Last November I purchased a 2006 Breva 1100, my first non-Tonti Guzzi. The past year has been a learning experience, mostly positive but with a few WTF's. I have two questions that fall into the WTF category, but are nothing major.
1. The constrictor in the fuel cap is barely larger than a typical gas pump nozzle. It is difficult to gauge the fuel level while filling the tank. I just can't see around the nozzle very well. Is it possible to take apart the gas tank cap and remove the constrictor?
2. About a month ago I had to replace the valve cover gaskets (one was leaking, so I did both of them). Unlike my old V7 Sport, G5 or T3, I realized that I needed to lift the gas tank to access all of the valve cover bolts. I followed a procedure that I found on this forum - pull the side covers, loosen the shroud on the front of the gas tank and the rear tank bolt, then prop the back of the tank up with a wood block. The procedure was successful and so far the silicone gaskets are working well. About 2 weeks later, I realized that I had chips in the paint on each side of the gas tank and that the forks are hitting the tank at full lock. Did I do something wrong? The tank looks like it is seated correctly. Is this the dreaded expanding gas tank syndrome? I'm baffled because there does not appear to be any stops for the forks other than the bottom of the afore-mentioned plastic shroud. This can't be a typical condition. Anyone have any ideas?
