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Wow, an almost EXACT 5 year "pause" in a thread.... that must be a record
Hey, Al's back!
Yep, 5 days over 5 years; isn't that something like 5 sidereal years exactly? I forget...
Well, you know what they say: time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana! [Actually drosophila prefer thin-skinned fruit, but whatever...
]Or as I say:
"Time flies when you're having fun... and even when you're not!"
Yep, just goes to show, still relevant I guess for relative newbs like me to Di..d..MGland!
I've been reading all these "old" Lid/Pod post's - & gotta say too that that Ratch dude is just classic - he got (gives?) so much pleasure outta pulling the odd goatee here & there, did'nt he?
Has he died or just been spam banned? Invite him back I say, sure need some spark to light great fires to stand around & warm our great collective arses!
Anyhow, getting back to the inlet side of things I appreciate Phil A's improvement photos being reposted by Tom M, 'cos I'm fairly certain this, in conjuction with keeping a paper filter, is prob the most convincing proposition for me in the near future as I'm about to start on the whole PC-V or PC111 conund.. roadtrip thang!
Or any new thoughts now that things have moved on with 5 years more experience/observations?
Ratchet has been banned. He could not keep himself from calling people on stuff and often times things got way out of hand. There were other antagonists who fueled the fire but escaped the executioner. Most of them have since stopped posting for one reason or another.
It is true, the pace has slowed here since.
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Watch, not bike.
I don't know how many of the original 99 or so lucky members who picked up Jen's custom Moto Guzzi watches are still on the board but mine is still being worn proudly.
The strap was showing age from wearing it to work nearly every day so I found one worthy of the watch.
where did you get that strap???? I want it! I like my leather one now but it won't last a lot longer I wear the watch every weekend and whenever I go out. I wanted number 3 but ended up with 33 as I was too late for the low or high numbers.
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Nice upgrade! Sadly mine is broken. The knob (?) has come off and I can't find a juweler shop that repairs Junkers watches.
My GF bought me this one for my birthday last month:
That is a nice looking watch. Sleek & modern.
You can ship your Junkers here:
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Watch, not bike.
I don't know how many of the original 99 or so lucky members who picked up Jen's custom Moto Guzzi watches are still on the board but mine is still being worn proudly.
The strap was showing age from wearing it to work nearly every day so I found one worthy of the watch.
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Here's a pic of a white (& green & red) V11 that I found a few years back.
I think that's a pretty nice looking bike. I'm surprised the owner doesn't have one of these: 
That's a good looking bike.
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I think the price on these has leveled out. A good example will command $5000. There are only so many to go around so don't wait too long.
I like the ad - "ultra-smooth 6 speed transmission,.........BREMBO 3 SPOKE ULTRA LIGHT WHEELS"
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It's cool to read about just how far people take thier mods. For those of you relocating sensors and modifying intakes, do you have your own diagnostic tools to hook into the computer port. Or are you going on "seat of the pants" dyno for calibration?
For the forseeable future about the only thing I'd like to do is get the bike as close to proper stock tune as possible. There are several niggles to sort yet before it is back into excellent running condition. Maybe next year a Stucchi or Mistral crossover will be put on to rid the bike of that 4,000 rpm flat spot.
Pod filters will make it lean if you are looking for stock tune and stock exhaust. It will get worse with open mufflers or aftermarket crossover unless you take the PC3 or other route for adding fuel.
I feel pod filters are too noisy but some people don't mind it.
Before you order them, disconnect the inlet tubes to the throttle bodies and go for a quick ride down the street and back with open throttle bodies. You'll get a feel for the noise level.
I'm not a big fan of K&N. The stock paper filter will flow more air than you can use and do a better job of filtering.
Amen on the K&N. You must be a mechanic?
Yes sir.
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It's cool to read about just how far people take thier mods. For those of you relocating sensors and modifying intakes, do you have your own diagnostic tools to hook into the computer port. Or are you going on "seat of the pants" dyno for calibration?
For the forseeable future about the only thing I'd like to do is get the bike as close to proper stock tune as possible. There are several niggles to sort yet before it is back into excellent running condition. Maybe next year a Stucchi or Mistral crossover will be put on to rid the bike of that 4,000 rpm flat spot.
Pod filters will make it lean if you are looking for stock tune and stock exhaust. It will get worse with open mufflers or aftermarket crossover unless you take the PC3 or other route for adding fuel.
I feel pod filters are too noisy but some people don't mind it.
Before you order them, disconnect the inlet tubes to the throttle bodies and go for a quick ride down the street and back with open throttle bodies. You'll get a feel for the noise level.
I'm not a big fan of K&N. The stock paper filter will flow more air than you can use and do a better job of filtering.
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Stradas have been my favorite tire on the LeMans. Great grip both wet and dry. I just mounted a set of Angels on the Tuono today. Should be able to take the first ride with them tomorrow.
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Motorcycle.com reviewed the new 8V Norge. Lots of praise.
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2011-moto-guzzi-norge-1200-gt8v-review-90851.html
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This is the first I've heard of one going down. Is it mechanical or a pressure switch?
It's a pressure switch Doc. I didn't completely remove it to get a look at the whole part because I didn't want to bother with bleeding the rear brake again, but it might be the same as this one that's used on a number of older Guzzis:
MG Cycle gets $40 plus shipping for this one. MPH never responded to my request for a price so I ordered one from a dealer near my workplace. I've never done business with them but they seem to have a good reputation among the New England Guzzi guys. http://www.seacoastsport.com/
I have not seen a pressure switch like that for automotive brake lights. From about '95 to '02 Fords used something similar on their master cylinders for cruise control interrupt but I don't know if it is normally open or normally closed. Early ones were problematic and recalled.
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Ah ha! Good advice. Believe I could stack my old cylinder protectors as a guide. k
That is a good idea if you don't have a drill guide.
Although in this case, since you have an existing hole that you are just enlarging the bit is going to follow it straight so long as you don't force it. Tape your bit so you don't go too deep.
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That would be cool, Dan. Shoot me a PM over at Apriliaforum if you're headed this way. My buddies and I take regular weekend blasts to Silver Lake, Pentwater, Ludington and points north of there. Another rider is always welcome. Last September we rode up to The U.P - no expressways. Hoping to do it again this year, but on the Guzzi instead of the Aprilia.
Yea, those are great roads. We rode around the lake last August. Routes 31, 22 & 109-(tunnel of trees) were memorable roads. I hope to get up there later in the season.
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First, before I admit to anything, I would like to thank everyone for their input and ideas.
I very much aprecitate this fourm and the people who moderate and contribute to it.
But yes, in my panic I did not check the kill switch, which is was activated.
I turned it off and the bike starts and runs just fine.
Thanks again to everyone.
Murphy.
Looks like there needs to be a "take a bow" emoticon for foto.
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Hi Everyone. New member here, long time member of Apriliaforum.com. After a few weeks researching the excellent tech & FAQ topics here I've just purchased my first Guzzi, a 2002 Le Mans.
Well, well, well, look what the cat dragged in.
I ride up MI's left coast occasionally. Maybe we can hook up for a ride this summer.
You'll find tons of good info here.
Welcome (we don't say @#!#$# off around here like those other guys)
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The case of the ECU is grounded so it is unlikely you did any damage. Shorting the positive post directly to ground will not hurt fuses or relays because there is no fuse between the B+ post and the battery. (you would have to short a circuit after a fuse to blow it) Is it possible one of the wires did not get reconnected to the battery post when you hooked things back up? One eyelet may have dropped down when you pulled the bolt out.
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My Pirellis say "Made in Germany"
, still love 'em. I will buy Angels in 6000 miles or so, I got 9,000+ out of the last set of the Diablo's, which the Angels replace, if I'm not mistaken.If I recall Metzeler owns Pirelli MC so maybe they moved production?
The Angels are the replacement for the Diablo Strada. I loved the Diablo Stradas. The next set which are on the bike now are the more sporty Diablos. Both very good, Diablos may be better in the dry and Stradas better in the wet but neither ever let me down. I just bought a pair of Angels for my Aprilia. Have not mounted them yet.
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I agree with Gene in that you need to do more testing to see what's leaking in the low cylinder. It might just be a head gasket or a chunk of carbon propping a valve open.
I had my valves and guides replaced last year by a local machine shop. I bought the replacement valves from Ferracci off of ebay for $20 each. I think they're still available. My top end rebuild thread is here in case you're interested: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=15401&st=0&p=166464&hl=ferracci&fromsearch=1entry166464
Yes, Gene's method will pin it down for you. The fact that oil didn't help does point to valves. Yes, guides have reportedly been the issue with this engine.
Talk to your local mechanic for advice on a good machine shop in your area. Valves & guides are pretty basic stuff. You don't need a Guzzi specialist.
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I've had the motobits for a number of years and like them. They move your feet down and forward about the same distance the MPH riser moves your hands up and back so the result is rotating your body slightly more upright. Very comfortable position for me. 5'11", 31" inseam.
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I have ridden plenty of miles on plugged tires. Never had an issue.
But as mentioned if you are worried about it replace it.
+1. Never an issue here either. My LeMans has a plug in the front tire right now. I prefer the rope style plugs.
I have never seen a plug come out. We have plugged literally thousands of car tires in my shop over the years. It is a reliable repair.
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In private email exchanges, Ratchet is off riding his now much happier V11 [see the thread on adapting the GM temp sensor for why it's running so much better in hot weather & traffic now...]
Anyone have a link to the thread with the GM sensor info? I did a quick search without success, although I do remember at least a couple contentious head-temp threads over time.
Thanks,
Al
Hello Al,
Here's one of the threads that spiraled into oblivion:
http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14832&hl=temperature&st=0
The sensor in question was sourced from GM and was the air charge temp sensor for a '00 Pontiac Grand Am 4cyl.
I can find a part number for the sensor and pigtail in you are interested.
Thank you, I would definitely like to put this on my list of Spring tune-ups. Just drop me a note, or better yet maybe post a new topic to the tech section with a subject like "GM Head Temp Sensor Details". Then anyone can find it and install it if they'd like to give it a go. I'm definitely game.
BTW, does the polarity of splicing the pigtail matter to the OEM harness matter?
I too have the recurring 3-4k hiccups and pinging when hot and so far no amount of tuning has fixed it, although to be fair I still have plenty of opportunities there too. But based on the reports of symptoms associated with this sensor question, I'm starting to feel confident that one of the solutions may be a good fix for my bike.
Al
No Al, polarity does not matter. The sensor is a thermistor.
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In private email exchanges, Ratchet is off riding his now much happier V11 [see the thread on adapting the GM temp sensor for why it's running so much better in hot weather & traffic now...]
Anyone have a link to the thread with the GM sensor info? I did a quick search without success, although I do remember at least a couple contentious head-temp threads over time.
Thanks,
Al
Hello Al,
Here's one of the threads that spiraled into oblivion:
http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14832&hl=temperature&st=0
The sensor in question was sourced from GM and was the air charge temp sensor for a '00 Pontiac Grand Am 4cyl.
I can find a part number for the sensor and pigtail in you are interested.
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Hey cash, glad you things are OK for you in Christchurch.
I went with Wilbers and am very happy with the improvement.
The premium shocks you listed all have their advantages especially over the stock unit. I believe the most important thing though is having whatever brand you choose set up properly so the decision may best be made by which brand is represented by a quality vendor that services your area. Proper springing and set up are at least as important as brand.
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+1 Looks good and there is a lot of truth to the "leave well enough alone" adage.