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8 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:
What about later bikes post 2002 to the US like the Le Mans and all the other naked variants from 2002-2006? All 15M in the USA?
Phil
Pretty sure, yes: "All 15M in the USA."
Not sure I have ever heard of a "2006" V11. Or even a 2005 in the USA. I was thinking the 2005 Scura R was the last of the breed, but have never heard of one of those in the USA . . .
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17 minutes ago, gstallons said:
I think Docc and I run the same low fuel thermistor/whatchacallit . My bike mimics a running out of fuel symptom . I stop and lay the bike over for a little while , get it back up and go a few miles , repeat procedure. It works perfectly! Do this as often as needed to get to civilization and gas up . I also follow the less used procedure of filling up every 200 miles .
Ah, yes, the "tip-slosh" replenish. Been there too many times.
No way I can go 200 miles. My safe refuel is closer to 160.
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Well done, @Cabernet! I am honoured at the "thank you."
Pretty sure my thermistor's use-cycles and hours have made it less responsive. It has become less of a "low fuel warning" and more of a laughing crow cawing, "You've Run Out of Fuel, you dolt !"
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Just got word of four rooms left at The Lodge . . .
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On 2/2/2024 at 3:52 AM, Gritman said:
Hi @docc going back to your frame enquiry, it is a Centauro frame but it’s had the ‘Raceco chop’ which reduces the rake by 1.5 degrees. I can’t measure the wheelbase atm as the engine is out! I wanted something a bit more nimble than the usual spine frame, hence the chop and Dymags. The handling is certainly lighter and turn-in is sharper, so some satisfaction that time and money was well-spent 😊
3 hours ago, Gritman said:Hey @docc the wheelbase is 1433mm , rake 22 degrees
Seems a 1.5º chop on a Centauro frame would make 25º?
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Yet, they are actually Russian?
Добро пожаловать!
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Perhaps @Meinolf could answer the "Status" question regarding guzzidiag . . .
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I can only recall one member here using a 150 on the 4.5" rim.
Last year I had the unique opportunity to see three early V11 Sport parked next to one another with three different size rear tires: 160, 170, and 180.
The angle of the sidewall looked most natural with the 160 while the 180 looked decidedly stressed.
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The non-start issue certainly deserves a thread of its own, but regarding guzzidiag, check your model selection in Preferences and select your model. It looks like you may be set the "MDS-01" . . .
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On 3/5/2024 at 10:24 PM, po18guy said:
No one has ever nailed a Steely Dan cover, except...
What a great mix! Thanks to Leonid Vorobyev and that amazing band!
Thanks @po18guy for sharing the link!
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5 hours ago, igor said:
thanks i'll check that out . i guess you can find the right values for the relay in the manual ?
The manual will be of no use. Open the January 26, 2017 link below and web search for the suggested relays:
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John Prine took us places. Lyrically, melodically, spiced with his storytelling . . .
Even without a voice in perfect pitch. A "Bob Dylan", of sorts.
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10 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:
Relays, Ignition switch, Connectors, earths, R.I.C.E. The V11 Sport electrical troubleshooting guide.
Phil
Pretty sure "R.I.C.E" means something else in my line of work.....
What is that in electrical troubleshooting?
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The horn and tachometer get their power through Relay#2. On the early Sport this relay, in turn, gets the power from the weak contact of Relay#1.
If you have not done so already, replace the entire relay set with a "Best" High Current relay from Pickers Components, CIT, (or OMRON if you can find them):
Otherwise, check that your battery and charging voltages are adequate...
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27 minutes ago, KINDOY2 said:
Oh , by "THEY" your talking about Iris....
I'm curious who she sang that duet with, since Prine has passed . . .
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On 2/26/2024 at 12:35 PM, gstallons said:
Jaap's (used to be)bike is one of the most righteous personalized V11s I've seen .
Yes, indeed . . .
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5 hours ago, Guzzi-in-Vancouver said:
Which one was his? Is it in his «modifications» gallery?
17 minutes ago, gstallons said:No , after a quick spin , I didn't see it. there are pics of it on here. Maybe Jaap will post some. It is a diamond white w/the Guzzi eagle in a large form on the body/tank . Simple and righteous. Now , Jaap sold the bike and the new owner changed it up in Italian flag color accents. I will keep my mouth shut concerning the new paint scheme.
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3 hours ago, Guzzi-in-Vancouver said:
@Mikko what is that sleeve you have on the air-intake boots? Look suspiciously like hiking gaiters to me !
K&N prefilter wrap:
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3 hours ago, Guzzi-in-Vancouver said:
That is stunning. Would love to see the top of the tank ... maybe the angle is fooling me, but it sure looks like a long-tank!
Yes, indeed, it is a later gen V11 Long Tank/ internal pump/filter.
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7 minutes ago, gstallons said:
i am sorry to hear that , was trying to rationalize that bike here at my "old folks home" !
I always have a sadness when a member here sells a V11. Yet, once-a member-always-a-member, so y'all sellers don't be strangers!
And please inform your V11 buyer that the bike comes with a "free membership" to V11LeMans.com
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DO NOT try this with your side stand down . . .
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2 hours ago, v11_meticcio said:
10 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:Already been posted P25. Worth a second look though.
Phil
And here:
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On 2/28/2024 at 9:27 AM, ScottMc said:
I hate to do it but it's time to move on from my Ballabio. I just can't comfortably ride 2 up on it. It's a sweetheart bike. The biggest issue has been shifting but that was solved with with greasing the shift shaft, adjusting the eccentrics and changing the trans oil. It has Alpina tubeless wheels which were on when I bought it. The speedo died around 10k miles and I replaced it with a GPS model which now shows 2800 miles. Runs beautifully, never had an issue in the 3 years that I have had it.
I would like to see it go to a good home. $3500 or best offer.
There are a lot of desirable features on @ScottMc's Ballabio besides the awesome wheels. Certainly the GPS speedometer, but also the carbon fiber front fender and rear hugger; Exhaust crossover and canisters. "Tail Tidy; original airbox retained.
On top of a compelling asking price . . .
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49 minutes ago, GuzziMoto said:
To me that is over thinking it. If you split the difference you would undoubtedly be fine. I think you would be fine using any number in that range.
Set your sag, see how it feels, and adjust as desired.
Say it ain't so!
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LeMans for sale
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I have always liked the last gen red LeMans. While actually not "Termignoni pipes", they are nice Titanium canisters. Replacement foot brake lever could mean a wee tip-over in the history . . .