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(ex) V65 Florida no start after changing headgaskets
motortouring replied to Tinus89's topic in Older models
My first suspicion would still go to the ignition. It sounds like the timing is incorrect. Do jo have a stroboscope to check the spark while starting? You probably wiggled the sparkplug cables when taking the heads off. Please recheck everything related to that, connection to the coils and caps and plugs. For the carbs, is that PHF30? Or PHBH30? Main jet is not important for starting. Only for full throttle. That is the last one to improve. You could also share your question on the MGCN site, there are a few top experts on this. -
Andreani upgrades for V11 OEM Marzocchi forks
motortouring replied to al_roethlisberger's topic in Technical Topics
I was wondering if one of you had used an Aprilia RSV Mile or Tuono front fork and wheel, etc. The older ones are rather cheap over here, and the wheels are lighter. I can imagine the standard front forks of Aprilia are a bit better than the V11s. The offset is not that much different. -
Isle of Man visit
motortouring replied to Randy's topic in Special place for banter and conversation
Late 90ies it was do-able on the west side of the isle, Kirkmichael Glenn Wylln campsite. My god that is more than 20 years ago. Huh, I have more memories than I will ever make. It seems the classic TT in September is a bit of the old atmosphere. A couple of friends went there several times the last 10 years, good stories and a magnet for the old TT riders as well. Agostini, Read (+), and the ones that are still there from the great era of motorsports. -
And the lac the Roselend approaching from Beaufort(what she did) and continuing to the Cormet de Roselend is part of the route des Grandes Alpes. Magnificent rides. When sitting good in the saddle you can make it all the way to Nice in a long day. (Or that is what we did when we were younger). In 2021 it took more time when coming back from Mandello >> Col du Tende(gravel) >> Val du Vesubie and further north on same route in the other direction until Briancon. Really lovely part to ride. Bit dusty on the Col du Tende.
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One of the little bolts on the front brake switch is missing. Starter button does not always come back when pushed in. Measure the voltage (ca.14.0- 14.4V) when reving to 3500rpm (it does not guarantee the regulator is working properly but it gives an indication) Tools still in the bag.
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You can take off the fuel line to the pressure valve. Just to check if you have some good pressure. Do you change your fuel filter regulary? And is it cold in your area? I had 20w50 in my California at 0° Celsius, and that requires a very good battery. I needed support from the jumper. If the RPMs are to low the elect ign will not fire. 10w60 in the V11 is also thick oil at these temperatures.
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On the footpeg. And then your clever neighbour comes with a piece of threaded rod or long bold. "Whats that?" "Here 's your footpeg, dont bother the rear brake, we dont use it either,"
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Additional motorcycle riding course is indeed very important. I do think this is most effective if you have just the experience to automatically control your bike and you have the basic feeling for brakes and leaning into an average corner. The small block Guzzi's imho are easy to control, have a low seating position, ABS and nicely made. They have acceptable maintenance. For new riders and restarted, I would wish they don't have worries about the reliability and little things that bother the concentration. Anyway, I wish him a lot of pleasure.
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I ran into this recall. I m not sure if you were informed already, so just to be sure: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011252?lang=en Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart 3 and then certain production badges have an issue with tread separation.
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2003 "Sport Naked" (carry-over) transition model from 2002
motortouring replied to docc's topic in V11 Registries
Here in 2021 just after arrival in Lecco. If I believe the story of the previous owner, this 2001 (from chassisnumber) production model was used for the press to ride around Mandello. In 2005 it was sold to the first owner. I was second in 2015. But nothing can be verified. Nice bike though. I also love the color. -
I also have that tyre. On this sexyness it did not deliver. But still 5000 to go ... at least.
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teslas killing Motorcyclists
motortouring replied to KINDOY2's topic in Special place for banter and conversation
Anyway, over-reliance (is that correct English) is a serious concern for driver assistant systems. And using the right terminology for functions is a first step to get better understanding. There are by now quite some research results on this topic. More uniformity in name function and how to operate would make it possible to have more generic education for drivers. Now it is up to the sales person and the attention of the buyer if this item comes up at all. I would assume that the camera system has some sort of a verification of the reliability op the perception. Night-time is perhaps a more challenging condition. Is a driver aware of this? Anyway a sad thing. Rear ending without a clear cause is a rare accident over here. -
teslas killing Motorcyclists
motortouring replied to KINDOY2's topic in Special place for banter and conversation
That must be an urban legend. Just like drying the chiwawa in the microwave 😉 -
Is it still possible to add an order to the list? Edit: Please put me on the list.
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@MartyNZ What you describe is the Guzzi original (alu colored) rack. I have that type on my other V11 Sport 😀 Anyway, ultimately I can adapt the rack so the M8 bolts will fit
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I borrow this picture, since I got a luggage rack like this. Like the TS, I also have a mounting problem, but then with this rack. I mounted the subframe and now the rack is next. The subframe has 3 holes for the rack on both sides. The center hole of these 3 is just a 8mm hole that can be used to fix a M8 bold in a threadhole in the racktube. The subframe has nuts welded on the two other holes M8 for fixing with bolts from the outside of the rack. But these M8 can not be used because the rack has 6mm holes. Does anybody know how Stucchi had imagined to do this? I could drill the 6mm holes to 8mm, but it seems their is no room for the head of a M8 bolt. Does anybody have experience with this?
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Sukiyaki Django Guzzi
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I wonder if Piaggio has a Guzzi that goes faster, than yours. In fact there is nothing misleading in FastGuzzi. 😀
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Very true. But if I read the report measuring the temperature increase was part of the objective part. Braking with ABS is reproducible. ASR when coming out the corner also says something, especially with the track logger that they used. Lateral and longitudinal accelerations are usually pretty accurate on the logger. But still true, these tests have also subjectivity because of the driver preferences/capabilities.
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Thanks docc, I will use the info on lowering the front for future experiments.
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Yes, that is what I did, but I also changed to Conti RA3. So now I do not really have a good comparison. The handling improved a lot. My '99 Redframe was modified with a 5,5" rear rim and that one I was riding with the T32 (120/70R17 180/55R17). That handles even better. This is why I asked for letting the fork come for 15mm or so through the triple clamp. This would compensate that raking that Guzzi did in the Longframe.
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But a question to the Dunlop Roadsmart 3 riders. I used to have them on the V11 Sport from 2002. So 120 front and 180 rear. To me they felt heavy on getting the bike into the corner. Am I the only one that has this experience? Or did you change the settings, f.Ex let the frontfork stick through the triple clamps further?