docc

Yep, 01 25 08 30 is the "complete assembly" for an early (1999-2001) V11 Sport/ Rosso Mandello which includes the shift lever I referenced. I cannot imagine that assembly applies to the earlier 5 speed gearbox, while it is possible the lever itself remains the same (?). No one has the Parts Catalogue for a 1998 1100 Sport?

Then there is the weather thing. It has been immensely HOT in the southeast US this summer. With two named tropical systems tracking away from our intended destination, there is a decent chance of them pulling in a fabulous High Pressure Dome for our riding delight . . . Plan on significant temperature drops as you ride the Appalachian Divide (TN-NC border) at just over a mile above sea level. And morning fog, as well as cold fog up on the Cherohala. Might not play out, but don't let the hot weather fool ya. These are two serious players . . .

Ten days out. I smell credit cards smoldering and hear air compressors running . . . The Sport is as fettled as she may be. Cannot wait to see all of you and the gathered menagerie. I admit, I am even more excited than back in 2004 when we tried this for the first time! (And I was mighty excited back then!!)

I don’t think the cap failure came first, but IDK. I was thinking pure fastener failure, but now consider the impact may have predisposed that. No doubt, crossing the pinch bolt threads is both common and potentially disastrous. While I could, once again, be accused of overthinking this, the failure was serious enough to warrant careful review and consideration. If my posts help one other rider avoid a come-apart, then we have success.

Preparing to ride the Fifteenth South'n Spine Raid, I am reviewing all of my maintenance, failures, and repairs over the last two and half years. My Sport's "100,000 mile service" (which has spanned just over 12,000 miles ). After poring through this entire thread, again, looking for clues and issues, something poignant occurred to me that could shed light on the apparent "old" break in the driveshaft yoke. The bike crashed at about 30,000 miles sliding on it's right side impacting the rear tire against an oncoming BMW sedan. Although relatively low speed (hey, people break bones walking into furniture! ), the rear wheel was gouged, swingarm bent, and gearbox cracked. It occurs to me that may have influenced the fate of the rear yoke. No way to be sure now, but the shaft is definitely in that "kinetic chain." Perhaps it was stable enough until the yoke was removed and retorqued twice in 2,000 miles dealing with the reardrive swaps. The crossed fasteners and re-cut threads remain on the list of "bad practices." As I say, no way to know, but the impact seems a significant concern, in retrospect.

Brakes is good. ‘Speshully in the mountains... Not my Duc, though. I’ll be on my clapped-out Sport ( long as the Crick don’t rise!)

Good question about a Hall Effect substitute. I know it’s been discussed, but has anyone done it on a V11?

Others who know these newer models better should be along with good solutions . . . (I did change your topic title to get some more attention on the matter . . .)

Seems we learned the H-D PF4C no longer has the adjustable slots we need? Yet, a good parts guy at the Harley dealer should be able to come up with the earlier, adjustable unit used on the Buells if they still stock those parts. Not sure if those slotted TPS were used on other Harleys back those days ? (FWIW, the CaCycleWorks PF4C has been running 2000 miles now.)

That's a nice looking piece! So, earliest SpineFrames (Daytona, SPOrT 1100, Centauro, 1100 Sport-i) and 1st Gen V11 (1999-2001) are all the same? I ask because later (LongFrame 2002-2005?) have a different lower rear sub-frame and different shift lever . . .

Bald River Falls really is a fabulous spot to get a sweet photo of your ride. (Thanks sctt2525 !! ) And a popular local place, as well. I swear I tried to get my Sport in the picture . . . .

Whew . . . . . . glad to hear you're not riding your California . . . .

Thanks for letting us know, Locky. Our hearts are with you and we hope you'll keep us in your loop. Riding my V11 has always given me those needed moments of solace and renewed strength. It's connection to such a vast community of kind and caring folks is no small part of that. Best, docc

Those are sick, bud. . . . cannot wait to hear them!!!!

I've always sworn by my factory shop stand . . . Yet . . . Do you have a lift? (Like the cheap Harbor Freight one I have)? In that case, a cheap(er) platform jack, tie downs, and a (not so cheap) Baxley Sport Chock makes a great lift system . . .

A friend has an old Honda owners manual that advises, "Beware of dogs making sport in the roadway."

Ninety-nine times of a hundred, my FIAMM have been to change the attitude of chasing dogs. Somehow, the factory squeakers are a "come-on!" for their delights.

So, a couple things I learned from running FIAMM Freeway Blasters in that position: 1) I love-love ~full-on horns~ ! 2) A screen or grill is good over the bell. 3) Aiming the bells away (outboard) from the tire spray will preserve them. 4) They can get too close to the header pipes and smell funky as they melt. 5) Wiring in dedicated relays and fused wiring is best. For consideration:

So great: listening to "Chicken Shack" (Peter Green) right now! Truly! Happy Birthday, g!!!

V11 in its natural habitat!

Yep, Workshop Manual says 15 volts AC at 1000 rpm, 40vAC @ 4000, 80 vAC @ 6000.

Hey! We're not Luddites! We're Guzzisti ! (Luddites wouldn't be caught dead with a voltmeter in their saddlebag . . . )

Thanks for keeping us up, Locky! Can't wait the piccys and stories! Shooshdave was right (again ), this topic deserves its own thread. (I changed the title to your own words.) Your questions are good ones: 1)The "flange for the rear shock adjuster" (if I understand) is shown on Page 01 of the Parts Catalogue. It is parts 11-16 to complete the package. Check with Teo Lamers, Guzzibits, or your local Moto Guzzi dealer (whatever that means . . . ) 11 Plate - - - - GU01557930 /1 each 12 Hose clamp - - - - - GU02107300 /1 each (This is the metal "bail" that holds the reservoir.) 13 Screw - - - - - GU98230616 / 2 each 14 Nut M6x1 - - - - - GU92630106 / 2 each 15 Rubber protection - - - - - GU29105860 /1 each (You might-could do without "Rubber protection," but common wisdom says it is worth the extra trouble . . . ) 16 Washer - - - - - GU95000206 / 2 each 2) Yep, ethanol fuels are unfortunate for the Nylon tank. Try not to store the V11 for long periods of time with ethanol. Other precautions and remediations are within the discussions on these forums and elsewhere. Not the least of which is "How to get your expanded tank back on the frame once off" . . .

I think you will be fine on the 2002 with no electrical changes at all. Keep your own center warning light console and speedometer drive cable. If the cable breaks, you can convert to the earlier angle drives, but they are also fragile and require some preparation and maintenance. Please post pictures of your LeMans with the Veglia!