Mike Stewart

I did a search and found this, http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...osition++sensor just scroll down and there are pictures on how to set the tps. Mike

Jose, When you say that the throttle is at 0 percent with the throttle opened slightly, are you refering to when the bike is running and you are looking at the Powercommander table on the computor screen? If that is so, then you need to zero your throttle opening through the Powercommander program. Check out the CD that came with the Powercommander and there is a section on the proceedure. Make sure the bike is warmed up and have the fast idle lever all the way off. This is probably the most over looked part on installing a powercommander. Also, the tps adjustment is important as well, use the figures Ratchet posted and you should be fine. Mike

And what are you suppost to do with that when you are 70 I feel a pain in my chest now Mike

Boy hard choice. There are good points to each bike. First, the 03 you have is an early 03 model which I think is just like an 02, it still has the tank pad which means it still has the fuel pump under the tank. It also does not look like it has the front crossover, which some like and some people dislike anyway. So, I do like the way the 02 bikes and newer feel in the handling department, just feels more stable at speed. The newer forks may be better also, but I am not sure which forks are on your 03. The negative part of having an 03 is the peeling black paint on the engine block, shifter spring which could let go at any time, front engine cover gasket which were prone to blow out. Now the 00 bike has a more narrow rear tire (really no big deal, but the 180 rear tire looks meaner to me), earlier 6 spd. trans which some parts were revised in later models, trans recall and I seemed to hit many more false neutrals than the newer models. That is the only differences I can think of, I know my 03 Rosso feels more modern than the 00 V11 Sport I used to have. Mike

I think you will find that the Pirelli Diablo Corsa's will give pretty good mileage (much better than the Metzeler Sportec M1). I had a pair on my Rosso Corsa for 6000 miles and I like to tear up the twistys. I have also done many freeway miles on the same set and I rate these as the tire I like the best. On the street, hot or cold, wet or dry, on the track, they work excellent as well. Never have failed me. The BT-014 work excellent as well, but I did drop my bike at the track with these tires. Worked flawlessly until I lost the rear end accelerating hard out of a turn. Next time out on the track, my bike will be wearing Pirelli Diable Corsa's. Just not worth the gamble. Keep the rubber side down , Mike

I can't remember how tall Ingrid is, but the seat height of the Classic Sport is very tall at 31 inches. This makes the bars feel even lower. Mike

Labor is one thing, but the paint cost an arm and an leg at least in California. I just purchased two pints of color, quart of reducer, a quart of clear and cataylist and it came out to $180.00 with a discount And I still need some primer and plastic adhesion promoter. Mike

Go Gimp! Man, I am still in Physical Therapy. Gimpy Mike

Since I have both the new Ducati Classic Sport 1000 and have Moto Guzzi's, here is my take. Compared to my 2000 V11 Sport, the Duc. Sport 1000 runs flawlessly. No coughts, hickups, flatspots, it just runs. My 03 Rosso ran the same way from the dealer. Meaning, the 03 Guzzi's were more dialed in. The Ducks bars are low, but that is what I like (yes, I was the one with aftermarket clipons on my new V11 Sport). Hard on wrist, yes, but you will get used to it. Does it need any type of fairing, NO, the bar position is low enough to keep you out of the wind. On a ride, you will notice that the Duck feels lighter, infact the Duck is at least 100 lbs. lighter. Shifting of the six speed is click, click, click, No false neutrals as of yet. The bike feels smooth as a babies behind, which could be a bad thing, cause I miss the Guzzi's throbbing character! Steering is noticeably quicker, which I don't know if it is any better than the Guzzi. Looks wise, I like the more NAKID bike look (seeing more frame, wire wheels, vintage look). So, my gut feeling is: You need a bigger garage to fit your Guzzi and Ducati Classic Sport 1000. Mike

Skeeve, I was the one selling the frame on ebay Yes, I was suprised how little the frame weighted myself . The Ghezzi does not come with OZ wheels stock, so that is not where all the weight savings are. I would say most of the weight is saved from not having the bike set up for two up. The rear V11 sub frame is fairly heavy, the two up seat adds a few pounds, air box side covers, plastic filler covers all add up in weight. The Ghezzi also trims off the weight by using shorter forks, lighter triple clamps, lighter swingarm etc. I can't remember, but I think the 5 spd. trans is lighter also. The bike still feels alittle top heavy due to the higher engine location but is a blast to ride at speed. On the other hand, the Ghezzi has a small fuel tank, cant carry two up and no place for luggage, so thats why I still have the Rosso Mike

Paul, I recommend using a vinyl adhesive backed stripe to try out on your pretty bike before taking the plunge and having the stripe painted on. Much easier to remove a vinyl stripe than a painted one if you don't like the results. I wanted SS stripes on my truck and could not figure out what width, length etc. so I bought a few sets of vinyl stripes and played with them till I got the results I wanted. This was two years ago and I still have not got around to having them painted on. Now how do I get the GT40 exhaust system on the Guzzi? Good luck, Mike

Michael, That is great news Now I don't have to worry about being pulled over by the OPD when I take my Ghezzi out for a ride Mike

Just to correct the color of the bike, it was blue and has been repainted black with a slight metal flake in it by the current owner. Mike

This is a email from Michael Sturtz who's Ghezzi Brian was stolen. Please read and keep your eyes out for parts or the bike. I added a picture of his bike. Thanks, Mike On January 29th, Oakland, CA. I rode my Ghezzi-Brian home around midnight and put her undercover in my car port. And it was gone in the morning by 10 am. (I suspect that someone had scoped it out and came for it with a truck and some people to lift it up, since the steering lock was on) I have no hope that the Oakland Police will recover it. My only hope is that someone will spot it when it reappears at a shop, on e-bay, CL as parts or something. So I am spreading the net as far and wide as I can, please help me. I this was my ultimate bike, and I had just finished reworking it, it was near perfection. Attached are some pictures of it. Here are some specs: 2003 Ghezzi-Brian Folgore Super Twin Texas plate: 3AU5650 Vin#: ZA9STW000P1G54028 The speedo has about 4400 kilometers on it. There are only about 30 Ghezzi-Brian bikes in the US and 200 world wide, and there about 18 Super Twins in the US. Ghezzi-Brian has just stopped production and may not produce another bike. Here are some things that make mine distinctive or easy to spot: Wheels: It has the gold OZ wheels instead of the stock black cast. Exhaust: It has the "boom box" racing style exhaust instead of the under the seat twin cans. Frame: Red, but I cut out the stock tail pipe support under the tail section. Color: It looks black like most Ghezzi-Brians, but I repainted it with a gold metal flake in the paint. in the the sun light it look like a metallic root-beer color. The bike was originally metallic blue so any chips may show the blue under the black. Shock: All Ghezzi-Brian Folgore models have a gold Ohlin rear shock, mine does not, it is a silver Italian make. Markings: The Ghezzi-Brian decals are silver, most are usually red on black. It also has no decals on the tail section. which is not stock. Other: The Moto Guzzi on the value covers has been painted in in red, it also has red plug wires. Condition: The bike is almost flawless with new paint and all. It is missing the center cap on the top of the triple clam and I had cut a circular pice of carbon fiber as a temporary cover. (not in picture) The right hand mirror had a large wood screw holding it on instead of the bold and it was coming through the outside of the mirror plastic. I had ground it down and put a black circular sticker over it. The new mirror now all i left of the bike. I am offering a significant reward for information that leads to its recovery. Ride safe and lock up your bike, Thanks, Michael 510-409-4400

Carl, Maybe it only blows in the warmer California tempertures Mike

I dont think the aluminum will be a problem, what are pistons made of? Mike

Looking Good Dr.! Mike

I think there is a miss under standing about Kangaroo leather. It is stated that Kangaroo leather is the toughest against abrasion. While this is true, the Kangaroo leather is thinner and quite lighter than leather. In a recent crash, I was wearing a Kangaroo suit, (very comfortable and light) problem being is that in the high pressure point areas, the Kangaroo leather did wear through. I think I would of been better off wearing my heavy Dainese Leathers in this crash. Mike

Well, it looks like I am the only one so far that likes leather. When it is cold, I just put on more layers under the leather. For being water proof, a textile jacket could be better. Seems like the textile and leather jackets leak through at the seams (still need a rain suit either way). When it is hot out, leather is not that bad as long as you are moving. I have been in 110 degree heat in full leathers with no ill effects. Can you say sauna under the leathers. I mainly prefer leathers for their protection (abrasion resistance), I also like the fact that they do not act as a sail in the wind or at speed. Mike

Bill, You are missing the U bracket and insulators. The Stucchi crossover came with there own U bracket that would clear the bends. Looked kind of like a U but with more of a V shape at the bottom to clear the crossover. I have a stock U bracket that I can send to you so you can get the correct dimensions if needed. Mike

Paul, Yes, there is a removeable baffle that is just a choked down tube with holes in it. Makes alot of difference in loudness with out the baffle. I just made a larger version but without all the small holes drilled in it. Sounds healthy without being Harley loud. Mike

I have one you can buy for $20.00 http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6928 Mike

Installation went well, took only 30 min. to install the header pipe assy. Went to crank up the bike and the battery was dead (bike has sat for 4 months since my accident). The bike is now on the charger, probably time to replace the battery. Hopefully in a few days, I can take her for a ride. Mike

Congrats on the new born and bike! Being a new Classic Sport 1000 owner, I have not found any Ducati groups out there that have any owners of the Paul Smart or Sport 1000. Been on the DML (Ducati Monster List) site a few show interest in the bike but that is about it. I have already installed the Termignoni dual exhaust which can be made to be just as quite as the stock mufflers or loud as in Nascar Loud. I made my own exhaust restrictors to make the exhaust louder than stock but more quite than the open baffle. Have fun with your new born, and have fun when you can get away on your new ride! Mike

Lights on with ign on is for bulb check, shouldn't all the lights be out when you turn off the ignition switch to kill the engine? I usually do not use my kill switch on the bars. Mike