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Want Tenni and Rosso Mandello too? they have the same clutch/flywheel.

agreed. I wanted to pull it out to measure it just to be aware, in case of any possible future problems. That length is the only lingering concern I have at the moment.

ok scud thanks, I see it now in one of the photos. I figured it was the right one, I just had the shaft ass backwards in my head from looking at the diagram, stupidly thinking it held the clutch captive. And I totally agree on the law of one down at a time. Thanks for checking in Paradiso. After reading some of your posts I measured the hole in the center of the RAM clutch assembly, where I assume the actuating rod goes, against the "button". (hoping we're not getting terms crossed) It measures 8.30mm. From reading your notes, http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19405&page=3#entry210406 I take it this is the correct diameter for Tenni Scura Mand actuating rod? I also take it you can just pull the rod out, since you measured it? Sorry, this will become clear when opened up. I just want to get ahead of it. thanks

I've never been inside one Graig but the splined tool holds the shaft and the fancy wrench removes the nut? seems reasonable if the shaft comes out far enough past the nut. Where's Paradiso when we need him? He's done it. Congrats on the Ram. When I met my first wife she was an Aries, and single. I hope my new clutch treats me better. Scud, we're going to have to pull that sucker off too. When are you going to start? I can't come over to help, but I'll send beer money and good wishes

The Guzzi factory Titanium kit comes with full open cans and matching mapped ecu.(racing only haha) You still have to do a few tweaks according to the enclosed instructions. Guzzi doesn't make them any longer so they're very hard to find, and kinda pricey. My bone stock LeMans is the one bike I've had that runs and sounds good enough to leave just as it is. IF I could resist the urge! I'd recommend riding it as it is for awhile, then consider starting with Docc's suggestions. He's put a lot of miles on his trusty V11.

I'd call that trusted evidence. Thank you for that. is there a shitgibbon emogee? ?

We'll have to wait one of us break's it in half to get all the answers. I suspect we'll have the actuating rod length to be determined. MG Cycles has removed the RAM single for 6spds, from their page. They still offer a 6spd clutch gear (hub) but it' most likely the one that can't be had. There is no Guzzi p/n. 01211640 is what came in our kit. I wonder who got #3?

So Docc, yer saying you can get there with the stock ecu? (with free flowing cans) by 'there' I mean, runs right. by 'right' I mean, close to normal mileage, nice color plugs, and sans cough, spit, hick-up. oh, and you don't actually lose power. With carb'd bikes, if you open the pipe, you up jet the carb. Easy pleasy, tweak till you get it right. The more recent FI'd bikes I've had, you open the pipe, and buy the correlating chip or ecu. These days a bit better throttle response is appreciated, but I really want to just uncork the thing. apologies to the OP. Colorobo, I hope some of this is helpful.

so it's a remapping of the stock ecu? tell us more

czakky.. what is reflashing?

Hi Rob, MG Cycles is a great place to start for many aftermarket parts and maintenance items. http://www.mgcycle.com/ Harpers Moto Guzzi is a good beginning for OEM. They have a parts fiche as well. http://www.harpermoto.com/ Both are helpful folks. The Moto Guzzi Titanium exhaust and ecu kit is no longer available. They do come up for sale now and then through the various Guzzi forums and of course, ebay. Some great aftermarket cans are available and a Power Commander will work well. There is a LOT of info on this forum. Ask away... show us photos... and welcome.

I believe relays can sometimes go bad a bit at a time. As evidence, my bike, early ownership days, before I was fully aware of the relay problems. Condition: I shut off after normal run - fail to restart. Thinking it must be the vapor lock scenario, I let it cool. Restarted after 10 min. All ok till weeks later, same deal, same result. Then I shut it off at a stop 20 min later and no restart... for 1 hour. After that restart it shut down mid-ride after about 5 min. It would not restart, period. Then I remembered something about relays. I swapped #1 with #5 and bingo. Instant start. At some point I had read to carry extra relays, so I had them with me. Not a problem since. GEI btw. Seems to me this must have been the fuel pump relay failing gradually till finally giving up. Does this sound reasonable?

Good question! http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12326&p=133211 Okay, I'm convinced....where's a good place to get 'em?

damn funny Docc

hey Docc, what would you imagine that loop takes time wise? given eating, resting and such, and not racin'... well, not REally racin' Anyone else with a favorite road in the vicinity? I've been there but only passing through, and only following someone. And it's been awhile. I've done the Gap 3 times and that's plenty. Seemed like anyway we went was great but some were heavenly.

oh, and 2 more Sport? and some rain? finally

gee, now I'm asking myself that too. No mufflers sparks curiosity. Side shots please. Buell mirrors? Convertibars?

thanks for bringing this up. I was wondering why mfg's thought it so important to link brakes or add abs. My '01 K1200RS had partially linked abs. I thought it kind of a gimmick till it saved my butt. My '00 R1100S had a version of that too. My understanding was, when applying the front, it added some degree of rear on it's own.

Possibly a contact rattle, with the rpm's providing just the right vibe. Check the head pipes where they join the crossover. They can get very close to the case. Anything else that's been removed/attached. Scud.. that be LeMens

KRoy, what is the day/night controller for this? When the old lamp 'for load' burns out, will the led will brighten or go out too? Do you use the holder for this lamp and is polarity a concern for it? What is the primordial ooze you use to encapsulate everything? My soldering set up is much too bulky and temperamental to do this. What do you use for this delicate stuff?

ROX.... Now that I'm hyper aware of my use of the rear brake, I'd welcome your opinion on corner braking. Hell, if I knew it all, what do I need the forum for? It could be that all I need is a road like the one you and scud speak of, to reassess and develop my own style.

Yes, my O ring expanded in the half hour it was off. Got it squeezed back in tho.. pita. And I had the same problem with the oil filter. Dropped the pan and stuck a screwdriver through it to remove. I now own every possible filter wrench! Docc posted I THINK '1&1/4 turns past finger tight' for the filter. Don't quote me. There is an explanation with that post. Once the Goose trains you how it wants to be cared for, you'll get along quite nicely.

Bellissimo! more pics please

docc, just to follow on that point for a sec... does that mean the sidestand switch can, if one want's it gone, just be disconnected/removed and that leaves 3rd relay with nothing to do? Would that also mean if you just removed the 3r, the switch is bypassed and the bike runs or will that shut it down?

Try the V11LeMans.com brick thread: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19273&hl= perfect. whodathunk to search for a brick thread here?