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  2. That line should run to the banjo fitting on the frame in front of the gas tank, behind the triple clamps.
  3. Those are roller skates!!! I think we have a rollergirl here. I don't see those making for a very easy upshift.
  4. Thanks for the info docc. Definitely going in the "Don't Get Ripped of By Guzzi" folder.
  5. My Monster has the same reservoir caps as my Scura. It's a 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS. And they both look like crap. I've purchased other parts from these guys before and was going to get a set of these for both of my bikes. I like the plain look. http://www.corsair-industries.com/parts/Ducati%20Billet%20Parts/Ducati%20Bolt%20on%20Brake%20Cover/
  6. That sounds exactly like my experiences. The Scura's previous owner told me that he set them loose and loud, because that's the way he liked it. So, I set out to try every setting I had ever read about. I tried Euro specs, U.S. specs, and Raceco Specs. The Raceco, I believe is the loosest, which is where it was before, and just so happens to be where it is now. Running the closer tolerances definitely keeps the valvetrain quiet, but at the cost of driveability issues. A lot of spitting, sputtering, and the occasionally backfire. It even stalled a couple of times. So I tried looser and looser settings until I ended up where it is now. Runs like a sowing machine, a loud one, luckily the clutch drowns it out.
  7. From what I've researched, used hubs and sending them to Buchanan's to get them re-laced with the right width rim, with Buchanan's supplying the rim, can get to be almost as expensive as Alpina's.
  8. I experienced battery over charging from a bad regulator rectifier. It would spike the charging system to about 19 volts, ruin a new battery, and cause it to turn over very slowly, if at all. So, that's something to look for. If you need any charging parts. These guys are life savers. http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category_s/27.htm
  9. It's been off the road for too long. Mercedes pulled out in front of me a couple of years ago, and I need some pieces. She's a 2002 V11 Sport Scura. Needs: Both clip on bars (just the tubes) Left foot peg Left header Wants: Left Cylinder (Mercedes broke some heat sinks) Scura Carbon Front fender That's all I can think of for now. PM me with what you've got. Thanks to everyone in advance for any help I can get.
  10. yup, face the nipple up. Probably a good idea to place something in between the pads as well.
  11. Every week. I'm on the Red S4RS Monster until I get the old Scura repaired. Wait a minute. Did you scoop this thing off of craigslist a couple of months ago for dirt cheap? I was losing sleep on whether or not I should go pick that one up. I was honestly glad it wasn't available anymore. Even though I would've probably had everything to repair mine with by now. I'm sure everyone here can sell me what little bits I need when I have the money.
  12. Make sure the throttle bodies are balanced. Mine ended up out of adjustment while removing the engine to get rid of the fuzzy guzziness. Making sure the valves are set wouldn't be a bad idea either.
  13. Generally, in the case of an accident, if the vehicle is repaired without a claim going threw the insurance company, the accident will not show up on Carfax. At least that's how it worked a couple of years ago. Service departments and body shops may have jumped on board with reporting to Carfax now. They should anyway.
  14. It's extremely lengthy, but this is extremely if not overly informative about brake fluid. At least skim threw it. http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_brakefluid_1a.shtml
  15. Funny, I'm in the market for an S4RS after totaling my Scura. I kept my Scura to build later. I'm going to replace/upgrade as I go along while obtaining the S4RS to ride in the time being. I can't help you much on the maintenance items other than to tell you that www.mgcycle.com is the best. And while doing my routine search for potential Guzzi purchases on Ebay. I found a carbon seat cowl, since mine was damaged in accident. Of course, It's not there now since I'm trying to point it out to someone, but that's the way it works with these bikes. You can find everything ever made for a V11 on the internet in about an hour, and you can spend a lifetime finding new things for a Monster. Welcome to the club. Read the site and have patience. These bikes are even better when you work all the bugs out. I'll be getting rid of some undamaged stock pieces. So let me know if you need some parts
  16. The mount in the center came free on my cluster. And the bumper for the kickstand fell off in the garage as well. I have had good luck with super glue. They're both still holding strong. After my accident the cluster was ripped off. The one I repaired actually tore the rubber as opposed to separating the rubber from the metal, like the others.
  17. That sounds like the idea to me. So I guess I'm on the hunt for a local CNC machinist.
  18. I've even thought about rounding out the head and the jugs. I wouldn't know where to begin with that though. I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask my local maching shop. Thanks for the link. That's definitely shoved me in that direction.
  19. I guess I should stop questioning google image. This is what I'm talking about.
  20. I noticed the other day, MG cycle is selling an adapter for putting Round head valve covers on a Square head. Or the other way around. I was wondering if anyone has witnessed this. I'm a bit curious as to how the round cover looks on the squared head/cylinder. My Scura lost a battle with a Benz in August. The left valve cover is one of the casualties. So I'm thinking of doing this crazy round head thing. Or just picking up a set of the big GUZZI covers.
  21. Thanks Tom. Those numbers were good for the Ohlins as well. I've got them all on order. I'll pick up tomorrow for 52 bucks all the way around. From now on I'm probably going to plan on bearings every 10k miles. Better safe than stuck on the side of the road again. Cheers
  22. Well as a matter of fact, that's exactly the one. I looked in the manual when I made it home and realized that the interval for them is 12k miles. I guess I'm a little over. So while I'm at it, you guys wouldn't happen to have the bearing numbers for the front wheel would you? Thanks for all the replies.
  23. So, as I'm sitting on the side of the road waiting for a truck and admiring my trashed rear wheel bearing, I thought I ask you guys where the best place to go for wheel bearings here in the states. And also, is 16k miles a good run for a bearing?I have the manual and I don't remember seeing the interval for these things. Oh well, good new is it gave me warning and was able to stop before anything really bad happened. Thanks for any info guys. Cheers
  24. Best of luck to you, Greybeard! We look forward to having you join the community.
  25. Sounds like the ol' shift spring failure. You should find what you need In the Frequently Asked Questions section under transmission spring failure. It's a cheap and fairly simple repair. You'll find alot of help on here with it. Good luck
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