rda Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I've been the proud owner of a 2001 V11 Sport now for 3 days And already have found you guys (from googling like mad) in trying to sort out its starting problem; from the forum posts it would appear to be those bloody relays Anyway I'm already planning some nice mods to her, Mistral Ti ovals and Stuchhi bellypan are already on their way - closely followed by some decent relays ! I hope to one day be able to offer others the benefit of my advice, but for now at least I will be the one asking all the stupid questions Oh and Hello from chilly Scotland ! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Those are some nicely painted valve covers I think that look goes good with the red frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rda Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Those are some nicely painted valve covers I think that look goes good with the red frame. Thanks, Ill quite gladly take the credit for them, even though I had nothing to do with the painting and had no idea that they are not standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hmm it also looks like you have some very nicely polished aftermarket exhaust flange things. The previous owner must have liked that area of the bike a lot. I havent spotted anything else that looks like custom pieces yet. Maybe we can make a game of who can spot the most aftermarket gear? Edit: Upon closer inspection those do look like stock items. Is your bike still very low mileage? Mine are pretty crappy looking after 16k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 What the hell are doing googling? Get out and ride my man, go ride. Nice bike, BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Oh and Hello from chilly Scotland ! Ross Hi Ross- welcome to the forum!! If you are not already a member it is worth joing the Moto Guzzi Club GB- details on this link: MGCGB Regards Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rda Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Edit: Upon closer inspection those do look like stock items. Is your bike still very low mileage? Mine are pretty crappy looking after 16k miles. Aye, I think the previous owner was scared of the rain, she only has 5k miles on her. Either that or he could never get her started What the hell are doing googling? Get out and ride my man, go ride. Nice bike, BTW! Cheers Oh I intend to ride her, already booked up for the NW200 in Northern Ireland 2007 and brought her home during the first sleet of the year. Brrrrrrrrrr Hi Ross- welcome to the forum!! If you are not already a member it is worth joing the Moto Guzzi Club GB- details on this link: MGCGB Regards Guy Cheers Guy, I fully intend to get that sorted ASAP. A mate was a member before his Le Mans blew its head off Poor soul now has an SV650 - hes jealous as hell of my new toy, just a pity hes a shortarse and cannot ride the newer Guzzis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wambiker Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi Ross welcome to the forum. I had to go and check mine was still there, I thought I had the only green V11 with red heads. It must be a Scottish thing as my bike was originally from North of the Border. They where not that well painted in a matt paint and I intended to respray them silver but the red grew on me so red they stayed. I used Plasti-cote enamel from B&Q finish has survived 20,000 miles so far. Here are a couple of pictures of mine. And a picture of the head itself. Cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 ......I used Plasti-cote enamel from B&Q finish has survived 20,000 miles so far.....Cheers Gary Gary, what about primer/undercoat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi Ross welcome to the forum. I had to go and check mine was still there, I thought I had the only green V11 with red heads. It must be a Scottish thing as my bike was originally from North of the Border. They where not that well painted in a matt paint and I intended to respray them silver but the red grew on me so red they stayed. I used Plasti-cote enamel from B&Q finish has survived 20,000 miles so far. Here are a couple of pictures of mine. And a picture of the head itself. Cheers Gary I have the factory painted red covers & I think yours look better than the factory paint I've been thinking about powder coating mine for awhile but seeing yours I may just go with a nice coat of paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rda Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi Ross welcome to the forum. I had to go and check mine was still there, I thought I had the only green V11 with red heads. It must be a Scottish thing as my bike was originally from North of the Border. They where not that well painted in a matt paint and I intended to respray them silver but the red grew on me so red they stayed. I used Plasti-cote enamel from B&Q finish has survived 20,000 miles so far. Here are a couple of pictures of mine. [ Heh thats funny, my bike is originally from your side of the border, just. Registered from Borders Bikes, Berwick upon Tweed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Gary, what about primer/undercoat? Martin doesn't like shiny things... Welcome Ross! You mean you ride in the rain...in Scotland...in November? Good lord man - no wonder the bike doesn't want to start! KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Martin doesn't like shiny things... KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wambiker Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi Martin, I used U-POL ACID #8, an acid etch primer, then Plasti-Kote Super enamel primer and top coat, which is Bright Red. I have also used their Silver to paint the alternator cover and diff housing. It is not a bad match to the original colour. The alternator cover has stood up well without much damage through 15,000 miles as have the heads, although these have picked up a couple of chips. The diff has only beeen done since the spring, but is still looking fine. I will at some point during the winter attempt to fit a roper windage tray if I can get one and while it's apart paint the sump and the mounting spacer, in attempt to tidy up the engine. Cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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