Scud

start with the basics like fresh fluid. Maybe a gear oil change if you don't know when the last one was. Also check the linkage. A lot of "transmission problems" are due to loose shift linkage. And if you feel like going "all-in" there is a shift improvement thread that shows how to fine-tine the pre-selector on the bench.

Well, I gotta get the Champagne LeMans running before the Greenie explodes in the garage. They're all lovely and it will be hard to decide which one to keep in the stable with the Scura. I already got "busted" for stashing the BMW on the side yard under a cover last week. But the BMW's hanging out at the airport this week. ...and doesn't the candy apple red rocker cover look kind of good near the candy apple green motorcycle?

I enjoyed SwooshDave’s hunt for a greenie a little too much… it’s definitely contagious. And look who checked in for rehab at Scud’s home for neglected V11s. The Good Low price (like parts-bike low, or “what’s really wrong with it?” low) New tires (like the tires are worth 10% of what I paid for the whole bike) 5,250 miles, seems complete and (with some exceptions) unmolested Starts easily, shifts well, suspension is good, brakes and clutch work Previous owner is son of original owner – says his dad bought it new, barely rode it, then parked it (in Florida where some salty-air found it… see “The Ugly”) Green paint is in excellent condition – with a few minor scuffs/scratches Evap canisters and hose-monster are already gone Original tool roll Yellow assembly paint still on things like TPS screws – suggesting it hasn’t been messed with much. Both needles on the Veglia Gauges are orange – and they still work. Mistral exhaust Color-matched flyscreen included (but was not on bike) Moto Guzzi branded tank bag (Made in USA, so probably a dealer add-on) Billet head-guards The Bad Runs like crap Transmission leak (but does not appear to be cracked case) Somebody’s been messing with the wiring… and there is green electrical tape in unexpected places Dash lights don’t work License plate light housing is gone The new tires are Dunlop Sportmax Q3s, which I assume will burn off in 3,500 miles – and the rear is a 180, which doesn’t fit right No records or manual included Electric petcock Badly cracked intake rubbers Battery leak has destroyed the battery tray – and dripped onto swingarm, causing rust The Ugly Incorrect breather hose. This garden-hose-green is a fashion failure and greenie-attitude inhibitor. Surface corrosion – especially on the headers, and on lots of fasteners Has been down on the right – damage to the Mistral and a few other small bits Silver paint starting to peel or blister on heads, barrels, rocker covers, alternator cover, and a few other little spots Weirdly, the front turn signals are different than the rears (maybe one broke in the tip-over) All four chrome Aguilas missing (but found them in great condition in the tank bag) The immediate problem: It runs like crap, which is why the PO sold it. He said he had been fussing with it and gave up – and he really wants a BMW 1200 GSA. It idles a bit rough, but the real problem starts at about 3,500 RPM or any time it gets more than ½ throttle. It just coughs and cuts out – will not go faster unless eased in, then I can get it close to 5,000 before the problem appears. I had to truck it home, not ride it. What I’ve done: New Omron relays Ran a little seafoam through the system (20 miles of going slow) Adjusted valves to .008”I and .010”E (they were at about .005”I and .007”E) New spark plugs and replaced damaged RH plug wire cap Shined up the head guards (can’t put a dirty part back on) and replaced the exhaust cap nuts (since they were fugly and I had a set on the bench) What’s up next: All fluids and a Roper Plate (I’m getting pretty good at putting those in) Air, fuel, and oil filters Clean TBs, injectors, and replace rubber boots Electrical investigation 160 rear tire (will mount the super-sticky 180 on the Scura at next opportunity) Lollipop mirrors need to go Spend a week in New York while the supplies roll in at home And if all that doesn’t work, I have a spare manual petcock. The bad running feels like a fuel restriction to me (but there could also be a mouse-house in the air filter). I was wondering if the electric petcock (after extended periods of non-use) can fail to open all the way and therefore not allow enough fuel for high-RPM operation.

Just seeing this on a bigger screen now - was using my phone earlier today. Did you paint the cover already - or is that some very tricky photoshop work? I'm not home, but here are some dashes from my my photo-bucket. Sad 2002 LeMans dash: Happy 2002 LeMans dash: Sad 2003 LeMans dash: Happy 2003 LeMans dash: Scura (the Scura can't be bothered with emotions, she just wants to go back to the Redwoods)

Ha ha. Truth is that I had previously offered this part to anybody who would try to retro-fit it to a red-frame. The 2002 and later V11s had significantly stronger subframes and seem to be less likely to have cracked transmission cases. So... it just so happens that I am staying here in NY just 3/4 of a mile from where another member keeps his red-frame V11... and the subframe is already delivered. Now there are no motorcycle parts in my hotel room. I guess I'll have to look at pictures instead.

I brought this lower subframe to New York City to serve as art in my hotel room.

Personally I think it looks better all silver. If you're anxious about being able to see the lights maybe you could put a little electrical tape in the holes around the lights. If that helps you see better you could then mask and paint jus inside the holes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's the spirit. What are you doing to the Honda 750? Do you ride the Suzuki a lot? Those things are nearly indestructible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My Scura and I think most of the 2002 bikes had carbon fiber dash panels. My 2003 LeMans had a black painted dash and light cover. I had both prices powdercoated flat black. Also went with black faces. You can find pics in the "Installing Speedhut..." thread. Warning: darkening is contagious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Do I get extra points because that building behind it houses the Spruce Goose? Get it, Goose! You get a Goose IPA. Must be present to win. So the Spruce Goose in Oregon now? I saw it when it was in Long Beach Harbor, next to the Queen Mary.

What are the symptoms Docc?

LOVE IT. I was trying to figure out the significance of the photo with the plane in the background. 10 Greenie Attitude points for the gentleman from Oregon.

Is it contagious?

80 miles for dinner. I'm running my LeMans without the side covers. They were black and I don't miss them. I like the side covers on the Greenie, but a starter cover that matches the engine color would look better (just my opinion) - or a dark grey, not black.

I just put Dunlop Roadsmart 3 on my LeMans. I'm quite pleased with the tires, and they seem to be trying to compete with the PR4. I've only had it in some wet corners, not full-on rain. Lot of people here are running Pirelli Angel GTs, I like those too, but I think the new Dunlops might be a bit better - the sidewalls sure are strong. I've run lots of mismatched branded tires on front and rear. I don't think it's worth worrying about - so long as your not running something silly like an ADV-knobby tire up front and a track tire in back.

Chuck - I don't think your dollar is at risk, so you can rest easy. The triple clamps are the same for the Ohlins and the Zooks. To show the function of the nut, think about assembling after lubing the steering bearings: Lube steering bearings Tighten bearings with large thin adjusting nut Install top triple clamp Use the chrome nut (the one that bbolez removed) to jam the triple onto the adjusting nut Then tighten the pinch bolt on the top triple clamp

I'd hate to assume that nut is decorative - and then find out that it's not. It seems to me that it might have a clamping, or locking, function to prevent things from loosening up. Obviously, the plastic insert is decorative, but even that prevents water from getting into the steering stem.

I think I'm gonna rename my garage Goose Island. Here's a tip on installing a Roper Plate - use two extra long screws to keep all 4 layers aligned. Then hang it from the block, push it up and put in all the other bolts. And nothing says "I bloody well give a shit" like a Roper line:

Plates arrived today. I can sell them for US $115, including USPS flat-rate shipping inside the US and the "free" $50 insurance. But I need to go away on business travel and can't ship until April 27th. On a related note - it looks like MikeHaven has some plates available for immediate delivery (or maybe even pickup in the Houston area). Mike - I only "know" you from some posts on Wild Guzzi. But it sounds like things didn't end well at MPH. I can sit on a few plates for a while without worrying about it - so this is not "butting in" at all. Maybe you should start another thread and let us all know what sort of parts you have leftover that would fit the V11 bikes.

Did you do this already? What about pouring oil in the oil pressure sender hole to help prime the system?

I didn't get the dimmer. Sorry I can't help there, but I recall their other documentation being quite good - and their technicians very helpful on the phone.

I've moved back to standard gear oil because memories of that gearbox wake me up at night..... but I'm still running the heavy in the final drives. However, it seems that lots of people run the Heavy Shockproof and are happy with it. Here, Shiny Mike, is what we are talking about and what I hope you never have to see: The blood pudding came from sitting through several winters. My bikes don't sit and they don't "winter."

Docc - if you go back to the first few pages you can see where I was struggling with same issue. Here's a pic of the way it's been tucked up between gauge pod and the fixed LeMans fairing - and everything's been working great. I think two gauges behind a fairing that moves with the gauges should allow a cleaner installation than mine. I'm not thrilled with the excess wires I had to stash back there, but I installed four gauges. I taped the inverter to the harness, outside of the gauge cups. I used one inverter to power 4 gauges, but I noticed that it has a different part number sticker than yours. I wonder if one inverter would do the job? And Speedhut should have cut that GPS cable to your specs. If you don't have time to send it back, maybe an electronics shop could do it for you.

Nobles - what an excellent scouting report for our new guy. Whatever's leaking around the tranny doesn't appear to be too bad. The exhaust crossover looks pretty clean - not covered with burned oil. A good cleaning and monitoring will tell the tale - and I've seen some reports of tranny leaks being "cured" by running Redline Heavy instead of the standard gear oil.

It's a whole lotta little wires. But you can do it. What's so slippery? You thinking about adding the Go-Winkie to the dash... or installing a fish-finder to go with your marine grade electronics? You'll just need a new place to hold that beer. And what's with the tease? Not showing us the faces?