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I'm interested in your KD 1" lowering pegs, but I tend to ride with my boot in tight to the frame sometimes almost on top of the base of the peg mounting swivel pin/frame.
From looking at them http://www.knightdesignllc.com/Products/Motorcycle/Moto-Guzzi/V11-Cafe/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Cafe-1-Front-Foot-Pegs.html
And Having read some of the comments do they also push your boot out 1"-2" as well as down? so you end up having to pigeon toe your foot back into the brake & gear lever?
Did you find that and was it an issue for you or was it something that was easy to get used to?
Sending you a pm
Tks
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I'm on limited bandwidth (satellite connection) so I don't venture over here very often,I noticed Footgoose posted a tune above by Beth Hart;I'm always going through my vault of songs and I just happen to be working on a nice old Bobby Bland classic tune that she covered and inspired me to play "I'll Take Care of You" fwiw
I'm always looking for new/different gospel style tunes to play and I stumbled on this extremely sweet tune that's gone viral just recently. The original song "Beautiful Day" was composed by Jermaine Edwards, but about 6 yrs ago a young 10 yr old Jamaican boy by the name of Rushawn had someone record him a cappella in his classroom and uploaded the tune.
Recently a mix master artist by the name of The Kiffness stumbled across it,worked his magic,overlaying new vocals,harmonies,rythm,reggae bass lines,trumpet solo and the video even has a cameo appearance of a dancing cat
This song has a raw innocent soul touching vibe that is resonating with the world right now,1st 24 hrs it had 2 million views, 3 weeks later,iirc 20 million views, it's viral for a reason.
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Hey Cash; I have absolutely nothing to add,just moral support that you're in good hands and this is an amazing job to watch unfold.
Thank you so much for your descriptions and photo documentation,excellent! It's beautiful to watch
At some point I'm hoping that there will be a discussion/confirmation re Baldini's post on the driveshaft alignment issue;especially in light of your recent work in that area.
This is all above my pay grade,but I'm doing my best Sponge Bob imitation trying to absorb as much as I can.
Patience,fresh eyes when needed & sage guidance;
Carry on Sir!
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1 hour ago, Jake said:
I think I may have found the problem…
That's nasty looking. You're very lucky that didn't happen unnoticed on a long ride.
What type of filter is it?
I've never experienced problems with them myself(Other than whole gaskets coming off and being left behind out of sight)
but I've read lots of negative comments on UFIs fwiw
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Iirc there's a saying,,,
HP is what wears parts out,,,torque is what breaks them,,,
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"If" there is a possibility of a method of repair using known quality supplies, you "might' want to consider it,idk.
I'm definitely not a cable expert,I've only ordered & replaced a few over the years,but even buying from respected suppliers specializing in MGs, there's always been issues with quality or fitment.
I've purchased throttle cables for one of my Tontis from a well known US supplier;the cable & casing was of a low quality, slightly smaller and I had to do a mcgyver shim job to make it work,because the inner cable was too long.
Recently I purchased a throttle cable from Germany for my V11;same deal, cable and casing were inferior quality,slightly smaller and the inner cable was so long,even with creative shimming and adjustment,,, I couldn't make it work. I ended up mcgyering my old oem cable instead.
All that to say,buyer beware when it comes to cables.
If there is a quality repair work around that you do using oem pieces with known quality parts/supplies, that "may" be an option to consider.
fwiw fyi
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With a catastrophic U-Joint failure,could you have symptoms like this?
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I lusted for the CX100 way back in the day, but although I was a bike fiend and hit every shop I could for a number of years,in all that time and for many decades after,I had never actually seen a guzzi in person.
The first guzzi I actually saw in the flesh was approximately 15 yrs ago,while outside on a smoke break,a guy at work rides into the parking lot on an RM that he had just picked up on a bus & ride deal from Chicago?
I love red guzzis, and there's something special in the RM red that doesn't always show up in photos. I think there is some type of Candy Apple Red thing going on in the mix.
Imo it's the nicest red I've ever seen on a bike.
RE considering the clutch/flywheel angle;I'm just glad it's not for sale close to me,so I don't have to worry about it being my issue,lol
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Even though I've read lots about tank suck here,I only ever experienced it recently when I took my V11 for it's 1st extended hard test run.
The bike ran great,but when I went to refuel,took great effort to open the tank lid and the tank sides shook very harshly as the vacuum let go. Was lucky the paint didn't crack. The bike ran like crap for the 10 miles home and would barely idle.
I cured it by re plumbing the tank vent line from the existing T connector/lines to the vacuum ports on the TBs to a single line open to the atmosphere;then capped off the vacuum ports at the TBs.
I also cleaned out the 2 vent holes by the tank lid opening,iirc located at 6 & 7 0'clock. I used a small plain metal wire I had handy, but the next time I change guitar strings, I'll be keeping an old wound G string for the tool box, I think it would work perfect for opening/clearing those vents.
The bike has run like a top since.
fwiw
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Being winter and you have time to play around, I'd let gravity & time work for you.
I'd bungee the lever down(per Docc's suggestion),fill up the reservoir,remove the caliper put it down low on the floor,open the bleeder,put tubing on the bleeder extending over the height of the reservoir.
Every now and then cycle the lever or move the caliper pads in & out, and tap along the reservoir/M/C/brake line/caliper to loosen any surface tension on bubbles blocking things.
When I had such a biatch of a time bleeding my new clutch line this year, it took me probably 3-4 wks of dicking around on and off like that before I got a good firm pull.
Once you get the air & fluid moving and the system filled up with fluid, it should start to firm up much quicker, at that point I'd move the caliper up higher for the final bleed.
fwiw
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9 hours ago, LowRyter said:
add scrapple to something that I don't what it is. along with curds and poutine....I wouldn't know this stuff if I saw it, don't know what's in it, muchless what it tastes like. I'm not sure if you're making these out as regional delicacies or something to avoid. I'm guessing the latter.
I'm not a cheese expert,I don't understand the science that well,so for sure I couldn't explain it,but I think that cheese curds are formed on the surface of some type of cheese process and scooped up floating on the top of the whey? They're curly rubbery little pieces of salty cheese about the size of a frito chip.
A regular Poutine is just good french fries,covered in a hot brown gravy with a bunch of fresh cheese curds sprinkled on top. What makes a great Poutine for me,is that halfway point where the curds are melting into the hot gravy,but still have a bit of firmness to bite into.
This Pannhass or Scrapple you guys are talking about,sounds similar to what we'd call fried hash up here. Whatever leftover meat or veggies happened to be around,tossed into a hot oiled cast iron pan with garlic & onions for a base and usually buffed out with potatoes.
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12 hours ago, activpop said:
There is a story to this bike and i wont get the straight story from the seller, that's for sure. He bought it 4/08, per bill of sale, and the title is dated 3/09, but the title is still in the original sellers name.
It sounds like the seller "may" be what we refer to up here as a curbsider.
Guys that make a little bit of money on the side flipping vehicles on the side, but never registering themselves as a business.
They usually have to pay tax if they transfer the title into their name,so to keep their profits higher,they like to leave the title in the name of the person they got it from.
It may take a little work to figure out exactly what you bought,but it sounds like you got a smoking bargain on it
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35 minutes ago, LowRyter said:
I've never had poutine. Not sure what it is. Never had cheese curds either and don't know what it is either.
I did get some local Guadalajaran Mexican food for lunch. The blue collar crowd was having a late lunch to watch Mex vs Saudi world Cup. I read Mexico won but still lost. The food is outstanding and the sauces and pickled stuff are quite spicy. The steak enchiladas with creme fraiche (not cheese) are to die for. Someone was eating a fish that was as big as baseball mitt, I'll have to get myself more acquainted to the menu.
I love Mexican food,but it's a rare treat. We don't have a lot of that around here and I'm sure the quality wouldn't compare to what's served down south.
I'm not that big a poutine fan,it's gone crazy now with all the fancy gourmet types.
I used to work with a guy and his favorite was a big platter of fries covered in spaghetti sauce with mozzarella cheese.eeww
There is one famous poutine place way up in Barry's Bay, Charlie D's, that I sometimes ride up to for lunch.
I've always wanted to try his OktoberFest Poutine, which is Sauerkraut W spicy German Sausage over the fries, curds on top,,,but I get up there so rarely I have to go with my favorite standard order;
The Hunters Poutine, which is, big chunks of onion w big tender chunks of venison, stewed up in a burnt dark brown gravy, heaped over the fries covered in snapping fresh, salty curds,,,uuummm,,,it's to die for.
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Man! You guys and your food photos are torture;I don't even eat bologna,but I'd kill for that sandwich Joe scarfed down
Re the coleslaw question,sadly,we don't have the BBQ palaces up here in Canuckistan like you guys down there;but I grew up in small town Quebec and we have french frie trucks/wagons/shops all over the place. Besides poutine,one of their delicious specialties is a local concoction called a "steamie".
A steamed fresh hot dog weiner & bun,with a good hot mustard,buried under a spicey/sweet homemade coleslaw
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3 hours ago, Twin AH said:
Is their any way I can contact him privately or through this forum?
I ripped through his info quick, it doesn't look like there's any other contact info.
I get the impression, it went pretty quick, but if you want to follow it up anyways;you can dm me your email/contact info and I can forward it on to him on FB
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11 hours ago, KINDOY2 said:
And the hundreds of hours docc puts in to keep it all going!
I try to mention Docc as often as I can,and I did at the top of my post,but I agree with you,it would be impossible for me to sing his praises and accolades too often or fervently.
This place & our bikes wouldn't run as smoothly as they do if it wasn't for Docc,the master craftsman and resident expert of all things V11.
For an electrical luddite like myself,Docc's intimate knowledge of the V11,and his patient methodical analysis and eagerness to help us work through problems and gather and organize the right information, and point us in the right direction,is invaluable.
The V11s are a new motorcycle mystery to me,it's extremely confidence inspiring,knowing that Docc is there to hold my hand and spoon feed me the right stuff to keep my bike in fine running order.
Words can't express my gratitude for Docc's sage guidance.
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1 hour ago, Twin AH said:
Anyone have a like new Ti-racing exhaust system complete they may want to part with.
PM me if you have or know of one available.
Thx in advance
I just saw one for sale within the last couple of days, brand new all in with the ECU for $700 US,,, I thought it was on here, but it might have been on one of the Face Book groups. It was down in the Texas area?
Edited to add info I found the ad, it was from 4 days ago on Mike Skaggs FB page. The seller was Bob Marsh in San Antonio, he's got it marked sold now, but you may want to track him down and touch base with him, just in case, fwiw
New in box, with computer, footrest brackets, springs, hardware, mufflers, pipes....price includes shipping within usa..Do not pay through Facebook pay, I and many others are having trouble getting paid, guess Facebook is hemorrhaging money and they have to get it where ever they can...Located in san antonio texasPaypal, venmo and cash app accepted.. -
1 hour ago, Bill Hagan said:
The Haven Brothers are a class act. I include Todd in the present tense because I leave my passenger pegs down on all of my machines to give rides to "selected personnel" who are no longer with us.
It always makes me grin when I recall Todd's signature line on posts and emails after he lost a lower leg: "Wherever I am, I'll always have one foot in Texas."
Now ... what's the story on that Griso in your gallery? Lovely backdrop for a grand machine.
Bill
When I was researching the MPH risers,I read a lot of Todd's posts,he seemed like quite the character. Paraphrasing Mike's words, "He was the best damn parts guy I ever knew,I feel at a loss without him around helping to keep things on track"
At one point I needed a sportier ride around,life always has a way of connecting dots when needed,and a smoking deal on that very well set up 2 valve 2007 Griso crossed my path. I agree with Pete Roper, they are excellent roadsters.
That waterfall backdrop for the Griso photo, is my favorite spot to stop for lunch when I'm out riding back country roads in that area. It's at the 4th Chutes on the Bonnechere River,right across the road from the Bonnechere Caves,SE of Eganville, Ont. If you open this google map link and click on the camera/photo icon on the map, you'll see a better view of the falls. A street view from that link will show you the abandoned old water mill site across the road and a wide angled shot. It's beautiful country.
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I know that a lot of riders, especially some of the vintage racers with odd sizes,love their Avon tires.
I just learned that they are closing their doors,you may want to snag what you can now and stock up,once they're gone,they're gone.
fyi fwiw
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I've been lurking on this site for a long time,only a member for the last couple of years since I got my new to me 2003 V11 Lemans VIN ZGUKTCxx73M111236
I always struggled posting images to this site, so I never entered my Lemans in the registry. Today's the day
I recently stumbled on Docc's excellent instructions on how to post images in the gallery, I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was. Once again,Tks Docc for taking such good care of us
My 2003 V11 Lemans,was originally purchased at Blackfoot Motorsports in Calgary,Alberta, Canada. The bike led a sheltered life only accumulating 6K kms., the owner & the V11 relocated to Kemptville, Ontario, Canada 6-7 yrs ago, where the bike was listed for sale, only an hour from my house.
I never actually saw the V11Lemans when it was for sale close by,although I spoke to the owner selling it many times.
Long story short, it slipped through my fingers and ended up in a living room as a display piece in Toronto Ontario, 3-4 hrs away.
I kept tabs on the bike and contacted the new owner,and through a bizarre set of circumstances,I received a phone call one day out of the blue,the owner of the V11 told me if I could get down there with cash on the weekend while his girlfriend was out of town I could buy the bike;which I did,lol.
I own 3 Tonti frame bikes,which I find much easier to work on and more organic and graceful in their design compared to the spine frames;but I've done a ton of niggly little jobs on the bike and I'm growing to love my V11,it is indeed a rocketship compared to my Tontis.
What I've come to love and appreciate about the spine frames and my V11,is learning about Dr John and his passion and dedication in it's development.
Seeing the design sketches by Marabese, adds to the provenance and my appreciation of this rolling piece of guzzi art history.
I've adjusted the MPH risers dozens of times and it's still a frustrating exercise getting just the perfect set up. I often think of Todd Haven (rip) and how choked up Mike Haven was when I dealt with him in obtaining this special piece of kit for my bike.
Pete with his Roper plate & the project by members here to get them made.
Lucky Phil's tranny improvements & shift linkage extension & Chuck stepping up to get them made and distributed.
Everyone that was involved in the shift spring development and manufacture.
It's heartwarming to know,that so many passionate people have been involved in the background in making my V11 Lemans, the special motorcycle it is.
Gratitude to Jaap's vision & dedication for giving us all this playground, so the magic can happen.
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Hey Docc, I know nothing about the VINs and the changes,just thinking out loud,throwing it out there for food for thought.
With 3 separate VIN series, could that denote 3 varieties of the evolution in the design and specs through that time frame.
Ie something along the lines of, short frame/short tank,,,long frame/short tank,,, long frame/long tank,,,early ECU's P8?,,,15M,,,15RC,,,,?
double plate clutch,,,single plate,,,double plate ,,, or the topic of recent discussions the various front ends/triple clamps/fork/front wheel axle assemblies.
It would be interesting and helpful,,if somehow you could reference a VIN # and know EXACTLY what the OEM specs of the bike should be,,,,,
Not to slam MG,but I'm not sure that type of organization & management skills,were ever part of their wheel house,especially with the many ownership changes
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18 minutes ago, LowRyter said:
I know we had a discussion about paypal for some tangential reasons. I'm posting this for real life concerns.
My paypal has been hacked for requests for money. I've gone through a lot of steps to work it out today over the phone. I've decided to cancel the entire account. This after my credit card was hacked earlier in the month and I had to receive a new card.
I don't know what's going on. I've been sick as hell for three weeks and now snagged with this mess. I'm not sure if it's all related or not.
With paypal telecon they had me load an app called "anydesk" which I've now deleted after deleting the account. I have to wonder if there's a hack on the chrome browser?
This isn't so much as rant as a warning to the community to check your financial business.
Similar story here.
There obviously has been a major security breach.
I had cancelled my PP,but due to some algorithm a small subscription fee was automatically withdrawn and paid by them many weeks later.
Almost immediately, I received an obviously phony email from PP notifying re a large Bitcoin transaction. Appeared to be a Phishing attempt? Idk
Tks for the warning and I agree with you, pay attention folks.
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1 hour ago, Scud said:
you can always do a carbon fiber wrap - unless, of course, this is about the weight savings...
No, as I explained to Purloined in my pm, it was to compensate for foolishness,lol.
My Lemans only has 7K kms, so everything is mint on it. When I tuned it, I deviated quite a bit from the original settings but I used the PO's set up with the tank vent T'd off to the 2 vacuum ports on the throttle bodies, it ran like a top, but it developed such a major "tank suck" issue, I could barely get the tank lid open to refuel, and once I did the tank sucked in so much and released violently, I was very lucky I didn't crack the paint,,, then the bike would hardly run.
I cured the whole issue by cleaning the tank vent holes & following Docc's recommendation and capped the vacuum ports at the TBs and ran a separate tank vent line under my starter cover,,,, it now runs like a champ,,, no tank suck,,, but with one too many lines under it, the old brittle crappy plastic in the starter cover,, cracked and kept cracking,,,
I took it off to preserve it.
Long term game plan, would be to reinforce whatever starter cover goes back on there with fibreglass/bondo as a backing and spacers and longer bolts to prevent the issue in the future.
It looks like Purloined is coming to my rescue
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2 hours ago, Purloined said:
You're trying to source a carbon fiber starter cover?
If you're in need of a plain-Jane OEM plastic cover, I took mine off my 2000 V11. The previous owner painted it dark grey. You're welcome to it if it is something you can use.
I'll send you a pm, tks very much
Independent Guzzi Mechanic - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Area of the USA
in 24/7 V11
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Spine frames are a bit of a challenge lining up mechanics, not old enough for the vintage guys,,not new enough for the modern guys.
I'll throw 2 names out,they probably wouldn't want to do the work,but they're both highly respected and might know of someone close to you that's capable.
Charlie at ACC Antietam Classic Cycle in Maryland does excellent tranny work, but I've only ever seen him touching Loop & Tonti frame bikes (301)432-2275.
Jim Hamlin at Hamlin Cycles in CT is highly respected as well,but to my knowledge modern stuff is his main business 203-942-2232
I'm not an Ebay guy so I don't know how to search it properly;but I know within the last year, while searching for other parts,I've stumbled across salvage dealers down in the US who were parting out a V11 on Ebay,you might get lucky. fwiw idk fyi.
Good luck