LowRyter

Perhaps you guys can provide a bit of advice for the removal of the timing cover? 1. I checked the manual but could not find a torque value for the 10mm allen head that attaches to the timing cover to the frame. 2. Do I need to support the engine from the bottom when I remove the 10mm allen heads that attach the timing cover to the frame? 3. There plugs at the bottom of the of the timing cover similar to the 10mm allenheads at the top. Are there fasteners under the plugs or are they only cosmetic since there are no bottom frame rails? 4. The big nut on the alternator is torqued at 60 lb-ft (80 NM)? sorry to be a whiney ass on this but I've researched this and had a few questions. I have a buddy with shop table and I need to be prepared on how to get the job completed before I approach him.

Thanks Andy, For now, I'll live with it. Probably the reason that Guzzi decided to paint the engines black.

Thanks Scud. Thanks for everyone's help. For now I'll live with it. The leak appears to originate from the allenhead that was loose. After I rode it was still snug but unfortunately, leaking. It's the one that's at 10 o'clock (top one in the photo).

thanks Scud. For sure if it's upper sump, I'll get after it.

ooh boy. Thanks Scud. I am not going to attempt it. Sounds like frustration and two days of lying on the cold garage floor. And an unknown for my ability to complete it and the outcome for success. At worst I can live with it. I did a clean up and took Docc's advice and checked the allen heads on the timing cover. One was a little loose. I'll respray it with powder along all the seams and give it a ride.

Are you saying your Roper plate has only 1 gasket fitted? Ciao The PO installed the plate. I've never taken it off. I did check that the fasteners were tight when I serviced the bike a few weeks ago. I was just confused why it would need two gaskets if I were to service it. BTw, if I take the timing cover off, do I have to remove the rotor on the alternator?

I have the $5 Harbor Freight trickle chargers. We had some very cold days in the winter. And I've has fewer days to ride. So keeping the batteries charged was totally necessary. The cars I keep outside were not so lucky, Two weak batteries on the Duramax, too weak to jump, and my Trooper was totally dead and had to be replaced.

thanks Docc. I never thought about sandwich-ing the Roper plate.

It did appear to me when I was riding today that light ghosted much less. In fact it went out about 2k, The previous day I had a trickle charger attached it but didn't reattach it before my ride today.

Docc, 1) there are two upper gaskets not just one? 2) I have a breather hose. When I serviced the air filter and replaced the fuel hose, I inspected the breather hose and frame which were clean. It looked like a job more than I wanted to do and saw no benefit. This task alone took me more than 4 Dead records (that tank removal and fuel tap leaks!) 3. I can change the oil again and the gasket and the filter. But I have only 400 miles on it. I did inspect the sloppage plate and all the fasteners were tight. I have a feeling that timing cover won't be much fun. 4. What is the harm of using stop leak? It may not be what a mechanic would do but, I am not a mechanic. Yes, I am a little concerned taking something apart that I am not comfortable with. (I am leaning toward stop leak and more talcum powder.) As always, thanks for the advice.

I got to ride 40 miles today and have oil drips. It's still hard for me figure. I am guessing that it's both the upper pan gasket and the timing cover. There's certainly a sheen around those area, although I sprayed the powder on the front to the engine not all over the side. the cooling fins over the right from corner are wet there's a sheen running across the upper sump plate gasket. and another sheen down the front cover seam. a drop collected in the center next to the fastener relief on the right side of the seam (hard to see here) I am still uncertain. I might try some stop leak and see how it works out.

done. sent PM

I just caught that "high state of charge". I've kept the Greenie battery on a trickle charger all winter. I should've done it on my Trooper and Duramax since there were outside. One new battery and two complete recharges on those. It got real cold here man. A nice 75 today.

I've noticed mine ghosts a little bit, perhap since I installed the LED headlight bulb or because of the reverse-placebo-effect of this thread. I installed the LED because I wanted to take stress of the charging system and getting brighter light.

I believe the transmission recall that Docc mentions is different than the need for the bracket.

The redframe bikes need a transmission bracket to attach the trans to the frame to prevent the transmission case from cracking. I'd get it done before the transmission develops a crack. You can look up my story about it here. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19814&hl=transmission Contact my mechanic in Okla City; he's fabricated a kit with the bracket & fasteners. Or you might be able to find the original but difficult to find Guzzi part. http://www.motivcycleworks.com It's possible the tach has failed because the counterweight has detached. If you hear it rattle, that is likely the case. You would have to remove the bezel and epoxy the weight back on. If you want to get it repaired Joel Levine has serviced the speedo on my Greenie. https://joellevinecompany.com/Speedo-Tach-Repair If you had Rosso Corsa, you're probably familiar with anything else about the bike.

thanks Phil. The rain came in today and cut my ride short. I'll just have to keep riding it until the oil remerges.

After a 10 miles ride it's all clear on the front of the engine. I'll just keep riding it. The talcum powder seems to do a nice job cleaning the engine.

I checked the sloppage plate when I dropped the pan. All of the fasteners were tight. Since it hasn't been touched since I purchased the bike 30k miles ago, I would be surprised if the upper gasket was leaking but OTOH, it's misting somewhere. BTW, are the oil lines supposed to be frozen to the point that I can't wrench them off? Yeah, I'll try talcum powder. thanks guys

perhaps it's the upper sump. i've got the slopage plate and I've never taken it off. I always take the front cover off to set the valves, wouldn't that be wet if it was the front seal or the timing set? Regarding the oil lines, I've never been able to get them to budge even when dropping the pan to change the filter. They're really solid.

Thanks Docc, You too Marty

'01 V11 Sport has been spraying quite a bit of oil from the front of the engine for the last few months. I recently serviced the bike and replaced the pan gasket but it didn't fix the problem. The oil lines seen solid, I can't even move the attaching nuts with a wrench. It doesn't drip, it only gets misty dirty when I ride it. I am hoping it's not another issue like the gearbox. At the same time, other than the aesthetics of it, it's no problem regarding oil consumption. So is there any consensus or BTDT? Appreciate your help. This 100 miles or so.

350 miles of dirt? That's manly.