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Yessir!

It is really ridiculous how "normal" this bearing feels, on the bench (after 10,000 miles). What made it feel "gritty" in the wheel? Was I dragging the spacer around with my finger and that is what I felt? I'm bringing this bearing to the SSR and have everyone inspect it. Looking like a false alarm . . .

I get the "grey" part, but did not know this: "Lake Como, also known as Lario . . . "

Three is a collection. Two is just a coincidence .

In the event this 112.9mm measurement is reasonably accurate, and my replacement spacer is 113.145, then my spacer is too long by almost 0.010" (0.245mm). Based on the discussion, that sounds like too much lateral displacement of the inner race limiting the bearing life?

Just for confirmation, look at the top of your master cylinder housing just ahead of the lever pivot for a stamping that ends in "16" . . .

@Oxfo-Moto, I would be curious about the tenth digit of the VIN (year of manufacture). It will not likely be a "6." As to "particular things to pay attention to " before buying: 1) That you already love the bike and some blindness is acceptable from the start. 2) No history or signs of a crash. 3) No history of running out of oil/ significant engine repairs. Is there a written service history? 4) Assess the charging system. Put a voltmeter on the battery: key on/ idle/ at some rpm (13.8 -14.2). Look at the battery type/ age/ terminals and general wiring status. Is there an added ground strap to from the regulator to the engine? 5) Under the seat: are there signs of monkey business? (added wiring, shoddy changes, "something" plugged-up between the ECU and the harness). What sort of relays are installed (original, quality replacements, shoddy replacements, mixed bag?) 6) Original, working speedometer/ odometer and tachometer. 7) Presence of factory yellow "witness" paint dabs on all of the tuning screws (TPS etc.) 8) Tire condition and date codes 9) Starts, idles, runs, and rides. 10) That you already love the bike and some blindness is acceptable from the start.

Split wheel bearing posts to a wheel bearing thread:

Yessir, front brake master cylinder is 16mm.

edit: Not sure how to check "alignment?" Records show front bearings changed twice at 60-65,000 miles (~100.000km). A ridiculous number of rear bearings: five left, four right with the 112mm spacer, yet this is the second left rear since going to the 113mm spacer, 16400 miles and this one: 10000 miles. In all honesty, it is barely gritty. I doubt anyone else would change it, but I got stranded once with a blown wheel bearing 310 miles from home. Right after installing new bearings (over the 112mm spacer). Exactly. I thought I had this solved . . .

Three weeks out - warding off the Waddington Effect while seeing to necessary matters . . . --> Decent Tune-up --> Motor oil/ gearbox oil/ neutral switch & shift linkage adjustments --> Fresh Pirelli tires/ brake inspection/ another new rear wheel bearing (again!) --> GPS routes laid in. Looking to roll some "ten flight hours " before embarking on this XXI SSR .

HMB-moto also bought a good amount of that stock, as well?

Before you buy it or before you ride it?

https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_156&products_id=83

I appreciate the complimentary verisimilitude! While the 12mm master cylinder rebuild kit (V11 clutch) appears to remain available, I am still dismayed that no one can find the 16mm "seal kit" for the front brake.

You will be missed! Yet, even more anticipation to enjoy your V11 Sport at SSR XXII . . .

Yesterday, I mounted an "Antique" license plate to mySport. I'm kinda proud of it. And dismayed at the same time.

What about that continuation, @Ali Fra ?

+1 !

A couple examples of the Tenni number plate (from our Tenni Registry):

Seems you managed go off to see both wizards!

Four weeks out and the innkeeper, Ken, tells me there is one remaining room, 103 . . .

Thanks, again, Bill for taking us along for the ride and reverie! A always, I have a couple favorites . . .