Lucky Phil

Not much luck involved in Sundays race. Stopping it for oil on the track was a joke and the Marquez brothers won the lottery in that regard. You don't red flag a race because 1 rider falls at a corner esp in those conditions. The rest of the field followed MM through that corner on the exact same line and had zero issues at all so the lack of adhesion was a panic call. The problem with MotoGP is the whole thing is a multi million dollar enterprise these days with volunteers as marshals. It's about time they dug into their pockets and started paying professionally trained and certified marshals and have at least 1 at every station/corner directing what happens at the very minimum.

Rossi dished it out to many, many riders in his career in the guise of phycological warfare and questionable on track "moves" so no love lost there for me in that regard. He tried the same thing with MM but came upon a rider that was much better at it than him and he paid the price. Live by the sword and all that. Personally I like Rossi more than MM so it's just an observation to me. Not that I'm particularly enamoured with either of them in reality, lol. Phil

You have some misconceptions around an open loop EFI system operation but be that as it may, how can you even think about comparing V11 Sport mapping to a Quota map and say the differences are comical? I mean the Quota has less compression, different cam timing, smaller valves, different intake runners, a single throttle body and an entirely different exhaust. Of course the mapping will be different in many ways. Phil

The problem isn't the fuel tap it's the needle and float in the l/h carb Phil

Maybe if you ask a more detailed question. What shaft? Input shaft? output shaft? Phil

This was the theme of my comments relating to the clutch slave cylinder Pete. It's amazing the small and generally unnoticed subtle changes that the manufacturers do in the production run that even at times proceed the actual incorporation of things for later model. Just when you think you have a handle on what was produced when you get a curve ball. Ducati crankcases are a myriad of such production variations. Most don't have a major implication for engine assembly but some do. Phil

Proctology tools? Phil

Maybe the topic has got a little side tracked which may have been my fault unintentionally. The only new single plate clutch you can fit to a BB these days is the RAM unit and the only one is for the 5 speed bikes. There has been in the past an issue with variations in the pushrod length relating to this. The broad point I was initially making here is aftermarket parts and even OEM parts listed for different models to your bike can't be automatically assumed to be a workable option. Even aftermarket manufacturers dont cross check every detail and sometimes model changes can be subtle. Remember my issues with Andreani fork carts? Andreani say they fit 2001-2006 bikes but they actually don't. I've been through all this a million times in my bike and car world career assuming things will be identical across seemingly identical version of a bike or car. Remember all the variations in V11 triple clamps that after 25 years we are only just getting a handle on? The only way to know if the Oberon unit will work in reality is to try one. I'm just pointing out that there are risks and what seems like an obvious choice isn't always workable without modifications or at all. If it works I'll buy one. Who wants to be the guinea pig? Phil

They go between the oil filter/distribution module and the intermediate ring. Phil

This might help https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=104650.30

No I've not used one as my engine has aftermarket steel gears. The sealing design for the sensor is flawed so just fit it with the shims and oring and plenty of sealant on everything including between any shims. A bit inelegant but it works. Phil

Personally I'd ditch th Millipercento unit. I've heard to many bad things about them from broken springs and blades to excessive load on the oil pump bearing. I'd go with one of these myself. https://hmb-moto.de/Timing-Chain-tensioner-CNC-made-HMB-design Have you precisely checked the timing sensor gap? May as well do it with the cover off. It was tightened up from the original spec years ago to deal with a running issue I've now forgotten but the gap is critical on the Guzzi as it is with Ducati twins. Phil

You mean the parts book for the clutch assembly that tends to fly to pieces? What about the single plater that doesn't? Phil

No but there's a bit between the hydraulics and the pressure plate such as the pushrod length, and the pressure plate receiver for the pushrod. Also the clutch pack thickness has a relationship to the clutch slave cylinder travel in both directions. Imagine if the Oberon slave cylinder had less travel to the piston in the released or clutch engaged position. You could end up in a situation where when the clutch plate wears down and the piston is pushed further back into it's bore it bottoms out and then prevents the clutch from fully engaging.. I'd love someone to buy the Oberon unit and fit it so we know if it works for sure. Phil

Just for info they are still there. Not sure why you get an error but I think the site changes a few years ago. https://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_misc_owner-s_manuals___rider-s_handbooks___use_and_maintenance_manuals.html

Problem is it's not just a matter of will it bolt onto the gearbox but also a matter of are the dimensions and piston travel exactly the same. The Oberon unit looks like it's for a Norge and Breva etc. I know when I updated to the single plate clutch I did some measuring and the length of the pushrod and the travel of the piston is highly critical. Whether the later model bikes use the same mechanical dimensions I don't know. I still suspect the low KLMs you get out of the original sintered friction plate for the RAM single plater when used on a V11 could be simply down to the clutch slave bottoming out as the clutch plate gets about 1/3rd worn because the RAM single plater was originally designed for the 5 speed with the cable operated clutch. Phil

My old 851 Ducati used to leak from 1 particular fuel pump connection after it hadn't been run for a few weeks. After a minute or 2 of starting the engine it would stop. Ride it every day, no problems with any leakage. Weird. Phil

Two versions. The late great Chrissy Amphlett. The first version is about as low key as she ever got on stage and the second she's trying mightily hard to keep the raunch down for prime time TV. The Divinyls is the band if anyone is interested.

Let me guess it's cracked from the valve guide out? Typically thats what happens to them no timing belt breakage it's for other reasons. Common issue. Buy yourself a Dye check kit, they are cheap and last for years. Probs about 10 bucks in the USA. Everyone that does motorcycle and car maintenance should have one in the shed. https://sydneytools.com.au/product/chemtools-ctwcff-3pce-chemtig-dye-penetrant-test-kit-for-weld-crack-detection Phil

Aliexpress docc, 18USD plus shipping. Phil

Download it on the This old tractor site. Phil

In tank or external? Both are common as mud and can be bought on Ebay and Amazon with fuel line, filter and clips as a package for the internal pump models. Phil

Don't forget to crack test it. Pointless wasting money rebuilding a cracked head. Phil

Unfortunately not knowing precisely what you have done tuning wise is an issue. The sensors you have replaced is a good idea but mainly as a precaution related to old age of components. Highly unlikely it's affecting the idle. You can of course just adjust the idle screw on the LH throttle body until it idles fine without the fast idle lever input as a Q&D solution and if it rides and carburates fine and fuel economy is ok then Bobs your mothers brother. A full balance and TPS adjustment is the way to go though and don't forget to remove the air bleed screws and clean them including their seats in the TB. Count the number of turns to fully seat them then remove, clean and reinstall as they were before as a starting point. Phil

Speaking of Munich Mick the next time you are there it's worth a whole day to visit the Deutsches Museum of science and technology. I was there 40 years ago and if you are interested in anything of a mechanical nature it's the place to visit. The aviation section has everything German and in the basement they have full sectioned Uboat. Quite amazing. I really like Munich and have been there a few times to collect new motorcycles and look around. Phil