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I'm thinking the wheels are painted and clear coated. You could take your rear to an auto paint supplier and they can scan it for a match. Is you're just doing touch-up on the red, Testor's Italian Red model paint is a good match, but, apparently, has no hardeners like automotive paint. Halford's Toolbox Red from UK is reportedly quite a good match, but I'm not sure Craftsman Toolbox Red is quite "orange" enough.

Heh - yeah, my Sport just did this to me, too. Turned out to be something really simple. And my own doing. How long since the last complete tune-up?

Still searching for The One:

I cross-posted michael's post to FAQ for future reference. Well done!

Cross-posted to FAQ for safe keeping: Posted Sept. 24, 2013, 12:14 AM by michael8888 Hello tenni green lovers, after years of trying to get the Tenni Green from BASF or Lechler from the code number online with no luck (yes I had friends in england and italy call the companies directly), I sent a new 2002 Tenni fairing to BASF in the US who sent it to Whitehouse Color Laboratory. After over month they match the color and created a formula and code: Fleet Name: Motoguzzi Motorcycle Fleet Color Name: Moto Guzzi Stock#: 907250 the paint is the GLASURIT- 55 FORMULA I also had them match the gray/black used on the bike. Fleet Name: Motoguzzi Motorcycle Fleet Color Name: Moto Text Flat Black Stock#: 907286 the paint is the GLASURIT- 55 FORMULA Glasurit is BASF's best paint and the price is obscene. a pint of each color cost $152.00us for the pair. BASF's tel: 419 877-5308 US your BASF dealer should be able to order the color with the info above. michael

Yeah, since you already have the handle bars modification, I wonder if simply swapping to a different bar that fits what you're looking for would be the simplest?

The Sport developed unstable idle issues yesterday. It reminded me of how it acted before the Low Mass Sensor Modification. Today, I discovered the connector had come unplugged. And also that the sensor holder was loose where it screws into the head. Tightened the holder back down, re-attached the connector and back to goodness! While working up the modification, I had made the catches for the connector less prominent (more angled than squared off) to help getting the connector on and off. I'm thinking I took off too much material and when the holder loosened in the head, the vibration wiggled the connector off. Hey, I know: "I messed with it!" But after three years, and coping with some very high ambient temperatures, the sensor does still work better. If it's connected.

L-Ryter, I would think some kind of weight would be helpful for the vibration damping. The CRG mounting adapter doesn't amount to much and complaints about the original Sport clip-on vibration was significant even with the internal bar weights. If you already have the CRG mounts, consider loading the hollow clip-on with a damping material like lead shot or even BBs. It works better if not packed tight so that the movement between the shot absorbs vibration.

Be careful you don't actually get airborne like a P-51 over the Skyway!

These RhinoMoto adapters seem to be a good solution. I had my stock bar end weights machined to take the CRG. Once you are used to the small image, as you are, I think the CRG work better than stock just because the bar end position does not see mostly your elbows.

Camn, Thanks for posting the links!

It's been a long time, but where is a link to the fun animation that is this character: Somehow, it became the epitome, or representation, of "gremlins" in our V11. Especially the electrical ones! It is such a fun animation along with this one: MOTO GUZZI vs Others.

K'roo - Is that the rod bearings or the rings?

Pronto, It is worth checking your foot shift lever to see if it is moving freely and not binding on its pivot. Otherwise, this sounds like a broken shift return spring. Many posts on "Technical Topics", "Frequently Asked Questions", and "How To . . ." sub-forums. Search by "replies" and post back on this thread what you have found. Welcome to V11LeMans.com!!

The good thing about the snow flying: it's a great time to look back inside that side cover! This will just be a simple click this way or that! Then: you'll be An Expert! (Here, I thought the dots were to point 'at' one another / "align", but it's been a while since I've had my eyes on it . . .)

Sorry, the delay posting back. No, not running: key on, run switch on. Once set, then test idle speed running. Unfortunately, you will only know that result after it is fully warm.

I just had to post this YouTube link again: MOTO GUZZI vs Others It reminds me of pulling up the Lodge and motowfo walks out all cleaned up, "Oh, man, I just got out of the hot tub, a couple drams of single malt! I feel great! You just rollin' in , docc?" EEEEERRRP

The experts disagree on many aspects of this procedure. I would entirely delete the right idle screw (I've done it both ways). It's just one less variable and adds nothing to the betterment. Second, it is really important to set the 165 mV baseline with the right throttle plate entirely closed. Then hook up the linkage and adjust the left idle screw to that 525 mV range and see where she idles with the air screws 1/2 to a full turn. As Hubert says, it should not idle well or at all with the screws closed. The Veglia tachs are commonly 300-500 rpm high, so don't be bashful getting her to idle smoothly halfway between the 1000 and 2000 marks.

With sales tax and special order (freight and wait), the local auto parts store price is $67 US/ 2013. Just placed online order for the K&N CG-9002 for $42.75. I'm not confident in this "million mile" durability. My 10 year old 33-2682 appears to have some weak spots in the foam. I'm hoping the better fitting CG-9002 will hold up better since it's not being crushed 1/8" (3+ mm) every time it gets pushed into the box. For our purposes, it is notable that the K&N application chart does not list the V11 series specifically for the CG-9002.

Jan, I am having trouble seeing the photo very well. Could you post views of the canister and of the crossover? Are there no markings or stampings on the canisters? I am thinking maybe Akrapovic . . .

Still cannot find a US automotive application for the air filter. Yet, it does appear that the better fitting oiled foam alternative is K&N CG 9002. This from Gregory Bender on ThisOldTractor which explains why my 33-2682 gets a little crumpled.

So it is: the K&N 33-2682 fits Fiat Panda (?) 1982-1986, and Fiat 500 and 600 1991-2005 I'll try to walk into the local auto parts store here in the rural US and get a paper filter for a Fiat. If you never hear from me again . . . . you know what happened . . .

Best to start at the beginning: TPS Setup and Throttle balance in FAQ

Failed relay on the Rosso Corsa/ SSRIX: let's call the First (front) Starter Relay. Unfortunately, it appeared the second from the front (Headlamp Relay also did not function. Best candidate to cannibalize (if you have no spares and no friends with spares): the middle relay (called the 'Sidestand Relay, it is actually energized by the Neutral Switch). Roadside no start drill: turn the bars lock-to-lock while activating the starter button, clutch in. If the starter engages, it is likely the clutch switch bullet connectors under the tank. No joy? Swap the front two relays (make sure they are both 5-pin) - if it starts but there is no headlight, the relay you moved to position 2 is bad. If there is any distance to ride, there will be no headlight, no brake light, and no charging. In that case, use the relay from the middle (#3) for the #2 (headlamp) position and start the bike sitting on it with the sidestand up. As Kiwi_Roy has pointed out, if you don't have spare relays you can jumper the sockets. If you have jumper wire, your wits about you, and know which-where to do the jumpering! EDIT: For the record, the bad relays were Tycos.

Interesting, KillBoy's morning started with the sequence (#01-10) of waspp eastbound on his Rosso Corsa chasing us down. The rest of us were about a minute ahead before the camera started rolling. The afternoon actually begins here at #1077 with Warner on that fabulous TL 1000! The last KillBoy pics that day (#1138-1147): docc behind a Harley about 5 minutes behind the Spine Raiders. I just love the way the Guzzi stands its outboard cylinder straight up in deep corner!!