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I think K_Roy's cluster is a great set up. Not only does the tach read 500 rpm with the motor off just like an original Veglia, but the clocks in British Columbia only have 10 hours!

I just serviced mine after 12,000 miles. I had never let it go that long, but it really didn't look awful. I never did find an automotive paper alternative. I don't think there is room to stuff in the pleated filter for the Lombardi/Deutz. After listening to all the debate, I came away certain about one thing: it's common for people to neglect their air filters, whether paper or foam. Probably worse in an application like the V11 where it's not so easy to get to.

PM me when you're riding through. We'll show a backroad or two some proper Italian business!

Bad thing about those is they come in droves and all start stinging at once. Evil little things!

Mike, pm'd you on the "itinerary." Figure we'll roll into the store at The Gap 10:30-12 and hang out for about an hour before we ride NC 28 into Franklin for lunch at The Sunset. Then Wayah Rd, west over the ridge that holds the Nantahala Lake and past the power house to Robbinsville and back over the Cherohala. Hope to see you guys!

I guess if you positively, absolutely must have a chase vehicle: a beautiful woman in a drop-top Mini Cooper is the way to go!

Just a reminder for the West-Riding-East Contingent ( Team Pressure Drop) from Lower Middle Tennessee: Gathering for breakfast at MarcyJo's Mealhouse four miles east of I-65 / exit 46 for breakfast, then pulling out somewhere around nine central time after breakfast. Did I mention breakfast? Bring a full tank. We'll roll 100 miles on backroads through McMinnville to re-fuel just before hitting TN Hwy 30 climbing to Spencer and through the Dry Fork Gulf (fantastic! ) to regroup at the Fall Creek Falls entrance and then bypass Pikeville. (Pikeville makes my rear drive leak). BBQ for lunch on the west side of Athens and Tn Hwy 39 on to Tellico Plains. Right at 200 miles. Early enough arrival for those who would like to visit the Cherohala before sunset!

Mmmmm - delicious! Fall color ride? Don't stop til you get to the South'n Spine Raid on the TN/NC border!

Walt called from the lodge and said there is a cancellation and wanted us to have a shot at it. Give him a call if you're interested!

Dot'n be picking on the lysdexic . . .

That freeplay is a nasty booger in the very tight stuff. Very hard bike to ride like that next to the pert little chain drive sporties. Makes proper men of us, no?

Just for sayin' it? Or should we all bring a couple shots and call it "rent?" Current (optimistic) weather outlook: Tues-Thursday/ streetcleaning; Fri-Sunday/ cool and crisp, fog at altitude am.

Hot soapy water and a blower to air every thing dry after! Do not tell your girl friend it is why her hair dryer does not work anymore . . .

This clamp around the damper? Or this piece attaching the damper to the triple clamp?

I've often wondered about the way my forward facing air intakes suck up dust, bugs, trash, and especially rain. (I removed the restrictive rubber snorkels day1). I can imagine a day riding in the rain must affect the air filter where it lies in the box. Seems the oiled foam would be more tolerant of this than paper.

Interesting. I just spent a half hour at the auto parts store looking for an air filter by size based upon the dimensions of the K&N. No perfect matches, but the WIX paper filter tech specs all said, "Not for Aircraft Use." After searching, and re-searching, both this site and guzzitech, I'm surprised there is no simple automotive application noted. I haven't even been able to find the automotive application for the usual K&N 33-2682 that fits the stock airbox. The closest replacement I found has pleats 0.612 (15,5 mm or almost 5/8") deeper than the K&N. Not sure if there is room to stuff those into the airbox or if that would be a bad idea. (The application for that closest dimension was for diesel Lombardi and Deutz used in pressure washers and light towers. )

I've been running a K&N oiled foam (more correctly: "oiled cotton gauze") air filter in the stock air box on my 2000 Sport for 10 years. I typically clean and re-oil it once a year and no more than 12,000 miles. It's looking a bit ratty, and I worry about the controversy that this filter type doesn't really work as well as paper to protect against engine wear. We've done this topic to thread-lock once before, but I'd like to revisit it and reconsider the pros and cons of paper versus foam filters considering some of the fresh outlooks we have on the forum these days. Simplest question first, though: what is the automotive cross reference for air filter fitment in the stock air box (please consider both US and Euro)? Ya'll boys play nice now . . .

On week out and just spoke with Walt at The Lodge at Tellico. There is a wedding party booked for Saturday night, but he thought there could be some cancellations from them. Friday night still has six rooms open and they can provide an extra (folding) bed or blow-up mattress for an extra person in one of our rooms for $10 per night. Those of you thinking about coming probably ought to book a Friday night room and for Saturday either look for a cancellation or bunk with one of us. Our gaggle appears to have five rooms in various states of occupancy. An alternative, a mile or so down the road, is Hunt's Lodge Motorcycle Camp which has air conditioned cabins as well. Walt's wife, Anna, will put out a breakfast buffet 7:30-9:30 both Saturday and Sunday for about $8. It's always great! For those simply dropping by, Friday typically sees us wandering about looking for a bottle opener after about 3 pm. Typically, we'll roll out for the Saturday NC loop about 9 am returning closer to 5. Sunday morning looks like rats from a sinking ship. If we were a Real Biker Gang, we'd all be staying in Bill's room . . .

Max, you can definitely do this. Be patient, bookmark this page, and give yourself about a year and you will be so pleased with the Guzzi AND your abilities to take care of her! Think of it like learning to play the guitar.

Oh, that's precious! Lemppari,how about borrowing/renting an engine hoist?

I just check the play from the movement at the outside edge of the rear tire on my 86,000 mile Sport: 2 1/2 inches! With the same end point sound you describe. Looks like you're in spec!

(Moved topic from "How To" to better help Max sort out his Guzzi!) First, Max, it is good for the oil light to come on with the key and turn off after starting. It does sound like your gearbox needs a pawl spring inside its shifting plate. The forum members will help you find the things that need to be done, but is there a Guzzi mechanic in your area that could help you?

Hi, Dazz! Your Sport definitely had the recall work done to the gearbox? (The gearbox internal cushdrive was part of that).

By the "screw/hoop" I'm thinking you refer to the Heim joint. It should be available in its metric dimensions. And you mean rebuilding the steering damper itself? Not sure the year of your Sport, but most have Bitubo dampers which are leak prone. I replaced mine with a Japanese built Shindy that has worked very well for less money than the Bitubo replacement. Not sure about a rebuild.