GraeV11
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I picked up a pair of these things at an auction the other night. It was one of those things where I knew it was a high grade stainless steel but noooo idea what it was. The things weigh 10lbs each and are about 6" tall and 3" wide at the bottom. They are threaded with huge threads so whatever they screw onto must be huge.
If you know or would like to throw out a guess please have at it!
Have you tested them with a Geiger counter ? Was the auction held at an air base ?
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Good you could fix it.
Yes thanks Hubert, just a bit taken aback that some fairly major bolts have worked loose. Doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. I can't recall another bike where this was ever an issue, even my ratty old Triumph (mind you, spent most of my time trying to undo bolts on that heap). I guess it is just part of that Guzzi 'character'.
Thanks for your help as ever.
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Yep, couple of loose bolts. Hhmmmmmmmmmmmm.
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Thanks. Working away from home this week so will get to it at the weekend and report back.
Cheers.
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If I grab the transmission housing on my 2002 V11 I can rock it very slightly from side to side. It gives a distinct knock. Reason I am manhandling my transmission is that I am getting a slight vibration from there (Well lets just say a new and interesting vibration), especially on overrun. Is the ability to rock it normal, are my bearings shot, or other ? Thanks.
Lots of nice oil in there BTW, and bike handles great.
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I don't have a picture of the fuse block but it's quite easy to bend the contacts so they clamp the fuse tighter. I think it's only the 30A one that gives trouble.
The fuse holder is mounted to the chassis with a couple of rubber gromets, just grab the block and pull it will come away so you can inspect the connections below as well.
Thanks, will have a look this weekend.
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The intermittent arc from a broken connection throws some terrific voltage spikes into the electrical system. Sounds like your bulb socket contacts were also flinky.
Very common issue - the melting/ broken/ charred 30 amp fuse:
30 amp fuse melting
Thanks Docc, I will keep an eye on that fuse. I would do an electrical health check now but past experience has taught me that I should wait for further issues before I dive into things that are largely a mystery to me. Let sleeping demons lie is my motto. I used to have an old Bonneville that regularly conked out with electrical problems and, well lets just say that shouting at a stationary machine at the side of the road is not a habit I want to return to.
Cheers
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Thanks for all the advice, appreciated. Good news is it is fixed, bad news is I am not entirely sure why. This is what has changed . . .
> Pulled the unit, checked all wires (fine), bent the contacts out a little.
> Noticed a slight crackle from the fuses when I turned on ignition. Found that one leg of the 30amp fuse had fractured (not melted I think). Was still making contact, but obviously not a good contact. The fuse had not blown (charge light not showing when engine running). I replaced it. Didn't have a spare bulb at this point.
> Bought some bulbs from a different manufacturer. These did 'bayonet fix' in the socket, but only if in the right way up (brighter with the brake on). All now working fine ! Checked packet from old bulbs, definately 12v, definately right spec (they were cheap though !)
These issues may obviously not be connected, I am just happy it is fixed. Electrical problems have always been the most frustrating to sort for me as it is not my area of expertise. Would be interested in your verdicts.
Cheers !
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... Would like to know if they sound 'reasonable' for road use. Thanks.
Exactly the same way as the stock cans, just on the other end of the scale. They've become sort of standard at my place now, being cheap, light and road legal.
Search Ebay Germany or Italy to get better offers. I've seen them for smaller figures already, and those were in Euros.
Hubert
Thanks Hubert
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I think they look the biz. Would like to know if they sound 'reasonable' for road use. Thanks.
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Looks like a great trip!
Did the police take a breath test or just check you had 2 kits with you?
Guy
The Police took a breath test, they were stopping all bikers going through the 'free' toll lane. Sniffer dog as well. I took my 2 kits (£4.50 at Halfords) but they didn't check, and apparently it is not enforced until later this year. They didn't check for spare bulbs either.
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Sounds great. I hope you got to take some of the smaller twistier roads on the trip.
The wife and I recently did our anual trip out to Indianapolis for the MotoGP races.
The track is only average but the set up for spectators as well as the way they throw a party makes it great. The roads we can take to get there and back are absolutely awesome.
This past trip was 1500 miles round trip with very little of that on highways. Most were two lane roads and less.
The French A roads (dual lanes) are pretty good - better surfaces than the UK, hardly any traffic and lots of fast swooping bends. Nice scenery too and the weather was really good. Only stopped by the police once for a breathalyser and a papers check. They were nice as pie, and liked the Guzzi. One of those great memorable rides. Only drama was my visor saying goodbye at 90mph, one side fell out of the ratchet mechanism (AGV) as I wiped off a big bug splatter and the wind took the rest. Looks very smart now with duck tape holding it on. Arai next I think.
The track at Le Mans is good, the campsites are Bedlam - several thousand drunk bikers, huge bonfires, bikes being reved within an inch of their lives, blown engines, lots of silly stunts, you get the picture. The town was very quiet, I think they have gone out of their way to contain it all at the track this year.
I would live to do a long trip in the States, certainly on my list.
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I install new bulb, ignition on, then lights on, bulb blows. Rear brake light still works (it is burning out the rear light filament). The bulb doesn't seem to 'click' into place when I install it, i.e., it can easily be pulled out?? I have checked all connections and wires and all look OK. On my fourth bulb in two weeks now. The girl in the automotive store thinks I am stalking her. The spec of the bulb is as advised. Any ideas ? Driving me nuts. Thanks.
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One in the UK for sale. Looks smart. I have no commercial interest.
Send me the cash and I will jump on the boat with it
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It certainly is possible that there is a fitment issue. His bike appears to be a later black frame bike, but there could still be some sort issue with regard to how it is fitting on the bike and resolving that (if present) could help.
Is the tank sitting on the tank freely or is there any pressure being applied to it?
I took the tank off earlier this year to replace the oil return pipe. It dropped back on without any pressure being applied. I will pull it again this weekend and see if the same applies. I wondered if it is my riding style - I tend to grip the tank between my legs rather than hang off at corners- the damage is the same on the other side in the same place. The damage seemed worse after last weekend when I had completed a 750 mile trip in 90 degree heat.
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Not sure why you would blame ethanol if he said "I avoid fuel that contains ethanol".
Possibly a defective tank, or maybe there is something else in the fuel that would do that. Ethanol is not the only thing being added to gasoline nowadays.
As far as what to do about it, there have been a few people, myself included, that have drained the tank, let it thoroughly dry out, then sealed it with a tank sealer like Casewell epoxy tank sealer. I don't know how others have turned out but the one I did is working well so far.... Time will tell.
There are at least two people making aluminum tanks, but one is in the UK and the other I think is in Europe.
One thing to consider is I have heard there are short tanks for the red frame bikes and slightly longer tanks for the rest. Not sure if that is true (I only have the wifes red frame version) but it makes sense.
Thanks. A project for the winter months I think. A new shiny alloy tank is quite hard to sneak past the wife. She would have other ideas for the ££££ it would cost.
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Hi guys, i'm italian but i want to sell my V11 Le Mans in uk, can you suggest me a frequented ads sites for this moto?
Hi Draven
Try MCN website (Motorcycle news).
Cheers
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I avoid fuel that contains ethanol. My tank is getting increasingly 'crinkly' as per the picture attached. The paint is fine. Not sure how I stop the sag. Ideas ?
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Well Le Mans 24 hour race was great. 750 mile round trip at warp speed and the v11 was perfect bar blowing the rear bulb twice
A few pics . . .
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Right, counting the days down to my trip to Le Mans 24 hr race end of next week, so time for a quick question to keep you all occupied. Aside from a good toolkit, what else do you take on a long trip for the bike apart from the following . . .
Relays X 2
Fuses assorted
Pawl spring
spare bulbs (French law)
WD40
Gaffer tape
insulating tape
cable ties
right-angle tyre valve adapter
spool of various wires
international recovery deal
Cheers
G
just saw the 'whats in your pants' post - git all I need thanks !
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Right, counting the days down to my trip to Le Mans 24 hr race end of next week, so time for a quick question to keep you all occupied. Aside from a good toolkit, what else do you take on a long trip for the bike apart from the following . . .
Relays X 2
Fuses assorted
Pawl spring
spare bulbs (French law)
WD40
Gaffer tape
insulating tape
cable ties
right-angle tyre valve adapter
spool of various wires
international recovery deal
Cheers
G
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I would consider one if the price came down from $600. Existing cycle helmets are fairly useless at any speed above walking pace.
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What the hell do you have against floppy rears? Dang, man, most boys would have loved to ride on one when they were young. I do understand that as a developed, sophisticated person, you might prefer a tight rear...still don't impugn those less erudite.
Oh- and don't insult your wife. At least not if she has a good right hook.
My wife still has both of her hands.
Back online!
in Motha of all V11 forums...
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Thanks Jaap. Just in time to get my bike sorted for the new season. Snow nearly gone now !
Think that the only thing to change is that 'view new content' takes you to first page of each topic. Previously I thought it took you to the first new post within each topic ?. I could be wrong.
Thanks again.