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TMI ? never !

Those number plates are stuck onto the top triple clamp, same as the eagle badges (which I think are still available to buy). I had not heard that some plates were missing, but that is entirely plausible. If the VIN shows that bike is an actual Tenni, that's what matters. I suppose if you really wanted a number plate, that you could have one made and laser-etched, but you'd need to either find out what number yours was supposed to be, or just make up a number. Personally, I would enjoy the bike and chalk it up to inconsistencies at the factory.

Good advice Scud, I will continue to research the bike to try and determine if it ever had a “Txxx” assigned to it. If it did and I can determine what it was I will have one made up. The previous owner did contact Moto Guzzi with the VIN and engine numbers and they did confirm it to be 2002 Tenni. Thank you for your comment

I’ve got the Tenni home now and very pleased. Sticking with the topic of missing number on triple clamp it does have the Guzzi eagle on a small plaque that makes me think that this bike never did have a “Txxx” applied. Picture attached, I’m interested in your comments please.

While you have the bearing in hand, the balls roll in the center of the races. Mounted in the bike, if the side pressure is imperfect, the balls run on the edge of the races. You have to push pretty hard sideways to feel it, and if you do it's probably only in one direction. Try clamping the side of the outer race in a vice, and using a wood dowel or broomhandle end (rounded) to spin the inner race while you push on it. Standard ball; (intolerant of side thrust) Angular contact; (meant for side thrust) More than you wanted to know about bearings; https://www.nhbb.com/knowledge-center/engineering-reference/ball-roller-bearings/internal-geometry-ball-bearings

Yessir!

You're talking the "16" you can see in this photo?

I get the "grey" part, but did not know this: "Lake Como, also known as Lario . . . "

Color: Grigio Lario

With a few more measurements, I could send that up for quotes to the same supplier making the Roper Plates. I may just do that when I get around to sniffing the butt of this zombie bike.

Just for confirmation, look at the top of your master cylinder housing just ahead of the lever pivot for a stamping that ends in "16" . . .

Parts came in yesterday, so back on the project. It took some effort to split the clutch discs from the intermediate plate, but they look really good, so spare parts. Installed the new clutch, new throttle cables, transmission seals, rear main seal, float valve, breather hoses, air filter, etc. The swingarm and the center stand were PITA, but they are on now. Hopefully more work tomorrow.

Absolutely agree. I'd personally much rather tour the crumbly prewar edifice, myself. However, in the big Corporate picture, the vast majority of persons want Disneyworld. So there has to be some poop to attract the flies. I'd rather see them build a tourist destination and with it a solid customer base than to see them struggle with viability.

I think it might have been a collaborative effort between Dave and Mike from the Mighty Garage. Mike was away that week so the editing might have happened after the fact. They both have some excellent work to see on YT. Searching Swooshdave or The Mighty Garage will get you there.

This looks reasonably DIY "doable" @docc We should consider putting it in the FAQ section since the options available never were very common even when the V11 was new, and now are dwindling if any are even available anymore commercially.

Who handles Microblue bearings ?