My damper is always on the lowest setting, so you may not need it on the long frame bike.

That bike looks about perfect, nice mods and fixes. Like the mufflers a lot.price fair..

Another California greenie... https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/d/la-habra-2001-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/7635258103.html

A Ducati helmet on a Moto Guzzi 🤐 (just kidding!)

I had the Stucchi X-over on my V11. Made a big difference in the mid-range. Trouwens, die RM ziet er prachtig uit!

It's been terrible, my license was under video investigation 2weeks ago. But it was in a curb, not that easy to get correct measures. Meaning when they can catch you, meeting the boys in blue on their bikes. Game over. Cheers Tom.