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I jacked the bike up, dropping, and raising the rear wheel. I even tried removing the shroud, nope. I GIVE UP. I'll wait until my near new tire wears out, then I'll remove the shaft for proper maintenance. Appreciate your post @docc, this will be a great reference should I plan to swap out the joints at that time as well. Until then, 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

For others interested in clipon to bar conversion, I just discovered this vendor. This seems like an easy, and affordable option. $122. https://www.officine08.com/p73297_fork-bridge-moto-guzzi-v-11-le-mans-conversion-kit-superbike-lsl-grey.html My apologies if these were already mentioned elsewhere.

Crankcase oil vent hose, $20 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2Y22S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I currently am using this on my 2003. Note: As this hose is intended for water, it is not oil certified. However others have noted no signs of wear for well over 10,000 miles. Even then, no loss of oil, only degradation of the rubber. At this price, and ease of replacement, it serves us to install, and monitor, and replace as needed versus OEM that is hardly available and cost threes times this amount.

YTZ14S Z14S Lithium Ion 12v Battery, 1.98lbs, CCA 300, $122. Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O179I9W?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I currently am using this on my 2003. Note: the height of this battery is only 3.4", thus it can be mounted upright, accounting for the positive terminal being on the left, as opposed to the OEM being on the right. Update: this battery has been working perfect, not a single problem. Since this purchase however I ordered a NOCO lithium for my KLX250 and was more impressed than I ever have been with any lithium brand. In the future, I plan to stick with NOCO.

Relays, G8HE-1C7T-R1-DC12, $1.89 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800991782345.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.84.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003

Intake air fitting, M6 , .60¢ AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832863973442.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.59.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003

Fuel Injectors, IW-031, $28 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803193091761.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.44.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003.

Brake pads ,complete bike, $29.61 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804604782807.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003.

Marchozzi fork seals, $5.50 AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803348185096.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.6af31802c205tR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US I currently am using these on my 2003.

@GuzziMoto that seems like a fantastic option. It many even provide an easier way to lube.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-moto-guzzi-v11-lemans/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-12-09 Maybe consider this one…

I have a PC on my 2010 V7, added by the PO. It's given me no problems.

Believing I too may have a head gasket leak, I'm appreciative to have found this thread. Thanks guy!

I found a bolt to plug the dipstick hole, just until my used ebay unit arrives. With that plugged, I hosed off the oil, then used an air hose to dry. This morning, it looks completely dry. This evening, I plan to blow some baby powder on the top of the engine, fire it up, and see where it's wet. If it is indeed the cylinder base gasket as I suspect, I'll try to retorque (30 ftlbs) and cross my fingers. If it still leaks, I'll swap gaskets after a new one is ordered. Week after week, I wait to ride…

@redlion No need to replace the Zerk, the grease gun has enough pressure to push through any hardened grease. As for not seeing any coming out while pumping, I suspect your grease tube is empty. When I greased these, I merely pumped three times each. I could barely see the nipple, let alone any extra grease being pushed out. Don't over think this (as I so often do about everything).

Hand-tight.

Appreciate your mentioning the 10mm fork rise. I have mine about 3, but hearing your 10, I plan to adjust. I mentioned in another thread, my surprise at the V11 slow steering, as compared to my V7.

Let me ask this. Can oil leak from around the chrome vent pipe that protrude from the top of the engine? Outside of that, there isn't any other place to leak, except the cylinder itself.

No, my guess is about 1 o clock, if looking at the left cylinder from the side of bike. I'm still not certain if it is leaking. I hosed it down after the initial road side oil blow, and was surprised to see any oil at all remaining. Granted this was the first time i started it after replacing the vent line. I'm being optimistic though, it's probably another leak, not sure where. Like I said, once I get the new dipstick screwed-in, we'll start it and see.

if it ain't broke…

…still tinkering. Since buying this bike, I've ridden about 150 miles. All the while addressing any needs that are obvious, or suddenly pop up. I just replaced the oil vent line with success. However I still see some oil on top of the engine, almost looks like the left cylinder base gasket. I'll hose it off, take it for a ride and see if it continues, maybe is residuals as it's very little. I can't yet do that because my ape of a friend, cross threaded my dip stick! My used ebay stick is to arrive this week. Once received, I'll screw it in, go for a ride, and see where I stand.

Actually twenty quid in these days of inflation is twenty dollars. Thanks for the reply, however I bought one today, stateside. Cheers.

@deadpen69 Yes, thank you!

I use ratchet-straps on my handle bars, attached to the garage joist. I also use a car jack for stabilizing. When I recently did the front fork seals, I actually cradled the bike under a ladder with ratchet-straps! Please post a few pics when you can, I'd like to see it!