ridon29
-
Posts
18 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Gallery
Community Map
Posts posted by ridon29
-
-
Did you happen to replace the original 5 pin relay with a 4 pin variety?
The start relay needs to be 5 pin, when it's not energized it powers the headlight relay and
all the other items you mention.
BTW, the battery will not charge either so don't be tempted to ride too far.
Here's a link to Carl's schematic
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzi007/schematics/1999_V11_sport.gif
And mine showing a bit less detail
Fuse 5 on the left goes to the Start Relay R1 and to the starter solenoid while cranking or
to the Headlight relay R2 when the start button is released
There was a 4 pin relay when I bought bike ... is this incorrect? I have both 5 pin & 4 pin relays . Thanks for your help
-
V11 would not start so I replaced the relay & it started. Now no power to headlight, rev counter and ignition red light. The instrument and rear light work fine. I have checked fuses.... am I missing something obvious?
-
http://www.dpguzzi.com/relay.htm , this is where to get them he sends international quick and efficient although if you search micro relay on ebay/ cpc/ rs components/google you will find them. don't go for one with a diode as they can cause problems, resistor is fine.
Thanks for that rs are out until feb next year
-
2002 v11 sport. Bike broke down & would not restart. It was suggested that the starter relay was at fault. I swaped the relays over and bike started & lights dont work... so it is definitely the relay. Problem is I can't get one. It is 4 pin Siemens A1001-A402 the other side reads V23074 PA66-GF25. any help most welcome. The bike cut out as I was joining the M way after having cut out several times before that day only this time it could not be coaxed back to life. If i can't get this relay, could I use another and wire it in with cable and spade connectors?
Regards ridon29
-
Anyone any experience of fitting a 12 volt power socket ( cigartette lighter ) to V11. I want to power sat nav etc. Only have guzzi a week & love it.
-
I test road a 2004 Monster S4R about two months ago. That was a very difficult bike to ride in parking lots/stop and go traffic. Throttle was very snatchy. I bought my Ballabio after testing riding the S4R. Much better behaved at maneuvering speeds. I am not sure how similar the S4R is to a multistrade engine other than 90 degree desmo twin.
Yes I agree, the V11 is much better behaved in town.... rode 270 miles to dealers on multi & 270 miles home on Guzzi. A much more relaxing and enjoyable experience.
-
Mine goes smooth and easy from 2000/2500 up to the limiter, so it could be exactly your bike. It has a stiff driveshaft and a flywheel worth its name. That makes the difference to the Ducatis, those sporting a "rubber like" chain combined with a low inertia engine.
You'll like the V11, go for it.
Hubert
I went for it .... it is great!
Richard
-
I just bought one!
Where/how did you find it?
On Ebay in England. Collecting on Saturday.
I bought mine (new) in England: they are very seldom for sale here, very rare. There was a burgundy one locally a couple of years ago.
Was that the one in Drumbo? I looked at that but did not buy then. The one I am buying is also burgundy, seems in excellent condition... no flaking paint etc and low miles 14K
-
I just bought one!
Where/how did you find it?
On Ebay in England. Collecting on Saturday.
-
I just bought one!
If you have stock pipes, put on a pair of Mistral reverse cone mufflers. They sound fantastic and they are the best looking pipes for the V11, in my opinion.
Ok thanks for that tip.
CARBON WRAP CANS HAVE BEEN FITTED ALONG WITH A NEW CROSSOVER UNIT WHICH DOES AWAY WITH THE STANDARD COLLECTOR BOX SYSTEM ,AND ALLOWS THE ENGINE TO BREATHE BETTER,AND ALSO ENHANCES PERFORMANCE. so runs the advert.
-
Mine goes smooth and easy from 2000/2500 up to the limiter, so it could be exactly your bike. It has a stiff driveshaft and a flywheel worth its name. That makes the difference to the Ducatis, those sporting a "rubber like" chain combined with a low inertia engine.
You'll like the V11, go for it.
Hubert
I just bought one!
-
Hi there
Just joined... test rode a v11 many years ago & loved it. Own a Multistrada 1000 Ds which is hard work. I want a bike with character that is easier to ride slowly. tell me i'm doing the right thing ie buying a V11 Sport with flat bars.You can read about our trip round Ireland in RIDE magazine Oct 2011 page 30.
I don't know about easy to ride slow. The bike will go slow for sure but it's too much fun going fast.
Welcome to the forum, bye the way
Thanks for that..... slow is a relative term, I just dont want to ride at 10 10ths all the time.... which the Ducati encourages.
-
going slow on V11 does make sense just like drive Saab 2.0T and hope to have consumption lower than 10l/100km.
It is possible, of course, point is, does it worth it?
Fair comment... maybe I an getting too old. (53)
-
V11 due to more torque at less rpm is better than a Duc,
when you drive at medium speeds.
OK Thanks
-
Dunno what you mean by "slow". V11 is a very relaxing bike to ride - on any open road you can stick it in top, stay off the brakes & do a good pace on very little throttle. I'm not suggesting lugging it with big throttle at low revs, just steady throttle at anything above 3k, enough to keep it rolling along, bike is happy, & makes good progress. Just keep everything real smooth, & you'll want to ride it all day. For decent acceleration, nip it down a couple gears & it's good too: you get two bikes for price of one - above 6k it's reasonably brisk. I never rode the multistrada, but older Ducatis I've ridden felt revvy compared with Guzzis.
But V11's not a lugger like a Harley & not great in slow traffic.
KB
Thanks for that ..... when I say slowly, i mean not full throttle. Ducati is very snatchy at low rpm & has little flywheel effect and revs very quickly ... for a twin.
-
Dunno what you mean by "slow". V11 is a very relaxing bike to ride - on any open road you can stick it in top, stay off the brakes & do a good pace on very little throttle. I'm not suggesting lugging it with big throttle at low revs, just steady throttle at anything above 3k, enough to keep it rolling along, bike is happy, & makes good progress. Just keep everything real smooth, & you'll want to ride it all day. For decent acceleration, nip it down a couple gears & it's good too: you get two bikes for price of one - above 6k it's reasonably brisk. I never rode the multistrada, but older Ducatis I've ridden felt revvy compared with Guzzis.
But V11's not a lugger like a Harley & not great in slow traffic.
KB
-
Hi there
Just joined... test rode a v11 many years ago & loved it. Own a Multistrada 1000 Ds which is hard work. I want a bike with character that is easier to ride slowly. tell me i'm doing the right thing ie buying a V11 Sport with flat bars.You can read about our trip round Ireland in RIDE magazine Oct 2011 page 30.
Spring is sprung
in Technical Topics
Posted
I have a 2002 v11 sport and want to do the pawl spring fix / check before a trip to highlands of Scotland in June. I can't see the images in Belfast Guzzis article.... is there some way to access them?
Regards ridon29