Bbennett
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Start with easy stuff: make sure battery is connected solidly and has not vibrated (partially) loose.
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Stock pipes are probably heavier if it matters to you.
Bob
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You are exactly correct in your last post. I finally took the bike into Moto Int. in Seattle and they confirmed the roll pin had fallen out. They said I was lucky that it had not damaged anything upon exit. The bike is shifting perfectly again and my thanks to the Forum and to my dealer.
If YOU are experiencing a large number (1 in 8 shifts) going both up and down, please consider the possiblity that this pin has fallen out (see above post).
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Ok. that's funny (post above about attraction factor)
Man, what a bike to start out with. But it kind of makes sense. If I might recommend a book by David Hough:
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Thanks, I went over the linkage - tested it at the limits of the adjustable length tie-rod
and even experimented with the optional 2nd hole where the rearset connects to the shift linkage.
I could certainly "feel" the difference but the missed upshifts and downshifts re-occured in all positions
so I went back to the original length on the tie-rod. I miss a shift about 1 in 5 times. That is alot.
Experimented with the mysterius acorn. Removed it, saw the slotted end adjustment screw underneath - and in fact attached to the surrounding nut. Turned the slotted adjuster it and noted the cam-effect on the rest of the controls. As you turn the adjuster, the entire shaft rotates slightly, thus rotating the entire rearset around the main shaft. Yes, back and forth. Turn it too much and you get the opposite effect. Classic analog situation. Rode the bike at both ends of the adjustment and once could "feel" the difference when riding but it still experienced missed upshifts and downshifts at the limit of the adjuster (the total affect was within (1) 360 degree turn of the slotted adjuster. Put it back where it was.
I did *not* change the position of the entire adjustment linkage around the main transmission shaft.
I did *not* change the transmission oil.
So....I still have missed up and downshifts on a bike which til now had 13K of essentially flawless shifting. It happens commonly going into second gear on the upshift and into third or second on the downshift. It happens so often now I can 'feel' when I have missed going into gear, even though it feels partially "in". Sometimes I miss a gear going down and the net result is that I accidentally go down 2 gears - could be dangerous prior to going into a curve.
I believe I am back to where I started and have not made anything worse - 'cept for a little wear and tear on the head of the rearmost linkage bolt (tight fit even with SACHS cartidge temp. removed).
Could this be a clutch problem?
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Am now getting false upshifts and downshifts on my 2001 V11. 13K miles. Have never replaced the shifter spring.
Searched the forum for this answer - no luck
My (simple) questions is:
When the shifter spring fails is the bike disabled? I am not capable of a shade tree fix.
I need to know if I can keep riding the bike until my new spring arrives without worry about being disabled from this issue.
Thanks
Bob
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Replying to Icarus: no after-market cross-over on my bike. And I am 100% satisfied with the sound and performance. The bike exceeds my capabilities and I consider myself a very capable driver.
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Indeed, when I went to oil the pods I saw the metal strip was present on the other pod as well.....my mistake. This seems to be a normal characteristic of the K&N pods to have this metal strip. Why I never noticed it until now is another question. Anyway, thanks to all, pls consider the matter "closed".
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Thanks - your post is helpful. I should re-oil, good point. And I think I will rotate it so the missing mesh is not in view. The bike is running perfectly, I seem to have a V11 that just goes and goes (knock on wood I know!)
Am leaving for the local VME meeting tonite in a few minutes - it is totally sunny here in Seattle and there will be lots of vintage bikes for sure. VME= Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts. Maybe I will see some other Forum members..
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Just noticed this after a 250 mile ride:
Should I replace?
I forgot where I bought them and the partnum....pls send if you have this info.
Thanks
2001 V11
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I think if I ever scare myself/hurt myself really really bad on the street I will get a dirt bike and continue to ride there - it can be very fun on a smallish bike. For now, it is V11 all the way.
Bob
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Ratchethack - I believe you are correct and I would not have thought of that. I was puzzled how these odd objects could be "set up" to penetrate the rear tire (I have had several in my career - never a front tire) and this is a valid explanation -thanks.
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There is no interference with the kickstand from the motomecca product on a 2001 V11.
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Was riding in downtown Seattle on my 2001 V11. Left a stoplight and heard a very loud "pop" - apparently from my front tire. Proceeded cautiously and inspected the bike at the next stoplight from a sitting position. No change in handling noted, nor anything visible on front or rear tires. Back in my driveway I dismounted and saw what looked to be a metal thumbtack (a hemisphere) sticking in the rear tire just off of center. The tire remained inflated. Tugging on the metal object resulted in the extraction of the 2"" bolt you see in the picture here. The pencil is there for reference. I instantly regretted not just driving to a tire shop when the tire deflated with a whoosh.
Fortunately I am a member of the Road America thingy that was originally part of the warranty here in the States. I had kept my membership up to date. I think it is like $25 a year. Anyway, they paid for $100 of the tow and I had $15 out of pocket charges. it was painful to put the bike on a standard two truck but the guy had good straps and I put towels on the bike where the straps hit the bodywork in the rear. Wheels were strapped to the horizontal tow bar.
The tire is a Michelin Power Sport - only had about 1000 miles on it. The new one feels very hard at the moment and is obviously not broken in. The tire guy told me it takes about 100 miles and basically is a function of heat.
p.s. The tire guy told me he had recently extracted a nail from someone's tire that had gone in backwards.
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I have black belly pan from Motomecca on my black 2001 V11 that I like the looks of. Picture attached. A couple of notes; it will collect small stones and I cannot keep it as nice and shiny as the rest of the bike as I ride alot and that is a pretty tough spot on the bike. It installed pretty easily but it took about 1.5 hours to really get it right the first time.
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Welcome to the forum.
And let me know if you ever want to ride, I live in Ballard, WA (part of Seattle) and will ride rain or shine.
Went with a friend on an R1 (me on a V11) yesterday up by Snoqualmie Falls - some great twisties up there. Was turning around to go back thru them in the parking lot of a harley dealer. He ran out and said "boy we don't get many of THEM around here - looks as fast as a rocket" then he informed that the V11 was "designed by Maserati"
Bob
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I see what appear to be new Alpina wheels on the Rossopuro website
See http://www.rossopuroitalia.it/start.htm
Can someone read the Italian and let us know if they have ones that will work on a V11?
Apologies if this is not "new" topic
Bob
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I assume you are commenting about riding near the freezing temperature. I see this fairly frequently in Seattle and the shady spots can harbor ice at much higher temperatures following a freezing night. At first it freaked me out to see this and now it is relatively common. I won't ride if the temp is near freezing myself - your front end can go out so quickly. I guess if you really know your route it might be OK.
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Was headed out on the V11 in the afternoon and passed by a large series of mirrored windows alongside the street. As is my habit, I glanced to see if my running light was working. I looked to see the barely perceptible red glow in the windows from my running light and...hmmm, I couldn't. I dismounted at the the next stoplight and sure enough, the brake light worked but the running light was out. Off the road, it was clear it was not a fuse problem and so I headed home for a spare bulb.
What is the point of this post?
Just a reminder that you can use reflections (back of the SUV in front of you, windows along a street) to verify correct operation of your lights. It beats getting pulled over or worse...
FWIW
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I will wear it proudly!
Thank you Jaap for getting these made and sent out to those who bought them
(Seattle)
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Well, dunno about that but FYI I turn 50 on Saturday and will be treating myself to some dirt-biking riding in the mtns of Nevada. I am going on one of those tours with a guide - should be fun.
Riding well is the best revenge!
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The shot was indeed taken on Mt Baker (a volcano) in Washington State USA. It was last summer and I sort of cringe to see the old mirrors on the bike. Anyway, the unusual thing about this trip was that the road had just been re-paved hours before I went up the mountain and there was almost ZERO traffic. My R1 buddy wimped out at the last minute due to rain and the trip was made solo. I recall thinking it would be a bad thing to fly off one of the mountain curves with absolutely nobody around to witness it. I did not see one car on the way down this mountain so the experience was somehow almost surreal in the light fog. The actual photo was taken not far from a fatality that had occured about 2 weeks prior. A flagman had told me of this incident on the way up as we waited for an asphalt machine to clear the way. A younger rider had failed to negotiate a hairpin (probably going downhill I figure). He was launched over a spectacular cliff. A small monument had been erected by friends that had caught my eye. In a macabre moment, I actually hiked with some effort to the bottom of the cliff in full leathers. Not sure why I did that but I only found bits of plastic and some old broken ski stuff. I think I wanted to pay some respect as a fellow sport rider and not just ride on.
Anyway, I am honored to have my bike featured, thank you Jaap.
Bob Bennett
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I am a Hayden fan = am totally happy. I was so afraid he'd have a mechanical DNF or something weird even after Rossi fell.
But I was surprised that there was no commentary about how Rossi got back on his bike and rode the thing fairly well - I would imagine the bike might not have been in 100% tip top shape. Maybe he was just trying to stay in the race but I do not think he was ever lapped.
So frustrating in the US broadcast to see approx 8 or so adverts in the middle of a short race. The broadcast should be commercial free!
Bob