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On a side note, do you brake with one, two, three, or four, fingers?
Four. I find l have less control with two.
There is some compelling anatomy and neurophysiology to support this. I realize that any of us can learn and practice a technique, like two finger braking, to good effect even though the action is "not natural." Otherwise, there would be no violin players in the world . . .
Much of the anatomy of the gripping musculature of the hand ties the digits together such that the finger joints are all moved in relative unison. Isolating one or two fingers can introduce awkward inputs. Another example is the difficulty of keeping a solid shooting grip while only moving the trigger finger. This is more pronounced "curling" the first two fingers while keeping the "ring finger"/ "third" finger straight. Hold your hand out and try it in the air. That third finger naturally follows the other two; a consequence of the anatomy.
Perhaps more so, our ability to control a movement, especially fine motor control as in braking, is refined by sensory input from myriad sensors in the joints, tendons, and musculature. This is known as "proprioception." This "sense" (that we cannot "feel") establishes our perception of placement and is dynamically interactive with the resulting intentional act (i.e. modulating the brake). Neurophysiologically, the more fingers (joint, tendon, and muscle sensors/ input), the more refined the "feel" or "control"/ output.
As always, "For Informational Purposes Only". YMMV, and No Fiddle Players Were Harmed in this presentation . . .
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Yep, very low CO trim will contribute to that. Along with the rest of the "Decent Tune-up."
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Very neat tail light set up.
Where did you buy the LED light strip and how is it fitted.
Thanks,
Mark.
We won't likely get a reply, Mark. The original poster is no longer active and the thread is seven years old. I don't remember seeing this, but a quick search turned this up on ebay/US:
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@czakky . . . jus' kiddin', bud!
There are sunny skies, and dry roads, in your future!
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Hello all,
I have been looking at V11s for some time now and finally got one. It's the Scura S365 that belonged to Mike (Milar) in AZ.
Bought it on Ebay from the gentleman Mike sold it to. He only put a couple hundred miles on it.
First Guzzi for me, I have only owned Japanese bikes so far... so trying to familiarize myself with the idiosyncrasies. I'll be asking lots of questions
THanks,
Inshan
Wow, Sir! You have been on here a long time. I respect that you have what you need to connect with this Scura!
I am so happy for you finally getting a V11!
Welldone!
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Here is this, Gentlemen: If you need to source or replace this line, the early "flare fitting" line has a "shoulder" that captures the hex fastener. Later "O-ring" lines allow the hex to slip back over the 90º bend (as shown above) . . .
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I don;t remember Dave crashing the bike, but maybe the next guy. I also don't remember the frame on ebay.
That was no small feat to paint that frame and swingarm blue.
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The 8V, which you sadly never got, knocks the socks off the 2VPC model.
Just sayin'.
Pete
I'm guessing "2VPC" is 2 valve per cylinder?
If so, that simple suffix surely helps with the confusion surrounding the "4V" (PC) and the "8V" (whole motor).
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I only see three Guzzis in your profile, G-Moto.
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@Tinus89 - I have had luck cleaning the switch with CRG Electronics Cleaner and treating with Caig DeOxit to restore the movement of the turn indicator switch.
@gstallons - So . . . she lives !!!
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Southern Gothic.
Nice shot. I’m jealous.
Northern Gothic:
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. . . It took me fully 2 years to get rid of that last little hiccup . . .
68C: "ugly pills"
...and there my point, so many mixed feelings about the Centauro even amongst Guzzi fans, who are typically pretty open minded to odd designs. But the Centauro has really grown on me though.@Chuck - That seems pretty reasonable as I am yet hoping to have my V11 Sport fully free of hiccups after this winter . . . > ahem
@Al, I never understood the Centauro styling until I read the interview with the designer, Luciano Marabese, saying he drew the Centauro from the Dondolino. I always enjoy posting these images for comparison:
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No V11 Alternator covers? (Mine is tatty, again)
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Any advice welcome.
Do-It! Do-It! Do-It!
You knew you could count on the other inmates on the ward!
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When people ask for help , it should be a requirement they post a fix or a close with a help[ request .
Original poster has not been back on since the week of the original posts a year and a half ago . . .
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Fitted a new (cheap) timepiece to the Sport. I learned this from my cherished riding bud, Bruce Heath RIP: get a cheap wristwatch that matches your instruments, take off the band tabs and affix it to the triple tree. Maybe next time, I'll spring for a better watch . . .
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Scud, would you know if this is about the same as 5/16 line?
The reason I ask, is that I'd like to install a quick-disconnect and want to know if this will work
Thanks.
Scud can chime in when he gets a chance, but the fuel supply line on the early V11 Sport is 12mm.
5/16" is just under 8mm. That's undersized by almost 3/16" (4mm). I don't reckon that would work.
You'd be better with 1/2" line and connectors on the supply side even though that is very slighty oversized. Or source proper 12mm connectors for the OEM, or Scud-made, 12mm supply line.
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Perfect for the Go_Winkie!
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All in all, Moto Guzzi (Piaggio) came through well ahead of last year's EICMA display. I mean, there were even live people.
Not just a plastic camel and a tarp between fake trees . . .
Sure, I'm disappointed there was no "road-going" V85 as was hinted. But I am getting to like the tease.
("You like it now. But you'll learn to love it later.")
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You're gonna have a hard time getting scolded for using Italian made, hydroformed exhaust.
Exan is in Monza, even! 
The price seems reasonable, but what about the shipping?
Shipping was $64 and it came in 3 days. (More than reasonable in my opinion)
I’ll post pictures later.
That's amazing. I've never heard of that company.
Here is the scolding you knew was coming:The only way you can get away with this Titanium Sacrilege is to present your V11 at the Fifteenth South'n Spine Raid and rev it up. Sure, there will be some shuffling and clinking, but in the end I'm pretty sure the clinking and hu-ahs will prevail . . .
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Yup totally agree, and with that first multi colored version that’s been circulating, has been getting a lot of interestFunny that the people who worry most about the horsepower figures are the same ones that say they don't care about the horsepower figures.
Who cares? How fast do you wanna go anyway?
The V85 will never compete with the GS, and Piaggio decided that they would never win against the "bench adventuring" crowd. So, they didn't bother. They built a simpler bike with a lot of flair and that great pushrod engine.
If it turns out to not be a total POS, I will buy one. I might get one even then....
It's just what I want: an urban crossover bike with moderate off-road capabilities. They will sell more of these than those lame Roamers, that's for sure.And that press gets people into the dealer. So the V7lll and V85 might just help the surviving dealers.
There is a surviving dealer in east Tennessee? Chattanooga?
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I will be scolded for this but oh well.
I bought a sport with the Ti kit, coming from a Carbon FBF system I found them loud. Bought a Exan Carbon Fiber kit on eBay at half the price. Really nice built more of a winter project but can’t wait to install and hear them.
You're gonna have a hard time getting scolded for using Italian made, hydroformed exhaust.
Exan is in Monza, even! The price seems reasonable, but what about the shipping?
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Nice! White suits it, is it the original color?
Also good to see another Dutchy here:)
It looks very nice, white with the black block. I think its not original, when i check at the recall site of Moto Guzzi it sais Light Green. And that said the green ones only have red frames? But any way it’s drives great....... thanks for the welcome.
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The early "bright" green were all short RedFrame (1999-2001) with silver driveline. Yours is a long frame (2002 or "hold-over" 2003?) that likely started as this shade of green:
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And the late model V11 fitting (provided by our member, 
Tire changing
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I've been lucky to have buds with tire changers. One thing I learned before the last SpineRaid: You gotta use enough zapp !