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Brakes:
-All-
10.26.03 -
Brembo Brake Upgrades for Your Newer Guzzi by Todd Eagan
03.28.03 -
Rebuilding a Brembo Master Cylinder by Turin
04.10.02 -
Removing Brake Rotors Without Boogering the Hex-Head Fasteners *Updated 4.30.03*
-Tonti-
10.08.07 - Dual Rotor Upgrade on your '00-01 Jackal by Jack Price
12.25.05 -
Yamaha Brakes on a Lemans V by Andy  Murray
10.08.05 - Nissin Front Brake Conversion by Leo Weisman
05.12.05 -
Bleeding Linked Brakes by Various
03.18.03 -
Lemans1000/Cal III Brake Light Switch by Steve Kropelnicki
12.31.02 -
Integrated EV Brake Adjustment   *Updated 1.21.05*
12.27.02 -
De-Linking EV Brakes by Robert Brooks *With Photos*
05.09.02 -
Repairing a Brake Proportioning Valve for a Mille GT by Stan McDaniel
04.24.02 -
EV Brake Mod by Sidney in NC
-Spine-

05.15.03 -
V11 Sport Owners - Rear Brake WARNING! by Patrick Roush
03.07.03 -
V11S Rear Brake Master Cylinder Failure by Carl Allison
-Small Block-
12.11.04 - Breva Owners - Rear Brake Line WARNING!

Chassis:
-Tonti-
01.23.04 - Motogiovane Monster Swingarms   *Updated*

Comfort:
-Breva11-
11.26.05 - Givi Topbox, Windscreen and Kickstand Foot Mods by Graham Allardice
-Tonti-

08.12.03 -
Aftermarket Peg Options on Your Stone / Cal by Jeff Brannen
12.24.02 -
Centauro Bars on my Bassa by Mark Pintar *With Photos*
12.01.02 -
Guzzi Bolt-on Rearsets for your Jackal by David Washburn *Updated 2.10.03*
11.01.02 -
Custom Bar Risers for Your EV/Stone by Jeff Brannen
11.11.02 -
Spine Frame Foot Peg Replacement by Craig Calmer
-Spine-

02.20.08 -
Motratech Billet forward controls for your V11S
12.29.03 -
MPH V11S Bar Risers and Other Billet Pieces by Mike Haven
09.26.03 -
ConvertiBars - Adjustable Bar Risers for your V11S/LeMans by Jeff
09.09.03 -
Adapting bars to your V11S by Jason Telford
06.05.03 -
Custom Windscreens for Your V11 Sport by Dan
11.27.02 -
Modifying a '02+ Le Mans' Ergos by Ian Johnston
09.08.02 -
Rubber Peg Replacement for Your V11 Sport by Rich Maund *With Photos*

Cosmetic:
-All-
08.03.06 - EV/California Gas Tank Trim by Mark West
01.21.05 - Older Guage Facelifts by George Dockray
01.21.05 -
Monster Garage from Italy
11.23.04 -
Highly Flexible Rubber Edge Trim
10.15.04 -
Stainless Fastener Kits
11.23.03 -
Powdercoating Your Frame? VIN Plate Removal Made Simple by Kurtis
08.07.03 -
CNC'ed Moto Guzzi Specialty Parts by Joe Kenny
07.21.03 -
Powder-Coating OEM Wheels by Rob Buczynski
06.06.02 -
Paint touch-up Matches - ALL by Various
04.19.02 -
Decals by Many
-Tonti-

04.26.08 -
Low budget Cali custom throttle body covers by Frank Marsiglio
03.30.05 -
Buell Turn Signal Full Integration by Jeff Brannen
10.25.03 -
Rizoma Mirrors on My Bassa by Mark Pintar
08.12.03 -
Bar-End Helmet Locks & CRG Mirror Install by Jeff Brannen
06.23.03 -
Newer Style Kickstand on Your Older Cal/EV by Mark Pintar
-Spine-

01.11.05 -
Wider OEM Mirrors For Your '02+ Le Mans
10.07.02 -
Alternative Mirrors For Your 1100 Sport by Jerry Riedel
10.04.02 -
V11 Sport Turn Signal Cross-Reference by Various

Creaks, Squeaks, Leaks, RECALLS and Fix-its:
-All-
06.28.06 -
Oil Pressure Gauge Addition - Greg Field
06.28.05 - Sticky Gas Cap/Key Fix - Larry K.
08.04.04
- F.I. Linkage E-Clip Replacement for Jackal, Bassa, EV, Stone by Sean Flanagan
11.23.03 -
Fragile Speedo Cable Fix by Steve Kropelnicki
06.13.03 -
Speedo Repair Shops by Various
12.05.02 -
Broken Speedo?- Sigma Bicycle Computer Information by Chris Smith
09.02.02 -
Leaky Marchesini's? by Jerry Reidel
02.18.02 -
Famed Neutral Switch Leak by Jerry Reidel
10.17.01 -
Plastic Repair by Jerry Riedel
-Griso 8V & Stelvio-
03.01.08 - Timing Nut Recall - Tech (4.6mb PDF file)
-Breva & Griso 11-
03.20.06 - Breva/Griso Bearing Recall - Tech (1.1mb PDF File)
01.28.06 - Breva/Griso CARC Comments/Warning - Graham A.
-Norge-
6.20.08 - Norge Top Case Recall Info - Tech (220k PDF File)
-Tonti-
12.30.06 - EV Twin Taillight Fix/Offer by Patrick Hayes
12.08.06 - Cal II/III Brake and Shifter Bushing Replacement (PDF file) by Rich Arimoto
09.21.06 -
'04+ Cals - In-Tank Fuel Line Seperation by Will Speer
01.30.06
- JackalStoneEV Tail Light Assembly Fix - Mike Haven
06.27.05 -
Hydra-Valve Update Kits - Tech
06.23.05 -
Throttle Recall - Tech
05.13.05 - Hydra-Valve Engine Issues - Tech - Dave Richardson
01.20.04 -
Cal/EV Gas Filler Bubbling Paint - Tech
11.05.03 -
Stripped Sport 1100 Axle? by Thomas Grim
08.26.03 -
EV Oil Breather Hose Option by JoeB   ***Updated***
06.10.03 -
Fuel Starvation Problem on a T3 by Bob Dickman
03.17.03 -
Old Style Brembo F08 Nipple Repair by Rob D
03.09.03 -
Low Fuel light & Sensor Repair by Andy
02.10.03 -
Fixing Side Stands that are Too Vertical by Brian Le Cornu
11.17.02 -
F.I. Clamp and Hose replacement by Patrick Hayes  ***Updated 11.08.05***
11.16.02 -
Headlight Replacements on Your Newer Guzzi? by Patrick Hayes/Todd Haven
04.22.02 -
Leaky Fuel Injector? by Bob Winters
10.17.01 -
EV Fuel Sensor / Tank Rattle by Anthony Fiore
10.17.01 -
Oil Temperature Sensor Leak by Anthony Fiore
10.17.01 -
Phase Sensor Leak by Anthony Fiore
-Spine-
06.29.05 - Quota Brass Oil Temp Plug - Greg Field
06.29.05 - V11S Six Speed Return Spring Re-Do - David B.
03.15.05 -
V11S Tachometer Cable Breakage - Tech
12.31.04 -
Spring, Sprang, Sprung - V11S Fast Idle Spring Swap - Bruce B.
07.09.04 -
Fuel Starvation above 5k rpms? - by Jim McDonald
02.14.04
- Vibrating V11Sport Mirrors - by Graham Allardice
01.20.04 -
V11S Speedo Cable breakage - Tech
07.28.02 -
Newer Rear Drive Leaky? by Sean Fader
11.26.01 -
Spine Frame Rear Drive Pinion Seal Replacement Procedure by Jerry Riedel
-Small Block-

01.20.04 -
Breva Owners - Check Your Exhaust Flange Nuts - Tech

Data:
03.15.05 - Modern V.I.N. Data - Todd Haven/MPHCycles.com

Electrical:
-All-
01.06.06 - Carl Allison's Wiring Diagrams and Other Tech Info
11.11.05 -
EV/Jackal/Bassa 1100 TPS Setup (Large PDF file link) by Rich Arimoto
10.24.05 - EV 1100 Tach Replacement by Patrick Hayes
08.12.05 - Tach Repair by John Gorman
07.20.05 - Electronic Tach Signal Fix by Allan Kirk
01.22.05 - Odyssey Battery Info by John Henry
01.05.05 -
Guzzi Charging System Reference Manual by Russ Marooney
12.19.04 - Bike Died? Phase Sensor Failure by Bill Doll
09.03.04 -
Spark Plug Variables by Various
06.09.04 -
EV1100 Dash Indicator Bulb Replacement by Don Littlefield
09.17.03 -
Tympanium Regulator/Rectifier Replacement by Tomas Grim
06.10.03 -
Electrex Regulator/Rectifier Replacement by Various
05.07.03 -
Late Model Tach Stop Working? by Pete Serrino
04.07.03 -
Auxiliary Alternator Setup by Neil Poersch
03.10.03 -
Striped Wire Trick by Rich Arimoto
09.09.02 -
TechnoResearch 1.5M Computer Software
07.07.02 -
Late Model No Start Condition - Valeo Solenoid Sticking by John Ulrich
04.01.02 -
Relays Swap no's and Suppliers for Late and Early Model Bikes by Various  ***Updated 2.08***
03.24.02 -
Cheap Valeo Starter Dealer by Various *Updated 6.09.03*
01.02.02 -
Curing Tach and Electrical Problems by Carl Allison *Updated*
10.02.01 -
Faulty Starter Switch on Your Newer Guzzi? by Mark C. John
-Tonti-
06.10.08 - Modern Tonti Switch Adaptation by Mike Hinz
03.18.06 - Tonti Key Relay Fix by George Dockray
03.15.05 - Low Fuel Sensor Repair by "Andy Skipper"
10.15.04 -
Headlight Relay Tip by George Dockray
07.13.04 -
Valeo Starter Failure by Dana Gregory
01.20.04 -
Shorting Ignition Fuse on your '02-03 Cal? - Tech
11.23.03 -
850 Lemans Lighting Test by Warren Kurtz
09.17.03 -
Voltage Regulator/Rectifier Replacement by Matthew Funk
07.21.03 -
SPIII Charging Solutions by Brian UK
06.13.03 -
Newer Cal/EV Fuel Pump Replacement by Various
06.09.03 -
1100 Cal-i Ignition Misfire Diagnoses by Various
05.07.03 -
'02 Cal/Stone - Runs, Dies, Won't Re-start? by Frankstone
04.20.03 -
Charging Light Glowing at Idle? by Mick Breen
02.15.03 -
Small Block & Big Block Bosch Charging System Cross Reference by Russ Marooney
11.17.02 -
Kickstand to Neutral Switch Conversion by Wayne Orwig
11.11.02 -
How to Wire Headlight and Other Relays by Topi Kuusinen
10.29.02 -
Replacement HD TPS vs. MG TPS by Jeff Brannen *Updated 11.29.02*
09.30.02 -
Hesitating '98 EV? Replace the TPS by Yaniv Adir
01.02.02 -
Ex-Cali Tach transfusion for Jackal Owners by Ray Chandler
12.10.01 -
Lights out... EV/Bassa/Jackal Dash by Todd J. Eagan
-Spine-
02.20.08 - Idle TPS/Throttle Balancing Tuning by John Mickowski
05.05.05 -
Oil, Temp and other sensor Specifications by Chris Bell
03.20.05 - V11 Sport Battery Replacement/Cross Reference by Martin Sanderse
10.10.04 - Rosso Corsa PCIII Installation Warning by Daniel Cooper
01.20.04 -
V11S Cut-out Under Acceleration? - Tech
11.03.03 -
Brass OEM Head Temp. Sensor Upgrade; by Mike DelVal
10.13.03 -
Relays, Why They Fail and How to Fix by David Laing *Updated 12.18.03*
07.14.03 -
Sport 1100 Intermittant Electrical Problem by Eric Trosper
06.23.03 -
V11 Sport Won't Start? Part II by Various *Updated 8.7.03*
04.13.03 -
More 1.6M Sport 1100-i ECU Repair by Mike Haven *Updated 10.04*
07.28.02 -
V11 Sport Neutral Switch Failure by Rich Maund
07.20.02 -
Sport 1100i Computer Repair by Bill Doll *Updated 1.6.03 with drawing*
06.20.02 -
V11 Sport Won't Start? by Tom Halchuk
03.24.02 -
Front Brake Switch for Newer Guzzis by Charles Rader
02.13.02 -
Accessing EPROM's on Sport 1100i, Daytona RS, and Centauro by Chris Kelly
01.23.02 -
Sport 1100 Common Wiring Problems by Carl Allison
01.06.02 -
Headlight Failure on Sport 1100's by Carl Allison
12.10.01 -
Lights out... on your V11 Sport Dash? by John Wells
-Small Block-

12.15.02 -
Small Block Lucas Prince of Darkness Starters by Phil Finocchiaro
04.22.02 -
V50 Switch Replacement by Alan Goldsworthy
03.03.02 -
Small Block Starter Relay Fix by Pat Hayes

Other Links

Kitchen Sink:

02.20.08 - Motratech Oil Pressure Gauge Kit for V11 Sports
07.28.06 -
Cal Shifter Mod by Jeff Brannen
08.04.03 -
Electronic to Manual Fuel Petcock Replacement by Jeff Brannen
02.12.03 -
Easy LockTite Removal by Sidney Conn
06.06.02 -
Newer Guzzi Key Blank Options by Various *Updated*
01.11.02 -
Want to Remove Your Glass/Bevel on Your Gauges? by Hennie Maartens
11.05.01 -
Jackal Throttle Locked Up? The Cure! by Jim Lucia
10.31.01 -
Tool Kit Contents for New Riders by Kevin Foote

Maintenance:
-All-
12.25.06 - Guzzi Shop Manuals
12.09.06 - Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs - Pat Hayes
01.02.05 - Basic Valve Adjustment Procedure by Terry
12.10.04 -
In-Tank Fuel Filter Alternate by Todd Haven/MPH
02.18.03 -
How Not to Pull a Rear Main Bearing by Mal
10.15.02 -
Late Model Air Filters by Various
08.22.02 -
Finding TDC/Adjusting Valves by Tracy Martin
07.07.02 -
Simple Motor Oil Filling Tip by Rich Arimoto
06.06.02 -
Rear Drive Drain Tip by Rich Arimoto
03.27.02 -
WD40 Worship - Electrical connections by Rob Macfie
02.22.02 -
Fuel and Oil Filter Alternates by Various
02.07.02 -
Rear Drive Tear Down by Pete Roper
07.15.02 -
Rear Drive Rant #2 by Pete Roper
01.29.02 -
Fuel Filter Replacement by Rich Arimoto *With photos documenting gas tank removal*
01.24.02 -
Rear Drive Clean-up and Inspection by Kevin Foote
-Breva 11-Griso-MGS-01-

12.21.08 - 8V Valve Adjust Procedure by Pete Roper (0.5 Meg .pdf)
09.21.06 -
Breva 11, Griso, Norge Oil Filter Alternates by Various
07.31.06 -
Griso Service and Maintenance Manuals
01.19.06 -
Breva 1100 Parts Manual
12.03.05 -
Breva 1100 General Service Manual
11.25.05 -
Breva 1100 Diagnostic Reset Code
06.12.05 -
Breva 1100 and MGS-01 Maintenance Manuals
-Tonti-

09.25.03 -
'99EV Clutch, U-joint, Carrier Bearing and Return Spring Replacement - by Joe Martin
08.22.02 -
Late Model EV FI Tuneup Procedure by Jeffrey Brannen
-Spine-

12.13.08 - V11 Lemans Parts Manual (5 Meg .pdf)
10.13.04 -
Balancing Quota Throttle Bodies by Roger Garlick
01.23.04 -
V11S Oil Filter Access by C. Allison & D. Laing
09.12.03 -
Daytona, Sport 1100, V11S Right Rear Drive Housing Bearing by Jason Wallace
08.07.03 -
4V Cam Belt Replacement by Craig C
06.17.03 -
Cheap & Easy Oil Filter Cover Removal by Patrick Grossman
06.20.02 -
V11S Driveshaft / Shifter Grease Fitting by Tracy Martin
06.12.02 -
Homemade stand for Sport 1100's by Jerry Riedel
05.19.02 -
Oil System Faults for Spine Frames by Sean Fader
01.02.02 -
Sport 1100 Valve Adjustment by Carl Allison

00.00.00 -
Oil Filters Exposed by T. Creek
00.00.00 -
V1000 Torque Specs by ramarren

Performance:
-All-

05.02.06 - V65 Racebike Dyno Run by Sean Fader
06.20.05 - 750 Loopframe Racebike Dyno Run
05.16.05 -
More Kompressor Guzzis by Moto Jussi
11.22.04 -
G&G Big-Bore 4v Top-End Conversions from Italy
09.18.04 -
Water-cooled Big Bore (1420cc!) Complete Motor from Italy
07.21.03 -
M/M Twin-Plug Coils for your newer Guzzi by Various
03.25.03 -
Megacycle Cam Specs
03.18.03 -
Adding Valve Seals to a Two-Valve Guzzi by Pete Serrino
02.16.03 -
Guzzi Racer Dyno Run by Charlie Cole
10.20.02 -
Guzzi Big Block Windage Tray Pattern by Pete Roper
08.20.02 -
FBF Performance for Newer Guzzi's
-Tonti-
12.12.05 - 94mm Pistons for your Tonti Guzzi by Mike Tiberio
05.31.05 - 950cc Lemans Dyno Runs by Pieter Evers
03.24.05 - Modifying Non Filter Engine Cases to Filter Style by George Dockray
05.20.04 - 850T Hotrod Dyno Run by George Dockray * Updated 10.11.05 *
08.26.03 -
Car Hose Airbox Mod by MotoJussi
02.04.03 -
Twin Plug coils for a Bassa by John in WI
12.02.02 -
How to Get 80+ rwhp from a '01 Cal-Special by Jim *With Dyno Results*
11.19.02 -
See to Believe Category - Blown Guzzi
11.09.02 -
More EV Power by Todd J. Eagan *Updated*
10.15.02 -
What your Tonti framed Guzzi Flywheel Should Look Like by Pete Roper
10.01.02 -
PCIII'ed Stone - Mods, Mistral mufflers by Jeff Brannen *With Photos*
06.15.02 -
Bub Mufflers... Making a Difference? by Todd J. Eagan *With Dyno Results*
04.22.02 -
Cheap Drivability Improvement for a V7 Sport by Peter Yronwode
12.01.01 -
LeMans II Mods Page by Rich
-Spine-
12.27.05 - V11 Sport K&N Filter Install by Garritt
03.15.05 -
02 V11 Le Mans Dynorun by Miles-Kevin Baron
01.31.05 -
03 V11 Le Mans Dynorun by Guy Lewis
06.04.04 -
V11 Sport/LeMans Dual Plug Head FAQ by Al Roethlisberger
06.13.03 -
Ghezzi & Brian Quat-D Muffler on a V11 Sport by David Laing *With Dyno Results*
05.29.03 -
Rippin' Rosso Part II by John Tavolacci *Updated Dyno Results - 6.5.03*
08.17.02 -
Rippin' PCIII'ed Rosso by John Tavolacci *With Dyno Results*
12.27.02 - Agostini Timing Gears Install by Robert Brooks
10.30.02 -
V11Sport Sewer Pipe Ram Air by Tracy Martin
10.30.02 -
Sport 1100i Engine Hot-rodding 101 by Pierre P. *Updated Dyno Results - 6.10.03*
11.06.01 -
V11 Lemans Dyno Run by Jack Price
-Misc.-
09.10.04 - RAM Clutch Service Life Data Point by Topi Kuusinen
11.25.02 -
Power Commander Write up from Sportbike Mag.
11.09.02 -
Power Commanders - Black Box Magic by Todd Eagan

Other Links

Round Things :
-All-
06.29.05 -
The Great Timing Gear Debate - Various
07.09.03 -
Bearing Sources by Various
-Tonti-

03.15.05 -
Modern 17" Wheel Swap on my T3 - Bob Gale
11.02.02 -
Warped Cal II Rotors? Check Your Wheel Bearings by GuzziDad Steve
-Spine-
08.03.06 - V11 Sport Rear Drive Bearing Replacement by Don Vanderweele
02.20.05
- Sport1100i Rear Drive Bearing Warning by Jeroen
02.04.03 -
V11 Sport Owners: Check Your Rear Wheel Bearings by Various *Updated*
05.10.02 -
U-Joint to Carrier Bearing Fit by Bryan McCrae
11.20.01 -
EV / Tonti Steering Head Bearing Replacement by John Olsen
-Small Block-

05.25.02 -
V50 Steering Head Tapered Roller Bearing Conversion by John Fergusson

Suspension Related :
-All-
03.19.06 - Spring Rate Calculator by Mike Tiberio
12.31.03 -
Coil Spring Spring Rate Design Spreadsheet by Bill Talbot
01.24.02 -
Adjusting Fork Alignment by Jerry Riedel
-Breva 11-
01.22.07 - Breva Fork Oil Change by Graham A.
-Tonti-

03.30.05 -
Race Tech Emulator Data/Install on Your '00+ Cal by Jeff Brannen
09.23.03 -
2004 Cali EV Touring Fork Oil Change For Dummies by Bob Schantz
07.17.03 -
Rear Twin-Shock Options For Your Tonti by Todd E   ***Updated 2.08***
03.10.03 - Fork Seal Installation Tip by Rich Arimoto
01.02.03 -
Fork Oil Filling Tips by Rich Arimoto and Russ Marooney
09.15.02 -
EV Fork Oil Replacement by Hubert Few
-Singles-
04.15.08 -
Ladola Fork Maintenance (4.5mb PDF file) by Mike Peavey
-Spine-
01.06.05 - V11S/Le Mans Rear Shock Check - Warning!
01.06.05 -
Quota Front End Tips by Russ Marooney
01.14.04 -
V11S Fork Spring Upgrade Info by Jason of M.I.  ***Revised***
06.16.03 -
Suspension Settings For Your Ohlins Suspended '02 Scura by Roger Garlick
02.18.02 -
WP Inverted Fork Oil Change by Steven Iveson
09.24.01 -
Speed Wobble-y V11 Sport? by Todd Eagan
03.15.05 -
Marzocchi M1R Specifications
04.24.02 - Marzocchi Strada Shock Manua l

Tools:

09.10.04 - Guzzi Transmission Checklist by Rolf Halvorsen
08.14.02 - Guzzi Adaptation for Sears Motorcycle Lift by Jeff Brannen *With Photos*
04.24.02 -
Custom Torque Wrench Calibration Tool by Rich Arimoto

Tuning:

12.03.02 -
Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Weber Fuel Injection by Neil Spalding
05.14.02 -
F.I. Tune-up Procedure for Newer Guzzi's by Sean8ader
02.27.02 -
Lightening a Tommaselli Throttle Pull by Andrew "Gadget" Henzell
02.26.02 -
Keihin FCR Carb Tuning & Links by Mike Wright
Other Links


Tranny & Final Drive Related:
-All-
07.31.06 - Locknuts and Spanners for Guzzi Transmissions by Tom Halchuk
05.31.05 - Stuck Rear Drive Cover? by Mike Haven
05.29.03 -
Guzzi Gearing Spreadsheet by Mike Wright
-Tonti/Loop-

03.30.05 -
Rear Drive Gear Swapping 8:33 to 7:33 by Jeff Brannen
11.05.03 -
More on Gearbox Shimming by Pete Roper and Rolf Johansen *With Illustrations*
06.05.03 -
Proper Shaft Alignment for Assembly of a Four Speed Transmission by BJ Schwartz
08.10.02 -
Transmission Shimming by Charles Cole
10.15.01 -
Transmission Clunk?... The Shimmin' fix by Pete Roper  ***Additional comments by George in Vancouver, BC***
-Spine-

06.04.04 -
V11 Sport/LeMans Transmission Shift Pawl Failure FAQ by Al Roethlisberger
01.20.04 -
'00-01 V11S Tranny Recall - Tech
09.15.02 -
Spine Frame Tranny Removal / Install by Mike Curtis
08.12.02 -
Sport 1100 Shift Linkage Replacement by Carl Allison

Other Links
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