2000 Redframe on deck

[Pressureangle]

[Pressureangle]

surprisingly difficult to find bearing numbers without the bearings in hand- wheels are getting tires and trees are still on.

Double check me, if anyone has documentation;

Steering head bearings; 30205
Front wheel bearings;  LH 6205-2rsh 25x52x15
                                     RH 6304-2rsh 20x52x15
Rear wheel bearings; L&RH 6204-2rsh 20x47x14
Inner axle bearing (bevel) 6304-2rsh same as RH front wheel

[docc]

33 minutes ago, Pressureangle said:

surprisingly difficult to find bearing numbers without the bearings in hand- wheels are getting tires and trees are still on.

Double check me, if anyone has documentation;

Steering head bearings; 30205
Front wheel bearings;  LH 6205-2rsh 25x52x15
                                     RH 6304-2rsh 20x52x15
Rear wheel bearings; L&RH 6204-2rsh 20x47x14
Inner axle bearing (bevel) 6304-2rsh same as RH front wheel

Correct on front and rear wheel bearings (early V11 Sport).

Workshop Manual does designate same bearing size for the inner bevel drive bearing and the right, front wheel bearing (early V11 Sport).

No size specification in the Workshop Manual for the steering head bearings: PN GU 92249225 "Tap. (tapered) roller bearing).

Looks like my original swingarm bearings say 3303. Workshop Manual does not specify size: PN GU92218418 "ball bearing."

 

 

 

[Pressureangle]

34 minutes ago, docc said:

Correct on front and rear wheel bearings (early V11 Sport).

Workshop Manual does designate same bearing size for the inner bevel drive bearing and the right, front wheel bearing (early V11 Sport).

No size specification in the Workshop Manual for the steering head bearings: PN GU 92249225 "Tap. (tapered) roller bearing).

Looks like my original swingarm bearings say 3303. Workshop Manual does not specify size: PN GU92218418 "ball bearing."

 

 

 

We'll see about the head bearings when they arrive. The swingarm bearings, well though the grease was a bit dry, a quick spin with the drill motor and everything smoothed back out. I have to take the swingarm back off anyway to remove the brake hangar pin- it's seized in there but good. 
Wish I had the 'Sport here, to measure- I know it's been said a hundred times that a 6 speed can't just be bolted up but by the looks of things I don't see why not, with just a swingarm and drive change. Eventually they'll both be in the same place long enough to measure thoroughly.

[docc]

How about that steering head bearing number valid from 1967-2010 (not CARC):

https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1435

[docc]

11 minutes ago, Pressureangle said:

We'll see about the head bearings when they arrive. The swingarm bearings, well though the grease was a bit dry, a quick spin with the drill motor and everything smoothed back out. I have to take the swingarm back off anyway to remove the brake hangar pin- it's seized in there but good. 
Wish I had the 'Sport here, to measure- I know it's been said a hundred times that a 6 speed can't just be bolted up but by the looks of things I don't see why not, with just a swingarm and drive change. Eventually they'll both be in the same place long enough to measure thoroughly.

I never take my rear brake pin out anymore, just slide the caliper carrier off the hanger block.

When those pins come loose: bad day.

I would rather mine be " seized in there but good. "

IIRC, later V11 have a retainer clip on the brake hanger pin?

edit, yep, #42:

[Pressureangle]

Head bearings can be had from a number of places, but I want the bearing number itself which wasn't readable on any web photo I could find, and that's no guarantee either. I like to know the brand I'm installing; I prefer Timken but NSK or FAG from a reputable supplier insures that they aren't no-name or counterfeit Chinesium. Most likely. 
The brake pin, yes well I see the point there. However, it's rusty and ugly and has had a broken off allen in it so long I haven't been able to remove it. I may have to replace the entire pin, or cut the allen off smooth and paint it... we'll see. 

[Pressureangle]

Are these black Ballabio forks Ohlins?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326689381071?plmtId=1113040101&mesgId=9001&mkpid=0&emsid=enull.m176181.l196148&ch=osgood&euid&bu=43195855450&trkId=ab042c34-5af7-3c94-94d5-75a0d449a7c0&cnvId=1b4ee4b9-f118-40e2-85f0-52fa156ff878&osub=-1~1&crd=20250822080008&segname&recoId=326689381071&recoPos=1&ul_noapp=true

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23 hours ago, Pressureangle said:

Rear wheel bearings... 6204-2rsh 20x47x14

That matches the number on the package from the bearings I put in the rear wheel of my V11 Le Mans. It has the wider rim from the later models, and the wheel hasn't fallen off yet with those bearings in it. 

6 hours ago, Pressureangle said:

Are these black Ballabio forks Ohlins?

I can't say for sure, but...

firstly, I always thought that Öhlins were always gold, and secondly, going by what I can see in the pictures, they could be the earlier 40 mm Marzocchis: rebound in one leg, compression in the other, axle screwed into one of the lowers with no external nut, black colour. 

Edited August 22 by audiomick

[Pressureangle]

So, since I've ponied up a subscription to SuperGrok, I asked. This took about 8 seconds to return.

 

Which Moto Guzzi V11 models came with Ohlins front fork suspension?

 

 

The Moto Guzzi V11 models that came equipped with Öhlins front fork suspension are the following:

• V11 Scura (2002): This limited-edition model featured Öhlins suspension components, including a titanium nitride-coated 43 mm inverted Öhlins telescopic fork.
   
   

   
• V11 Café Sport (2003-2005): This model replaced the Scura and was fitted with a 43 mm adjustable Öhlins inverted telescopic fork.
   
   
   

   
• V11 Le Mans Rosso Corsa (2003): This high-spec version of the Le Mans came with a 43 mm adjustable Öhlins inverted telescopic fork.
   

   
   

   
• V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa (2004): Similar to the Rosso Corsa, this model featured a 43 mm adjustable Öhlins inverted telescopic fork.
   

   
• V11 Coppa Italia (2004-2005): This limited-edition model, built to commemorate Moto Guzzi’s participation in the 2003 Italian Naked Bike Championship, was equipped with a 43 mm adjustable Öhlins inverted telescopic fork.
   

   
   

These models are noted for their premium Öhlins suspension, which provided superior handling and performance compared to the standard Marzocchi-equipped V11 models. Other V11 variants, such as the standard V11 Sport, V11 Le Mans, and V11 Ballabio, typically came with 40 mm Marzocchi forks unless upgraded aftermarket. Always verify with specific bike documentation, as some owners may have retrofitted Öhlins forks to non-standard models.

 

 

 

 

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In Grok we trust 

[docc]

Agreed the black Ballabio forks are Marzocchi.

Aren't early V11 forks 40mm and later (like the Ballabio) 43mm?

[Pressureangle]

Today's work

Get it up, get the swingarm off

Pull the inner axle bearing- looks Great!

 

[Pressureangle]

...but it ain't. 

So, that little roller bearing on the swingarm end of the rear drive, that gets rusty if you pay it no mind?
Well, behind that is a steel spacer which also gets rusty, and plenty of space for water to collect with no exit. 
This bearing looked *fine* from the spline side. But I could'nt rotate it with a finger, and you can't get it out without taking the crown gear out. Lo and behold. So this should probably be added to the 'every so often'/'x miles'/'x years' maintenance check. 

 

[docc]

Yessir. Thanks for posting those details. This is exactly what happens when the right outboard needle cage gets neglected.  That should be cleaned and liberally greased with a waterproof grease regularly. I do mine every tire change. For me, that is 3-4000 miles/ yearly.