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Guys…sorry for not acknowledging your replies sooner. I sincerely appreciate - got sidetracked. Have some time tomorrow, so will start digging in a bit. Fingers crossed. Back in touch shortly with results-hopefully positive. Have a good night men. Sean

Took the carbs off (Mikuni Smoothbores - TM38-86) always ran/jetted perfectly. Only run 91 octane/non-ethanol gas. Floats weren't stuck, everything appeared ok. Dropped the oil pan, and engine oil contaminated with gas for sure. PHIL - (you and kiwi roy helped me rebuild a v11 rosso mandello years ago)I was thinking if the left side petcock is allowing fuel to bypass, would that allow the fuel to get into the engine? Could this be why the bike is running like crap? Could it be as easy as swapping to manual petcocks, changing the oil, putting the carbs back on? Know you don't have a crystal ball! Lastly, what's the best way to clean the carbs - now that I do have them off... Thanks for the help guys - sincerely appreciate. Sean

Hello…haven’t ran my 1100 Sport in a couple of years. Dusting her off…looks like the left side solenoid/petcock is allowing fuel to drip into the carb when off. Question - can you rebuild? Or, just go back with manual petcock… if you recommend the latter, please suggest one that’ll work. Thanks men…appreciate! Sean

Well said men...think it's just the "brutish" feel I like best. If I'm going to ride on a large engine, sandwiched between two wheels, I'd like to experience that sensation of the engine, smells, vibration, view and look of the engine, body etc. If I want something quiet/smooth, I'll hop in my car. My 96 Buell S1 also provides a great experience - it's raucous, loud, simple, lightweight and handles beautifully - really cool little bike. Sort of a Ducati Monster, powered by a breathed-on Harley 1200 Sportster motor...

Don't think so...just general overall feel/seat of my pants - coupled with the 1100 Sport geared real tall which seems to make up for the 5 speed/difference. Actually, like the 5 speeds better to - rarely use 6th gear on my Coppa. It does have the Sudco aftermarket carbs and did lose the stock airbox - sure a jump in HP.

I never post - albeit, I should. Haven't had my 1100 Sport Carb (own a Coppa Italia also) out in awhile - went out for a ride yesterday in the Hudson Valley of NY. Is it me, or is there something about riding a bike w/ carbs? Just had a blast riding today...(replaced the fork springs w/ a set of Andreani's - game changer). Swear this bike has more pull/better mid-range than my V11. Just more connected to the machine w/ carbs. My 96 Buell S1 and 95' Fireball Orange Speed Triple the same...V11 Coppa Italia + an XR 1200 not as much! Tried uploading photo - file to large - posted to the Members Gallery... Any similar thoughts/comments?