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Might have to "rope off" those spaces as there is no protocol, otherwise. Josh and I have one garage space. Because our Sports are close friends and don't mind . . .

In order to mount the CRG bar end mirrors to mySport while retaining the factory weights, I had the weights machined. The machine shop charged me accordingly to work from the dimensioned machine drawing specified to the thousandth of an inch . . .

Links and images to invite comment . . . @OzMatt? @Lucky Phil? @pete roper? https://www.officine08.com/p62702_fiberglass-seat-moto-guzzi-1000-daytona.html#9e4b/fullscreen/m=and&q=moto+guzzi+daytona https://avenue748fairings.com/ (I cannot find the "Daytona race seat" on the avenue748 website. ) edit: Okay, found the avenue748 Daytona seat fairing on eBay/AUS. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/264213365806?itmmeta=01JNHYMXDQA8685EV620Q33F89&hash=item3d8458042e:g:nv8AAOSweR1aBVuO https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nv8AAOSweR1aBVuO/s-l960.webp

Fair warning: have the barkeep pour you a double before perusing this topic link . . .

The matter of registering vehicles as "antique" (25 years old here in Tennessee, USA) now applies to three of my vehicles (my two motorcycles and the 1999 ///M roadster). I was rather disappointed getting the antique plate for my 1990 Honda GB500 as the "tag" is a flat, uninspiring printed piece. I tried to register an older "embossed"/ "stamped" antique tag I had for a 1975 motorcycle, but The State could not find it in their system. So, I mounted this tag as the displayed "millesime"/ vintage plate and attached the registered "antique" plate/tag under the seat. This practice might require some explaining in the event of a roadside "conversation." A conundrum arises registering my 2000 Sport as "antique" this year. It seems I already have a "millesime"/vintage 2000 stamped plate. It's the one that has been on the bike all along. There is a stack of renewal stickers representing something like $1350US in registration fees over these twenty-five years. I could mount the newly acquired "antique" tag under the seat and leave the original "vintage" tag in place, but it will just look >expired< likely leading to more of said "conversations" . . . While the GB500 and, perhaps, the ///M roadster might look antique-enough, I wonder if the V11 Sport design is just too Disco Volante to be considered properly "antique" by the common constabulary . . .

More progress, yet! Look at a "Battery Basket Drop" . . .

I could have my "right and left" mixed up looking upward at your under-tank image. One is the tank vent and one is the overflow. Both could be combined to atmosphere with a single exit below the gearbox.

I wonder if the pump on top of the frame arrangement allows the filter to be changed without a tank off?

That pinch damage ain't gonna swell closed. Even without changing component placement, that hose just needs to be longer.

Pretty sure that is your fuel filler overflow line that connects to the right side under-tank nipple and dribbles fuel overflow/ under-cap wetness out below the gearbox. The valved tubing from the left side is the fuel tank venting. Those valves were a known fail point and many removed them, routing the vent below the gearbox or joining it with the overflow tube.

Moving the pump to the top of the frame was, IMCO, a factory effort to address "vapor lock" reports. At this juncture, I believe the pump is better mounted to the left side of the frame, groomed forward with the petcock-to-pump fuel line shielded and as short as possible to keep it away from the head fins. With the fuel filter mounted top-side on the SpineFrame, the fuel line from the pump to the filter can be lengthened to mitigate that pinch.

Another great topic. This is going to take some sorting . . .

The description in the Parts Catalogue sometimes specifies dimensions, especially for items like that washer. What are the Moto Guzzi part numbers of the two items?

What a great topic! Link to a previous discussion:

While finalizing my reservation with The Lodge at Tellico, Ken sent me this message with contact info: Happy Saturday! All are welcome to use the link below or call, just make sure to mention the group. I have blocked a total of 13 rooms and can add more or remove if/when necessary. Looking forward to another great year! Ken https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/gZK3sa?allotment_block_code=b102430#checkin=2025-09-05&checkout=2025-09-07 EDIT: Oh, my! Six months out . . .

I had heard that tradition was at age 50? In that case, I'm behind . . .

I see now how high the battery sits above the subframe. Consider mounting the battery basket from beneath the subframe.

Progress, @Tennitragic! Just a note that our V11 are very demanding on the relays. "High Current" micro relays are well indicated, but challenging to verify. Lately, this means Picker Components or CIT....

Tell the good man we are speaking fondly of him and would enjoy a visit!

@Orson kicked off our "Post a Picture" thread with his "Tenni in the Apuan Alps of Tuscany " . . . At some point, he moved to the coast of US North Carolina. Last post, last visit here I see from him is March 2019 . . . https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/profile/16-orson/

Presently embroiled in a transition from a thirty year domicile, I am reminded of the matters of Maritime Law. Is my buoyant crap falling overboard (flotsam), or am I throwing it overboard deliberately (jetsam)? Will I try to tie a marker to my sinking stuff (lagan) to try and reclaim it later, or let it sink to abandonment (derelict). Will pirates come to relieve me of some of the burden? AAARRRRGGGG !!! https://everything.explained.today/Flotsam%2C_jetsam%2C_lagan_and_derelict/

Also, here: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/thread-gauges/wall-mount-thread-it-screw-bolt-and-nut-size-identifiers/ $67.84US plus shipping/taxes

Took me a while, but I did find this nice shot of @Admin Jaap's V11 G&B . . . .

Like the "thread boards" mounted in the fastener aisle at the local hardware store? I never thought of adding those to my personal "fastener aisle" . . . brilliant!

. . . but not a fart too far!