LowRyter

Chuck, sorry for your loss $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Take a look at this Dyno chart and the 2k rpm cough will make sense. There is a huge "torque hole". So if the rider drops the rpms and gasses it, the engine coughs. Mine was dyno'd a couple of weeks ago the chart looked identical. I've noticed when I put in new plugs and run good gas that the cough will go away until I run for about the equivalent to a tank of gas. The Dyno guy wants to play with the PC and try to eliminate the hole. I doubt if it's worth the effort an appears no one has done it. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8556&page=13

Why shut the manual tap off at all? mine stays open all the time as any fuel supply to an EFI fuel pump normally does. The only reason motorcycles were ever fitted with vacuum fuel taps and the silly Guzzi electronic fuel tap was for US laws that mandated the fuel supply is isolated in the event of the fuel tank flying off in an accident and liberating from the bike. We all no doubt have seen many times fuel tanks flying accross the sky off the bike during an accident. Sometimes I cant walk the streets for fuel tanks flying about post accidents. Ciao I only shut off the fuel when removing the tank to service the bike. However, it started to leak intermittently which is why it was replaced. Now I have no shut off now, but I have cork if I remove the tank. Not the optimal solution.

Scud, Yes, I only have to close the fuel tap when removing the tank. Rather than drain it, I'll try using the cork. BTW- if yours is so stiff that you need pliers, I think that is an indication that you'll need to replace it. The new replacement on my EV is easily finger tight. In my case the flange as well as the petcock was starting to leak- perhaps because I used pliers to open and close it? The flange, petcock, "O" ring and stuff are about $70. I think I'd rather have an inline shut off and hope to find one.

3/8 inch opening on the fitting and 1/2 inside diameter hose to fit it. Went to a boat shop and hardware stores, no luck. I might bite the bullet and spend $70 for the crappy OEM petcock and flange, or just keep a cork.

supposedly edit, for a Guzzi

good info I think Harpers might have rings.... not cheap

NF, look at the dyno curve on these bikes (elsewhere on this board ) and it looks like a fish hook (no pun intended): Torque has a huge fall off at 2.5k and climbs like a scalded ape. -cough- cough- Just keep it revving.

yes, Docc. well, I guess you could send me a new batch or relays. LMAO. Truly, I was worried I had to take the tap off again and reposition it. I only have a cork to keep the gas offa me.

Leroy, you were so fast that I NEVER saw you on the road. But, you're great company and fun to share pizza and beer with. Hope to see you before the rally next May. (You're my newest friend) Maybe you'll ride up with us to Springfield Ill to Flat Track on Labor Day? (Heck, take the Honda)

that's cruel Docc.

I've had many issues with those Guzzi fuel taps, manual and electrical. The tap on my Sport was so stiff that I needed pliers to shut it off or on and the thing would leak needing constant tightening. It finally failed altogether. It was replaced with just a generic flange and male connector with no shut off. At least I got to take my trip to Arkansas (I brought a cork with me to fit the male connector, just in case. Anyway, I am trying to find a quick connect shut-off vs purchasing a new petcock, flange and O ring for $70 or so. So two questions. First, does anyone know where I can find a female to male quick connect shut off to keep what I have? Second, I am looking at the parts break out (see link). It looks like the petcock is in the forward location on the tank, reversed with fuel sensor as installed on my bike. So shouldn't the petcock be installed in the rear? http://www.harpermoto.com/parts-by-motorcycle/2000-up-moto-guzzi-motorcycles/v-11-le-mans-sport-naked-1100-2001-2002/fuel-tank-en-v11-lemans-sport-naked-2001-2002.html thanks as always for help for my stupid questions.

Breakfast at the Cliff House in Jasper

7 weeks? Where did you order it?

Scud, Electrical problems and left for dead? Been there, done that. Still don't know why. (you probably saw the thread) But Ms Green ran 1200+ miles to Ark, started on first push and ran like a train. She's a fickle gal. Crazy but fun. Not so much high maintenance but prone to nervous breakdowns. ......just 17 or 18 more to go

Hwy 123 South of Mt Judea (No Thru Trucks)

definitely will be an annual tradition.

Made the Ozarks trip. The bike ran like a freight train. I haven't checked the tranny leak since I left but it ain't dripping on the floor. Shock rebuild worked good; that and playing with fork helped dampen the "weave". Previous owner was there with his Spot, he mentioned that he couldn't get rid of the "weave" with bags on. The weave was much better even up to 80 around semis and was pretty steady at 90+ for brief moments with no traffic. 34lb in the front tire. It's not perfect but better. I am not sure what problems I had with this bike before I made the trip but it ran strong all the way and wanted more.

Had a great time. Most rode their own rides. Weather -perfect, traffic -light, and roads -fantastic. four spine frames (counting the Spot) three Norges one V7 one 1400 Cali plus Kaw 14 and Suzi SV Too good to be described and too tired to describe it. The SV got a Ticket (15 over) and I got a Warning (1-15 over) States represented were Okla, MO, Wisc, Indy, Fla, TX, KS (and on one from Ark)

yep, you're right. I thought it was plastic because the weep made it look dark. I have tranny drip that's congregated there. It looks like the leak has returned.

it appears to be the seal across from where item 12 rides (selector) in the case. It's ride above the N sensor. http://www.harpermoto.com/parts-by-motorcycle/2000-up-moto-guzzi-motorcycles/v-11-le-mans-sport-naked-1100-2001-2002/gear-box-selector-en-v11-lemans-sport-naked-2001-2002.html

sorry Docc, but can't tell by this. it's a rubber plug, maybe an inch (or half inch) above the sensor.

Docc, any idea what the rubber plug it for?

dunno if the bezels are available or not. If they are, I suppose you could cut the old one with a dremel or hacksaw and throw it away. I know that someone on WG actually cut the metal cup into two and soldered it back together.