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Please let us know if Stein Dinse still sells these upper plates.
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8 hours ago, PhillipLarsen said:
I checked the Lemans Triple plate currently installed, and it does have bosses on the bottom of the plate at about 14 cm apart (quite wide), but the top of the triple plate is not flat as it has a machined pocked over a substantial amount of the surface area and the step is about right in the middle of where the bosses are on the bottom. I would need to get some machining done to create a place where the risers could be installed and have a flat spot on the top and bottom.
I will keep my searches going for an OEM triple plate that will work without modification, and if cannot find one before spring, will order the Stein Dinze set up.
Appreciate everyone suggestions.
I think the LSL risers accommodate the small (ca 1mm) pocket. I thought they have this increment (is this the correct word?).
https://www.lsl-online.nl/en/detail/2071085/superbike-kit-moto-guzi-moto-guzzi-v11-sport-silver.htm
Here a better picture of the parts in the kit.
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12 hours ago, PhillipLarsen said:
Thank you very much for the information motortouring. I am hoping not to drill the Lemans upper triple clamp to keep it looking nice, as I will still use it other than for long trips.
The Stein-Dinse triple tree and risers looks very good. I will check into it further, if I do not find any OEM parts.
Yes, I understood this, but if the upper T-clamp has the props, you can extend your search to any fitting upper T-clamp. That will be a lot easier to find. LSL has a template and the local blacksmith/fine-mechanic workshop will be able to drill a few nice holes. Personally, I always like to visit them and bring them a pie next day. :-)
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I wonder if a standard triple-clamp doesn't have props in the casting-mold already to support drilling holes for the mounting of standard risers. In that case you could buy the risers from LSL.
https://www.lsl-online.nl/nl/detail/2071085/superbike-kit-moto-guzi-moto-guzzi-v11-sport-zilver.htm
And you could check at Stein Dinze. It says the product is NML (nicht mehr lieferbar), but it will also be shipped in 1-3 days.
https://www.stein-dinse.biz/product_info.php?language=sc&products_id=55680#prettyPhoto
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On 12/1/2021 at 1:13 AM, docc said:
So, +1 on raising the forks in the triple trees. I settled on 5mm on my RedFrame Sport. Also, best practice to spec the springs, front and rear, for your weight in gear and "riding style." Tire selection and tire pressures also will affect stability.
@marktheaxeman, I seem to recall your V11 Sport is a 2001 Short/RedFrame (rather than a 2002/longframe as shown in your profile). You should have no trouble with "twitchy steering" with a slightly longer shock and the proper spring rates, tires/pressures. Once set up, you can "tune" the trade-off between quick and twitchy by adjusting the fork height in the triples.
If you had a VERY early V11 Sport. That triple tree angle might be less forgiving. Your 2001 should be fine.
I agree to this. Before investing large amounts in changing the geometry, I would suggest you use the possibilities to adjust within the current range. I changed from Dunlop (very stable) to conti roadattack 3, this was day and night, just like one of the magazines promised. Further, I followed the advise from this forum to change from 180/55 to 170/60 for the rear tyre. But this last one is only for the long frames. You propably have a 160/60 tyre at the rear.
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On 11/27/2021 at 2:08 AM, docc said:
The Ohlins was a stellar addition to my RedFrame Sport. Much sharper handling and helped it loose the tendency to high speed weave.
I have the original Sachs (on a longframe), but that is really far from any speedweave. Either with luggage or without. At what speed is the weave approximately, usually around 140-160 km/hour, isn't it?
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I completely understand p6x. Sometimes a minor detail to others turns into a constant obsessive annoyance. At that point I draw the "it's my hobby and it is supposed to cost money" card. Go for it until your satisfied, p6x!
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8 hours ago, LowRyter said:
For retro bikes, just keep my old Guzzis running ('98 EV and '01 Sport).
Same here for the Cali II.
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It is that I lack the space to have an extra bike, but otherwise I would really like to have a V7 classic. In the below vid someone is showing how much fun it is.
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On 11/18/2021 at 5:41 PM, p6x said:
For me, I need to be able to root for some of the riders. I personally am not able to identify with any of the younger generations the way I was able to with the older guys. Probably because I am an old fart myself.
In WSBK, I like the little bravado that is happening between Jonathan Rea and Toprak Razgatlioglu. I am a big fan of the way TR is riding. There is a race this week-end, the last one, and I recommend that you watch it.
About identifying, I completely understand your point. There are a lot of talents now. First I though Rins on the Suzuki (isn't it) was quite impressive since I think his bike is not the best of the top, Marguez his Honda is even worse and Quartoraro, on Yamaha, had an amazing season as the only one being able to seriously compete with the Ducs. I think with his bike and riding style he saves the tyres for the last part of the race. He could often make-up in the second half. Those things make a rider. But also Brett Binder on the last wet laps of Austrian GP bringing a victory for KTM in their home country was sensational. Rossi was not really part of this season and still it has been one of the most exciting ones to me. Really fun to watch.
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By the way, in the background of many MotoGP world championship was a guy called Jeremy Burgess. An Australian engineer that has an track record that goes back to Randy Mamola, Freddie Spencer, Wayne Gardner, Michael Doohan and finally Rossi. He prepared winning machines/riders with Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha and Ducati.
Never forget the engineer in the background 😀
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I am also a big fan of VR46, although he put a lot of energy in his image and PR which gave him advantages in many cases. He is one of the greatest in the line of Mike Hailwood and Agostini. I saw him win in Assen and also consolidate when he was actually hindered by a shoulder injury. Fighting with Gibernau, Pedrosa, Lorenzo(very refined style), Stoner(very skilled rider), Haiden. And finally brought somewhat out of balance by Marguez in a way that had at some point an analogy with a style of riding he(VR) felt sympathy for with Simioni.
I gained respect for the exceptional skills of Marguez, though. His slides with knee, elbow and hip down are the highest level. This talent makes it possible to take risks that were never acceptable because it would not be profitable for the championship. But this season Marguez is not as effective as other years. Probably also because of the supremacy of Ducati, although this Quartoraro on a Yamaha ended up as 1st of the season. Also exceptional tactical strong rider. I think the MotoGP is more like a Moto3 nowadays, the competition does not have one hero, but a lot of them that are very close to eachother.
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In general, I like the low and stretched lines of the Guzzi's. This is very typical in the V7 Classic range and even better in the Sport 1100 and many older Tonti frame guzzi's, the Griso is also a very good example of this design/style. The V11 has this as well, but the form of the tank makes it already a bit different.
Now in this V100, with the air-intake underneath the tank, I think the space for this low and stretched lines is technical not so easy. The fuel tank still seems to be above the engine. It could be re-allocated underneath the seat in order to create again the lower line of the tank.
That said, it is difficult to really say something without having the physical motorcycle in front
Salute
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9 hours ago, p6x said:
TLM has a lot of old Moto Guzzi bikes, I am wondering if they are just for show or for sale... do you know?
I have kept going to The Netherlands from H'town because Amsterdam was the only European gateway to Atyrau and Astana. I used to also go back to Alkmaar because I love cheese.... https://www.kaasmarkt.nl/en
https://www.tlm.nl/nl/motoren/voorraad/?ccm_paging_p=1
This is the link to the pre-owned bikes. But I think you refer to the classics that they used to have. I think most of this is not in the shop anymore. I do recall hearing something about Teo (former-owner) took a part of these bikes(Airone, Falcone, pre-war models) with him when he moved to Australia. But this is hear-say.
The shop is now run by two of his nephews.
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On 11/8/2021 at 7:52 PM, p6x said:
I have put TLM on my bucket list, for the next time I am in The Netherlands. I also found out they rent Moto Guzzi bikes.
I lived and worked in Alkmaar in 1982; lots of my local colleagues motorcycle fanatics!
Hi p6x, I think TLM is good if you are passing by anyway, but as a goal of a trip it might not really live up to your expectations. At the other hand, if this would be the dealership where you rent your Guzzi, all fits perfectly together.
In your case it would be nice to see some vintage car show, one of the biggest is in the city of Vianen, somewhere in the second half of June (in the non-COVID years). For bikes there is a nice National Veterans Treffen in september.
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On 9/21/2021 at 7:13 PM, docc said:
1929-30 Sport 14 (the second series of Moto Guzzi Sport)
Or it is a C2V(1924) or 2VT (1931)
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_C2V_Toer-serie
2VT
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14 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:
Postponed until 2022 I hear.
Ciao
That is true. But I understood that a few on this forum where already planning to come to Italy. The link is for the documents to fill-in specifically for Corona and to go into Italy.
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And for specific info for inbound travelling to Italy, also for travelling from outside the European Union.
Be aware of additional restrictions when going home again.
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Like this
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1 hour ago, Grim said:
REasonable Tenni in the UK:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224536844781?hash=item34477059ed%3Ag%3AjAUAAOSwNM9g8aSJ&LH_ItemCondition=4A Tenni should have a brown leather seat, isn't it?
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We need a TURBO-CHARGER or COMPRESSOR :-)
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Hi Jetboy,
It is quite a discussion already and I didn't read everything. Your symptoms remind me of a trip with a friend that has his 2001 V11 LM serviced "somewhere". Now I suspect that changing the fuel filter is not always part of the service (to keep things in the middle). So he rides with a too old fuelfilter.
This bike has the filter in front(upstream) of the pump and that causes cavitation if the filter is restricting too much.
His bike stalled and we tried a lot. Changing relais was a reflex (I always carry 6 with me😳) . No effect. We Che keep the sparks. We took the fuelline of the pressure valve in the return line to see if there was fuel. It did flow after a little hick-up. I am not sure how it should be and if the hick-up is normal, but we refitted the fuelline and the bike started and the engine ran fine again.
I do think the filter was part of the reason that the pump did not build up enough pressure. But in fact, this "repair" is a bit of a mystery to me. So maybe one of the experts over here sees some logic.
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Side stand foot.
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My side stands is often on the ground in hairpins and a bit longer curves. Are you not afraid of hitting the ground with this big square?
By the way, we used to cut a square piece out of a worn tyre and screwed this underneath the side stand to get more surface. (for enduro motorcycles)