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I was thinking if anyone had that V11EE, it might be parked between a Riviera and an elephant-motor Mopar in some secret Norwegian location . . . That would be IPA-time, indeed!

I wonder, as well. I also wondered where you heard of that "model." I did not see it on the list in the AnimaGuzzisti link. New topic posted in hopes one of our own is hiding the V11 Playboy EE in some anté chamber waiting to be discovered by inquiring archeologists . . .

Sure, we all know about the very few hundred of Rosso Mandello and Scura (600-700, respectively?). And less than two hundred Tenni (170?) Perhaps just slightly fewer Coppa Italia (150?). But then it has been reported only 18 (of a planned 20?) V11 Scura R. Are any of those models outside of Europe/ UK? Never exported to the USA? The rarest V11 of all? Likely the V11 Playboy Exclusive Edition (EE). Here it is at the 2003 Brussels Salon presented with Playmate Tanya Dexters . . . Was there ever more than one built? Was it prepared by the factory? Where is it now? And are there any other images from this photo shoot or presentation?

@Jon K, Here is the thread I was thinking of. Looks like several members in BC: @guzzijek, @SMDL, @guzzigary, @loteq, @motrhead, and especially this post by @PhillipLarsen:

I’ll revisit that “Playboy Edition” (EE), since that is an irresistible topic (and interesting model), but back to @Jon K’s inquiry. As stated, the production numbers of the “common” V11 have never been made clearly available. I do recall a Canadian member securing collector status for his V11 in recent years. Perhaps I can find that thread…..

"V11 SCURA R - - - 18" No wonder I have never seen one . . .

Is that this location, @Lucky Phil?

https://www.redlineoil.com/20w50-motorcycle-oil

That is likely just the difference in the color. The same part for the 2002 LeMans (wrinkle black): 01003240 For the 1999-2001 Sport (silver color): 01003202 2001 Rosso Mandello (smooth black): 01003240 Here is one from a 2003 LeMans (black like your 2004) on US ebay parted out from Germany: Moto Guzzi V 11 Le Mans KS Bj 2003 - Oil pan, intermediate ring, engine cover A2

I hear that Legnano green starts with a silver base coat. So, like, silver with a party dress…..

RedLine is 100% PAO and ester base stock. One of the very few true full synthetics. I stopped using Lucas motor oils when I could not find their base stock. https://www.redlineoil.com/Content/files/RLO_PRODUCT_CATALOG_2018.pdf

Try to get Castrol to declare the base oil used in their product. True Grade 4 and, more so, Grade 5 base oils are hard to come by.

I’d love to see how that turns out, @Scud!

It’s a breeze with the swingarm off.

+1 on using overhead straps in addition to any lift from underneath. What with the acceleration due to gravity being such a constant and relentless predator of motorcycles……….

Hey ! I resemble that remark! Seriously, I’m about to get my first year production V11 Sport fully sorted. Just need to swap out for the later frame upgrade…….

Here is an excellent image of the 2002/early-2003 "carry-over" LongFrame with short tank compared to an early ShortFrame/short tank Sport. Notice the amount of exposed frame between the front of the tanks and the forks. That is where the V11 frame was lengthened. A trim piece ("panel" 01 57 59 60 ) covers the otherwise exposed wiring/etc crossing the space. Later "long tanks" (internal pump/filter and no chin pad) obscure this area. Image (and Sports!) courtesy of @Guzzimax

More H'town riding action!

[Stand by for this thread to jump to "Older Models". ]

IDK regarding the QR connectors, but the "abnormally large" (12mm) hose on the early system is from the petcock to the pump (or filter, as you say) and these are self contained on the later tank. All of the new tank fuel lines are for the injectors and return.

Not bad thinking, at all. @fubar guzzi's TPS thread: And his "Help Starting" thread: Maybe there are some clues in this discourse . . .

What does it do when trying to ride it?

This bike does not start or run?

So, there is a particular O-ring under one of the head bolts at the inboard-center (top) of the head that is known to drizzle an oil leak around the fins at the head/cylinder junction to below and behind the spark plug. I tried to break that bolt loose to replace the O-ring, but pretty sure my hi-miler will need heat-and-beat to get that bolt out. A "tank-off" procedure . . .

The wolf in sheep's clothing!