Yes,...another GUZZI thread...

[nudemetalz]

Well,....I took the plunge today and test-rode the gorgeous burgundy V11 from Wellington Motorcycles with the help of Mr Crasher.

First impressions??
Well,...never ridden a Guzzi before so was expecting lots.
The torque-pull isn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
Nice sharp brakes, riding position is nice gentle lean into without also cramping the legs up.

The one thing I was surprised was how much go it had in it !!
I knew it wasn't going to be a Gixxer-eater but I was honestly surprised !!

Anyway, my mate Pete on his Buell Cyclone and I took it North and then through the Haywoods and back down through to the City.

To cut a long story short,...I think I've fallen in love with it,....

WATCH THIS SPACE............


(Thanks for the heads-up on the ChCh one, Lemans)

[James Deuce]

Ohhh, go on!

You KNOW you want to :).

[nudemetalz]

You may be a little right......:scooter:

[hXc]

Dare I say it...Wow. That's sexy.

[James Deuce]

15 going on 63.

Don't start hitting on your teachers mate.

[nudemetalz]

Who you calling 63...Mistah ????

[James Deuce]

Shhh. You're lessening the impact of my troll.

Who's thread is this anyway? Oh yeah. Sorry.

[hXc]

You'll keep Jim. You do have to admit that it does look nice. I don't know, maybe I just have taste in bikes.

GSXRZXRCBR's are silly, and every man and his dog has one. I'd prefer to have something a little different from the crowd. That crowd being my peers, or everyone in general.

Generic bikes are boring. Get something different, if you want a Guzzi Nudez, then just get one. The only thing stopping you is yourself mate.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Looks like Lemans has got his machine and you have practacally got yours!!!!!!

Seal the deal dude:first:

If ya' 'apy wit it!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ohhh, go on!

You KNOW you want to :).

You tell him Jim!

I'll look after him don't worry....:sunny:

[nudemetalz]

Yeah,...Ghosties right.
It was just so different from the ZX-10 (well duh, it should be), but it felt more me.
No tingly vibrations and just a nice lazy V-twin lump.

I did notice that I had to corner differently. No drop in, point and squirt, but the old classic Hailwood style responded best.
It's actually very rewarding, that style of riding.

(And yes, Crasherfromwayback, is very good to deal with :) )

[laRIKin]

Looks like Lemans has got his machine and you have practacally got yours!!!!!!

Seal the deal dude:first:

If ya' 'apy wit it!

All I can say is go for it.
It's a nice looking machine and should go well.
And if you get Guzzi-itis you will have it for many years to come.
I went out to not buy another Guzzi, looked and test rode a few bikes.
They were all nice bikes but I had to go back to a Guzzi.
Even the shop owners said that I look like I belong on a Guzzi and got called a Guzzi larRIKin, now I'm still not sure how to take those two comments.
But I will take them with pride.:scooter:

Rik

[nudemetalz]

I've caught the Guzzi-itis...it's like a disease I think. A good disease !!!

Here's another pic of my mate Pete acting the goat with the 2 machines.
Similar but different machines, both old heritage pushrod engines in frames designed to go around corners.

[dangerous]

Good shit man... now didnt I tell you it would be like you wouldent expect? those 1st few k's will be with you forever.
Now that colour is beautiful, even nicer than mine... if you have any questions about the bike just ask, but for now all I can say is 'Bosch 0 332 207 307' will be your best mate... so keep a couple in the boot. :Punk:

[nudemetalz]

Oh yes you did say that, Dangerous.
It was an experience of a lifetime.

The Missus rode it too. She was nervous as hell, going from a 250 but found after a little while good as gold. She said the physical size of the ZX-10 had put her off riding it but the Guzzi was great.
So I have full support there too now !!:yes:

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[Mystic13]

I almost went with a similar v11 about a year ago and then got some comments on reliability. After checking with others and the web I found there appeared to major reliability problems, numerous warranty recalls etc. On talking further with thte seller he mentioned he had parts for several of the repairs to be done and would be happy to include them so I could get the work done. He also couldn't tell me which repairs had been done. Great looking bike but I passed on it. Comments were as extreme as its spent more time not going than going. The Griso and Breva seem to be fine.

[SDU]

Awesome, those pics really show up the guzzi's true colour. Snap it up if it feels right to you, it is an awesome looking bike & looks like new.

I was like your other half a bit nervous of taking the V11 for a spin but it was so easy to ride & fun:love: I think Lemans will have to hide the keys from me or maybe we should get another one, don't think I want a monster anymore.

[laRIKin]

Well I did over 250k's (non stop) around the hills here in Ch.Ch today and what a hoot. (Summit Rd to Akaroa and back using some back roads in the hills as well)
It just got better and better as I got use to it.
This bike has been well sorted and the only thing I'm going to adjust is the gear lever as it's low for my big feet.

[laRIKin]

I almost went with a similar v11 about a year ago and then got some comments on reliability. After checking with others and the web I found there appeared to major reliability problems, numerous warranty recalls etc. On talking further with thte seller he mentioned he had parts for several of the repairs to be done and would be happy to include them so I could get the work done. He also couldn't tell me which repairs had been done. Great looking bike but I passed on it. Comments were as extreme as its spent more time not going than going. The Griso and Breva seem to be fine.

Yes there were a few teething problems read post 80 and 81.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=39039&page=6

[nudemetalz]

Awesome, those pics really show up the guzzi's true colour. Snap it up if it feels right to you, it is an awesome looking bike & looks like new.

I was like your other half a bit nervous of taking the V11 for a spin but it was so easy to ride & fun:love: I think Lemans will have to hide the keys from me or maybe we should get another one, don't think I want a monster anymore.

Cheers, I was so pleased when she took the plunge and went off on it.
I wanted to hear it go up the road anyway !!!


Well I did over 250k's (non stop) around the hills here in Ch.Ch today and what a hoot. (Summit Rd to Akaroa and back using some back roads in the hills as well)
It just got better and better as I got use to it.
This bike has been well sorted and the only thing I'm going to adjust is the gear lever as it's low for my big feet.

Yeah, our ride was similiarsh to those roads (I'm an ex-Cantab) and the V11 suited it perfectly.
The complaint I had was I didn't have anough time on it !!!!

[laRIKin]

The complaint I had was I didn't have anough time on it !!!!

Pick me, pick me, I know the answer to this problem.:sherlock:

[Ghost_Bullet]

I rode one of those V11's some years ago when I was semi considering a new steed. Only a trip around the urban streets sadly, and a couple of k's on a motorway... it was somthing, the only thing was the preasure on me wrists, but then I had that in the beginning when I bought the Grizz around the slow town stuff.

These machines sure have performance potential, after seein Dangerous on his, you can see that.
After 6500km I am still getting a little more confident every time... given this is the first bike I have owned with some snot in the middle.

[nudemetalz]

Yeah, they're definitely not slow, revs nice and hard too with a great induction noise. Problem was, was that my friend's Buell has a V&H pipe on it and it was mostly all I could hear on our ride when we were close !!!

The other thing I would do is put a small Givi screen on as the windblast was not something I'm used to (coming from a cosetting ZX-10 fairing).

[dangerous]

I almost went with a similar v11 about a year ago and then got some comments on reliability. After checking with others and the web I found there appeared to major reliability problems, numerous warranty recalls etc. On talking further with thte seller he mentioned he had parts for several of the repairs to be done and would be happy to include them so I could get the work done. He also couldn't tell me which repairs had been done. Great looking bike but I passed on it. Comments were as extreme as its spent more time not going than going. The Griso and Breva seem to be fine.

You were sadley mis informed

in over 50,000k;s on injected Guzzis and never a let down...

[nudemetalz]

My research totally concurs with what Dangerous says also (not that I would question him ;) )

[degrom]

Go for it!!! ;)

[nudemetalz]

How could I not !!!
Especially knowing that my ZX-10 is going to go to a good home !! :yes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

I almost went with a similar v11 about a year ago and then got some comments on reliability. After checking with others and the web I found there appeared to major reliability problems, numerous warranty recalls etc. On talking further with thte seller he mentioned he had parts for several of the repairs to be done and would be happy to include them so I could get the work done. He also couldn't tell me which repairs had been done. Great looking bike but I passed on it. Comments were as extreme as its spent more time not going than going. The Griso and Breva seem to be fine.

No such problems with this year V11 mate....the early ones had 'issues' with rods and gearbox hex's....all done under warranty recall. But this model was clear of all issues. Besides....we sell all of our pre owned bikes with a full engine and gearbox warranty!:scooter:

[dangerous]

the early ones had 'issues'

Never heard of any and know no one that was afected, having said that most bikes would have been sorted before being sold, just a precautionary on behalf of MG.

Electrical probs are all I have come across... with the 1100 sports extra earths were needed and with all dodgy Iti electrics the relays need replacing with a part that can handle the current.

[laRIKin]

The other thing I would do is put a small Givi screen on as the windblast was not something I'm used to (coming from a cosetting ZX-10 fairing).

I would not rush out and get a screen just yet (that is if you buy the bike), as I found it not to bad with out one.
I was sort of thinking about one in the back of my mind, but now I'm not sure.
It's still early days but I want to ride with out a screen to hide behind to feel the speed a bit more to slow me down.
And found at legal speed it was just fine and just above.
So I'm told Officer.:shutup: :dodge:

[nudemetalz]

Yeah, perhaps it was "illegal" speeds where the lack of fairing may be a problem, but I never tried that to see if it was an issue,...honest, Officer..

[scumdog]

Yeah, perhaps it was "illegal" speeds where the lack of fairing may be a problem, but I never tried that to see if it was an issue,...honest, Officer..

I did.
And it wasn't.

But that was on Dangerous's bike.


Sounds like you have a sharp bike there, good one.

BTW the new bike shop in Dunedin (MotorCycle Replacements, Crawford Street) had one for sale on Saturday when they opened their doors, it was red and that's all I know about it.

[laRIKin]

BTW the new bike shop in Dunedin (MotorCycle Replacements, Crawford Street) had one for sale on Saturday when they opened their doors, it was red and that's all I know about it.

A red one a F*%# red one.
And F*&$ it I only got a slow silver one, bugger them the breaks. :jerry:
At least I did not get a real slow black one. :dodge:

[nudemetalz]

What model red one is it?
Any link, picture, etc?

Just curious......:dodge:

[dangerous]

A red one a F*%# red one.
And F*&$ it I only got a slow silver one, bugger them the breaks. :jerry:
At least I did not get a real slow black one. :dodge:


HEY


its not black anyway, its a two tone nero... so there



What model red one is it?
Any link, picture, etc?

Just curious......:dodge:

Duno... but there a Rosso Mandello (red, birth place of MG) here http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=1766016&TabID=3553&Alias=motorcycletradernz
LTD model, carbon dash, guard, fairing, cans etc

[laRIKin]

HEY


its not black anyway, its a two tone nero... so there




Duno... but there a Rosso Mandello (red, birth place of MG) here http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=1766016&TabID=3553&Alias=motorcycletradernz
LTD model, carbon dash, guard, fairing, cans etc

I got a fishy.:innocent:
So the colour is black and ahh black.:Police:

PS: If you write in white it's hard to see with a white back ground :yes:

[dangerous]

PS: If you write in white it's hard to see with a white back ground :yes:

That was the idea, as hey was less than 10 caractors... but figered as soon as you quoted me and I knew you would you would see the extra line (unless you use the 'daark universe)

[nudemetalz]

The Rosso Mandello one isn't too different from the one I'm keen on anyway.

[scumdog]

What model red one is it?
Any link, picture, etc?

Just curious......:dodge:
Sorry, the copious quantities of 'three-star' (Speights to you unwashed out there) done washed out all ma memery on Sat'rday night.

Best you contact them yourself.
(and it was in good order and looked real purty in red)

[nudemetalz]

Sorry, the copious quantities of 'three-star' (Speights to you unwashed out there) done washed out all ma memery on Sat'rday night.

Best you contact them yourself.
(and it was in good order and looked real purty in red)


Rang up, they sold it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Rang up, they sold it.

Ours is now all sorted.....feel free to take me up on another ride!

Pete:scooter:

[doc]

Wouldn't worry about reliability issues, friends who have them who have had recalls done and recalls not done all done 50k plus and no problems.There can't be that many V11s in NZ that needed the recalls done anyway, they are a bike for the real people (Passionate about Guzzies and don't change bikes just because a new colour has come out) I don't think many recall needing models would have been sold anyway, huge numbers are not sold in NZ. The new blingy bling models may change that. They're a bike with character thats for sure.

[dangerous]

Ours is now all sorted.....feel free to take me up on another ride!

Pete:scooter:

What needed sorting?

[Crasherfromwayback]

What needed sorting?

Nudemetalz rode it Sat...and it failed to start for him at one stage....turns out the sidestand switch was missing the bolt from the side stand to activate it properly, and the wire was also being pinched on full lock. Nothing major, all sorted!:scooter:

[nudemetalz]

Nudemetalz rode it Sat...and it failed to start for him at one stage....turns out the sidestand switch was missing the bolt from the side stand to activate it properly, and the wire was also being pinched on full lock. Nothing major, all sorted!:scooter:

Yeah, couldn't figure why I you had to pull in the clutch and have the sidestand DOWN to start it !!!


I'll give you a yell tomorrow, CFWB, and we'll talk turkey :yes:

[dangerous]

Nudemetalz rode it Sat...and it failed to start for him at one stage....turns out the sidestand switch was missing the bolt from the side stand to activate it properly, and the wire was also being pinched on full lock. Nothing major, all sorted!:scooter:

Never is anything major... been there done that replaced mine :scooter:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah, couldn't figure why I you had to pull in the clutch and have the sidestand DOWN to start it !!!


I'll give you a yell tomorrow, CFWB, and we'll talk turkey :yes:

Gobble gobble......ohhh...that sounds a bit suss doesn't it!:sick:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Never is anything major... been there done that replaced mine :scooter:

I know mate....I've worked in two Guzzi dealerships over the years....they're basically a pretty robust thing!

[dangerous]

I know mate....I've worked in two Guzzi dealerships over the years....they're basically a pretty robust thing!

You would say that.. your a bike shark, and thats the sole reason I dont believe a word of ya :Punk:

[nudemetalz]

Oh you're such a bitch, Dangerous !!!:cool:

He ain't gonna say, "Well basically our Guzzi is a big pile of dung, but please buy it as I need a huge commision this month,...." ha ha ha ha ha ha
(Actually he probably would)

[dangerous]

Oh you're such a bitch, Dangerous !!!:cool:


Yeahhhhhhhh... but I'm a 'good' bitch :rockon:

[nudemetalz]

Yeahhhhhhhh... but I'm a 'good' bitch :rockon:

I think you've suffered from too much torque-swing reacting vibrations over the years.....:shit: :dodge:

[Crasherfromwayback]

You would say that.. your a bike shark, and thats the sole reason I dont believe a word of ya :Punk:

I'm no shark mate.....bet you can't find a single customer of mine on here that's been pumped full of shit by me....you do that, you get to sell them ONE bike....be honest and as helpful as you can be in finding them the right bike....you get to sell to them (and mates of theirs) again and again....:scooter:

[dangerous]

I think you've suffered from too much torque-swing reacting vibrations over the years.....:shit: :dodge:
hmm... well I am on my 6th transverse vee twin... all sharfties :yes:

[apteryx_haasti]

I'm no shark mate.....bet you can't find a single customer of mine on here that's been pumped full of shit by me....you do that, you get to sell them ONE bike....be honest and as helpful as you can be in finding them the right bike....you get to sell to them (and mates of theirs) again and again....:scooter:

OH you should totally buy that Guzzi, nudez. It is gorgeous!

And ups to Pete (Hi Pete!) he sold me my bike and was very helpful and patient to a newbie.

See ya for the next one...if ya got wot I want (in like 5 months time....!!)

[nudemetalz]

It was definitely beautiful to ride, beautiful to look at and made my ZX-10 look very ...errr....well,..not quite in the same league.

Pete and I will be chatting.... ;)

[dangerous]

I was definitely beautiful to ride, beautiful to look at and made my ZX-10 look very ...errr....well,..not quite in the same league.

Pete and I will be chatting.... ;)

Hurry up and buy the fucking thing will ya... Ill be riding through in Feb so I expect a looksie.

[apteryx_haasti]

Was wondering what those bikes with the rounded rear end were - I kept getting glimpses of them but never a good look.

Looks like they might be a MotoGuzzi. Or am I mistaken?

[dangerous]

Was wondering what those bikes with the rounded rear end were - I kept getting glimpses of them but never a good look.

Looks like they might be a MotoGuzzi. Or am I mistaken?

See my profile pic for a V11... tiz kinda rounded aye :Punk:

[apteryx_haasti]

See my profile pic for a V11... tiz kinda rounded aye :Punk:

Ooo, gorgeous! I think that's what I've seen around. Is that rear end typical of Guzzis?

:drool:

[nudemetalz]

Pete made me a good deal.

He said if I buy it I get this thrown in for free......the pipes and fairing... (j/k)

[laRIKin]

Wouldn't worry about reliability issues, friends who have them who have had recalls done and recalls not done all done 50k plus and no problems.There can't be that many V11s in NZ that needed the recalls done anyway, they are a bike for the real people (Passionate about Guzzies and don't change bikes just because a new colour has come out) I don't think many recall needing models would have been sold anyway, huge numbers are not sold in NZ. The new blingy bling models may change that. They're a bike with character thats for sure.

2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Recall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V487000
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2003
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 64
Summary: On certain motorcycles, under extended running speeds near the engines revolution limit, the engines connecting rod bolts can fail.

2000 - 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Recall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V486000
Recall Date: November 24, 2003
Component: Transmission
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 680
Summary: On certain motorcycles, the gearbox shift sleeves for engagement of 3rd to 6th gears can fracture unexpectedly while the motorcycle is in use.

I would also say that they would have been all recalled buy now.
Or have been fixed the hard way, mine has the sticker to show that it has been fixed.
And you are right about Guzzi owners, they do not change their bikes much, they just add to the collection.
We like the V11 so much we may have to get another to stop the fighting over it.:slap:


I'll give you a yell tomorrow, CFWB, and we'll talk turkey :yes:

I think that you may have contracted a bad disease called Guzzi-itis.:doctor:
I hope that you both can come to a deal that can keep you both happy.

By the way the off the throttle snap has almost gone, it just needed a few tanks of gas to clean out the system.

[laRIKin]

Pete made me a good deal.

He said if I buy it I get this thrown in for free......the pipes and fairing... (j/k)

OK you take those and I'll take what's left.:whistle:

[Crasherfromwayback]

OH you should totally buy that Guzzi, nudez. It is gorgeous!

And ups to Pete (Hi Pete!) he sold me my bike and was very helpful and patient to a newbie.

See ya for the next one...if ya got wot I want (in like 5 months time....!!)

I'll put that in my computer....

I'll do my best to find what you want if we don't have it at the time!

Ups to you!!

Pete

[Crasherfromwayback]

Pete made me a good deal.

He said if I buy it I get this thrown in for free......the pipes and fairing... (j/k)

jesus....lucky you've got a partner!
Me being single can keep the seat ornament!:love:

[dangerous]

By the way the off the throttle snap has almost gone, it just needed a few tanks of gas to clean out the system.
I'd say you are getting used to the inj feel, snap will still be there.


Ooo, gorgeous! I think that's what I've seen around. Is that rear end typical of Guzzis?:drool:
Only the V11's have that tail end.
http://www.mgcn.nl/dameijer/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=58

[laRIKin]

I'd say you are getting used to the inj feel, snap will still be there.

It is still there but there is a lot less of it. (or you could be right)
You have to remember that it is a import and has the old gas in it that changers to a smelly (turp's smell) jelly sticky snot.
And it takes awhile to flush out, even if you clean out the fuel system.
It's horrible stuff.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I see this morning there is another Guzzi listed at Just motorcycles http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=80594319 I do like the square lines of this model, never riden one of these, but they do look smart.

[dangerous]

I see this morning there is another Guzzi listed at Just motorcycles http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=80594319 I do like the square lines of this model, never riden one of these, but they do look smart.

Ohhh dear, I can see that Im about to upset R1M.

Actually a 97 in NZ so it is a very early one,
straight cut gear box, shit out after a few k's
They need replacment relays, as all inj bikes do
needs extra earthing, from tacho and ECU
Fucking hard work around town with a 5 speed
Needs a upgraded chip.
Carbon pipes will blow apart, after time

tell ya what... the 1100i sport is a FUCKING awesome bike and his price isent too bad, it has the best cross over $ can buy, White Power,Marchesini and Brembo is all std and good shit, any one after a bike like this will do well.

[laRIKin]

Ohhh dear, I can see that Im about to upset R1M.

Actually a 97 in NZ so it is a very early one,


I do not think that you will upset him on that alone.
He seems to have a habit of saying the bike is a year older until he gets all the paper work, (as he can not read and understand Japanese) so he is does not look like he is trying to rip anyone off.

I was told I was getting a 1999 V11 but when all the paper work went though it turn out to be a 2000 V11. (My gain)

I have had a quick look at it and it is in good condition apart from the fact that it had a small lie down on the right side.
You will see a small white mark on the fairing above the indicator has a few scratchers on the lower part of the pipe and front break lever and broke the stainless steel band around the Kevlar pipe where it meets the down pipe.
Which I will repair for him. (I have the strip and rivets and will see you tomorrow Ian to do it fir you)
It looks like the only part they replaced was the bar end.

[R1madness]

Hey Dangerous, Want to take this one for a ride???

I list my bikes as year of manufacture not year of first sale. So made parts made in 10/96 make it a 96 even though they never sold until 97.

As far as i can tell its completely STD.

Got more Guzzi comming too. Black V11 sport with 8800km (but i have taken a holding deposit on it already sorry Le Mans) due next week. Also a V11 Lemans (not due until early January).

[dangerous]

Hey Dangerous, Want to take this one for a ride???


HELL yes... ever seen one wheelie?
I am more than happy to help out or offer advice on a inj Guzzi (I know SFA about the carbed bikes apart from the 1100 carb sport, but Im no good at tuning one)

I will be along to check out the sport reguardless. :scooter:

[R1madness]

The photo on trade me is as it came. I havent even had time to polish it yet.

I am a wheelstand cripple but rear wheel steering is a different story. Call in when you have a bit of time free and take it out. I would be interested in your comments.
Cheers.

[nudemetalz]

HELL yes... ever seen one wheelie?


I thought wheelying Guzzi's was a no-no due to oil pick-up at the front of the engine?

[laRIKin]

Got more Guzzi comming too. Black V11 sport with 8800km (but i have taken a holding deposit on it already sorry Le Mans) due next week. Also a V11 Lemans (not due until early January).

Well that's a bugger.
Does any one know can the Lemans V11 be changed to look like the sport buy just removing the fairing?
And is there any problems that you can think of?
We like the naked look better.:gob: :shutup:

[laRIKin]

I thought wheelying Guzzi's was a no-no due to oil pick-up at the front of the engine?


straight cut gear box, shit out after a few k's
Fucking hard work around town with a 5 speed


HELL yes... ever seen one wheelie?


They are a heavy bike so it's hard on the drive chain, that is UJ's (I found out) diff's and older 5 speed gear boxers as they were of a 1976-ish design and those bike did not make as much power as the more (notice I say more) modern bikes do.
That's why maybe D had problems with his gearbox.
Some Guy's with older less power full SP 1000's have only replaced their UJ only once in the life time of their bike's.
Where Guy's on the MKIV's and MKV's get about (a guess) 30-40,000 K's.
That would be one of the reasons they updated the drive line, to take the extra power.
As for the oil pick up I can not help as I have not seen anyone do long enough wheelie to cause a problem.
They have a large sump and carry 3 1/5 to 4 litres of oil so I think that it would not be a problem.
I'm speaking mainly about the old type motor.
Remember that there is a dry clutch in the middle and the gear box oil is separate from the motor oil, but if you hold it vertical for long enough you would.
But you do ride up some steep hills for awhile with no problems, I would worry more about the dive train than the oil pick up.