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    TENNI REGISTRY

    in V11 Registries

    Posted

    Hi Paul. I thought I had no. 16, but I could be wrong. There isn't a number plate on mine, but it came from Aberdeen in 2014. Congratulations on the new bike. I'm not far away-in Guisborough.

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    RAM clutch?

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    What Docc has just posted is correct as far as I know. I ordered a 6 speed RAM for my Tenni, but was sent a 5 speed one. At the time I didn't realise it could be made to work and sent it back. In hindsight, I could have used my existing clutch hub and swapped the clutch pushrod cup over from the original single plate clutch. I sourced the parts for a 2 plate clutch and a new clutch hub.

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    RAM clutch?

    in Technical Topics

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    Have you checked the diameter of the cup the pushrod actuates against the diameter of your clutch pushrod? I found a 5 speed RAM clutch had the wrong size for a V11.




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    RAM clutch?

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    If you search, I posted pictures of the different clutch hubs together and you'll be able to see the differences. I changed a Tenni single plate to a double plate, which necessitated buying a different clutch hub. If you really want a RAM single plate clutch in a 6 speed you might be able to pick a clutch hub up from someone who's done the same switch. I'm keeping hold of mine to keep my options open in the future.

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    RAM low inertia clutch

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    The centre 'button' of the 5 speed has to be replaced with the one already fitted to your Guzzi 6 speed too. This means you have to dismantle the ready assembled RAM unit. The 5 speed pushrod has a smaller diameter.

     

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    Inability to disengage clutch after twin-disc conversion

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    I did the same conversion on a Tenni. Used second hand 2 plate clutch and new clutch hub. I used the original pushrod. There are some posts and pics where I recorded this. The parts you have look correct. I listed the part numbers on a picture. The pushrod 'button' can shift/slip during reassembly. I had to take it apart and put it together again because of this.

     

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    Adventure bikes

    in Special place for banter and conversation

    Posted

    It's a very tall bike. Husqvarna lists the seat height at 950 mm (37.4 inches). But remember, that's on a soft suspension that compresses a lot with the rider. At 6" 0" and 32 inch inseam, I can touch both feet, but usually lean to one side (the uphill side) and put only one foot down. For comparison, the seat on my TE 450 is even higher at 38.6 inches. The only way to know for sure is to try it on. The 701 is basically a KTM 690, except for the fact that is good-looking, and is more street-friendly due to some suspension and engine differences. But maybe you could find a used 690 that someone has lowered a bit.

     

    The Suzuki DR650 is lower, and there are some engine and suspension upgrades available. I seriously considered the "bush pig", but I didn't want to get into another project. And look at these interesting numbers...

     

    Husky 701: 320 pounds, 72 HP, 54 lb-ft.

    DR650: 324 pounds, 43 HP, 40 lb-ft.

     

    The Husky's fuel injection is perfect - and required no fiddling when I replaced the stock muffler with a Wings slip-on (saving 6 pounds). It has normal, 6,000 mile service intervals (vs 1,500 miles intervals on my TE 450) and uses standard, disposable paper air filters (no messing with foam filters and oil and solvents). I believe all of this is also true for the KTM, in fact, the Husky uses KTM oil filters (no surprise).

     

    Can you get a Street Legal Beta 300 in the UK? We can't get license plates on new 2-strokes in California.

    I believe KTM own Husquvarna now. I read a couple of comparisons between the KTM 690 and the 701 that suggest that the latter has smoother fuelling and less vibration. I'll have to have a sit on them, if I can reach!

    I had an R100GS for quite a long time and I miss the opportunity to take the odd off road excursion. There are quite a few permissive byways nearby on the North York Moors to explore.

    Betas are street legal here. I lingered and lost out on a 'good as new' Beta X Trainer 300 last week for £4000. I think the KTM Freeride is a similar concept. Another alternative that's a bit more oldschool, and less expensive, is a Suzuki DRZ 400.

     

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    Adventure bikes

    in Special place for banter and conversation

    Posted

    That looks a great ride. There was one of those on EBay UK recently that had a nice looking fairing fitted. You should be able to see it if you look at completed listings.

    How tall is the seat? Would I struggle at 5'8"? I've been looking around for a similar type of bike recently, maybe a KTM 690 Enduro or a CCM GP450. I also quite liked the look of the Beta X Trainer 300.

     

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    As New Scura in the UK (430miles)

    in Personal Ads

    Posted

    I can see it now.  The low mileage is a novelty, and it looks well preserved, but as Scud says, there are known issues to sort out.  To switch the clutch to a twin plate is quite an expense unless you get lucky with second hand parts.  I do think it's a question of 'when' rather than 'if' with the aluminium flywheel.  My Tenni flywheel had the early signs of radial cracking at around 12 000 miles.

    The silencers do look a little 'low slung'.  I've got the carbon wrapped Lafranconis and they are higher at the rear.

    No doubt  it would appreciate in value if you parked it up for a few years.  The premium is in the low mileage and that's gone as soon as you start using it.  I think the price is a bit steep.  I think around £5500 would be right.

    As New Scura in the UK (430miles)

    in Personal Ads

    Posted

    I saw this a few months ago and can't believe it hasn't sold.

     

    Moto Guzzi V11 1100cc

     

     

    £6995 for what is a new bike and not likely to come across one ever again quite like it. When you think a Ducati Sport Classic would be £20k , If I hadn't bought my Cafe Sport then I would surely buy this. Not sure about those cans though, they look very long, might just be the way it's photographed.

    The link doesn't seem to work mate.

     

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    Tenni #9

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    You can tell by pulling the "timing inspection" plug and having a look up her skirt. :o:rasta: I don't have the pix right now, but an internet search should show the difference.

    Congrats on having one of the prettiest Guzzis built, and welcome to the best forum in the world on them.

    You can tell by the rattle! One type rattles with the clutch pulled in. One rattles with the clutch released. Just can't remember which is which. Scud will know. There's a thread somewhere commenting on just this.

     

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