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all the factory tanks are painted?? the only bubbling I'v e seen personally is the Rosso Corsa graphics, a film applied over color and (I think) under clear coat.

what color will you use? Same as stock shades and color with more depth. Just a higher quality. The old stuff is faded and thin. Some rub through and crazing. I'll change the tail a bit but not far from factory.

I wanted to update paint on the bodywork (not fairing), and didn't want to use the originals. I gots everything else.

i stole it. ty

Proper gathering. Loved the pics, thanks

And.......... I want some Tenni stickers too!

The white bit is a stylized number plate for race purposes, and is as important, imo, as the "chromate" fairing paint. The Tenni, as you may know, is an homage to one of MG's most successful road racers.

2mm, and I'd estimate about 25-30oz in weight

I have an extra used plate for sale. straight, a few light scratches, otherwise looks fine. $100.US plus ship.

Very bad news indeed Pete. Good friends are a prize.

This, no doubt, will be a phenomenal project Phil. Looking forward to watching.

Yes, it's a 5 part thing by a NZ tv station. I had to watch it 3 times.

It’s possible but it would take someone very skilled so it doesn’t distort. Fortunately the barrels aren’t rare. A brand new barrel is $900. Brand new. I have a couple spares, with broken fins. Fins are cosmetic so easy to weld up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It just made me think of the great John Britten. He had a crack in the sleeve at Daytona, right after qualification. He tore it down, welded it with a borrowed torch and a coat hanger, and raced the next day. Still amazes me.

weld that skirt crack?

If it were not for these 'garage built' bikes, and the history, people, and passion behind them, the only thing in the Mfg showrooms today would be dirt bikes, repli-racers, and touring. What a boring world. I welcome them, ugly and stupid as some may be. They foster new blood, new culture, and excitement. Chopper, bobber, brat, street fighter, street tracker, scrambler, cafe,... all from some greasy guys just wanting to have something different and cool. I love these shows and I miss out on too many. Dave ...please keep up the superb coverage from the great northwest. Apparently a very enthusiastic and historied motorcycle crowd. I wish it were half that here. (if we had a soapbox emoji, I'd insert here)

that Guzzi neon shop sign is spectacular!

'Driving wheels, freight train heart'

Sbuonline..... seems there are simultaneous threads for your clutch query. The "button" mentioned here is the same part I referred to as a "cup" in the other thread. So as not to confuse further.

since they list a California on the link as compatible, it's for a 5 speed. You would not use the hub (upper right part) from the kit, but the one in your Tenni will work. The shaft is just a bit shorter. But first, you must either find someone who's done this swap! (5spd RAM on a 6spd trans) OR... contact RAM and/or get someone to confirm the only difference between their 5spd kit and their 6spd kit is the clutch hub and the plate cup. IF this is the case, you will still have to either disassemble the plate kit and change the cup OR determine for sure the actuating rod length, and mill the end to fit the already installed 5spd cup. There is a thread on here somewhere regarding the rod measurements. I think someone has done this. I hope this is not too confusing. I'm just suggesting what I believe will work, and how I'd proceed.

the clutch on your link is for 5 speed

Come on knowing that Moto Guzzi would replace the cases with new ones back in the day under warranty must have given some indication that it would have been a bit of a pain lol. But hey you are having fun. I do not recall that that is what Moto Guzzi offered for that defect. I recall that they would have the dealer "refinish" the cases, or the owner could elect for some compensatory accessories (a jacket or otherwise?). I know one owner who went through the painful disassembly/ refinish process and heard of others who opted for the "accessory" option. Anyone with first-hand experience? couple years late, but I have some first hand knowledge. I bought a new '02 in '03 and at a dealer (now outa business), was given the choice of case replacement or MG's best riding gear, or tank and tail bag with tail rack. I shuddered at the idea of my incompetent dealer rebuilding my great performing motor for just paint. I chose the riding gear and waited.......waited......... then MG USA went temporarily ass over tit, and I forgot about it. Fixed now, but I could have lived with it.

thanks for the info, and welcome. cost of admission = pics of the XR

"hand built" galleries https://revivalcycles.com/handbuilt-motorcycle-show

taking this deOxit advise and stocking up. a cleaner and a treatment? they make so many products. even the 'gold' Cliff recommends has varying applications. what's a basic kit to get?

The single plate clutch paired with the aluminum flywheel was oem for 6 speed spine frame models - Tenni, Scura, and Rosso Mandello year '01 and '02. One labeled '03 is likely a carryover, but may vary in some countries. The alm flywheel is not guaranteed to break. The number that have and the consequences if it does, is enough for most folks to swap it out. Your stock 6 speed will accept the dual plate/steel flywheel found on all the other 6 speed V11 models. It will also accept the RAM single plate/steel (lightened) flywheel. The RAM is the easiest and least expensive swap but sadly, no longer available. (although you may find one in Europe) "In Theory", the RAM 5 speed http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=1698set up will work, but you must use the clutch hub from the Tenni. I "think" the clutch hub, and the pressure plate cup (which comes installed in the pre-asembled and balanced RAM kit) http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=221 in combo with the clutch activation rod, are the only differences with the 5spd and 6spd kits. Some members have discussed and speculated regarding this option, but as yet, I don't know of definitive proof. Some reading to get you started, if interested. There's more on this forum using search feature. "aluminum flywheel" "flywheel failure" "exploding flywheel" etc. Don't worry. Just get informed and ask questions. With the kind help and advise from forum members, I did my own swap, and took care of the bubbling paint on the motor at the same time. https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16675&hl=+aluminum%20+flywheel https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19512&hl=%2Baluminum+%2Bflywheel https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19010&hl=+aluminum%20+flywheel https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19510&hl=+aluminum%20+flywheel Also must ask... trans rebuilt at 12k? what's up with that? maybe included a replacement clutch, no?