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The early, low, factory tire pressures are a formula for weave, squirm, and short tire life. But indeed, there are compromises as I found 37/ 42 on a hard compound tire *less than helpful* in a low-side traction loss. I settled on 35/40 with the early narrow rim and 160 Pirelli Angel GT( for now). Make your tires happy: set your sag/preload/spring selection . . .

Rossi, is your V11 an early white face Veglia, or later black face ITI? (consider adding a year-model to your profile for all to see. ) Either way, the internal gear drive has likely played up and can only be repaired by a full disassembly and the correct spare part(s).

That or simply re-time the cam. I've never done that on a Guzzi, so not sure if it requires a degreeing wheel or what?

I added a chain fall (ratchet strap) to the rear tank mount for extra measure.

Measure, first, how much the threaded portion of the pivots stand proud of the pork chops. They are probably not symmetrical. Otherwise, you'll have to center the rear tire to the front on re-assembly. Plan on servicing the swingarm bearings while it is out.

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I'm not the last word on this, but I learned from this site: Lap solder/heat shrink. And, for sure, service your ignition switch!

Not that the 'talians have just kept changing things on the fly!

Compared to the V11 Sport RedFrame (1471mm), the previous Sport 1100 and 1100Sport-i showed 1175mm wheelbase. It's rake was a full degree easier (26˚) which, I suppose could be the 4mm difference. I've never heard that the frame or rake changed between the Spot1100 (carbs) and the 1100 Sport (injected). I remember getting off my Y2K RedFrame onto a '04 Café Sport with the 1490mm braced frame and handlebars - like a totally different motorcycle!

I suppose if the leak from the slave was rather small, and leaking only while under way, the exhaust would be burning it off with little to no sign of wetness.

The LeMans frames and forks didn't change, AFIK, from the Gen I 2002 to the last version. Early Sport frames (RedFrames and Rosso Mandello) were shorter (1471mm) while braced frames from 2002 on are 1490 mm. Apparently the steering angle remained 25˚ throughout V11 production, although there is some indication the very earliest RedFrames had different triple clamps increasing the rake 1/2˚ (I cannot find any official documents on that). All V11 LeMans There could be confusion in this thread about generations since the question in post#5 is specifically about the V11 LeMans which, in itself, started with the "Second Generation V11", the "First Gen V11" being the RedFrames and RM.

Outside of all the pictures of big smiles, this may sum up the meet the best:

Nice pieces, these V7 rear-sets! I wonder who makes them for Guzzi. Stucchi Luigi, perhaps?

Ya'll boys are funny! I like you already! Turns out, we found more hills and twisty roads than I expected on the Left Coast. It ain't the Appalachian Highland Rim, but it was excellent to ride there. The rear-set story is, as yet, untold. While the "main event" did not deploy biaffi (keys aka wrenches), we could not avoid attempting to install the V7Racer rear-sets on Nic's V7 while we were exploring the coast. So, sometime between Cedar Key and Fort Island, we deployed The Keys. Baffi e chiavi: Brake rear-set went on flawlessly, but the gear change had an incorrect lever! Nic rode the rest of the ride rear-set brake, but left side: "normale." Amazing, though, that he contacted the selling dealer in San Antonio, Texas (AF1Racing) at closing time on Friday and they had the correct part at his home Monday morning before we got home!

I was surprised by the reported cumulative elevation change, but we did seek out every high clearance bridge we could find. Sailing over this bad boy is a scream:

One more cog in my growing list for the 100,000 mile refresh!

You know you are riding with true gentleman when they let you show up in their home town and they make you believe you are leading the ride! Here is a screen shot of the more "northerly' route exploring river mouths along the "Smuggler's" Coast up to Cedar Key: (Sunset photo above from Yankeetown Beach), and below: the end of the Ozello Trail west of Crystal River (Road Ends Here!):

Unbelievable, unheard of , giant high-pressure weather dome cast its veil of kindness over us. Hawaii-like weather - just extraordinary!

Just home! 1500 mile round trip in a three ton tow rig, ~360 miles of motorcycle riding along the Left Coast of Florida from Cedar Key to the Manatee River. Absolutely fantastic in every way! What an amazing group of riders! I can't say enough good things about these guys and their bikes! This ride (thread) started as baffi e chiavi (Whiskers and Spanners or, more literally "Moustaches and Keys") has morphed titles several times, but no wrenches were deployed (on the main ride day) so I propose: Baffi e Chiecchiaroni (Whiskers and Chatterboxes!)

2001-2002 LeMans brochure in FileShare Thanks, again, to chamberlin obtaining, scanning, and posting these great resources!

Sorry to be out of pocket for a few days, guys. We're in Safety Harbor after trailering 775 miles. stopped in Yankeetown for a coastal exploration (175 miles) - pics later. Looking forward to seeing the gang in the Marina Area in the morning (Sunday) and kick tires for while before sailing over these bridges! what about this amazing clear, cool weather? FANTASTIC!!!

Idle ought to be higher. High idle should be around 1500, while I like my normal idle around 1200 (spec is 1050 +/- 50). We'll keep at it and figure it out - likely more than one thing foiling you!