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General Discussion / Re: Tuning V11 Bassa - Happy ending, I think

« Last post by John A on March 12, 2026, 09:13:35 PM »

Cool, don’t forget to check the rev limiter. Just kidding of course but third gear wound out they come alive don’t they?

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General Discussion / Re: Tuning V11 Bassa - Happy ending, I think

« Last post by Tom H on March 12, 2026, 08:28:39 PM »

Sounds like you've mad progress

Again, there is a procedure to follow to finish the CO trim after you made your adjustment. The procedure should be in the CO trim setting screen when you try to save the setting. If your not getting prompts for kill switch off and then key off (IIRR that was the prompts) I do not know why? You made it stick to zero, you should be able to make it stick to +16

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: V7 I / II Fuel Cap Replacement

« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on March 12, 2026, 08:18:26 PM »

This might help,if you're thinking about trying the V7III lock on the other tank cap..
https://www.af1racing.com/606800m-oem-moto-guzzi-billet-gas-cap-blk-606800m

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General Discussion / Re: Exhaust Temp Difference

« Last post by Cdn850T5NT on March 12, 2026, 08:13:21 PM »

What if one cylinder has considerably-poorer compression versus the other; seems to me that that would make a major difference in running temp.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 I / II Fuel Cap Replacement

« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on March 12, 2026, 08:03:55 PM »

I've done something similar for a 2nd hand topbox, where I didn't have the key. Removed and re-arranged some pins, so that the original ignition key could lock the topbox. IIRC I ended up with 4 pins instead of six, therefore not so "secure" but these locks are only an opportunistic deterrence anyway.
 

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General Discussion / Re: V7 I / II Fuel Cap Replacement

« Last post by n3303j on March 12, 2026, 07:23:02 PM »

At least on my V11 the flush fit fuel cap disassembles and the cylinder is removable.

The pins (tabs) lock the cylinder in position through a slot in the lock body with the key out. When the key is inserted it shifts the pins (tabs) to a position where they are all flush with the cylinder and the cylinder can be rotated to the unlock position. (Yup, we already knew that stuff)

Now, if your ignition key is the same blank as the gas cap you can remove the lock cylinder and install your ignition key in that cylinder. Some pins will stick proud of the cylinder. Dress these flush with a flat file and then your ignition key will open the gas cap lock. When it locks it might be only one or two pins holding it shut but that's enough to keep gas in and folks honest.

You can fiddle with the order of the pins and maybe have to file off a bit less. Not necessary

This does not work on more complex locks that drop mating pins against the cylinder to detect cylinder pins that come up short.

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General Discussion / Re: Tuning V11 Bassa - one more time

« Last post by nwguy on March 12, 2026, 07:05:29 PM »

Went through the whole procedure again today except for baselining the TPS. Got back to a 1050 balanced idle and balanced 3500 rpm. Went for a test ride and it ran at least as well as I had before if not better. Idled at about 1050 rpm. Roared like a lion going uphill above 4k rpm. When starting the engine, it would fire up in a fraction of a second. No delay.

CO trimm
Per Tom's advice, I went through Guzzi Diag's CO trimm setting procedure to change it from zero to 16. When I did there was a distinct change in how the bike idled. But the setting didn't seem to stick. When I restarted GuzziDiag it still said zero. Maybe next time I check it it'll show up, like it did going from +150 to zero.

To say I am sincerely grateful to those who chimed in to help me is an understatement. There was a lot at stake. I'm hugely relieved.

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General Discussion / Re: Re-setting the service wrench icon on the V85's

« Last post by davethewelder on March 12, 2026, 06:47:54 PM »

When I had my V85TT, I was proud of the yellow wrench!  Kinda like a badge that you perform your own maintenance!

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General Discussion / Re: Re-setting the service wrench icon on the V85's

« Last post by buck on March 12, 2026, 05:36:49 PM »

Is anyone using this option yet? I’m considering it.

https://www.icarsoft-us.com/products/mt-v6-plus

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General Discussion / Re: My 'new' Stornello

« Last post by egschade on March 12, 2026, 04:42:43 PM »

Can't believe how dark/oxidized the brake fluid (in tube) and motor oil became. Goes to show what 10 years does despite only going 94 miles...