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    Forum V11LeMans sew on Patch - Rate the design - Suggest a change as you see fit -

    in Motha of all V11 forums...

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    2 minutes ago, audiomick said:

    @docc maybe you could edit that contact info such that the @ is replaced by something else. The nasty bots in the interweb go looking for that, and we don't want Frey's Auntie to be suddenly getting a lot of e-mails recommending dubious services. B)

    Not a bad idea. Unfortunately, the bots also can read through all the silly alterations we insert thinking we are so clever to throw them off.  A software engineer I know once said, "You think we can't figure that out?"

    So, let's bounce this back to @FreyZI to edit that address in his post as he sees fit . . .

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    QD Quat D System

    in Personal Ads

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    I am so sorry to share that our member Mikko passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2024. He was an extraordinary fellow and I will surely miss him. 

    :notworthy: R.I.P. Mikko

     

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    Oil viscosity.

    in Technical Topics

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    54 minutes ago, docc said:

    Yak fat proponents, step ye forth! :oldgit: :ph34r: :sun:

    Alright, sorry about the stab at humor.   :rolleyes:

    Richard Widman's air-cooled engine (Corvair) discussion is still, IMCO, worth sharing. Sure, this input still requires some "extrapolation" to apply to our V11, but ever relevant for air cooled motors. I remain a devotée to Group 5 base oil in the 20W-50 range in my original Moto Guzzi specifications.

    https://www.widman.biz/uploads/Corvair_oil.pdf

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    Oil on the rear rim.

    in Technical Topics

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    If you can park the bike upright and open the level plug to drain overnight, any overfill will self correct.

    Otherwise, seal failure will manifest by dripping off the bottom of the bell flange if it is the large, inboard seal.

    IMG_0056.JPG

    Or at the right swingarm junction if it is the deep, inboard seal.

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    R.I.P. Dr John

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, activpop said:

    If you're wondering what the heck that pic is above, it is the Lehigh fight song. We happen to have two alum in my little family, one being a full fledged ME, so we have a few T-shirts kicking around. Along with Dr John's family, our community here and Lehigh lost a good one. 

    I did not know abut Dr. John's mechanical engineering background. From his obituary, linked above:

    "Studying mechanical engineering at Lehigh University (always with a love of fixing things), he applied his inherent talent and skills to help improve human performance."

    I am so enjoying the motolitaliane publication, "Dr. John's Moto Guzzi."  It is giving me a renewed perspective and respect for his contributions that ultimately became our beloved V11 SpineFrames. :mg:

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    Original rear shock

    in 24/7 V11

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    23 hours ago, activpop said:

    @Lucky Phil, Right on about the Wilburs. I ran the spring numbers and from what I found out the spring might be the weak link. It is a 50-50-100-130. I'm thinking the third number could be 130 for my weight with riding gear. 230lbs- 104kg. I have to see how to change that spring or who can do that.

    I found this considered post by a fellow on AdvRider:

    "The first numbers appear to be the ID of the spring in millimeters with both ends specified.
    The second number appears to be the spring rate in Newtons/mm (conversion = 5.71:1 to get to lbs/inch).
    And, the third appears to be the spring length in millimeters.     "
     

    I would think that the spring rate would suit your weight. If the sag is acceptable, I would leave it alone.

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