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+1 on the breather hose. They are nefarious for leaks. Also, visible in every one of your images, is the distributor blanking plate. Seen here just beyond the blue connector for the head temperature sensor: Mine benefited from a fresh O-ring and a smear of sealant. That said, you have so much oil forward of that, it is likely, as Lucky Phil said, to find the breather hose leaking where it attaches to the spine frame at the front . . .

BOINK!

I have this vague memory of feeling rather deathly ill years ago, and a trusted friend (?!? ) brought by sardines in mustard sauce. Having been a Naval Submariner, he said this the way to get over anything quickly . . .

The Drummer and the Bassman. Everyone's depending on us, buddy . . .

Poke yer eye out, bud! Dagmars!

whatever Moto Guzzi plans next, there will be those (Guareschi? Gezzi&Brian? MAGNI? Dr. John? Us?) that will make it what we wish. Take the rather pedestrian 1957 Chevrolet BelAir as an example: Then what happened?!? Somebody rolled down the windows!

My vote is for an Estoril SpineRaid. Pretty sure the sardines are nearby and some good riding . . .

Rare beasts, indeed . . .

I've got to agree with Chuck about the "10% (pressure change) Rule." I also have relied on my trusted tire technicians to suggest that wear patterns might indicate a different pressure selection. Also, a good exercise to remind us that, sometimes, too much information is, well, just too much information. Especially when it leads us to fuss over a system unnecessarily or change things that don't need changing. Or think about things while riding that could be distracting from our path of travel and reaction times . . .

Okay, so, here is my understanding of the "10% Rule": If the hot tire pressure is more than 10% above the cold tire pressure, increase the pressure until the change is 10%. Vice versa for cold-> hot change less than 10%: decrease the tire pressure.

This disparity would make me want to increase the rear tire pressure (within reason) and monitor the change in temperature. On the contrary, perhaps the front pressure is too high and should be brought down a notch. A little of each? Or just of no practical consequence at all?

Now, really, when was the last time an oil cooler got bashed in a mall parking lot or at the coffee shop?

It is a white face Veglia, like the early V11 Sport? Seems that Joel LeVine in Georgia, USA, can service these fragile instruments?

" IPA time "

I fitted a "cool" alloy dipstick to the Sport for a while. It wasn't any easier to read the oil level and required a hex drive to remove and replace. I went back to the factory stick. No, it ain't cool. I tried to be cool once and my pants caught on fire.

"Sheppies" aside (what an interesting aside - heh: play on words! ), I discovered a bit of a "reset" trying for the 200.000 kays mark. I've been using the common 0.62 conversion factor (124,000 miles = 200.000 km). Creeping up on the mark got me thinking, in my helmet, that 0.62 is likely an approximation. Sure enough, the most accurate conversion factor is 0.621371 . No big deal over a couple hundred miles/km, but over 200.000 kays? That's an additional 274.2 miles. Simply means more riding to get there, so - good problem to have! Still looking to make the mark during this year of Moto Guzzi's Centenary . . .

I apologize for my misunderstanding about the valve clearances and removed that statement from my post. Thank you, again, Meinolf for your patience and kind explanations!

Well, Sir, that is right charitable. Truth be known, my wiring harness(es) should be considered "Experimental and Investigational."

Hey! I resemble that remark!

New plugs= good. Different plugs? Not likely an issue. I change plugs and perform the Decent Tune-up every 5,000 miles. With the probable wear in my valve guides and hardness of the seals, the plugs really could change at 4,000. Still, performing all of the full 6 step Decent Tune-up at regular intervals makes a significant difference. Until it's ready to do again . . .

Not at all pointless! I love hearing what you all have to say! Is this really is the most quantum leap Guzzi has made since leaving the 1921-1975 horizontal single for the 1967-2020 "BigBlock V-Twin?"

I have to thank the SpineRaider with the Rosso Mandello. What an awesome cat. He so promoted the TechSession, and took it all in. So glad to meet up with him again and admire his Rosso Mandello! After traversing the Cherohala, he said something so very encouraging to me. I've long thought my AeroStich aboard the V11 looks akin to a "high and heavy canvas covered load" (Johnny Cash). Adam said I look like a "Diesel Bulldog." Thanks for the encouragement, bud!

I was, of course, a younger man, then. That dark beauty with all that red blood coursing through her Red Frame . . . nothing but a big motor with enough stuff bolted on to (hopefully) hang on to . . . the hook was set (quite obviously, as we now know). This new creation. We are so much more, erm , mature and circumspect now. Once more, exactly why they are not building this for us. And shouldn't. It is a fascinating effort in an amazing time. I cannot wait to see and hear one! Are demo rides too much to ask for?

That we are all guessing, and even dreaming a bit, may be part of the Italian way, yes? I recall the V11 Sport reveal at EICMA, 1997. What a surprise! No internet spoilers or advance, veiled images. No suggestive press releases. Just put it on the podium, let the "magazines" print tiny images and let the faithful lust and pine over it for two or three years . . .

Yeah, we'll see what the "fat farm" gives us. Somehow, BMW shed some 70 pounds from their venerable GS at some point? A liter-class Moto Guzzi under 500 pounds (wet) with even 20 more horsepower than my V11? "Pinch me, Guido !"