profWacko

Please tell us where you sourced this spiffy little item. Could be a game changer. ADVthanksANCE -Jack

The air is definitely the way to go. I use a needle attachment that is used to inflate footballs (round or oblate spheroid, your choice). Slips right under the grip, inflates it a little, and off it comes. As far as screws numbered 2 in your last picture, try not to remove those, as there is a tiny little metal ball under there that activates the clutch or brake light switch, depending whether it's left or right. That little ball can be a bear to find once it has escaped. Do NOT ask me how I know this. The screws numbered 2 in the picture of the throttle side are the ones that you will take out to remove the grip assembly. The handlebar clamps should just unbolt from the top triple tree without having to remove it. Good luck on your quest. -Jack

I found a Wix filter for my Jackal in some parts a guy gave me. They're made in the USA!! This one has a price tag of $3.99. Made in the USA! GM, where do you buy yours? ADVthanksANCE -Jack

I am also in the process of a Jackal-to-Something-Else conversion. What rear fender is that? ADVthanksANCE -Jack

Wanna borrow mine? I have recently moved and I'll have to locate it, but it's still in the box it came in a few years ago. Where are you located? -Jack (in SoCal)

>>you can get old guzzi rims from I forget which model but I hear they'll mount up Since Todd has a 4.5" rear from a V11 Sport on his 1100SS (ex-2002 Stone), I'm guessing that the reverse would work as well. I hear that the better hub to use is from an EV because they are lighter than the Stone/Jackal ones. Just about any good wheel slinger should be able to lace up a rim of whatever width you would want on there. Diesel, that bike looks just amazing. -Jack

>>when it is warmed up the clutch does not completley disengage. Sounds exactly like air in the system. Should not be too hard to get it set to right. Too bad you are so far away, as I would be glad to give you a hand with it. So, Mike, how are you enjoying the bike that I miss more than any bike I ever sold? -Jack

dlaing mentionsed: optional brass fitting Where do you get one of these? -Jack

Pete said: I packed his temp sensor This is the first time I have heard of this mod. What is it exactly? ADVthanksANCE -Jack (I had a Roper plate in my 05 Le Mans, I miss that bike) 2007 Griso 2000 Jackal 1983 V50 III

True, the BMW boxer bikes are pretty cool. But (there always seems to be a "but" in there somewhere), they are soooo effing dull to ride. (Ok, to be fair, I am intentionally avoiding a test ride on any R1200 model). I jumped ship from Guzzi when I totalled my 2002 Le Mans (remember the flaking black engine paint?) and bought a used R1100S that I put over 10k miles on and then sold to my dentist. While still in possession of the S, I bought a 2003 R1150GS Sport in October of 2003 and have put over 55k miles on it mostly commuting. I now also own a 2000 Jackal (bought used, ridden over 5k so far) and a 2007 Griso (also bought used and ridden over 4k so far). Guess which bike is the last one I throw a leg over most of the time? Yep, it's the GS. I cannot explain why the GS seems so dull to ride. Performance-wise, it blows the Griso away, never mind the Jackal. The Big Beemer has an amazing lunge from 95mph on in 6th gear. it's waaaayyyyy faster than either of my Guzzi's, has better brakes (non-ABS, TVM), and is better in the canyons (can you say Ohlins?). It's more comfortable over distances and rides better on the freeway (a LOT better than the Jackal, only slightly more so than the Griso). So what is it about these damn Guzzi's that make me want to ride them and leave the clearly superior motorcycle sitting in the garage with the battery slowly dying? Because it doesn't sound like a Guzzi, and it doesn't feel like a Guzzi. GUZZI - It's a disease and I've got it bad. And if you're reading this to the end, you probably do too. Ride safe. Ride often. Ride far. And WEAR YOUR GEAR!! -Jack (infected since July 2001)

My 2000 Ducati ST-2 had a 5.5-inch rim and came with a 170 from the factory. On my first tire change on my 2002 Le Mans, I switched to a 170 and found the bike handled much better overall. IMHO, the 180 ties are much better suited to 6-inch rims. Plus, if the 180 series tires can handle the output from a 1000cc four, what's the point of a 190, other than poser-factor? Naturally, YMMV. Ride safe, ride often, ride far and WEAR YOUR GEAR!! -Jack

>>This is the reason why, if the screws used to maintain this balance are tampered with, it is no longer possible to restore throttle body correct setting, and throttle bodies have thus to be compulsorily replaced. Does this imply that I can NEVER EVER adjust the throttle body balance on my Griso? It sure makes a big difference on my Jackal and Le Mans(s) when I adjust the throttle body balance after a valve adjust. Sheesh - two steps forward and three steps back. -Jack

[quote ... to be able to start the bike without first turning on the headlight. That's what my Griso does. Turn on the key, gauges do their little dance, all ready to go now, but the headlight is OFF until the engine starts. With the engine running, turn the run switch to OFF, and the headlight goes out. These newfangled bikes are great, aren't they? Think it might be possible to make a V11 behave like this? I wonder what sensor they use to throw the switch on the headlight... -Jack

>>Chinese knockoffs True enough, but the quality of the materials in the two-piece suit I bought was far better than I was really expecting considering its very reasonable price ($425US, including shipping). -Jack

I am looking for a single muffler, preferably a Mistral but other brands would be work too. I would prefer a carbon oval. Left or right side is ok because it's going on a (gasp!) BMW project bike. Has anybody out there had to replace both mufflers because one got damaged? Sell me your other one and cut your losses. ADVthanksANCE -Jack

Title pretty much says it all. This will be the large-pin version of these levers like the ones that came on V11's all models all years. Now that the master cylinder on my Jackal is 100% again, the lever reach is a little too far. I'm looking for a serviceable lever, cosmetics are secondary. PM, svp or email to profwacko v11lemans.com ADVthanksANCE -Jack

Vlad, Are you planning on a model for the Griso? Oh please, oh please, oh please???? People say I'm impatient, but I'M NOT! I'M NOT! I'M NOT! >8] ADVthanksANCE -Jack

Will the levers for a V11 Sport/Le Mans fit on my Griso? ADVthanksANCE -Jack

The one I installed on my 05 Le Mans was a perfect fit. -Jack

I'll definitely be there. Gotta show off the new toy. -Jack

Try these: http://www.realgaskets.com/files/motorcycle.htm#motoguzzi I have used a set of these in the past for a very long time. Surf around their website and you will see the list of aircraft engines that is their primary business. Guzzi's fly, right?? I got a message back from the guy that runs it and he said if I send him a new oil pan gasket for my V11 that he would make a stamper for it and put a new listing in his catalog. It's on my list. But then, so is a Griso. -Jack

Here's one more positive testimony for the Roper Sloppage Sheet. I put mine on over the weekend and did an oil change even though it had been "changed" by a dealer only 1000 miles ago. The stuff I drained out looked like really dirty 40wt. It was awful looking, so I changed the oil and put on the Ufi filter that came from the PO when I bought the bike in December. Added a big hose clamp around the filter as well. When I did the after-test, accelerating full throttle in first gear up the same hill where I got the light to flicker before, NO FLICKER! Also, it might just be my imagination but the bike feels noticeably stronger above 5k rpom's now. I'm not really sure what's causing this, but I LIKE IT!! This a very easy mod and provides a really good result. Highly recommended. -Jack

Al, very sorry to read of your engine troubles. This is exactly why I am not even going to start my Le Mans again until I get my sloppage plate installed. I had a visitation from the oil light demon accelerating uphill in first gear about one mile from my house. Fortunately, I only had a momentary wink, and the oil level was right at the top mark when I got home. Call me paranoid I guess. -Jack

I made them. They are simply half of a 3-inch diameter round spot mirror shaped a little to fit the contours of the inside of the existing mirror housing, and then a little RTV to hold it on. I cut them in half with a fine-tooth hacksaw blade, and clean up the edges a little with sandpaper. Be CERTAIN that you get plastic mirrors and not glass ones. Don't ask me how I know this. >8] You can see the front bumper of a car in the lane next to you that's about even with your footrest, and you can see it without turning your head. That car would not be visible otherwise. The image of the car is just right there in the mirror where the image of your shoulder used to be. I've been putting these on all of my vehicles for quite a few years now. They are really helpful on cars, vans and trucks too. -Jack Perhaps, but when you are riding, you cannot see them. And when you get off of the bike after a 100-mile freeway drone, your back will know they were there because it won't be hurting and your wrists won't be tired like they were with the stock setup. Well, 59-year-old backs like mine anyway. For me, function trumps style every time, which is why I might be buying a Quota to commute on. As always, YMMV. -Jack