jenslh Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 About a year ago, I remember thinking that it would be rather quiet in the garage in 2008, because I had no ideas or plans for further modifications of the Sporti. I just summed up the actual modifications from 2008, and it seemed like it wasn’t a bad year after all :-) - TomTom Rider 2 GPS - My16M Mk3 ECU - Carbon fibre valve covers - Choke lever relocation - LED rear light - HID Bi-Xenon head light - Inside coating of gas tank Pictures and text here: http://guzzitech.dk/10/1100%20Sport/1100Sport_e.htm You need to scroll to the bottom to see 2008 mods. As usual, I have no new projects for 2009 – but something will probably pop up..... Anybody else with recent interesting Moto Guzzi modifications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi, my fellow Dane :-) as always very descriptive info from you, Jens, and your mods look the dog's danglies. I also had thoughts about changing the POOR headlight for a xenon system but bailed out when I heard that it wasn't road legal here in Denmark. So what's up with my Scura for 2009? Well, being a lanky fellar I'm far from happy with the OEM tank and seat so I'm having a chat with John Williams from the Tank Shop (www.thetankshop.com). I've talked with John several times but he didn't have a V11 frame to work on. Enter Guy AKA Guzzirider who's been up visiting John in Scotland. It turns out that John at last has a V11 frame in house so now it's time for a little treat Haven't told wifey yet but I figure some flowers can do the trick.... As for a new colour scheme I'm having some wild and crazy ideas in my head but I'm keeping them for myself. Also looking for new rearset as I'm sititng like a cramped frog due to my long legs. Cheers Søren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robban Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hello Jens All things very nice, where did You get the carbon fibre valvecovers? Robban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.) Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 in 2008 - new fairing - rosso corsa one new exhausts - Leo Vince SBK new tires - Michelin Pilot Sport KN filter in original airbox Power commander installed in 2009? right now complete new paint (very tasty it will be) new tires - Pirelli diablo strada + some slicks new exhausts - Mistral aluminium round new KN pods - no airbox modification front susspension rebuilt If I sold it right away and add money I'd spent in modifications I would have new Rosso Corsa in garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenslh Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hello JensAll things very nice, where did You get the carbon fibre valvecovers? Robban Bought them second hand in Germany. Note that this is a unique set - the only pair ever made. I know of a small production of carbon fibre valve heads made some years ago, but they were from a different mould without the Moto Guzzi logo cast in. In my pair, someone took the time and effort to make a negative form from an original set of valve heads, and mould/bake the carbon fibre into it. Must have been time consuming / expensive...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbooghs Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Note that this is a unique set - the only pair ever made. Hmm, I don't really agree These covers were available several years ago by Stein Dinse. I still have the catalog and will look this evening what they costed new. At the mean time, my specifications for 2008-2009; carbon valve covers !!! but another mould (which I like more but that's about taste) Akrapovic muffler Ohlins shock all still in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenslh Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hmm, I don't really agreeThese covers were available several years ago by Stein Dinse. I still have the catalog and will look this evening what they costed new. As far as I know, the Stein Dinse Covers was without the Moto Guzzi Logo, but I'll check the catalouges tonight too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Regardless of manufacturer or quantity made, those valve covers are beautiful. In 2008 I did the Marvic wheels, Pirelli Diablos (170 rear) and a headlamp relay. Other than that it was just fine tuning. I recently bought a 2007 Tuono R. Looks like my modification $ are headed elsewhere this year. I originally thought I would have to sell the LeMans. But as of now I'm keeping her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 2008: It was a good year for my bike ! Oberon fuel cap CRG levers New rear pads Alpina wheels/ Pirelli Diablo tires Moto Guzzi rear luggage rack & bag Roper (sloppage sheet) windage tray Aprillia mirrors FWIW If there is not a total economic collapse or nuclear annihalation I AM GOING TO BUY MORE JUNK ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbooghs Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Don't know if prices were for a pair or just one! (DM 298,00 = about 179 eur) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenslh Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Don't know if prices were for a pair or just one!(DM 298,00 = about 179 eur) I got to admit that you may be right and the covers can well be from Stein Dinse - what year is your Stein Dinse catalouge ? The only carbon covers I have seen from Stein Dinse was pictured on the front page of the 2005 catalouge (They were not even mentioned inside the catalouge). These covers was original shape, but without the logo. I bought the covers from a Le Mans 3 where everything was home made in carbon, so the seller and I assumed that the valve covers was one-off too. It's not important - I've never seen another pair like this for sale in the 10 years I've beenn riding Guzzi's, so they are still pretty rare. And nice to the eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have made a few cosmetic alterations to my V11 last year: 379 dead flies attached to headlight / forks Black "stealth" clutch fuid Scrappy bits of silver duct tape to waterproof the bottom tail piece Shagged rear tyre Special one off no action speedo needle Black "stealth" K & N filter pods Cost me nowt! Bling Bling!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTFREDDY Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 2008 was a good year for my 02 Lemans. New tires, brakes, power commander, modded exhaust, airbox, new paint, gps mount, camera mount, clock and thermometer. Wife says "That's it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbooghs Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 This page was scanned from the 1997 catalog. And you're right, they are very rare and indeed pretty mjammie Mine looks just like these: I haven't started the engine yet but I assume the tictictic of the valvetrain will be some more noticeable, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 That's a beautiful bike you have there Jens. I didn't do a whole lot to my bike in '08. I added Ballabio handlebars, Buell footpegs, MG luggage rack, headlight relays, and messed around with suspension tuning and PCIII mapping. I've already begun my 09 tinkering by installing Motobits foot controls thanks to my wife/Santa. One more change is in the works then I hope to be done for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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