Author Topic: Rocker59's Spine Frame Chronicles... (Read 160850 times)

rocker59 · « **Reply #150 on:** October 04, 2012, 11:20:33 PM »

I just realized tonight that I'm nearing the 100,000 mark on Guzzis...

In round numbers:

Sport 1100 - 29000
Quota 1100 ES - 12000
Nero Corsa - 42000
Bassa - 10000
LM-V - 1000
V7C - 1500

Six Guzzis and 95,000 +/- miles... Nearly half of those miles on the Nero Corsa...

I think that says something right there.

:bike

rocker59 · « **Reply #151 on:** October 22, 2012, 12:45:13 PM »

Finally got the starter thing all sorted out. Recieved a starter from Moto Guzzi Classics last week.

First, I pulled the Sport 1100 starter from the Nero Corsa, then installed the one I picked up from MGC.

The remote reservoir for the Ohlins shock is a little bit of a PIA, but otherwise the swap went quickly.

I had the bikes lined up nose to tail in the garage, so I slid down to the Sport 1100 and reinstalled its original starter that I'd robbed for use on the NC.

You gotta just love the simplicity and interchangeability of Moto Guzzis!

I'm gonna check the forecast and ride the Sport 1100 to work tonight, if its not gonna storm.

Next for the Nero Corsa is a new mirror and an improved exhaust option. I'm torn between the "crack proof" headers from Guzzitech...
http://forum.guzzitech.com/store/category/33-v11s.html

...or the super badass system from Agostini's.
http://www.agostinimandello.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new.tpl&category_id=32&product_id=491&Itemid=59&lang=en&vmcchk=1

Mmmm.... SEXY!!!

:bike

Unkept · « **Reply #152 on:** October 22, 2012, 12:57:49 PM »

Is that the starter I pointed you to on eBay? ;-T

Do you have an aftermarket crossover already? If not, I'd say go with that Agostini exhaust!

I've always wanted this Rossopuro exhaust myself.

http://www.rossopuroitalia.it/index.asp?Prd_ID=93&Prd_PrdType_ID=11

rocker59 · « **Reply #153 on:** October 22, 2012, 01:01:00 PM »

Yeah, man! Thanks for the heads-up on that starter. Those guys at Moto Guzzi Classics are great!

The Nero Corsa is completely stock, save for the trailer hitch.

I've been jonesin' for that Agostini's exhaust for months. I'm really tempted to take the plunge.

I love the Rosso Puro stuff, too, but need low exhaust because of luggage and 2-up options.

Unkept · « **Reply #154 on:** October 22, 2012, 01:14:41 PM »

I understand the two-up concerns. My wife needs to have some leg room as well. :D

Without VAT (before shipping) the Agostini system should be $625. That's $15 less than the crackproof headers and it includes a crossover. ;-T

I wonder how much shipping will be? Also, will the stock ECU run well at all with the setup? MyECU time?

If you go the Agostini route, let me know the details! I'm interested for a similar setup in the distant future. :)

rocker59 · « **Reply #155 on:** October 22, 2012, 01:24:53 PM »

Guzzitech's page is a little confusing, but the headers are actually $320 for the pair. If I added a Stucchi crossover, then I'd be in the same ballpark.

Unkept · « **Reply #156 on:** October 22, 2012, 01:32:35 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on October 22, 2012, 01:24:53 PM

Guzzitech's page is a little confusing, but the headers are actually $320 for the pair. If I added a Stucchi crossover, then I'd be in the same ballpark.

Ah, much more realistic pricing. Good to know.

Mile High Guzzi · « **Reply #157 on:** October 22, 2012, 03:37:06 PM »

How important do you think the front connector/cross-over on the stock pipe is to performance / smooth power band? They were a later addition on the V11s, and the aftermarket replacements don't have them. I recall GSXR's (and others) use a front header connector to blend the exhaust earlier as well.

Quote from: rocker59 on October 22, 2012, 01:24:53 PM

Guzzitech's page is a little confusing, but the headers are actually $320 for the pair. If I added a Stucchi crossover, then I'd be in the same ballpark.

rocker59 · « **Reply #158 on:** October 22, 2012, 04:12:59 PM »

Quote from: Mile High Guzzi on October 22, 2012, 03:37:06 PM

How important do you think the front connector/cross-over on the stock pipe is to performance / smooth power band? They were a later addition on the V11s, and the aftermarket replacements don't have them. I recall GSXR's (and others) use a front header connector to blend the exhaust earlier as well.

Todd at Guzzitech said it wasn't really measureable on his dyno. I remember him posting that he'd build headers with the front crossover, for those who wanted it, but that it had little or no effect on performance.

rocker59 · « **Reply #159 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:28:01 PM »

After getting its starter back from the Nero Corsa, the old Sport 1100 just couldn't stay in the garage on a nice day like today! So, I did the right thing and rode the old battle wagon to work.

What a great bike. This old bike starts and runs good every time. No drama, just go. And go, it does! These Sport 1100s are geared pretty tall and are deceptively fast, making short work of the commute this afternoon!

I really love the bike's shade of red, and the full Staintune exhaust is pure music. 5th gear and 4700/4800 rpm. Can't ask for much more!

As usual, the only bike in the parking lot at the office.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #160 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:40:58 PM »

Purdy. Oughta be in Luap's thread.

rocker59 · « **Reply #161 on:** December 12, 2012, 08:43:21 PM »

Well, I finally decided how to address the Nero Corsa's shoddy front exhaust crossover...

I bit the bullet and had an email exchange with Nicola at Agostini's in Mandelo del Lario...

I'll be recieving this exhaust very soon:

Agostini's V11 Exhaust Link

When in doubt, go all in... That's what I always say...

:food

LowRyter · « **Reply #162 on:** December 12, 2012, 08:57:28 PM »

trick stuff.

I won't ask.

wcguzzi · « **Reply #163 on:** December 12, 2012, 09:00:48 PM »

Interesting to see the finished photo. Haven't thrown money at my V11 in a couple years and still can't imagine selling it.

Unkept · « **Reply #164 on:** December 12, 2012, 09:55:49 PM »

Glad to see you are picking those up! I can't wait to hear your feedback. How much is it costing you total? I wouldn't mind going that way myself one day. ;-T

rocker59 · « **Reply #165 on:** December 12, 2012, 10:05:08 PM »

Quote from: Unkept on December 12, 2012, 09:55:49 PM

Glad to see you are picking those up! I can't wait to hear your feedback. How much is it costing you total? I wouldn't mind going that way myself one day. ;-T

Well, at today's exchange rate, about $730 delivered, plus any credit card transaction fees I get clipped for doing the Euro/Dollar exchange.

500 Euro for the exhaust. 65 Euro to ship.

I'm going to stay with the stock cans for now.

rocker59 · « **Reply #166 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:00:32 PM »

out with the old...

in with the new...

A little test ride in the cold rain, and all seems to be well...

no more probelmatic front crossover. no more evap canister.

the pipes are larger diameter, and though I wish they were plated or polished, they're pretty in a purposeful sort of way.

Nicola at Agostini's was a pleasure to deal with!

Kentktk · « **Reply #167 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:43:56 PM »

Like them! Would they fit your Sport too?

Unkept · « **Reply #168 on:** January 12, 2013, 07:33:34 PM »

Very nice! Any noticeable sound or power changes? :)

rocker59 · « **Reply #169 on:** January 12, 2013, 07:45:20 PM »

Quote from: Kentktk on January 12, 2013, 06:43:56 PM

Like them! Would they fit your Sport too?

If I'm not mistaken, the exhaust ports on the V11 are larger than on the Sport 1100. I'm sure it could be "made to work", but I already have Staintunes on the Sport 1100, which work (and look) really nice.

Quote from: Unkept on January 12, 2013, 07:33:34 PM

Very nice! Any noticeable sound or power changes? :)

Well, I'll have to await another day for testing driveability. It was 40 degrees and raining pretty heavy when I rode it around the neighborhood in 1st and 2nd gears.

There "may" be a little deeper tone to the exhaust, but with the stock cans, it's still very quiet.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #170 on:** January 13, 2013, 07:45:15 AM »

Quote

and though I wish they were plated or polished, they'r

You can polish them. A big buffing wheel, some rouge, a little elbow grease..

rocker59 · « **Reply #171 on:** May 27, 2013, 09:16:06 AM »

Discovered a new lunch destination yesterday...

I've been riding past this place for awhile. When riding in Newton County, we usually eat a Ozark Cafe or Cliff House, saying, "we really ought to stop and try them sometime" as we ride by.

Well, yesterday we were discussing lunch destinations, and decided to make Low Gap Cafe the object of our lunch ride. Red called ahead to make sure they would be open. "Until 2pm", they said. We hopped on the trusty old Sport 1100 at about 11:30 and 68 miles, and about an hour later, we arrived at Low Gap.

They were having a buffet, and man! It was something! Steak & Mushrooms, fish, pasta salad, mashed potatoes, rice, bisquits. All good!

Talked to the owners for a bit after dinner. They mentioned they have music on Saturday Nights. The hillbilly kind, just like we like! We'll be going back soon!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Low-Gap-Cafe/331015646912397

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/75/1659932/restaurant/Arkansas/Low-Gap-Cafe-Jasper

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g31696-d3294191-Reviews-Low_Gap_Cafe-Jasper_Arkansas.html

:ricky

rocker59 · « **Reply #172 on:** May 27, 2013, 09:19:09 AM »

LowRyter · « **Reply #173 on:** May 28, 2013, 05:14:01 PM »

Driven by there many times but never stopped.

BTW, what was the place in Jasper that had a bear in a cage?

rocker59 · « **Reply #174 on:** May 28, 2013, 07:20:54 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on May 28, 2013, 05:14:01 PM

Driven by there many times but never stopped.

BTW, what was the place in Jasper that had a bear in a cage?

The Dairy drive-in. It's changed hands a couple times over the past few years. No bear, no more.

rocker59 · « **Reply #175 on:** June 01, 2013, 11:16:17 AM »

Love the old battle wagon!

Unkept · « **Reply #176 on:** June 01, 2013, 11:18:28 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on June 01, 2013, 11:16:17 AM

Love the old battle wagon!

I have to say, of all Guzzi's, the 1100 Sport has the "sport style" DOWN! ;-T

If only we got the Euro headlight, that's the only thing which can make those bikes look any better. IMO.

rocker59 · « **Reply #177 on:** June 01, 2013, 11:22:44 AM »

I've always wanted a Euro Fairing / Headlight, but it's just never worked out that I had the free money when one was available...

I agree, it's about the only improvement needed in the styling of the bike. I

t's too bad about the ugly DOT headlight. But, my other favorite sporty bike, the 1990s Ducati Supersport had the same one!

rocker59 · « **Reply #178 on:** September 18, 2013, 08:52:36 AM »

For you V11 experts out there, I have a question:

My 2004 Lemans has decided to not show its headlight or brakelight, and the tach is not working. They are on the same fuse and relay. I have checked fuse (F5) and it is good. Even swapped it for a known good one. I've recently replaced the relay (34) with a USA-made unit from O'Reilly's. In fact, I've replaced all the relays recently.

It's acting like either the fuse or relay are out, but known good parts are there. Am I missing another component in the line? Any suggestions?

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzi007/schematics/2004_V11_Sport_Catalytic.gif

What the schematic doesn't show is the position in relay rack under the seat, in the tail section, that relay 34 occupies. Can anyone tell me?

WitchCityBallabio · « **Reply #179 on:** September 18, 2013, 11:01:43 AM »

Here's the little reminder I have for the relay order...

From front-to-back, it goes:

START
LIGHTS
NEUTRAL
ECU
EFI

Hope that helps.

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Author Topic: Rocker59's Spine Frame Chronicles... (Read 160850 times)

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