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Makes sense. Have you also heard that the European bikes came without any vent lines? In my experience, the ones that came on my bikes were loose and fell off anyway. But I think this is a better-safe-than-sorry thing. I think I might refit those lines - but clamp them to the vents and just run them so they will slip out easily with the tank.

Gauges are in place... but wiring to be done... Today, I fussed with the stock gauge cup and used household lamp fixture parts to position the little bushings where they would otherwise be on the ITI gauges. Superglue for brass cap-nut on the gauge. 80mm O-rings on each side of the gauges so they won't rattle. Last time I did this on a 2003 LeMans, I also installed a voltmeter and oil pressure gauge. Even though it was cool to have four matching gauges, they were kind of spendy and it was a real mess to wire it up. This time, I am hoping to get everything to fit inside the stock gauge cups (including the little cube inverter that powers the lights. Only two extra wires should come out alongside the stock harness - the constant power for GPS memory and the GPS input signal.

One drains liquid from the top of the tank outside the fuel door (for fuel spills and rain water). The other lets air back in the tank after fuel is spent. I wouldn't connect them. In fact, European members have said their bikes came without any hoses at all. I have simply removed both vent lines and left the little fittings bare.

I finally found a license plate frame that I like. It's a whole sheet of silicone on the back. Super tight fit, drain holes in the bottom. No rattling and no sharp edge. Probably need to get a few more...

How is that different than here?

Personally, I'd opt for a later 4-V per cylinder model. Same motor as my 2017 Stelvio, and it is a fabulous motor. Prices on the newer ones are still reasonable - especially when you factor in 10 years difference in age. From what I can tell, Guzzis at the end of a production run are generally better in many small respects than the early ones. And all those small things add up to make an overall much better motorcycle and ownership experience. If you're serious, you might take a gander at WildGuzzi.com as well.

^those posts were several years ago. I've been using imgzeit.com lately.

There are quite a few small, independent wineries in the area that are worth a visit. It's not Napa Valley quality... but it's also not crowded and overpriced. I like the little family run ones.

Here's a little preview of one of my favorite roads... I sent you a message with exactly what road this is.

I have several magnetic dishes that I got from Harbor Freight. I try to throw all the fasteners for a section into one dish - and another dish for another section.

Those teardrop holes do seem logical - and a I have a spare airbox lid that I can modify, and keep the stocker in case I don't like it. But it sure seems that the effort of expanding the inlets is a waste of time if you add the holes on the top. Some funny stuff, and some well reasoned stuff in that thread. One funny (to me) comment was - "...30mm snorkels won't supply 50mm throttle bodies. That is a no-brainer." And it seems brains were, in fact, not used for that statement. If you reason it out, a piston only draws air on one of four strokes. A 30mm intake is open 100% of the time, while a 50mm throttle body is drawing air only 25% of the time... so the math works. The purpose of the large airbox is to have sufficient volume of air already past the filter, and the bikes still run just fine with the snorkels smaller than the throttle bodies. Will I do the teardrops? Marginal increase is peak power? meh; I don't ride that hard. Smooth out a flat spot, OK. But do they make a cooler induction noise with the snorkels removed and the teardrops? If yes, then I am all-in.

I'm local and have no experience with a local rental service. But I have used Riders-Share and had a good experience when renting other people's bikes. Now I prefer it over a dedicated rental shop. I also rent my Yamaha TW200 on Riders-Share. Not too many bookings yet, but at least it gets ridden while my daughters are away at college.

^ That was my recent experience. The rubber gasket seals between the warning lamp cover and the plastic gauge cup. In. my case, the stock gauge cup was deformed, like it melted. The gasket went AWOL, and somebody had sealed the space with silicone. Here is a link to the part. https://www.harpermoto.com/gasket-03762370.html Note that the parts diagram show a part that looks different than this, but the picture at the link is what I need for my 2004 Nero Corsa with ITI Gauges. I assume it is the same for the Ballabio. I am actually trying to connect with Curtis at Harpers to buy one today, along with some other bits that aren't showing up correctly on their website.

Ordered and received promptly. Along with almost everything else I ordered. They have a lot of NOS stuff in stock, but obviously not everything. You may also need a rubber gasket that goes between the gauge cup and the dash lamps. Part 03762370

I bought one from Harpers last month.

Overall, an interesting pair of designs. The lines are bit too sharp and angular for my personal tastes. I like the monoposto look, but assume any production vehicle would have a passenger seat and pegs, which would cause some design changes. So is this kind of the return of the spine frame? Form the looks of it, it would seem that the red subframe could be a separate part. And there must be a some sort of sub-frame at the front of the engine, which is not red in this design.

I removed the stock rubber snorkels. I'm tempted to bell the inlets like Docc did. What are Phil A's teardrops?

That reservoir bracket is "adjustable." If you bend the tabs, you should be able to position it lower and closer to the starter cover.

...and the wheels bearings finally arrived. All Balls bearings were way less expensive than any other option, so worth the wait to have a roller again. Isn't it amazing how much extra garage space you need when the wheels, tank, exhaust, and bodywork are off? All brake lines replaced, and all calipers rebuilt. Rear master also rebuilt - the spring was noticeably compressed and weaker than the replacement part. New Galfer rear rotor, new carbon front fender. Brakes still feel mushy, so there must be some more bubbles hiding in there. I like how the Arashi rotor carriers match the Brembo calipers. The Brembo carriers are a different shade of gold. Now she's back on the lift new to finish her spa treatment. I'm digging the glossy black wheels - good fit for the Nero Corsa. I think open pipes are cool... maybe I'll get a denim vest with a huge patch that reads "Loud pipes save lives"

^This, plus a membership in a roadside assistance program such as AAA, plus keeping up on your maintenance covers the majority of rides. But for those odd occasions, I still carry the factory tool kit, and a small supplemental kit with tire repair, some fuses and spare relays, a bit of cash... and I no longer carry a shift spring. I've been using Ride-On tire sealant/balancer on my Stelvio. Thinking about using that on all the bikes and ditching the tire repair supplies (but keeping the little pump).

I was just looking for a taller screen for my Stelvio and found this for the V11: https://bikescreen.com/products/moto-guzzi-v-11-sport-2001-2005

Motorcycles don't attract women, they screen out the unworthy ones.

Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology.

Moto Guzzi had long been on the periphery for me. Something I knew a little about, but never really thought about owning one. So one day I was thinking about getting something a little more sporty and street oriented (I had a KTM 950 Adventure and a Husqvarna TE510 at the time). This happened to coincide with the launch of the first retro-styled Ducati Scramblers. I popped into GP Motorcycles to have a look at there was this Scura with only a couple hundred miles on it. The clouds parted. A ray of golden California sun illuminated the Ohlins forks, angels starting singing and I started signing. I got bit hard... and a few V11s have passed through the garage. This site is actually a big part of why I enjoy the V11s so much. Of course I still love the bike itself, but I also value this community. Back in the 1990s, I was going way too fast on my Yamaha FJ1100. I bought a BMW R100CS to slow myself down. If I could have a "redo" I would have gotten into Moto Guzzis at that time instead of BMWs. I've talked to a few older riders who say "I wish I had gotten into Guzzis earlier."

Is it safe to assume you've already soaked it with WD-40 or PB Blaster? You also have a fast idle lever on the handlebar. That cable goes to another idle stop on the RH side of the bike. You can adjust your idle speed there. Both idle stops serve the same function.