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    Original owner finds a *sputter*

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, docc said:

    So, that is the regulator. It should remain stationary (no adjustment). The "rod" (circled in green) is open to atmosphere and is typically oriented facing forward.

    These things don't sound like the issue. Interesting comments about fuel line failures. Maybe even fuel filter? Or fuel pump failure?

    No way it could be an under-rated relay failing in Position #5?

     

    My bad. That's what I meant. Good save, Sir. 

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    Original owner finds a *sputter*

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    Oh, and your petcock is fine. 

     

    The 30 amp? Had to think about it.. Sounds like one of my rookie mistakes. Trying to start it letting the starter run maybe? Or the battery may be low. 

    I've done it. Almost threw my helmet once when it happened.. These are new Guzzi owner issues. Easily sorted out. 

    Original owner finds a *sputter*

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Bbennett said:

    OK, after replacing the fuel I did a test ride today and the sputter is not fixed. 

    Symptoms:  The bike will start fine.  It will run OK for about 30 seconds after which there is a gurgling (underwater sound) sputter / misfire that occurs first at 2000 RPM and then seconds later at 1500 RPM and finally the bike if left to idle will die after about 3 seconds.  This does not require load - is repeatable in neutral.  Bike will start and show same symptoms (idles fine at 1st etc.) after 5 minutes rest.
     

    Bike history: Always been a strong runner, has approx 60K miles and is ridden at least every 2 weeks.  Bike has always had a weak elec system, I have replaced regulator 3-4X over 20 year period.  Bike suffers from a parasitic elec leak, I have to put it on charger before a ride if it has not been ridden the day before.   This has resulted in long periods of the bike being on a charger.  Bike has always had a rough spot at 2800 RPM - never could fix it.  The 2800 stutter is exacerbated by hot weather but I can typically throttle "thru it."  Minor note: Temp shielding on fuel lines to avoid fuel boil has had no effect on temp stutter.

    What I have checked / recently touched:

    a. Bike exhibited the sputter for 1st time week ago when Reserve Light was indicating low fuel level.  This was at 60 MPH / 4K RPM.
    b. Adding fuel allowed bike to get home fine (approx 3 miles).
    c. 3 days ago fuel tank drained*, new fuel (from working Honda bike) added.  I was careful to get fuel into both lobes of tank - me not being sure which side sucks the fuel. Still, the fuel tank is not full.  I would estimate there is only 3/4 of a gallon in the bike.
    d. *When tank was drained it was removed.  Upon installation of the tank I turned the rod on right side all the way counterclockwise (see pic).  The knob on the left is fully turned clockwise.  ***Is this correct?***  Elec connectors were mated under tank as per usual. 
    e. Bike started fine after fuel tank installation w/ pint of fuel.  Fuel reserve light was not lit (but it is unreliable). 
    f. With 3 addit. quarts of fuel added, a test drive --in warm but not hot hot weather --showed symptoms above.  This stutter is far worse than the temperature stutter noted in history section.  LED showing battery level showed the battery was near fully charged during test.
    g. 6 months ago I replaced main battery cable with new, super conducting 3rd party cable.  Prob has 500 miles on it - no issues.  Fuse on new cable is intact.
    h. Main Guzzi fuse box today revealed a burnt 30 amp fuse.  I replaced the fuse but symptoms continued.  A 20 amp fuse was replaced with the correct 15 amp fuse.  No effect.
    i. One of the battery terminal screws was not fully tight.  When tightened, symptoms remained.
    j. Spark plugs changed 100 miles ago.  Spark plug wires have not been replaced for over a dozen years.
    k. No change in exhaust smoke noted (exhaust not visible).

    <pics below>

    Thanks for your advice

    Bob


     

    p.s. Air filters removed for pix

     

     

     

     





     

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    Is this while riding after a while in hot weather? Kinda sounds like the infamous vapor issue. Sputtering? Stalls?  Gurgle sound? Bike sits for a while then starts fine? Sounds like it.. Your burnt fuse may be a different issue. 

     

    Mine was doing it in this 115 degree heat. Also a valve cove gasket seep (heat stuff). Heat shielding the fuel lines and fuel pump. Plus a new gasket. Should be golden. 

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    Later tanks and ethanol

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    2 hours ago, footgoose said:

    If I could get a replica aluminum tank like this one for under $2k I'd do it.

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    I personally wouldn't like a tank under a false cover on the V11.

    The next route for me would be a standard tank dried out and sealed internally. It should not expand or bubble after that and any fitment problem that may still exist, make adjustments to the frame mounts.

    I know Tankshop in the UK used to do these tanks years ago for external fuel pump bikes. Worth a shot. They were pricy however hand made. Worth a shot to see if they're still banging out tanks. 

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    2004 V11 Sport Ballabio ITI Speedometer/Odometer repair

    in Wanted

    Posted

    On 7/9/2018 at 7:00 PM, Kiwi_Roy said:

    When the odometer on mine quit so I moved cogs from the trip meter which has less load on it.

    The ultimate solution is to change the clocks for Speedhut, they can match the look and set the new odometer to match your milage.

    Most go with the GPS speedo but I prefer the simple pulse input model.

     

    (look at the other thread "Scuds Old V11 LeMans" for a great example of Speedhut)

    The GPS speedo and tach are his best bet. Install it and forget it. The whole "self lubricating plastic gears" thing was a mega fail for our bikes. 

    And those guys print the dials to look just like the ITI or Veglias too. 

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    SCURA REGISTER

    in V11 Registries

    Posted

    19 hours ago, docc said:

    I am making some edits to the "Breakdown of Model Year Changes" in FAQ. Were all Scura numbered? What is the total number produced?

    I had thought 600, but see #652 and #670 reported.  I have read "approximately 700." Is this knowable?

    And, again, were all Scura numbered?

    I was always under the impression there were only 600 Scuras made but apparently not. Is the number 700? Weren't there only 6000 V11s made in 02? If that's the case 1 in 9 V11s were Scuras?  

    I love my Scura. Always wanted one and finally have one. But I'm thinking maybe they're not as rare as we think? 

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    Fuel Injector cleaner yea or nea

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    1 minute ago, docc said:

     A full set of High Current OMRON relays, condition your battery (with clean and DeOxit treated terminals and gearbox ground), with a clean/treated Ignition Switch, and a "Decent Tune-up" will likely outpace any of the very best fuel additives.

    Pretty sure your tach reveals the real culprit . . . 

    The beauty of loving a bike that is loved by folks with engineering backgrounds. 

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    Fuel Injector cleaner yea or nea

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    I was getting some stumbling recently at high rpms. Symptoms identical to mucked up jets in carbs. Then to top it off my tach started acting up. Flopping around stupidly. Got to the point I whipped out my Motogadget gauges (got them and just waiting for the OEM Veglia  self lubricating cogs to give up). 

    Welp, put in 20oz of Techron into the tank and stayed on the freeway keeping crazy needled rpm gauge close to 6k rpms between 5th and 6th gear periodically going from 80 to 120ish just opening up the throttlebodies from time to time. I felt a real difference around 60 miles on the tank. Sputtering disappeared. Somehow it fixed my tach. I dunno. Somehow with the tyrottlebodies being off it must of thrown off the tach. Either that or the self lubricating cogs somehow squeezed out some juice and worked some magic. 

    Somehow a $15 bottle of Techron fixed my bike. 

     

    But the Lemans did tell me to "suck it" by the valve cover gasket leaking a little pissing on my left leg. Oh well. $4 from MG Cycle. 

     

    Bottom line... Techron some good sh!t. 😉🤫

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