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    V11 Ecu diagnostics and reprogramming

    in How to...

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    I'm about to dive into the ignition map on Guzzidiag. I have a couple questions for the experienced.

     

    XDF files... I've got the XDF file from Bernd at Guzzidiag, is this what I am tuning? Because I think I am able to open my Bin in TunerPro...?

     

    I guess I'm mostly just foggy on what is the purpose of each other?

    Wheel alignment?

    in Technical Topics

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    I've noticed similar with mine: With hands off the bars, say tracking downhill on closed throttle, I can feel forces working in the bike to favour the right side.

    Noticed the same on mine, the other day I was re-attaching my x-over and noticed the lower frame  rail bolt was backed out about 1/4" or more. Tightened it down and it sure feels like it tracks more straight. Check those frame bolts!

    Another v11 convert

    in 24/7 V11

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    Welcome! Im a little confused on the start issue is it turning over?

     

    If not check that ground, on mine the main ground is behind the seat lock. Then switch your relays there are dozens of posts about them many switch to a higher quality relay.

    A bad V11 day

    in 24/7 V11

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    Damn.

     

    Atleast Kiwi_Roy's done the leg work for you as far as troubleshooting goes. Was that a genuine breather hose or the ford radiator hose or whatever like I have.?

    gone Nekkid'

    in 24/7 V11

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    Anyways, I like your naked Le Mans, it is refreshing to see that color scheme in a non faired bike!

     

    Cheers!

     

    I'm still thinking about painting the red a different color, but for now I kinda like it. Harper's has these awesome old style LeMans V decals that I would use... We'll see though, having my fairing match is a nice option.

    gone Nekkid'

    in 24/7 V11

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    Still undecided on mirrors I like the bar ends but, I don't want to have the big stock turn signals up front. I ordered an integrated conventional mirror/turn signal to see if I like that.photo 3.JPG

    Man bike feels sooo much smaller without the fairing. Been a while since I had a truly naked bike was worried about the wind-blast but it doesn't bother me at all, especially when the temps are above 85f/30c.

    Thought I'd share if anyone was interested in doing the conversion cheap and not chromed-out.photo(2).JPG

     

    I'm also going to clean up all the ugliness of the fuel pump behind the oil cooler, how is this mounted on the early naked sports? Under Spine? Are there issues w/ vapor lock then?

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    gone Nekkid'

    in 24/7 V11

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    Well after looking at Chamberlin's bike I feel a little ashamed even posting pics of my "20 footer" bike (looks good 20 feet away). But I've got my headlight mounted and for cheap about $55 including hardware, not including mirrors/turn signals.

    photo 2.JPG

     

    Original LeMans headlight, with the spacers mounted between the ears and bracket instead of between the bracket and headlight.

    Have another quart

    in Technical Topics

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    Guzzidiag is Sweet! So easy to set up, even a third generation standing upright, techno illiterate, can't find the "K" keyboard masher like me can figure it out! I haven't even played with the maps yet. Gotta send those folks some beer money.

     

    That being said, my CO was/is zeroed at idle when warm. My tach. actually reads accurately, I've always had it set a little too high 1300-1400, backed it down a bit.

     

    Will/should lowering idle effect the whole rev. range?

    gone Nekkid'

    in 24/7 V11

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    As beautiful as the fairing is on the LeMans, I'm thinking it's going to have to get naked. Nothing permanent, and sorry my fairing is not for sale at this time.

     

    Step one: Gathering parts.

    I didn't really like any of the "cafe/chopper/bobber" fork ears available within an easy search. So I took it upon myself to create a cheap setup that won't cause me to fabricate anything.

    I came across these "accessory light" brackets that I thought I could use and are pretty reasonable.$_1.JPG

    Some stainless hex screws and we're in business. But obviously the stock LeMans 7" headlight won't work here so i need a bracket of some sort..... Took a lot of searching but I found the right understated piece that will go well with the subtleties of the v11.

    $%28KGrHqJHJBoFJfTMphHHBSZWjPhk7w~~60_1.

    This is from a sort of an adult erecter-set/Ikea company that makes this sort of crazy DIY furniture called 80/20 never heard of em' before, kinda cool. The color of the "mount" is not quite a match for the black marzocchi forks as I wanted a somewhat invisible mount like the v11 Sport. But they're cheap and plentiful. Also I swear to god I measured the stanchions at 50mm diameter w/ a buddy's micrometer... Mine says 53mm, so the mount isn't a perfect fit as it's rated for 50mm. Measure once, buy twice.

     

    So, what's cool about my half-witted set up is that the mount can either be inside or outside of the stanchions (sic?). Meaning that with the combined thickness of the brackets (.25") and the ability to flip the mounts inside/outside I should be able to use either the stock (7") Lemans headlight bucket or a much classier (8") sport/monster/bosch headlight..... If that makes sense. Hopefully the 4.5" length of the bracket (about 4" from mount hole to mount hole) is enough to cover the visual intrusion of the instrument panel.

     

    Haven't gotten into the actual conversion yet. Still debating between Bar-end mirrors and standard, plus turn signals. Comment/suggestions are welcome you're not going to hurt my feelings.

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