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    6-speed false neutral

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Last week when I had the starter out for inspection I greased the gearchange pivot bolt and the two 90 degree knuckles.

     

    This has improved the shift and I have had no false neutrals since.

     

    Its worth a try and costs about 5 cents worth of grease and maybe 2 hours labo(u)r maximum.

     

    **warning** before going near the starter, disconnect the BATTERY.

     

    Have a good one,

     

    John

     

    B)

    scura owners

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    The screws are flush to being a little recessed. I took off the carbon piece to check it and found a nice little hide for a spare key or more!

     

    The carbon piece is molded with very deep screw holders at least 25mm.

     

    The carbon piece is surrounded by a rubber on the edge of the carbon which when the screws are tensioned keeps the unit snug against the tank.

     

    :stupid:

    Stuck Starter Button

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    I have just completed 7,500 kms trouble free biking and I blame myself for this problem as I overtightened the start/kill switch when I changed my clip-ons.

     

    The starter button stuck on the ("in") contact position which does not come to mind immediatly when the symptoms of the problem become audable!

     

    On taking off from stopped, I heard this unbelivable GRATING NOISE. I stopped immediatly, left the engine running and when I pulled in the clutch I got the noise again....I had a clutch problem or so I assumed. I continued home to find that when I went to start the bike that the starter button was stuck. Every time I engaged the clutch I was engaging the starter also.

     

    Cleaned and adjuster the starter switch and button, took down the starter for inspection, lubed the gearshift pivot bolt as it was easy to get at with the starter out. Greased the kickstand pivot as I was greased up. Time 2 hours.

     

    Result of starter motor inspection.....a few marks on the starter engagment gear but nothing serious.

     

    Mind how you go! :stupid:

    New member needs HeLP..!!!

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Francis,

     

    Welcome to the V11 Scura world. These bikes are easy to maintain without specialist knowledge. I can service mine and I have 10 thumbs!

     

    I did my first service at 1,200km, oil, filter, valves and cleaned screen in sump.

     

    You may not need a sump gasket but it is handy to have one and rocker cover gaskets as well.

     

    I have used TLM who advertise on this site for all my spares including workshop manual.

     

    Regards from a cold Ireland,

     

    John

    What type of Oil is in your bike?

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Hello there,

     

    I think you already have a magentic sump stud which will take care of any metal in your oil.

     

    To the best of my knowledge most modern oils are excellent lubricants without further additives. The best advice is to change oil regularly especially if you do short rides only.

     

    I have used semi-synthetic oils in various engines for the past five years and have had no oil related problems.

     

    Regards,

     

    John in Kerry :P

    Gas mileage

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Today I saw a brochure for the Centauro which gave the gas milage as 4,5l to 100km or 60 Miles per gallon for a four valve engine :doh:

     

    I have some beachfront property to sell in Switzerland.

     

    Best,

     

    John in Kerry

    Fork Oil Replacement?

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Has anybdy changed fork oil on a V 11 Scura, you know the gold ohlins units.

     

    I sincerely hope that they do not have to be removed to change the oil.

     

    I have read (from downloads on the Ohlins website) that the volume of oil is the most important factor in damping, therefore I am very slow to change the oil without full details.

     

    BTW: This Scura runs so well I feel I'm tempting fate talking about it.

     

    John in Kerry

     

    B)

    No Problems

    in Motha of all V11 forums...

    Posted

    I'm in rant mode again.

     

    This V11 Scura is fun, I may not be the fastest on a bike but I enjoy it. I managed to get into 6th gear the other day! whooaa!

     

    As a "muture" rider I value my life and dislike the idea of trauma especially the idea of a guest appearance on E.R.

     

    Some guy passes my house each day for the past few days at 100mph plus on a multi, I hope he enjoys it as his life insurance will shortly be paid out I think. We have a mile straight out front, wide and inviting to squids.

     

    I now have 6,000 km on this bike without failure, the engine paint is bubbling but it has'nt stopped yet. The dammed thing grows on you with good handling and touring ability.

     

    I intend travelling to the bikes birthplace next year for the annual festivities on July 7-14th which will entail a nice round trip. Hope to see a few of the regulars there.

     

    Regards,

     

    John in Kerry :bier:

    Timing Marks

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Dammed if I could find any marks on the flywheel on my scura, however a drinking straw down the spark plug hole will give you a good indication of TDC when both tappets are loose.

     

    BTW I'm now getting 45 miles per gallon (4.546liters) on long runs.

     

    Best,

     

    John in Kerry :P

    No Problems

    in Motha of all V11 forums...

    Posted

    I have read so many posts of distressed and dishartned owners of V11 type bikes that I find it a duty to reply in the broadest terms that I can without creating offence to anyone in particular.

     

    I live in south west Ireland without the benefit of a Moto Guzzi agent in the Country. I am happy to run a motorcycle without a local agent and I am not a mechanic. I Know that these motorcycles are very simple mechanically and the only thing that gets me worried is the electronic ignition! If I need to, I'm sure I can get help to figure that out also.

     

    I met two owners of BMW's last night, an R1200 and an 1100 oilhead , they travel 180 miles (300km) to have their bikes serviced or repaired. They are not without problems either!

     

    I would recommend reading "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintainance"

    not for its mechanical recommendations but for its mindset and attitude which I have found to be useful.

     

    Rant finished! Ride safely,

     

    John

    Where is the transmission drain plug?

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Jim,

    The tranny drainplug is eaiest got at from the left side of the bike(as you sit on it).

     

    I got a great tip from one of the message boards of using a piece of aluminium foil to channel the oil away from the exhaust box, therefore you aviod having to drop the whole exhaust system. :P

    oil pressure warning light

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    I'm going to make some enlightened comments on this oil level and pressure warning light thread.

     

    First the oil pressure warning light is just that, a pressure switch which has been known to fail more times than oil pumps, the sender is known to fail on many of the older model guzzis. BTW 5 psi oil pressure will happily lubricate most engines when hot.

     

    From what I can gather from Guzzi mechanics and owner manuals, the oil should be checked just after engine shutdown with the dipstick fully screwed in. The level marks on the dipstick are ADD (lower mark) and Maximum (upper mark). The upper mark should not be covered in oil as you run the risk of overfilling leaving the engine little room to "breathe" and a tendency for the engine to pusk out oil from the weakest gasket.

     

    I am guessing that we are all very careful owners who check our engines regularly....this may not be needed....remember these engines were designed 30-40 years ago and have stood the test of time. There are many old bikes running around with 100,000 plus miles on them.

     

    So to end my rant: Get out and ride them. :P

    Engine Ping and Stumble

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Hello fellow Scura owner,

     

    As this bike is new, I would politely request satisfaction from my dealer and failing that I would suggest that you contact your Moto Guzzi Importer with a Letter (keep a copy) as this provides proof if the matter requires legal action.

     

    This problem of yours may require a TPS check and some other minor wrenching.

     

    Best of look,

     

    John

     

    02 Scura with 2,500 happy km. :D

    Chech Those Bolts!

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Jaap,

     

    You may not believe this but the same bolt has gone missing again after a 100km ride.

     

    This trellis type frame member must get a lot of vibration as the older V 11 sports were known to break aluminium brackets holding the oil cooler, these have now been replaced by steel brackets.

     

    I will be applying locktite with the new bolt tomorrow!

     

    Maybe it's the bolt thats faulty :P

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