VtwinStorm

From my stint in the saddle of my own V11 Sport, I must say it offers it's own unique blend of Ducati soul, Harley torque, and airhead BMW indefatigable drivetrain. ... and yes, it really is "sporting", but somewhere between a full on sportbike, and a proper large touring bike. I'd say that the V11 series are like the BMW GS-series. A proper GT machine. Comfy, torquey, long-legged, and they just serve up lazy, drama-free power. Just marvelous.

Should be the cover photo to "Guzzi Quartely"...

Will do, Docc! Thank you again so much, my friend.

Hmmm... while I'm greasing the u joints, might as well replace the entire clutch assembly. Just a simple 8 hour (?) job... Anyone have the OEM or Champion part number for the OEM red spark plug wires? I already found the caps and ordered them. Grazie!

Guessing some disassembly is required for that, yes?

Docc, you are the Yoda of this amazing forum. Thank you!

Does anyone have a source? Other than MG Cycle, I can't seem to find them anywhere. No one seems to have the caps. Gotta get the red set...too sexy. Thank you all!

This makes more sense, honestly.

I love puns. Awesome.

Beat me to it, po18guy! I was going to mention the Tatra.

No idea.

"MOTO-GUZZI 01.46.64.03" is all it says. Sticker says "12 Feb 2021" on packaging. It is a BITCH to resize images for the forum, so that is why it isn't so easily read. My apologies.

I am installing the Roper Plate this winter. It is a "must"...if it saves my oil pump from cavitation and my bearings from failure, it was well worth it! I may just score the stick to make sure it is reading at true "FULL".

Great insight! Thank you, Weegie!

As I understand, one is supposed to use the original, note it is full, then put in the thermometer dipstick and mark it with a scratch or a permanent marker at the "FULL" line. I will try this when I get my V11 back in the Spring.

Will take a pic resize and upload after my shift this morning. I'm just overjoyed to get a new, OEM seat cowl in the correct black... and it was only around $170.00 or so...

I heard about that one... and I'm preemptively looking for one before I get sidelined.

I know. I was beside myself.

Yes... and I already have several MG OEM p# searches saved and notifying me via eBay when they get posted. That is how I found my seat cowl pad... nearly unobtanium.

Let me start in saying I lurked this forum for months before deciding that I needed a V11 in my life. I will admit to being reluctant to take on a more niche motorcycle, even compared to the Ducatis I'm used to. I thought if I bought a Moto Guzzi, it would be endless frustration, waiting five-ever to just LOCATE parts...not to think about shipping from the EU for everything, save oil filters. I thought it would be hell, like owning an MV Agusta. I am here to say, my fears were nearly entirety unfounded. Namely, MG Cycle, AF1 Racing, and eBay have helped me find every washer, seal, gasket, bolt, so far, that I have needed. Please, spend your money with MG specialists, so they can keep working with us to keep going. They deserve our support and encouragement. I think most of this fortune stems from a very small and cultist group of riders and suppliers who keep these elegant machines humming. Admittedly, some parts are a little spendy...but, I'm pleasantly surprised I'm able to locate what I need with little drama and a pinch of patience. A lot of parts are downright cheap! So, to anyone on the fence about getting a V11, I'd say go for it! Just do yourself a big favor and only buy the nicest example that you can afford. Don't buy a project bike unless you have very deep pockets and endless patience waiting for parts. A huge thank you especially to @Docc, for giving me buying advice and not letting me talk myself out of one of the best experiences in all motorcycling! I really look forward to next year when I can put my V11 Sport through her paces!

Yesterday I got my NOS single seat cowl rubber pad from a nice person in Italy. Today, I got my black OEM V11 seat cowl from AF1 Racing in Austin, TX. It is heartening to see the build date sticker on the cowl: Feb '21. So they find it in good business to keep making plastic for a 20 year old Guzzi... probably in batches when the order is large enough to justify running the machines. Thank you, Guzzi and Acerbis!

They look polished. Yes, there may be more volume under the valve covers, allowing a different sound/resonance. Slight sound changes because this or that is it's own thread. There is a science to it well beyond me. I really love the Mistrals on my V11. They sound the business. Would make Pavarotti blush with inadequacy.