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Right, 33 ft, 37 rr. I've been running the rear up to 39 for fast highway runs but trust the 33 psi front to stick better than higher pressures.
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Setting the preload on the shock often improves ground clearance. Have you checked the sag?
My Sport touches the sidestand considerably less with the suspension set up.
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Actually thats only on the older spine frame with the five speed gearbox sport 1100's Daytona's etc etc. The V11's are centrally mounted, It was done to get the shaft around the more modern wider rear tyres. The six speed gearbox's output shaft is offset a further 30mm when compared tot he older five speeds.
I had thought the older spines were offset more but that these still retained some.
The frame schematic shows the offset of the porkchops 8mm to the right. And my front subframe mounts to the engine are asymmetric. Not by the 12mm but more like the 8mm shown in the frame schematic.
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I promised myself I'd stay off ' 24/7 V11 ' because of the divisiveness which pervades the non-v11 threads in that forum.
I thought I would be safe over here talking about injectors and viscosity. . .
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And to add to the eccentricity , the whole driveline is set off to the right of the frame's centerline something like 12 mm.
We are an eccentric bunch. And our bikes, too!
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Paul,
Based on my swingarm experience that you helped me with, I'd say HMB is a great outfit. We are all probably lucky to have them as a major source of parts.
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So, it is true that the factory sold all the V11 spares?
And also true that they were sold exclusively to HMB Guzzi?
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If this is true it is odd and should give cause for concern. With engine running, the battery OCV shouldn't affect unregulated voltage at the alternator, and provided the battery isn't such a short circuit that the generator output is pulled down (and if it was the battery would be fried dry) the charging regulation and secondary signal supply regulation within the ECU should hold the sensor voltages stable. Hence I can't see how fitting a new battery could affect mixture, fuel consumption or the appearance of the idiot lights if the electrical system was healthy.
I certainly agree. If it were just the sense of 'stronger running' I'd say it was my wishful thinking. While the old battery kept a steady 12.7v the new Hawker is 12.84 v. Yet the regulator should level this off to its presets.
Here again, the tach is about 300 rpm higher at idle, fuel economy dropped about 2 mpg, and the fuel light came on at 4.3 gallons instead of 4.6.
No huge differences but enough to suggest a significant change. I did change the relays from Bosch to GEI as well but after I noticed the rpm increase.
I'll have to go into the TPS and see if it's throwing a higher mV than when it was last set.
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I'm still amazed at the difference in the Sport's running with the new battery. Stronger throught he rev range, higher idle.
Now I've noticed it's running richer ( higher TPS voltage?) and the fuel lght comes on MUCH sooner and much more brightly.
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True about the inner amber lenses. I think they were about $1.00 each.
I hurried home from the Harley dealer with mine, all excited. The lenses almost ended up costing $170 after the Trooper invited me to court.
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Cranks over and won't run? Or doesn't crank over?
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Seems like California would be one of the least likely places to get humidity in the tach. Yet, maybe you live by a marina, park on the dock with a cover on the bike?
My tach has never fogged ( either of them) . Perhaps tachs made later in the day got more Chianti spilled in them . . .
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That's the internal 'cush-drive' which looks like a stack of washers leading to the output shaft. There hasn't been much discussion of it here.
I had the impression there were changes in it as well as the 'sliding dogs.' The slop in my gearbox was surely much improved with the new gearbox.
What's the word from you guys who have actually done the recall?
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Well said, Bill. We can all (obviously) go on endlessly about politics and it is unfortunate for it to color our relationships.
I come to this forum for its enjoyable, intelligent motorcycle banter and invaluable insight into the V11 Guzzi. This other trend certainly has detracted from the quality of the forum.
Of course I'm still bruised over the witch doctor thing.
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Her thighs looked more, uh, sturdy in her speed skating suit. The definition in her quadriceps reminded me of the sculpting of the Sport's tank.
I'd have to get a better look at her ass to make any further comparison. Some thing's you have to decide for yourself.
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If the V11 was an olympian it would be the Dutch speed skater Timmer. . .
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I modded the silencer on my Honda 500. It was so quiet you could hear the piston going up and down at idle.
"PHP" went from 30 to 40 while BHP probably went from 30 to 27.
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Michelin Pilot "Sport" or Pilot "Road?"
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The striped Centauros were tributes to the racing Cooper S. ( Pre-new Mini).
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Don't you love it when it turns out to be something really simple?
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With the poll about my life's work being so knee-slapping hilarious and all I guess I need the sense-of-humor adjustment that seems to come from long winters in deep snow.
Where's Roper on this poll? And why can't I vote 'witch doctor' across the board?
I need a dram and an oil change.
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"IN" the hotel? It seems she went straight from the parking lot to the squad car.
Having Bill around gives us such credence. I just informed my wife he had already registered for those dates. 'Oh , that's perfect then", she says.
She must think he's a good influence.
) won't get you around the next pump island. 
Second South'n Spine Raid 2006
in Meetings, Clubs & Events
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It is , once agian, time gather Spine Frames together and enjoy the delightful roads of the Tennessee-Georgia-North Carolina mountains.
This is an informal gathering rather than a 'rallye' per se. Don't expect a trophy. On the other hand the roads are, indeed, a delight and you already know that anyone who shows up is going to be fun and interesting. The chance to park a few spineys together and compare notes is worth the price of admission (there is none, remember it's not a 'rallye' and when it's over I was never there). Bill will be back from his travels in the motherland and will inspire us with recountances of the sense and feel of IT-lee. If you start to practice now you will master the proper Appalacian pronunciation in time to declare that, "Naw, it ain't Japneeze. It's made in IT-lee, ya'll."
Sweetwater, Tennessee, is on I75 between Chattanooga and Knoxville. This BestWestern caters to riders and is a very nice facilty. Be sure to mention you are coming to meet riders and they'll give you their best rate.
My plan is to gather Friday morning south of Nashville and head over TN 30 out of Mcminnville past Fall Creek Falls returning that way on Sunday. july 21- 23, 2006.
Saturday I'd like to loop down into North Georgia to Tucker's Corner for lunch, stop by TWO (Two Wheels Only) Campground and have my way with Wolf Pen Gap Road.
From Sweetwater and Tellico Plains the Cherohala Parkway and Deal's Gap ( The Dragon) is also within striking distance.
Some of you may want to PM or eMail one another to combine lodging. Sorry, Redneck Girls will not be provided for entertainment again this year. Like Grappa, you must BYO.