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All right, allright . . . in all fairness: all the V11 have some "things" that will need to be seen to. The 2002 leads this parade because of the bubbling paint. RedFrame gearcase cracks? Don't wheelie it and don't crash. If it worries you, add the frame brace. The Veglia and the ITI both have "issues."( My fourth speedometer and third tach will be Speedhut.) After riding my RedFrame Sport for about 30,000 miles (three or four years), I rode an '04 Café Sport: braced LongFrame with *handlebars* (not clip-ons), wider rear wheel/tire, Öhlins and such. I immediately found it *so much more stable* (read: "slower to turn in"), and more *relaxed* (read: "more relaxed"). I've never spent any real time behind the LeMans faring, but am very happy with the air flow off my early Stucchi. Early RedFrames will appreciate careful suspension tuning and tire selection (like all bikes). Very, very early RedFrames had steeper triple clamps. What is the build date on this bike you're looking at?

Here's a guy who, in his first five posts, swears three times and hammers twice. I think your dues are paid, man! Regarding PC vs re-mapping . . . why not simply perform a "Decent Tune-up", tweak the CO Fuel Trim as necessary (with guzzidiag) and see how she goes without getting carried away?

Would the twin plate clutch push rod have to be altered to use a Scura/Tenni/RM input hub and the RAM 5speed kit?

Yeah, we need more *Greenie attitude* . . . . BigBlock and LuckyPhil and LowRyter need somebody in their corner! And then, you'll find yourself in a tight bond with other RedFramers. A dubious lot . . .

And the twin plate 6speeder already has the correct hub?

The color of the '02: "champagne." One of the most beautiful LeMans colors, IMHO. Everybody knows I love them all, but there are a few that really pop the design language, and I think the champagne is one. I suspect the red/grey of '02 is more common, but IDK. Sweet ride, man!

Green . . . . black . . . . *silver* (looks like you've got *silver* covered ) . . . Are you going to be a RedFrame guy or a LongFrame guy . . . . . . . .

I'm guessing April and May, here in The States, is going to bring out some tasty options for those afflicted souls looking to hook up with a SpineFrame!

Did you crank it up and let it *affect* you!

Shoooooot . . . . I saw Emry posted and clicked to see The Answer. Aw, man, I hate it when this is the answer:

Heh - I *know a guy* who could build a Go_Winkie app for your mobile device . . .

Wot?!? No Go_Winkie ?!?

Yeah, good points there, man, as usual.

It's hard to fathom that casting a dedicated piece, applying a finish, and pressing bushings into each end would be any cheaper than a length of round stock with two Heim joints installed? I had always had the impression it was done as a matter of *style* . . .

Occam's Guzzi !

Speedhut has been spectacularly professional and patient with me while I have re-refined the face designs. On to the actual build now, then to the installation. Thanks to all of those who have gone before me! Kiwi_Roy, Scud, chamberlin, gargoyle, callison, mjptexas, and moto fugazzi!

I just added two relays to my EV's headlights and they are now visibly brighter. Would my '04 V11 benefit from the same setup or does it have a dedicated headlight relay already? TIA No dedicated headlight relay on your '04. Lots of owners have reported brighter headlamps with fused power to a dedicated relay, grounding headlights back to the frame or block. brlawson just got the components and materials from EasternBeaver to do this. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19803&p=218190 I decided to use separate relays and grounds for the hi and lo beams, but I'm a certifiable nut case. Of course, everyone here knows that already . . . .

Oh, right! Maybe four variants? Early (40mm) Marzoc's could have the axle threaded into the left fork leg or through bolted to a lock nut. I had thought the later 2003-2005 (43mm) Marzoc's were hollow, but forgot all about the Öhlins!

But is it "a proper Jaaaag?"

"Racing" . . . "Kevlar" . . . "Teflon" . . . ."Chromoly" . . . "ulrta high perf" . . . Man, that's all the food groups right there!

You must have a hollow axle?

I found moto fugazzi's 2013 post showing the valve. Check it out: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18186&p=193003 And guzzimoto's explanation here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18243&p=193842

Seems like when I replaced my breather hose there was talk of a check ball, but mine didn't have it and no other V11 owners reported one. I think I saw it in a diagram, so maybe the 1100 Sport/ Sport 1100?

Again, why not use the check valve common to other Guzzi big blocks? And why was that eliminated from the V11 anyway?

Did not pre-V11 big blocks have a check valve in the main vent? Is not the same thing?