polebridge

Tom, I sent you my map via e-mail. Did you receive it? If not I will try again. As I said, I am running a stock ECU with the MG Ti pipes. I did it this way in case I ever wanted to sell the pipes and ECU as a set. Also, the guys at FBF suggested I work with the stock ECU. With my bike set up as described I am getting 87 HP and 72 foot LBS of torque at the rear wheel and drive-ability is great. Hope the map helps.

I have a 2004 Coppa Italia (front crossover) with FBF X-over, MG Ti pipes and FBF open airbox kit and stock ECU. I had a custom map made for this set up by FBF. If you want to give it a try, let me know and I will e-mail it to you.

Which model Odyssey fit your V11?

Point taken about the pics. I'll try and find time to 1 - take some and 2 - learn how to post them properly. In the meantime, just so you won't think that this thread is worthless, I do have one caveat to offer to anyone thinking of this mod. After my first long ride with the new bar ends and mirrors I notice that my hands were getting a bit numb. It seems that a bit more vibration is getting though my handle bars than before. (Coppas have handle bars, not clip-ons). This is not a welcome change so I will either have to learn to live with the vibes, put the stock stuff back in place, or find another method of quelling those vibes.

I put the battery tender on yesterday and let it charge all night. This morning was cold but the bike started up no problem at all. It fired after just a couple of cranks with no grinding. I don't think that the battery was all that low to start with so I guess these bikes are really sensitive to charge levels. I would strongly suggest to everyone that you get a battery tender if you plan on storing your bike for more than a few days. Well worth the investment. I have one tender and two bikes. I will pick up a second battery tender at the NY bike show this month. Thanks to everyone for the help.

Thanks, I'll drop a trickle charger on it an try again when she's fully charged.

With the nice weather in New Jersey this weekend I decided to get out for a ride on my V11 Coppa. When I pressed the starter button the engine turned over several times without firing at which point I heard a nasty grinding noise (like what you might hear if you tried to start a vehicle that was already running). I then tried the starter again. Same thing, turns over a few times then grind. After several attempts (all with grinding) it fired up. Once the bike was warm I shut it off and restarted it. No problems this time. It fired right up before any chance for the grinding noise to start. Anybody have any experience with this sort of thing? Any suggestions? The rest of the ride was great! Thanks.

I just installed the CRG bar end mirrors on my Coppa Italia using RhinoMoto bar ends. What a difference! The bike looks so much sharper with those stock mirrors removed. I have not tried them on the road yet but it seems like they may provide a slightly wider view (blind spot) then the stock mirrors although the images will appear smaller. Expensive though.

According to what I've read it is still a pushrod design.

Has anyone heard anything about a new Griso with a four value head and 110hp? I saw a photo of it on motorcycle.com.

I don't remember the part number of the top of my head but I left a post on aprilia forum about it some time ago. Look there for posts by 'polebridge'. When I get a chance, I'll look for the link myself.

I agree, they are a nice combo and I like to ride my Falco every now and then for the sheer thrill of it. I have already replaced my solenoid (with a Honda part - a lot easier to get and a lot cheaper).

I own an Aprilia Falco also. Great bike but I don't ride it much since owning the MG. What about you Kaput? You ride your Falco much these days? Have you seen the new Ducati 1098? 160HP, under 400 lbs, and under $15,000 USD. Aprilia is in deep, deep trouble!

It looks like things are worse than I thought! This Coppa is my first ever Guzzi (in 30 years of riding) and I really like the bike. So much so that I was considering a Griso as an addition some time down the road. Looks like, unless things change, I may have to reconsider. Maybe a Triumph? I hope this situation improves soon.

I bought my Coppa last November at the 'Aprilia New York' dealer (they also sold Aprilias and Ducatis). I stopped by this weekend and discovered that they have changed their name to 'Ducati New York' and no longer sell Aprilias or Moto Guzzis. Instead they now sell just Ducatis, Triumphs, and MVs. They also indicated that getting parts and service from them in the future for my MG may be touch and go. This sucks!

I have 2004 Coppa Italia. I have installed the following mods: - MG Ti cans - FBF X-Over pipe - FBF air box replacement kit - PCIII Power Commander with the STOCK ecu (not the one that came with the cans) and I had FBF do a custom map for me. Results: Max Power - 87 HP Max Torque - 72 fp Torque and HP are increased throughout the rev range and overall drivability is great! Good luck with your mods. Ride Safe.

Thanks Ratchethack. Is your rack of the removeable variety? This one come in two parts. One that bolts onto the bike (perhaps similar to what you're describing) and then the rack which bolts onto that. Thanks for the tip on avoiding scratches. I looked the situation over and that was my first concern.

I just received my new removable Stucchi Rack for my Coppa Italia. Here are the installation instructions that came with it (printed on a 5x6 sheet of paper): 1) To remove the protection on number plate "A". 2) To take off the seat "B". 3) To loosen the screw "C" and remove the saddle coupling device "D". 4) To take off the screw "F" and remove the complete tail "E". That's it! Basically they have just shown me how to remove the seat and rear fender. Thanks a lot! Does anyone out there have any real instructions on how these things are installed or should I just do a 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' installation? Thanks

Thanks twhtaker. I just order one from MG Cycle. It's black and is also detachable. I have been looking for one of these for a while now. Thanks again!

My Coppa came stock with Michelin Pilot Sports and I have had these tires on my Aprilia also. I have no complaints about them. They have plenty of grip in the dry (I slow down so much in the wet that I do not feel qualified to comment on ANY tires wet weather performance) and they wear well. The other day I hit an oily spot mid corner and both ends slid momentarily but then recovered as quickly as they let go. On my Aprilia I recently switched to Diablo Corsas and these seem even better but I can't comment of the wear rate since I have not put too many miles on the Aprilia since owning the Moto Guzzi. These days I think it's hard to go wrong with street tires. They are all pretty good for the type of riding you should be doing on the street. Just my opinion Ride Safe.

Anyone know where I can get the Stucchi rack (mail order) in the USA? Thanks

I just replied on a different thread regarding ear plugs and I thought the topic deserved its own thread. I just started wearing them when I ride. I have tried a couple different ones and I am currently using a pair from Howard Leight. They are corded and reusable and they really cut down on wind noise. The only problem is that sometimes it is a little tricky getting my helmet on without pulling the plugs out of my ears since they have these posts to aid insertion. I guess I can just cut the posts down. Anyway they work pretty well and I like the fact that they are corded since I can just hang them around my neck when not riding. http://www.hearingportal.com/products/products2.asp?id=8# I am curious as to how popular earplugs are amongst the members here. Ride Safe

Rachethack, I have just started wearing earplugs when I ride. I got these nice, corded, reuseable ones by Howard Leight. If your interested you can check them out here: http://www.hearingportal.com/products/products2.asp?id=8#

As you can see from the link in Rachethack's post, I am the member that started a previous thread on this topic. In the end I took the advice of several of the members here and opted NOT to install HC pistons. Instead I installed all bolt on stuff, MG Ti cans, FBF X-pipe, FBF air box kit, and a power commander with custom map done by FBF in PA. I am now getting something like 87 HP and 71 torque at the rear wheel and I am quite satisfied with the results. The bike runs fantastic as modified! I think that the article regarding the full FBF mods (hc pistons, bigger valves etc.) got around 95 HP if I recall. I don't think, for me anyway, that the extra expense of new pistons and values is worth the extra 7-8 HP. At least that is how I feel now. Maybe after I have owned the bike a while and put some miles I it I might change my mind. Maybe not. So...if you haven't already done so, try going the easy route like I did. If you are not satisfied you can always go for the HCs. One more thing. A lot of members here have complained about a ton of intake noise with the air box kits installed. I do not notice any objectionable noise level at all on mine. Am I deaf, do I have this thing installed incorrectly, or is the FBF kit just quite compared to other air box kits out there? Ride safe!

What about these? Anyone know if they will fit? http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/pro...?idproduct=2520