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I'm still looking for Moto Guzzi brand Titanium mufflers that have been damaged by crash or tipover. I would be interested in any of the associated pieces as well, damaged or not.

ahhh, got it. thanks I gotta have red

I'm not sure I understand why they won't work. They won't attach to the spark plug? or the other end at the coil

Just to be clear PJ, only the flywheel was replaced? You reused the single plate clutch components but with a new flywheel? If this is the case, please get the recipe from Mike! We need the specs. This option could be quite valuable to those who still run the alm flywheel. Prior to finding and installing a RAM unit in my Tenni, I held out hope it could be fixed the way yours apparently has been.

on a side note. How does one accurately weigh a bike?

I took my 77 KZ1000 to a "mechanic" around 15 years ago to make it run right. Four cyl, four carb, valve adjust, ign, old ...neglected ...bla bla bla. His name is Ross. He had a small private shop in an industrial park. He took half his estimate when I brought it in, which I handed over after seeing his shop full of vintage bikes in various stages of repair, and enough various toolage to make him appear competent on some level. He at least seemed capable and interested in his work. After about five months of bs excuses, my surprise visits, seeing my bike pushed further to the rear of the shop, I emailed one day, as he stopped answering the phone, and said push it to the front, I will be picking it up tonight. He responded with pictures of disassembled carbs. Three weeks later I picked it up. It ran maybe 20% better, but it ran, and I hated him by then, so I paid the bill, which was higher (shock!) and took it home. On close inspection, I noticed the carb balance tube caps were used and mis-matched. I had provided all the new parts he would need and then some, including new caps. After some riding and realizing it was not properly tuned, #2 stopped firing, #4 intermittent, I confronted him. He said he needed the caps for another bike, and that they were "insignificant parts." The translation being .. I was an insignificant customer. I had served his purpose, cash infusion. I said to myself ..I can @#!#$# it up, alot faster and cheaper than shyster Ross, and at least learn something. I used several sources and tore into it. Rebuilding the rebuilt carbs, re-shimming the ignored valves, installing electronic ign. etc. #2 carb was better but not right. After cleaning twice more, I sourced another, rebuilt it and problem solved. I found an ex dealership tech to balance the carbs. He said they were very close already with my static setting. (an eighth inch drill bit). The spirit that gets properly brought to life in a Kaw Zed is a wonderful thing, especially when you owned showroom new one at age 26. So now I'm a "mechanic". Only for my own stuff, and only to a limited level. I will still sub out some things.. mostly to get to an oem baseline, but now do all maintenance and straight forward repairs myself. My recently acquired Guzzi Ohlins with 25k miles, went to a factory trained, and respected Ducati tech for said baseline rebuild. But the next time, I will do it. With my Guzzi's, the issues I am not comfortable with, I come here, V11LM.com,. to mooch advice and instruction from the keyboard mind of the experienced pro tech and the "extreem hobbiest". Advice given to help like minded owner/riders of a marque they love enough to want to keep on the road, even though it's not their own. Mechanically, I help friends with what I can, with marques I'm acquainted. If I charged for it I'd be a charlatan for sure. Ross stopped advertising and closed up shop a few months later. On my last visit with him I noticed someone had broken out his office door window, and Ross was wearing an ankle bracelet monitor. I'm guessing he fled the area to start up his scam in some other town, to take advantage of the (then) recent vintage boom. Watch out for him. finished and smiling....

Chuck, I have a complete 6 spd dual plate clutch from an '03, as well as a complete oem Tenni (Scura) clutch in boxes on the shelf if any measurements or comparisons are needed. The actuating push rod for the single plate is in the bike so I can't get to that.

must be the pillion cover. didn't know they made 'em in cf. $250 is about right for cf. the pad'll be separate money.

Yup, Stucchi. And oh, what a pretty motor!

howdy swooshdave!

pm sent. thank you Bill

Presumably you're wanting a full kit in good condition. I'm just after parts and partials to keep up the sets I have. They damage quite easily.

Moto Guzzi brand accessory Factory Titanium please. Both sides or just one. Dents, scrapes, scratched. For parts, maybe repair. Mid pipes, hanger straps, connector springs, high pipe foot rest brackets too. whatya got? Thanks

I had them on a 2000 BMW R1100s and they were superb. Build quality unmatched, though doubt any weight savings. Sound - at first I used the baffles, then removed them. Good sound either way but as usual.... better without. Staintune used to advertise no fuel/air mods needed when using them. idk.

Yes Vic. I sent one to your email as well. Thanks

TW's are cool. Popular around here. Have you considered a Grom? I must have seen 20 of those at this years Spine Raid. I'd buy either one of those if a good - (close) - deal popped up. The ST is a steal. We know the care level invested in your machines.

Yes to what Doc said, I’ve used pliers on mine since it was new.

Bruce Wayne had to use someone as a machinist

I owned 2 '02 LeMans for awhile. One was acquired through a trade. This proved a very handy set up for maintenance/ride scheduling. But, two of the same thing didn't provide the excitement I look for when alternating bikes. I had thought of using the "one in less favor" for customization, but the longer I pondered, the more I realized what beauties they are, (almost) right from the factory. So I sold it. Last year I acquired an early red frame, again through a trade. Now,.....here I have two clearly distinguishable personalities to suit my quirks. The handling differences make for a fun and interesting switch-up. The early frame noticeably out performs the the later in tight corners, while the fully faired, long frame gives me the locomotive, 'wind-her-out' responses in the long sweepers that I've come to know and love, as the essence of my Guzzi experience. The looks are quite different, and exhaust mods provide unique music. Both are fun to make changes to, and upgrades, though I won't be severely altering one of these. I have other bikes for that. The only other spine I would consider adding is the earli-er 1100 Sport, I. Other Guzzi?? Easy - Griso. Maybe 70's Eldo.

Agree, and with the black motor... it will stun!

Actually, it would be helpful to know which paint scheme you have. From this http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_more_topics_photos_-_moto_guzzi_v11_sport_naked_-2003-.html it looks like they used 2 (maybe) different greys for the 03 Sport. All look to be flat sheen.

Yes they did use several greys. Look at this pic of my '03 Rosso Corsa (rip) and see if your grey is close. If it is I'll get a better pic to see if it's the same. If it is and it would be usefull, I could send/lend you a part to get analyzed for duplication. The pic can be blown up, and the greys on the bike are all the same, and are high gloss. Only the red has been repainted

lovely. Happy Thanksgiving

Exhaust, tail rack, and head guards are all that I can see non original. Rare model, low miles and 2 - 3 k below market. Granted, I have not seen her up close

This is one worth looking at. Texas is too far, and one V11 too many for me. https://www.ebay.com/itm/202832957114?ul_noapp=true