polebridge Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I am looking to replace the valve covers on my 2004 V11 Cafe Sport. I am looking for a set of steel ones that do not have a color finish (the current ones are brown). Seems hard to find although I have found some for 99-10 California Special 1100s. My question is, does anyone know if those will also fit my V11? Or does anyone know where I can find ones that will? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Get the brown ones blasted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polebridge Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks. I could but I want to keep them as original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I don't know why they won't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 You could compare part numbers for the valve cover gaskets. If the V11 uses the same gaskets as another bike, there's a pretty good chance that the covers will be compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I have valve covers from a cal 3 on my bike now. I'm pretty sure all square heads fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footgoose Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I'm with you polebridge. I want to keep my originals for some reason, but want to run another color. It's good to know I can expand my search. Maybe even find a deal. You going to remove paint and polish the aluminum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 any square fin valve cover will fit. so, no problem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polebridge Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thanks everybody. Looks like this may be a bit harder than I thought. I found these: http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=48694 Went ahead and ordered two of them only to find out that they had only one in stock. Second would have to be special ordered and would take 6-8 weeks and they could not guarantee that it would be polished like the one in the picture. So...cancelled the order and the search continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Post a WTB ad at WG and here, somebody's got a pair laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Was that $150 for one cover? Here's a cool aftermarket pair on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Custom-VALVE-COVERS-Big-Blocks-Square-Fin-Heads-1100-/131655506299?hash=item1ea747997b:g:4S4AAOSwkZhWTMhH&vxp=mtr I have a pair of original covers that are painted grey, but have some scratches from the bike being down. I think a good shop could polish the scratches out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 You could compare part numbers for the valve cover gaskets. If the V11 uses the same gaskets as another bike, there's a pretty good chance that the covers will be compatible. the gaskets are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polebridge Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Was that $150 for one cover? Here's a cool aftermarket pair on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Custom-VALVE-COVERS-Big-Blocks-Square-Fin-Heads-1100-/131655506299?hash=item1ea747997b:g:4S4AAOSwkZhWTMhH&vxp=mtr I have a pair of original covers that are painted grey, but have some scratches from the bike being down. I think a good shop could polish the scratches out. Thanks. I had actually seen these but did not look closely enough at the description and assumed the price was for a single cover. After seeing your post I took a closer look and the price is for a pair. So...I just ordered them. I will let you know how it works out when I get them. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68C Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Do any of the later big block guzzi rocker covers fit our V11s, I like the way the spark plug leads look so neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I can't say from experience but I know I've seen 2v valve covers on square fins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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