Tom in Virginia

Thanks Lucky Phil. Really appreciate your quick response.

'02 V11 LeMans, all original, no mods. Bone stock collector bike with 2400 miles when I purchased last summer. Question: I noticed on the right side of fuel tank an open ended tube. Not sure what is going on here. The '03 LeMans has entirely different fuel delivery setup. Should I vacuum cap this open ended tube or is it a vent to atmosphere?? Thanks in advance.

Oh if only all V11 owners knew how much conversation (and ingenuity become reality) those springs have generated.

Nice old SP there too! (My buddy has an SP, bought it new, has clocked 203K miles on it, never been torn down and runs like a top).

I like that edged tray and support stand setup docc, just what I need to keep from loosing all those "roll away" parts.

Ahh, southern Hemisphere summer at its finest. (Or is it fall there?) Very nice! Calling for chance of snow flurries tomorrow morning here in SE Virginia.

Thanks docc! Somehow I have managed to forget my skills in posting photos. I had been successful before, but apparently not any longer. Ahh, old age just keeps getting better!

https://ibb.co/Qc1Z13k https://ibb.co/X7QnMQK Got out on the 02 LeMans for a short meetup with a few friends. Turned over the odo to 3300 miles. Such a sweet stock ride!

I have tried to place 3 separate orders with Harpers for items related to the Lemans and 73 Eldo. All orders were ignored. I even called him twice for the seat pan which he said he had to go get from his seat builder. Never followed thru on that commitment either. I simply don't give them business anymore.

Here's a source for magnetic mounting of a tank bag. I have not contacted Moto Machines to see if they have installed on any V11 LeMans models since I used the SW Motec ring. This company also carried racks for Hepco/Becker side and top bags as well. https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-lock-it-tank-ring-6-bolt-pattern-select-aprilia-moto-guzzi-triumph-cagiva-benelli-kawasaki-mz-bmw

Now that is simply art there Lucky Phil!

https://www.stein-dinse.biz/ I've had good luck with these guys on many different MG models.

I'd be interested in the Norge bag liners if not already sold. What's your price?

Not much better here mate, with exception of yesterday. Rain and temps broke for a nice ride, but the outlook here is rain, wind and cold, just like the UK. (I like that saying ... "Just pants!")

Dorset, UK Ten day outlook: Mon53°46° thru Friday 54°48° Sat51°44° Sun49°44° Mon

You know docc, based on frequent usage of the high/low beam "flicker switch" to warn cage drivers of travel path (and preclude left hand turns in front of me) it's very possible that the headlight bulb connector could be suspect. A burned fuse has occurred several times during underway travels where loss of tach, lights, etc. have occurred. My only reluctance is in breaking into a virgin motorcycle (fairing, etc., etc., etc. to get to the bulb) but since it's a V11 the time is coming (i.e., this winter) and cannot be put off any longer. Thanks for the tip.

Will do this over winter. Fairly easy to check. Thanks docc! Kiwi-Roy: "I have helped dozens of owners with Startus Interuptus, some other models suffer worse e.g. the CARC models that the wire from the relay to the solenoid is really tiny, it would be ok if the current was only ~10 Amps but its a real choke point for 40 Amps, my 07 Griso operated 3 x as fast just by increasing the wire to a No 18. Of course on the later 8 Valve bikes the wiring is even worse, they choked the current through the switch again." Thanks Roy, I will have to look at this condition on my 2016 Norge. It "cranks" with a good battery no problem but just doesn't seem to have much "umphh". Ahh, the life of owning Moto Guzzi's ... the work list is rapidly outnumbering the Honey-Do list!

Have same starting issue on 2002 LM, like new condition with 3000 miles now. This bike consistently blows fuse #5, thereby loosing lights, tach, etc. Surely a factory "installed" problem. lol. However, on the 2003 LM never have had any problems in 25K miles. Starts every time and never has burned any fuses.

LeMans has been delisted on MGNOC. Not sure if sold.

For those that might be interested in an older model LeMans: 1978 850 Le Mans Description *: Black and red. Garage kept . Stock. 8900 miles. one owner. new battery, plugs, fuel filter. Photo:: Asking Price: $9500.00 Name*: jennifer johnson City / State*: vienna (VA) Phone Number*: 17039382112