Chuck

And just how would I attach it?

Yeah, it kind of sounds like a supercharger drive.. Not to worry, it'll quiet down a bit as it breaks in. "Izzat got a blower on it??"

Alrighty.. thanks, Docc.

I guess what I need to know is whether this is "normal" wear or not. If it's not, I'll just weld it up. That would be much easier.

It wasn't when I got it from Pete, but I made it functional.. being an airplane guy, I don't like to disable things that might kill me.

No, definitely not from cornering. It hasn't hit the pavement since I've had it. I just *assumed* "They all do that, sir.."

Thanks Docc, you might have given me a partial solution to my V11's "cough" at low revs. My previous fix didn't work. I've done the basic tune. My latest theory is vapor-lock in the lines at low flow. I purchased some DEI Fire Wrap for the fuel line from Summit racing to add another layer of insulation - just in case. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-010477/ I couldn't figure out which line was the supply and which was the return so I wrapped both. One thing I noticed was the crossover was very tight underneath the airbox. I wonder if the line became pinched there after I removed & cleaned the 1/2 cup of oil out of the airbox. So this weekend I've got new chores for the V11. Pull the tank and airbox check & reroute the fuel line, if there's room put some fire wrap between tranny and fuel line at the crossover. I know other's don't have this "cough" because the bike is actually unrideable when hot and 100+ temps with nasty traffic is common in California. I apologize to all for thread-jacking. Mark Mark, if it is your in tank lines vapor locking, that's the first time I've heard of that one. Vapor lock of the exposed line from the fuel shut off to the pump on the earlier sports is why they went to the in tank pump, etc. I have a hard time imagining a high pressure line vapor locking..

Yes, I've searched to no avail. Has anyone successfully repaired one like this? Aluminum is maybe not the best material for a wear item.. 2018-06-15_01-03-19 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr As you can see, this sucker is almost gone. I'm thinking of making a stainless shoe that wraps around the end with a flange all around, filling the whole area with epoxy, and smooshing it together. I'm open to other ideas..

Right.. this is for the old and older carb bikes.

My poor V700 certainly went that way. Just a heads up for anyone that might have the original (or repop) fuel line crossover. Don't use that. The swaged connection can just pull apart. Edit: For instance.. 001 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr Want to see what it can cause? No, you don't.

It's the wrong color for bourbon..

Pictures or it didn't happen..

John, the ignition switch is about as complicated as a hammer. (V11 content) Unhook the negative lead from the battery, and take the switch apart. Two screws from memory..

I believe it is. Disclaimer.. I've never tried doing it.

What Lowryter said.. but.. you can turn the ignition on, then off a few times to get the fuel pump to prime the system.

This is the first time I've heard of an oil pump failure on a V11..

Didn't mean to offend you, but watching the intake valve movement is the absolute no brainer way to tell when it is coming up to fire on that cylinder.

Watch the intake valve while you are turning the engine in the direction of normal rotation. (Clockwise, viewed from the front) When the intake valve opens, then closes.. the piston is on the firing stroke, and when at TDC, adjust the valves. It's not rocket science..

Take a valve cover off and start her up. You'll find out in short order whether you have oil pressure or not. Have a few rags handy..

What makes you think that?

Fuse F2 powers the injectors, coils, and fuel pump. There is a wire that is known to break in the ignition switch that causes the tail lights (from memory) to quit. It's bedtime.. I'll look tomorrow if everyone hasn't figured it out.

Mike's phone number.. 832-557-7214

There are some guys on WildGuzzi that know Mike.. I'll ask if they have contact info.

Attaboy. If you don't have the Scud spring, I'd recommend it. What year V11 btw?

Have you checked with Mike Haven at MPH? The last I knew, he still had some.