Scura/V11 Sport Resto-mod suggestions?

[Travlr]

My 2016 goal is to bring the Scura to perfection.  I've done the basics: changed the clutch, tuned the Ohlins, added a Power Commander.

The bike runs great.  Now it's time to sweat the small stuff.  Before starting I want a good "to do" list.  So I'm looking for suggestions from all you V11 lovers.

Are there any electrical changes or upgrades?

I've done the clutch, any other mechanical upgrades?  Fuel pump?

Cosmetic: Levers?  Refinish the engine cases?  Mirrors?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Mike

[rocker59]

Brembo Snowflake brake rotors and 4-pad brake calipers up front...

 

[Chuck in Indiana]

They are pretty well sorted, but.. *very important* run a dedicated ground wire (say 14 gauge) with star washers from the regulator case to a bolt on the engine case. All kinds of bad things can happen if you don't.

[fotoguzzi]

That looks about perfect right now.. how about some HB hard cases.. that's if you can find the mounts..

[Kiwi_Roy]

Throw away the Power Commander and learn how to dial in the ECU with Guzzi Diag
Clean the ignition switch
Add a pair of proper horns with a relay direct from battery
Add a headlight relay to bypass the tiny wires to the dimmer switch
A pair of Speedhut clocks
Add an oil pressure gauge (unless you have one of Pete/s slopage plates)

Other than that she's beautiful.

[twowings]

"Other than that she's beautiful."
 :1:

[GuzziChris]

Man, that is one great looking motorcycle. I had a green red framed 2000, wish I still had it.

[leafman60]

The fuel tank is a peculiar problem with those V11's.  The fuel pump takes from one side of the tank and recirculates back to the other side.  Eventually, the pump side depletes and the bike stops while there is still a significant amount of fuel left on the return side of the tank behind the hump.

I fabricated some l-r connectors that I attached to the tank fittings of my Scura to allow fuel to go back and forth to each side until all was used by the pump.

[Travlr]

That looks about perfect right now.. how about some HB hard cases.. that's if you can find the mounts..

I've thought about some H&B cases.

I also have a Unigo I could do in silver or matte black.
It would be perfect for a rally rat to carry their camping gear.

Mike

[leafman60]

I miss mine. 

I had bought some spoke hubs that I had planned to lace with new rims and run spoke wheels on mine. Alas, I sold it before the change.

[boatdetective]

Why?
Because it's...just...so...wro ng:

[Travlr]

I miss mine. 

I had bought some spoke hubs that I had planned to lace with new rims and run spoke wheels on mine. Alas, I sold it before the change.

That's an interesting idea.  Would Cal tubeless rims fit?  Are they 17"?

Mike

[Skeeve]

PAINT IT WHITE!

 

I forget: is the Scura a short frame w/ the fuel filter external to the tank or a long frame with the redesigned tank [no chin pad] and the fuel pump & filter in the tank [uses the fuel as a heat-sink to prevent vapor lock?] If you've got the external filter, you'll want to insulate it so you don't run into the no-hot-start problem...

[rocker59]

Would Cal tubeless rims fit?  Are they 17"?

Mike

No.  No.

But Rosso Puro might be able to hook you up with some Alpina wheels.

[groundhog105]

That bike is beautiful. 

[Huzo]

That bike is just fabulous. Looks like the only thing it needs is someone's ass on the seat and a gut full of gas and.... GO !!!!!!! Why not start with Canada/Alaska ?

[Huzo]

Also just wondered after another look. Is the motor in the V11 the same as the Norge, or if not where does it differ. That bike looks like it's begging to leave for somewhere. Are you in the States ?

[pete roper]

There are major differences between the V11 series engines and the Norge.

I would also suggest stripping and inspecting the bevelbox with particular attention to the pinion nose bearing.

Pete

[boatdetective]

Wait a second- no one has mentioned installing a Roper Plate! 

Pete-  I realize that I've done it now. Forgive me.

[brlawson]

No.  No.

But Rosso Puro might be able to hook you up with some Alpina wheels.

If you are considering spokes, Ghezzi/Brian will lace up a nice set of Kineo wheels in whatever color combo you like. Made just for that bike.

Had them make these for one I am putting together.

[leafman60]

The shift lever return spring on some of the V11's would rub on a casting and break. I replaced mine but the original was in fine shape.

I don't remember all the details about the wheels. I did get a set of spoke hubs from a previous Guzzi model that would fit but I was going to have Buchanan lace up some new rims. I wasn't going to use tubeless.

That Scura was the best-shifting motorcycle I have ever ridden.  That single-plate clutch was the bees' knees. It had a very light pull and take up was just right. I had synthetic oil with moly in the transmission and I spent time adjusting the internal shift mechanism when I removed the side door to replace the lever spring.

Yes, it was a smooth, good-running bike.

Of course, ALL of the magazine test articles complained that the V11's had way too much vibration in the handlebars.  They also pointed out that the bikes nodded sideways when you blipped the throttle....

I really liked mine and I liked what I felt in the bars.

The V11 was good. However, the Stelvio can handle a curvy road better, in my opinion. 

[leafman60]

If you are considering spokes, Ghezzi/Brian will lace up a nice set of Kineo wheels in whatever color combo you like. Made just for that bike.

Had them make these for one I am putting together.

Looks good, Bruce.  Big bux!

What are those going onto?

[brlawson]

Dave, pm sent

[rocker59]

Wait a second- no one has mentioned installing a Roper Plate! 

Pete-  I realize that I've done it now. Forgive me.

At this point, I just ASSuME that anyone around here would have a sloppage sheet on thier sporty Guzzi.

But, we all know about ASSuming.

Yes.  If the bike doen't have a Pete Roper / Moto Moda sloppage sheet, it needs one.

[Chuck in Indiana]

The V11 was good. However, the Stelvio can handle a curvy road better, in my opinion. 

<throwing down gauntlets>
 

[rocker59]

The V11 was good. However, the Stelvio can handle a curvy road better, in my opinion.

<throwing down gauntlets>
 

And I knew a former racer who was a terror on a KLR here in The Hills.  Of course, when he was on a sporty bike, he was gone.

I know Stelvios are competent machines, and may be more "fun" for some people on some roads, but the spine frame bikes are really competent on curvy tarmac. 

[MGrego]

At this point, I just ASSuME that anyone around here would have a sloppage sheet on thier sporty Guzzi.

But, we all know about ASSuming.

Yes.  If the bike doen't have a Pete Roper / Moto Moda sloppage sheet, it needs one.

Right, don't assume...  I think I know what this is about, but can you explain further ?  Should I get one for my 03 V11 lemans ???

[rocker59]

Right, don't assume...  I think I know what this is about, but can you explain further ?  Should I get one for my 03 V11 lemans ???

Oil Pump pick up is toward the front of the sump on V11 Sport/LeMans.  So, under heavy acceleration and with less than full oil level, oil starvation can occur.  This is sometimes noted by a dim flash from the oil pressure light on the dash, if you happen to be looking at the dash, instead of down the road while the throttle is pinned and you're heeled over through that perfect sweeper.

The "sloppage sheet" works like a windage tray.  Pete makes them from sheet and they're perforated in the right places to allow oil to flow back down into the sump, but also to keep the oil in the sump during vigorous riding.  It's mounted between the spacer and the block, above the oil pan.

I would recommend sending a PM to Pete Roper here on Wild Guzzi, and he should be able to send you one direct. 

[MGrego]

Thank You ! -- I knew about the problem but I didn't know about the fix !

[Huzo]

Leafman pointed out the "testers" comments regarding the nodding to the side due to torque reaction when blipping the throttle. Doesn't that lend character to the bike ? Would you install a mod to remove this characteristic if it was possible, I think not. It'd be like owning a 350 Camaro and complaining that the bonnet (hood) dips when you gun it at idle !