gstallons

No, You do not HAVE to install the Roper plate and you don't have to pull the pan to change the oil filter. You don't have to wear a condom. You can't put a condom on after the fact either. Your reluctance tells me you're not a mechanic. Find someone who is, and ask them to help you a couple of times and ask them to explain the theory (or you can read the thread) about the plate. Same goes for the filter. Remember that attaching the clamp on the filter will not give you the ultimate experience of engine failure. Remember the airplane analogy...

D, You will find the pan removal a part of the ritual,have plenty of gaskets around for spares (along with the Roper windage tray you will install) and the inspection of the engine internals. When you r&r the filter you will get used to "just right". There is no law against practicing with the old filter,on & off as many times as you want til you feel comfortable. To me the idea of putting a hose clamp on an oil filter is the most ridiculous idea ever thought up. Also if this powerplant was and is on an airplane I would be UPSET if it was not applied to the filter that backed off and caused an engine failure at 5k ft. altitude. With that logic in mind place the clamp on the filter body where it will stop filter rotation IF it ever starts reverse rotation. So what if it takes you an hour to service the bike it is your metal sex machine!

Just ONE pole vault with the side stand and your life will be forever changed! You won't need any device of any kind to remind you to make sure the sidestand IS up.

The friction material in non-organic brake pads is manufactured from man-made products. You can go to brake manufacturer's website for more info and recommendations

IF there are no dowel pins holding this cover on you can "breake loose" this cover by striking it from the side to loosen it. Most sealers have little or no "shear" strength. This means side to side movement. I use either Yamabond or Loctite makes an anaerobic sealer (515 ?)that is great HTH gene

Not all people in any profession are BAD. The best "engineer" I have EVER met is a life long friend named James Mariner. he can fabricate just about ANYTHING. This man has a skimpy high school ed. He can straighten wheels, frames, con. rods, relace spoke wheels. If it is mechanical he can fix,repair,explain just about anything. If you met him he would be the most unassuming person in the room. I feel that trial and error is still a good method of improvement. This method is VERY expensive now and a person must rely on experienced results from friends when making modifications. That is why I joined this group and offer my input. p.s. If I ever get the chance to go to any rallys close to me I hope to get the chance to talk to y'all personally.

Believe me, I'm no disciple of engineers either.If you thing engineers are working in your best interests,try changing a heater core in your car. In dealing with US made autos "someone" has spent a long time(30 yrs) putting junk under the hood trying to improve mileage and performance. In the early 80s everyone's fix was to remove ALL the pollution controls to make them run BETTER. It didn't work all of the time. I agree that everything is put on to pass emission/performance goals @ X rpm. Engineers have to secure THEIR future.If some at TERMINEX came up with a product that killed all the pests,what would they do next year for business? I would hope Italian m/cyce companies (MG) are pursuing improvements and perfection. YES, I play with my bikes all of the time. There are things I install and things I remove. We do this ourselves to make us happy. I do not install cow magnets or clothes pins on my fuel lines,put mothballs in the fuel tank or any other TV advertised "fix".

I am a mechanic (37 yrs) and a vocational teacher (2 yrs) and am beginning to think like my father "if they wanted that s&*t on there they would have put it on there" My little brother quoted George Carlin about this. "You know what scares me is I'm beginning to agree with my Dad. And he's NOT gettin' any cooler!"

My input wasn't meant to discount any findings from guzzitech or anyone else.

All older vehicles with dual exhaust and m/cycles like triumph had the "H" pipe on them. These exhaust "pulses" do something in this crossover .'They traditionally helped horsepower and or torque . Believe me , no unnessary parts are on motorcycles or airplanes. MG would not have that pipe on there if the engineers didn't think it wasn't needed. I would take the word of a dyno before I removed this part.

i forgot to include......there are those who "do" and those who don't tell the truth !

Well........everyone?

To the new kid in town! Nan, I am getting a bike from Ft.Lauderdale and searched a weej for the best priced hauler to deliver to Ky. The hauler I found was EZ Motorcycle Hauler. Ph# 888-764-0185. These guys will get enough bikes assembled to justify(# unknown) a route, then deliver. The price was $525.00. Good luck and congratulations on your purchase. Also join the MGNOC immediately.

Tosser? WTF is a "tosser"?

Because EVERYBODY has a "cookie cutter'" brand. You feel exclusive when you are riding it. When you talk to a Guzzi owner usually they can explain everything going on inside and outside of this "2 wheel paramour". They can fix anything on this bike and are continually adding to and making personal improvements. My feelings are "this bike is ME"!

After hearing what you said about the 16v output you should take the alternator to a rebuilder. Have them to repair it and you'll be "good to go". The disconnecting of the wiring and battery is just a coincidence!

With thr ignition "on", this charge light signifies a "difference in potential" either under/over charging. When you have proper charging taking place the light is out, when the vehicle is not properly charging the light is on. Your particular problem that is taking place could be a blown fuse, wiring problem, or alternator/regulator problem. the cheapest is to visually inspect the fuses, wiring ,etc.. If that is good, take the alternator to a rebuilder for testing and repairs. HTH! gene

When I first stared seeing pics of the MGS-01.WOW!!!!!!! I thought this was the MESSIAH ! Then......any man who was lucky enough to get one and make it streetable I will envy him for all time. Will MG ever puyt a bike like this back on the showroom, who knows?

Until motorcycles are 5" wide and at least 3 1/2" tall you are f****d ! plain and simple. I have had drivers pull out in front of me 3xs in 30 min. My brother-in-law gave me the best advice. RIDE AS THOUGH YOU ARE INVISIBLE ! I ride like there is a "hit" on me at all times. until things with more than 4 wheels are outlawed you are unsafe. With this fear staring me in the face I try to have fun!!

I think you masturbate in front of your computer TOO much!

The automotive term for this plate Mr.Roper is making is a "windage tray". Anyone who uses this does so for a number of reasons. The highly modified trays are made so they just miss the arc of the c/shaft and rod.This purpose is to catch the oil spray from the clearances of rotating parts.The theory is to cut down on the effort of the crank traveling through a rain of oil. The next reason is to act as a baffle in the crankcase to slow down the sloshing of oil through turns, stops , etc. These are theories at worst. I figure if high performance engines have them you can too. You want the best and you are going to have it. Isn't that the reason you have a V11. p.s. People pay BIG $$$ for carbon fiber slip-ons because they are visible.Installing this is "your little secret".

There are places that use baking soda as a blasting media. It looks "new" and does no damage.

Nantucket Sleighride is the only 8-track i had of them.

Grand Funk--Live Album....absolutely..Lots of feedback along with Mach 2 rock and roll. I have 2 of these cds along with the original vinyl.I bought the "Tribute to Bosnia" cd (a live album). Some things are better left to memory.....Mark,Don and Mel can't duplicate that speed at AARP age. "I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home" is the ONLY song that was released to airplay I would claim to be GFR.

I looked through this thread all this time to find this Allman Bros lp . Probably the most perfect noise of all time! Also...The Who-Live at Leeds...(extended version) if it's too loud you're too old. And J Geils Band-Full House / Lou Reed-Rock - Roll Animal....You would have to hear them 48 straight hours to fully appreciate.