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2003 Moto Guzzi LeMans, 12,250 miles, many extras -- Power Commander, dyno tested and throttle bodies synched and balanced by DynoSolutions in Connecticut, Mistral pipes, Fast by Ferraci crossover, custom Rick Mayer touring seat, Moto Guzzi tank bag, MRA touring windscreen, custom bar risers, Throttlemeister, Ducati lower pegs, rear tire with about 200 miles, Buell longer mirrors and turn signals, Powerlet BMW outlet, shock protection plate, Hepco-Becker Junior 40 liter side bags and tail trunk, rack and side mounts, custom painted valve covers, all synthetic oil since break-in, serviced by (the late, great) Marsh Moto Guzzi. Excellent condition, no damage. I have six bikes (four Guzzi's). Wife says it's time to be "prudent." Located in southern California. $5500 firm. Send PM. I have pictures, just say the word. I'll deliver anywhere in SoCal.

I turn the ignition key, and get nothing -- no instrument lights, no headlight, no power to starter. Battery is fully charged. Where to look? No clue. I haven't ridden for a while. Thanks, Brian

The alternator cover of my 2003 LeMans is bubbling up from under the silver paint and is rather ugly looking. Is there a replacement available (chrome, unpainted aluminum, carbon fiber). Anyone have a part number? Thanks, Brian

I managed to misplace several of the thin washers that slip onto the M6 bolts holding on the oil pan ('03 LeMans V11). Can I do without them? If not, where can I get them? And what is the torque setting for the bolts? Thanks, Brian

Thanks for all your responses. The bolt came from the oil pump. Snugged it right back. Brian

I dropped the oil pan on my 2003 LeMans (for the first time, ever) and discovered a loose socket bolt and washer sunk at the bottom of the pan. I believe it's an M4 x 25, same diameter as the oil pan bolts, but a little longer, definitely not one of them. Any notion where it might have come from? I'm sure I didn't drop it in there... Thanks and happy New Year, Brian

I took this crossover off my '03 LeMans with about 8,000 miles, replaced with FBF. Excellent condition. Reasonable offer, plus shipping. Brian

I have the stock crossover pipe from my 2003 LeMans (I replaced it with a FBF unit). It's in perfectly good shape (with about 8,000 miles). Make reasonable offers to my e-mail address: bridge_press@yahoo.com Thanks, Brian

I just had Rick Mayer manufacture a seat for my 2003 MG LeMans. I'm very pleased with his work. My butt feels "planted" and I can ride all day. Here's a not so great picture with the seat. Brian

2003 MG LeMans in the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, July 2006

I'm planning a 2,500 mile trip in a couple weeks, up to the Gaspe Peninsula (and back), and I'm not likely to be in proximity of mechanical help. I'd like to prepare for what might go wrong mechanically, so what should I bring? I have not done the shifter pawl spring--is this a potential problem with the 2003 (7,000 miles on the clock)? Should I do it now? What else should I prepare for? I just did valves, motor oil, throttle balance, transmission and final drive oils, etc. Thanks, Brian

I have a Shook Speed Pack (http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16187), a hard shell tank bag. Its curves nicely match the lines of the bike. Foam pads keep the bag off the surface of the tank. I have it mounted so that it opens towards me. Brian

I've got a set of Hepco & Becker Junior 30 liter hard bags in good condition and would like to trade for a set of H & P Junior 40 liter bags. The smaller bags keep the bike overall a bit slimmer, perfect for the city and commuting (but I live in the country and prefer to tour, and need the extgra storage capacity). I'll throw in $50 with the trade. Here's a link to this product: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/632/ Please let me know if you're interested. (802) 722-4029 in Vermont. Thanks, Brian

Yosi, I sold my R1150R last summer after falling in love with a V11 LeMans. While I haven't yet done a long distance on the Guzzi, I do plan to this summer, and have adapted the LeMans to touring distances with a higher windshield, bar-risers (not cheap), lower rubber pegs, Buell mirrors, hard bags and top case (Hepco & Becker), and a rebuit seat. I haven't been troubled by vibration issues. I've been very happy with the bike so far. It is exciting in a way I found lacking in BMW's (I've owned seven). Brian