Anthony

Thanks for the information, the pictures (very nice looking setups), and the sound file (sweet!). Now, if only I can get reusable shims to solve my front cross-over problem, I'll be able to swap-out my Ferracci slip-ons and X-pipe for the Quat-D anytime and use the PCIII maps to manage the hardware change over. If Jedione68 finds the missing BHP, then

Keith - Thanks for the contact information. I'll see what comes of it. Jaap and 02 V11 - Thank you for the translation service. Cheers everyone!

I like the look of it. Does anyone have it on their MG?

I blew-out mine, both sides. I followed the forum references and tried to email you for the cad files for your shim solution, but the email bounced. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Veck can't be the only one riding :!: (anthony is paging forum member Turtle -Jaap)

Thanks for the feedback on the '02. No real show stoppers in what you said for making a purchase. Lots of help in the forum, too :!: Just read about your latest ride... very nice. The weather here is wacky - "wintery mix" earlier in the week with schools closed or having early dismissal, then its 48F. Today is nice, but lots of sand on the road- saw a coupe scooter guys and bicyclists take a fall.

I am thinking about purchasing from Donelson Cycles in St. Ann, Missouri. The contact I have is listed below. Does anyone live near by or have any experience with them? David Allen - Euro Sales Donelson Cycles 9851 St. Charles Rock Road St. Ann, MO 63074 (314) 427-5523 Thanks in advance for your help.

Rumple, er um Veck, yes there are very nice trips in my area. In a 5-6 hour day circuit you can cover MD into PA, WVa, VA and DE and back - mountains, rivers and beaches - I'd be glad to give the May rally in VT a try. How early in May is it? Martin gave me a vgood thread on the shims - pictures, mechanical drawings, and thermodynamic calulations - I emailed Tutle to get his autocad drawings, just to put the icing on the cake. How is that '02? I had one, champagne, for all of 78 miles. I got a lead on another, its a red/silver LM new, w/zero miles. I am very tempted to buy it and try out the tuning suggestions that folks have. Compare the mods to my 03 mods and share back what I learned.

The v11's engineering, economics, and distinctive look is what attracted me to it. I am thinking of buying another. You will be very pleased

Thanks for directing me to the thread. I sent Tutle an email asking for a copy of the autocad drawing. :!:

My ... This trip must be the first of many... You already heard about the North and warnings of traveling in August, so I am putting in my vote for the central and South. Abruzzo is the sleeper province - lots of Spanish and Roman ruins, restored castles, mountains and forests - very scenic, but not many tourists. Its capital is L’Aquila, great university city. If you go East 1 hour you are in Pescara, a port city with beautiful beaches. Northwest of Abruzzo are the provinces of Umbria and Tuscany. Rome is 2 hours away to the west and a little further west is Sardina – wonderful wines and cheese that aren’t on the mainland. Central Sadinia is mountainous a beautifully forested. Go North and you are in Corsica, France. Sicily has every ruin possible – Greek, Moor, Spanish, Roman, etc – beaches and a volcano

The area looks very nice in the winter landscape. Springtime must be just as spectacular.

Sounds great. I am going to have to keep reading about your and Veck's outings, I am grounded until spring. I lost both of the bushings on the front cross-over and it is 3-4 weeks for the parts. No idea how it happend. Any ideas for substitute parts?

I am happy with the Bridgestones. I have somewhere between 11K and 13K (speedo broke) on them. I keep the pressure at 34/36 (psi front/back) when it is just me, and I boost it to 38/40 when I have luggage. I use the ventura system with two large packs (30lbs) and some other smaller pieces attached by velcro to the packs (adding 20lbs more). Everything sits over the seat and wheel. The front tire will be changed by mid-summer. I haven't done any track days, but I take the the opportunities the roads offer

Alex - Thanks for the information. I emailed both to see what they offer. AFAIK??

Reality will set in when I price out the work.

OK then... As V50Man proposed and as ammended by DeBen --- no pictures of the owners, unless they meet the criteria.

Thank you for the contact. I'll let you know how things turn out. I need two more bikes!!

I had similar experience. I kept getting smoked in the straight aways, but as a soon as the roads got twisty, I got back in it and more. The upgrades keep me out in front between the twists. But the best part, I not buying gas as often as those guys

Keith - Yep, got them both at Speeds. The guys are great

Hey Veck- I do the layer thing, too, but I can't get comfortable with the bulk, so I don't stay out very long. I live near Wash DC and winter can be dry, so I am missing sunny, blue sky opportunities to not work around the house

Thanks Carl. Yes, I meant the clutch switch. ! I had it replaced, kept the same wire, but routed it to get more slack... mine was twisted around other wires for some reason. Haven't had the problem since then.

I was looking for the twin spark option, but didn't find any info. Who does the twin spark work? I didn't think of the cam work and I'll probably do the valves with the piston this spring.

Thanks for giving me an idea of what I should be looking for. I'll let you know how it turns out. Nice collection of rides that you have.

What electrics are you wearing?

In PA near Phily - Ferracci's and in PA near Lake Erie, the city is called North East look for Uncommon Cycles. I never visited but spoke and emailed and they were very helpful, knowing that I was only looking for advise. The folks who sold and maintain my bike is Speed's Cycles in Elkridge MD, near Baltimore Better late than never