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So, jus' sayin' : that is not a "V11" . . . 5-speed gearbox, earlier frame and geometry, earlier bevel box. "Customized 1100 Sport-i"

"Exceeding " a rating does not rate the oil at that (SG) specification, or make it "better." Making that statement suggests that the oil meets subsequent ratings (SH/SL etc . . . )

I just had to cross-post this. It has so many angles on what we are doing to our V11 these days: Ah - the rare affliction of Scuratimitus . Clinically, I understand this can make the afflicted sing at the top-of-his-lungs during gear changes on elevation changes with lean angles. Otherwise, Scuratimitus can also be diagnosed using a ratio of motorcycle lifts/jacks&stands : hammers. There is also Pseudo-Scuratimitus in which the afflicted cannot get his V11 dark enough and resorts to zinc chromate , or worse: *dangerous-ism* (making a Nero Corsa even more nero and more corsa )

Come on knowing that Moto Guzzi would replace the cases with new ones back in the day under warranty must have given some indication that it would have been a bit of a pain lol. But hey you are having fun. I do not recall that that is what Moto Guzzi offered for that defect. I recall that they would have the dealer "refinish" the cases, or the owner could elect for some compensatory accessories (a jacket or otherwise?). I know one owner who went through the painful disassembly/ refinish process and heard of others who opted for the "accessory" option. Anyone with first-hand experience?

I did some rough math once... and I think it's possible that the "limited edition" Scura is one of the most common variants in the whole V11 series. Scura are arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda of the subphylum Myriapoda. They are elongated metameric creatures with one pair of legs per body segment. Scura are known to be highly venomous, and often inject paralyzing venom. Ah - the rare affliction of Scuratimitus . Clinically, I understand this can make the afflicted sing at the top-of-his-lungs during gear changes on elevation changes with lean angles. Otherwise, Scuratimitus can also be diagnosed using a ratio of motorcycle lifts/jacks&stands : hammers. There is also Pseudo-Scuratimitus in which the afflicted cannot get his V11 dark enough and resorts to zinc chromate , or worse: *dangerous-ism* (making a Nero Corsa even more nero and more corsa )

Does anyone have a source of SG rated oil that is not also rated SH/SL?

I thought that was "common knowledge." I do recall distinctly the disappointment of "Limited Edition/ Numbered" Rosso Mandello owners being less than impressed when another 300 (?) Rosso Mandello were produced. A wealth of Rosso Mandello archives in the V11LeMans Rosso Mandello Register: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14857 How accurate can we say the 170 Tenni and 700 Scura are?

Yes, truly . . . that rear stand? And would ya look at that alternator cover? A think of beauty!

As for validity, I have heard that NASA tested numerous methods for obtaining correct torque on a fastener and found no more accurate than the hand of an experienced technician. While that may (or may not) be *urban legend,* it is well known on the racing circuits that some drivers have a dyno-tuned ass. Say, Niki Lauda for instance:

Are there any dyno charts that compare this quantitatively on a single bike? It's just that there are so many parameters between two separate bikes' *feel.* Oh yes, on the controlled environment of Coaltrack Road Raceway, Dangerous used a time honored & proven power assessment tool. That was mostly roaring down the road and comparing the result against a calibration chart that read: Yawn, meh, ok, alright, great, awesome, f?#k. Not very accurate, but improves with the retelling. Ah, technically speaking, then: palliative resolution of cognitive dissonance.

Agreed with LowRyter, yet your 2001 has only a 4.5 inch rim and was delivered with a 170. Many have found a 160 has more desirable handling a wear characteristics. Your 2004 is a 2nd Gen V11 (2002-2004) and has a 5.5 inch rear and uses the 180 (or 170) you reference.

AFAIK, this was never an issue with the Sport/LeMans V11 motor . . .

Pl Plus the "additional" 300 un-numbered Rosso Mandello = 1470?

20w-50 anything. Also, very common in the US, diesel rated Rotella T 15w-40.

Nice! You're in the right place! Mistral canisters, Stucchi rack, Tekno mounts (did you get the bags?), and look at that *yellow* spring (rare Öhlins shock)! Looks like maybe a late 2002 with the fairing and tail section painted black?

Are there any dyno charts that compare this quantitatively on a single bike? It's just that there are so many parameters between two separate bikes' *feel.*

(messy) self-adhesive, heat hardening exhaust tape Josh knew about and came from an "AutoZone" down the street. We were actually stranded in the parking lot of a Guzzi dealer if that says anything about Josh's resourcefulness. Like this stuff: http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/vehicle-fleet-maintenance/automotive-detailing-interior-/vehicle-cleaners-waxes-polish/muffler-tailpipe-wrap-00270-2-x-36-tape The guy with the Rosso Corsa went on the have the bungs welded up and eliminate the crossover.

I recently gave up on Lucas when they would not confirm their base oil in the 20w-50 product. I suspect it is nothing special. Can you get RedLine 20w-50? If so, I would think there would be no need for an additive . . .

Hey! i resemble that remark! In that we were a couple hundred miles from home, "field expedient" seems more flattering . . .

Yer new to Guzzi ain't ya? There is that . . . Yet, in all fairness, I am much, much less enamored with my BMW ownership than what Moto Guzzi has done during my ownership experience. Part of that was the effort of my (fabulous) dealer; part also a willingness toward "owner involvement." While Guzzi production numbers in the V11 series have yet to be published (to my knowledge ), how many units could possibly be involved with aluminum flywheels (2001 Rosso Mandello, 2002 Scura and Tenni), perhaps as many as 2500? Or fewer?

Hey, we only went those lengths because the ones we made the prior year from DosXX bottle caps didn't hold. Well, that and the crossover pipe went bounding down the road at speed . . .

Done from the comfort of your 3D Printed home!

Scud . . . buddy . . . . that photo of your garage? Somewhere between inspiring and disturbing. Some mix of Blade Runner and Tron. Be careful out there, man . . . jus' sayin' . . . . Reminds me of this scene from the first Star Wars . . .

Haha - can't live down a busker's ruse! Made it as far as the (NC) state line escorting another SpineRaider on the way to his fresh tire . . .