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Okay, okay so I'm not the only one. I admit, that makes me feel better about it. So I test rode it today, no more seal leaks! Now, I'll adjust the clickers a bit, I'd like it a bit more soft.

UGH! I was so excited that my new seal arrived yesterday I assembled it in my pajamas at about 9 at night. I woke up this morning only to discover I forgot the dust seal. It's a good thing this is an easy task, but seriously!

"where the gearbox joins the back of the engine"

I'm speaking of the two just above the oil pan, in back.

100% the same as my 2003.

I recently tightened the two lower trans bolts when I discovered some oil in the area; they were surprisingly loose. I do not want to do this, well documented thanks to @Scud, repair.

Rumor has it @docc is barring all of the Sport owners on the forum for not actually owning a true Le Mans.

Are these V11 Sport variants, also truly titled Le Mans?

Marzocchi, yes. @bbolesaz I did not. I had to use that technique on a recent fork rebuild on my 1982 GL500. For the V11, I merely laid the fork on the bench, and it easily came out using an allen-wrench and an extension for leverage.

@bbolesaz see #11 thread post, where I confirm, yes to a DIY repair. In retrospect, it's rather easy, no special tools required.

@GuzziMoto thank you. I wish I knew about blocking the bypass holes when I had these apart, replacing the seals. Due to a continued seal leak, I still have the right fork apart, would only blocking this side help or hinder?

"Also, I am planning to create a pinned topic specifically for the 2003 Carryover Sport." …just for me!

Marchozzi, from the owner's manual, 3 clicks anti-clockwise from fully seated is the stock setting, as I understand it.

…mine (2003 V11s) is external fuel pump, tank pad, white gauges.

I'm going to change my signature to include this important designation, early. Thanks @docc.

Okay, I'll bite. What is the tranny recall and how do I know if my 2003 V11 had it done?

So on further inspection, I find the slider has a small nick. It's only about 2 inches from the top so the seal will not ride over it. However to insert into the seal, I'll need to not nick the seal, which is what may have happened upon my prior assembly, thus the leak. I'll smooth the nick out best I can, then carefully reassemble.

thanks for the link @footgoose. Your first link is exactly the size what I bought.

okay, sounds like I got the correct seals, 40mm for my Marchozzi forks. thx!

@docc, so I should be buying 43mm for my 2003. Listings have confused me, as they seem to suggest 40mm. I ordered 40 and installed 40. Confused. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803348185096.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.68231802nrnqfM&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CL3YNGG/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Being anxious, I ordered a set from each. Both list 40mm

Is this assessment correct? 43mm forks, but when ordering seals, some sites list the correct number as 43mm, others 40mm. I suspect some sites are using the slider measurement vs the tube measurement. So both are correct, 43mm/40mm.

Removed the forks and replaced the seals this past weekend, totally DIY for most of us. I spent far too much time trying to decipher the Factory Manual method. Basically, remove the fork, unscrew the allen in the base and apart it comes. The most difficult part is the snap-ring. It really took some bugging to get it out. Flat head worked on one, a dental pic on the other. I let the pieces drain overnight and am glad I did, big puddle in the morning. Upon resemble, I replaced the fork-oil saturated brakes pads as well. Took it for a ride and whew-hoo! Proper suspension and stopping! And to remain humble, the right side still leaks! I'm so disappointed. I really wanted to ride it to work this week. Especially after the terrific feeling test ride. So, I removed it once again, and inspected. Everything looked correct, nothing blatent anyway. Not sure why it still leaks. I reordered new seals (Amazon, $7) just to be sure and will replace the right one again when they arrive.

Wow, near new bike, no miles! Great deal for someone. Should anyone buy it from the forum, and want to sell the rear rack, please let me know. Thanks!

#USAF

The top end difference is so noticeable when comparing the two. One would think at 80mph, nothing more is really needed, but in SoCal, we do. Since Covid (not exactly sure why), the fast lane is 90+, all day, everyday. It wasn't all that long ago, 7mph was my default for going over the limit, speeding ticket safe. It almost seems the police are never out any longer. On the V7, it's difficult for me to stay in the carpool/fast lane, as I don't like to go over 80-85mph. The V11, however …whew, love this throttle!