[Sudden engine shutdown]

Hello all,

 

This is from Raceco's web page:

 

Tappet clearances for two and four valve engines:

 

Two valve engines

 

Tappet clearances for the Guzzi big twins should be set to 0.20mm for the inlet and 0.25mm for the exhaust. This also applies to the "modern" Guzzis such as the Sport 1100, Cali 1100i and V11. The factory settings for these bikes are 0.10mm and 0.15mm respectively, but this is to try and reduce engine noise to meet US emissions regulations. With tappets set this tight, the engines have trouble ticking over and running cleanly at low revs.

 

Give it a try, it does not cost anything and it may solve your problems,

 

Mike Stewart

[Sudden engine shutdown]

Hi John,

 

Welcome to the V11S addiction page

 

I have been fighting the dying issue since I have owned the bike. It seems to do it only when the days are hot and only when doing a full throttle blast and coming to a stop.

 

The most important thing to adjust is your idle speed. It is very critical that it is set on the high side (1200 rpm). It is best not to use the Guzzi tach. Mine reads 300 rpm high, so 1200 rpm will come out to be about 900 rpm. and it most certainly will stall.

 

I have checked everything from TPS voltages to CO. mixture reading and I have had no cure. The PCIII was no help for this condition either.

 

I have also played with valve lash specs. and using Raceco's larger valve clearance specs. does seem to take away the hot blast stall syndrome. So I suggest opening up your valve lash and adjusting your idle speed (hot) and go for a ride.

(By opening up the valve lash a few things change. The valve overlap is reduced and the valve opening is also slightly reduced. This will give your bike a very smooth idle and improved low end with just a little loss of top end).

 

 

[Premature rear brake wear]

I just finished putting my wheels back on my 2000 V11Sport (fitted new Bridgestone 010s), when I noticed the rear brake pads are almost to metal. This is the first bike I have ever worn out a set of pads. I am off to the Guzzi's by the sea rally this weekend and need to find a set by Friday. I did some research and to my luck Ducati uses the same pad. Well, I have learned to check the rear brakes more often. I guess 13,000 miles for a set of pads isn't that bad.

 

Mike Stewart

[Gear Box Leak]

My 2000 V11 Sport started leaking bad at the same spot. At every stoplight, my bike smelled like a Harley (90 wt.). I took it into the shop after the Arizona Rally (saw two other V11S with the same leak) to have the problem repaired. (I had two leaks, one in the rear of the transmission like everyone else and I also had one above the starter on the sidecover leaking out of a shaft/pin. Well after it was in the shop for a week, I rode it home (70 miles) and guess what, it still leaks. I must admit, it leaks at a slower rate, but it still leaks. Time to make another apointment.

 

90 Wt. Mike

[Muffler choices]

Agostini said that the difference between the oval and round mufflers is just that, oval and round. There is no difference in performance or sound. The internal parts are the same. It is just cosmetics. I still bought the ovals.

 

Mike Stewart

[What tires are you running]

I am running the Sport tec M1 tires and they stick like glue. On the downside is you will not see very high milage out of these tires. I have heard that someguys go through them in 3000 miles. I have about 3000 on them now and they are about 50% worn.

 

Keep the rubber side down,

Mike Stewart

["Ram Air" for V11 Le Mans??]

Hey Al,

 

I have been thinking of a ram air setup for my V11Sport for sometime now. I have installed the Moto Especial oil sump and removed the oil cooler to make room for the air intake. I have seen reports of the ram air setups on rice rockets and the horsepower starts at a lower speed due to increased intake air resenence. I would be happy with 2 to 3 H.P. at 120 mph!

 

Mike Stewart