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So many V11s have changed hands that it's been fun watching the "New Guard" taking on the beast. Last year's South'n Spine Raid was the best yet (Number Six!) with quite a few surprise attendants. Next year: SSR Seven in Twenty-Eleven! The Sport needs a major tear down to get to that broken rear sub-frame, but I delay while I sniff out someone that can reliably weld the chrome moly. I keep looking at the new bikes, but nothing has got the brio of the V11 for me so far!

You are certain the lever does not touch the frame side plate on its down stroke?

Once the top "acorn" nut is removed, the 19mm lock nut is released. Note the postition of the screw slot as that is the actual adjustment. I used a 3/8" drive "crow's foot" for the lock nut. This is an open end 19mm wrench head that can be turned by a ratchet extension.

As Hubert says, the whine may simply be something to just enjoy! Still, fresh gear oils in the gearbox and bevel drive along with careful greasing of the u-joints, shaft splines and drive splines (on the rear wheel hub) may change its tune.

Jacob, That circuit comes through fuse 6 and the ignition switch (no relay). It also powers the 4 watt "city light" inside the headlamp shell. Looking through the lens askance, you should be able to see its dim glow below the headlamp bulb. Turning the key to "park" lights this circuit without the headlamp. Instrument bulbs are accessible under the front cover held by the four 8mm acorn nuts. Yet, with the tail light out, I would suspect the circuit through fuse 6. Check it out in the "park" mode . . .

You've got two Land Rovers and a Triumph and you're wondering why your Guzzi is glitchy? No, seriously, there are a whole series of little things that will get it running better and better. It's likely not one major thing. She's just askin' for more love . . .

AArgh! More "eye" jokes? It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Then it's a game: find the eye!

KiwiRoy has posted some of the most helpful contributions to our V11's electrical, um, "challenges." His professional approach to problem solving the electrics are second to none. I really mean it when I say:

Hi, Dan-O! Welcome! Hope you find your V11. Not long ago another "Dan" had a green Sport listed from up in Crossville. Worth a look. The spine frame 6-speeder has no shift drum, but a shift "plate" more similar to some BMW transmissions. This thread walks through about all the variables for getting one moving smoothly. I'm starting to think MZNYC's trouble is in the "dogs." Not an owner optional correction as special tools are required. Look for my pm. I'm like 45 minutes from you.

Looks like good news! With the boot bumped off like that, it's time to check a full tune - up (valve adjustment/ plugs/ Throttle Body Balance, and idle setting), once you get the boots cinched back up.

also much easier to smoke a cigarette while riding without that pesky full face helmet :-) HA! Makes me think of a buddy in high school who drilled a hole through the chin bar on his BELL for to insert the KOOL-Lung-F**ker-Long so he could dig the menthol while wheelying his Kawi triple. I mentioned the ingenuity of it to him a few years later when he'd become a flight instructor: "Oh yeah, that was just stupid."

Hi, Charley! Fuzz on the drain plug is pretty typical. Not likely that it is the remnants of your spring. Where did your spring break (post a picture)? Others have tried the aftermarket springs, but they don't seem to be the final solution. I have heard that talismans and incantations can be relied upon . . .

I guess I don't weigh enough... You skinny Westphalians! Come to America - we will fatten you up and your stand will work better (while your suspension may not)!

I'm thinking the level is best just above the high mark with the bike vertical and the stick screwed in. It's kind of a hassle to do it that way, but checking it on the side stand will over estimate your volume. A wet pick up is a happy pick up . . .

I like that saddle! But, what is the big crazy star on the tank? And why is the leather booted lady not on the lovely saddle? Break time?

Tease . . . Where's the ?? Reverse cones and wire spokes . . .

I really have no idea how difficult your local enforcement may be. It does seem that those small cans on the V11 would be, well, "boisterous!"

I don't suppose it is all that uncommon for the power distribution to be a bit shielded. Luhbo's suggestion to get the power out of the headlamp shell is a good one. He's a smart guy, Hubert . . .

I've run my Sport open from the center collector just for grins. It is scary loud and maybe not too "refined." A couple of these FMF cans mounted to the outlets would be interesting. And, hey, there's a lot of cover noise in NYC and the constabulary is pretty forgiving, no?

Yes, taking the power from the 4W "dipped light", park lamp, or "city lamp" circuit in the headlamp shell would be sensible as the current requirement should be quite low and the power to that circuit does not come through the headlamp switch or any relay, but only through Fuse 6 and the ignition switch. The draw on the circuit is less than 2 amps, so the existing 5 amp fuse should be good to go for your VDO set up. Post back a nice picture of them, yes?

Wow, my stock Sachs was maybe 500#/" and the Ohlins is 485 . . . Hardly wot me "pants" tell me. Well, me pants have lied to me before, then . . .

Interesting that old thread was only a year ago! And more interesting: post#13 by Gavo (Based on ratchethack's mathism): Posted 24 December 2009 - 02:44 AM Thanks ratchet the calculator is very helpful. I get 9.5kg/mm Still, I don't get the Ohlins units in "newtons per mm." My "#26" spring is (supposedly) 85 N/mm. How does that translate to pounds per inch?

Yes, the heels on the Stelvio are very exciting. Oh! Wheels! Yes, yes. Very nice wheels . . .

Antonio! I knew I could depend on you for the EICMA Report! Piaggio has nice models with their, er, "models?" What of the Tiger800??

For those of you who plan way, waay ahead (you know who you are - I got your text!), the South'n Spine Raiders will gather for SSR Seven in Twenty Eleven at Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Last year's venue was overwhelmingly popular, so we'll return to The Lodge at Tellico. We'll be riding the weekend before memorial Day (May 20-22). While we are celebrating the *soon-to-be-vintage * Guzzi spine frame, all models and makes are happily enjoyed. It is again, after all, a non-event unaffiliated with this website, the administrator, Moto Guzzi, or any members, posters, or attendees. There is no real plan, agenda, registration, insurance, or support. Yet, a good time was had by all! It's only seven months away. I need to get that rear subframe welded and replace those rear drive seals!