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agreed. speaking as an ...rock will prevail https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=208&v=3B0QHAwtvbE

enjoying these boys.

that looks great and I was thinkin of going down with some friends. I'm not yet sure.

just to piggyback this, if I may, just curious. My '03 LeMans came with a 15M.C7 labeled V11 LM MY '02 (uninstalled) The unit installed on the bike is a 15M.C3 and lableled California S. I don't know the tune history, but the bike was equipped with Xover and Ti cans. So, either the Cal S works with the new "flow", or that was just a re-mapped (I suspect) unit. The bike ran beautifully.

Welcome Sbu. Congratulations on the new girl! First Guzzi? First spine frame?

It looks like your route takes you by the grounds of Gen. Custer's miscalculation. The 'Ranger talk' that is sometimes available, is not to be missed. It would be worth it to try to align your tour schedule with theirs if at all possible. The 45 min presentation I attended in the afternoon, (by accident) was an account of the weeks and days leading up to, during, and after the battle. My talk was given by a Native female Ranger, giving both military and Native accounts, and at times was visibly moved.

The frame vent area, with 2 holes threaded and a nipple to plug, it looks like something you could flush out fairly (though a pita) easily ( with funnels hoses and buckets). Possibly even air pressure test. I believe I'd get at least 2 gl of diesel fuel and some cone paint filters (large coffee filters might work) to catch the bits ... so I could use the same fuel several times And see what comes out. At first splash, I'd wait to see if that blocking plate is going to leak. ... put a pan under it, and flush it anyway. It's an understandable concern you have for protecting the new motor.

Yeah, but $10.5 K isn't even enough to buy the Guzzi V85 from what I heard. found this in a couple spots.... Priced aggressively, it starts at USD 11,990 (RM 50,202.13) MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) for the grey paint option. On the other hand, the V85 TT Adventure, complete with red/yellow/white paint and panniers retails for USD 12,990 (RM 54,389.13). 10,5 isn't that bad for the KTM considering new moto pricing these days. My Nephew just paid 10300. for a Honda 450 dirt bike! I think the 'rub' comes for guys like myself is, that there is so much out there used, for so much less. If a bike is 100%, without a doubt, the perfect bike for me, I can pay retail. I haven't seen anything like that in a long time... since the Tenni

https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20201&hl=+shifter%20+spring&page=1... have fun!

factory upgrade is no improvement. they will break too. Scud has the new and improved version. I'll bet he has some left.

sweeeet! how about one (or more) of the rest of the bike?

whatever you do .... do NOT google images of blowfly eyes

wow. these https://www.kellermann-online.com/en/products/bullet-1000/bullet-1000-df/47/bullet-1000-dfreplace the brake/tail as well as signal. I'm not sure how I'd feel about this look without a central brake/tail light, but with these, at least the central unit could be greatly reduced in size and retain safely visible intentions. The style of these also look era correct. will study the bar ends more... kinda pricey, but you only need 2! and, my "tracker" is notoriously 'on the cheap' thanks for sharing

nice find Al. They certainly seem bright enough in the video. Some LED signals I've seen or used look good lit up in photos, but not so much in reality. Many are so cheap I recently bought 3 different sets with the most d's (ebay) just to try. not impressed. those might work as bar end signals for my Yammie

i'm jealous

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/has the Ducati re-pop's. I have a complete (sans windscreen) V11 LeMans fairing I could sell if interested. Welcome to the forum.

nice little tool. just got mine. now to try it

I recall when doing the RAM clutch swap, I used loctite on the plate bolts. Must have been on the instructions?

https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/green-hues 6011 or 6025 are fairly close

welcome to the forum Purloined. However this play's out, you'll be stuck, no doubt, in the yin and yang of the Guzzi continuum. Some list all their bikes, some don't. some only the relevant ones. some list them as sold. Doesn't matter, tho I was feeling a little envious. Sounds like you could do with another bike.

love it

very unusual pain scheme. I recall that bike being for sale, for several months, a year or so ago maybe? If you recently purchased do you have any records? It's worth 1700 damaged .. tell them to fix it. Replacement is 35-5500 imo good luck

thank you sir! and merry Christmas to you... and all.

I recall it Docc. It was in a recent post you made ?? I thought

exactly. the height will depend on how low your jack goes. as I recall about 2 to 3" lateral movement to engage trans, and about 4" drop for the head to clear the frame and "stuff". Plywood and shims will work