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Derecho are wicked straight-line wind, storm front events, not uncommonly 70-90 mph! I hope all of us are using quality radar apps on our mobile devices and know what the derecho radar signature looks like. Do not ride in these!

re; you n the Vette . It sounds like are getting a little older . Plain and simple .

Have you heard about what a Derecho is? this is a good example of what the deluge maybe. This happened unexpectedly in Houston on Thursday 16th of May 2024. I have been without power since. The storm was incredibly strong, I had never seen something as powerful as that before. My street was littered by fallen trees, fallen power lines. Being out on a motorcycle would have been terrifying. I had the warning to shelter at about the same time the Derecho hit, about 18:15. I lost power at 18:30. The storm subsided at 18:45, just about. According to those that predict the weather, a Derecho is unpredictable, since if forms spontaneously if and when the conditions are met. I am still off post, and our electricity company says power should be restored by Wednesday or before. I am currently at someone else's house, waiting to go back. The video below gives you a good idea of what happened. Notice at one point we see a motorcyclist. I would love to know how he did in that kind of fury.

Michael D and I rode up there for lunch yesterday. Got to see a lot of the crew, even just for a hello and handshake. I missed last year. Everyone was so friendly, I'm sorry I didn't set up camp for the weekend. I'm reassured that I've kept my friends, I won't make the mistake of missing them again. Had lunch in Sedan for BBQ. Rode through the Flint Hills at Windmill Farm. The Duc is perfect for those fast sweepers with a sweet spot of 80-100. Got the Ducati into a little te-ta-te with a new Corvette. I was even with him until 135, when I ran of horsepower and courage. I'm still embarrassed that the Greenie still in the shop.

They sound amazing. Loud as hell Dad said he found this full Bub set that was originally for a Sport 1100i but they also fit the v11. My parents lived in a rural area so it was no big deal for him, I live right in the middle of an urban area and the only one in my neighborhood who rides so I don't really take the v11 out for early morning rides lol. When on the highway out of town they are great. Take the bike north of 5k and it sounds like a vintage race bike.

I quite like the aestechics of the engine, the radiator and the collector on the exhaust are a bit ugly but what new model motorcycle isn't and it's a better effort than most. I do agree though it's a bit odd, old school top and newer tech bottom and all that polished alloy is way too blingy for me. The Honda styled seat unit....not offensive, but not to my personal taste either Magni has been doing similar, his designs are not so offensive (at least to my eyes) but I still find the new engines in older style clothes a bit odd

Looks like she might be a bit rowdy with those pipes....?

No, from what I've heard the build quality has been pretty good but as with so many models before the bean counters were obviously allowed too much input and the ship has been spoilt for a ha'porth of tar. That leads to the issue of, especially with these sort of truncated designs as the Swiss thing above. I'll expand on this in a bit if you like but my beef is with everything behind the gearbox/swingarm spindle.

What, specifically, is poor or cheap about the engineering? Serious question, as I've only seen them in the showroom. The uncovered cylinder looks like the child of the Tin Man and Pinocchio, for sure, but that's visual. Have there been any shortcomings revealed by warranty?

@KINDOY2thanks!

Nice looking sport...

Oh sorry, here is the 3rd pic . @guzzler thanks! I have been very happy with the results

Bloody hell, that's made quite a difference..... If only it worked as well on creaky knees and dodgy backs! Cheers

I know what you mean. When I was repping I'd have the radio on in the car and it was the same.... Got to be that you almost knew what song was going to come on at a particular time. After I'd been through most channels ( well ones I could stand anyway ) I went to talkback,it was ok for a bit but soon turned to the soft and pungent! That was some years ago and to this day the radio in the car doesn't get turned on, well maybe for a few minutes for a traffic report if it ( traffic ) grinds to a halt. Cheers

Geez,,she could pop round and gaze at my greenie any time she likes.....! Maybe bring Vespa girl too? Cheers

Early production 2000 Sport with the finned steel exhaust flanges. #960 of about 3500 produced that year.

When I inherited my dad's V11 last year I always planned on getting rid of these old , purple faded Tekno bags. With them being all worn out I thought it made the bike look bad. Then I realized that these things are rarer than hens teeth! I looked at a few older posts on here but didn't see anything that wowed me. After searching around I found a post on a Harley forum recommending Kiwiw Scuff Cover for black leather shoes to use on faded synthetic bags. At $5 a bottle I figured it was worth a try. What a HUGR difference using this as well as some zipper lube has made on these bags. They don't look brand new, but they look like the rest of the bike - pretty good for it's age! Pics from what they looked like when faded, one coat of the scuff remover on the bags, and then finally 3 coats with the bags on the bike

In case you havnt scratched that Greenie itch yet ( I have) I don't know the bike seller but it looks pretty decent ( 24 years later ) and at a decent price imo https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/mcy/d/redwood-city-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/7748094867.html

It doesn't offend me visually, but I really don't understand the waste of time instead of riding it. They've put the Honda-esque motor on full display, though, wuff. I'd rather see someone F**k up a new bike than a rare classic, though.

John, surely by now you know that ranting hyperbole is my stock and trade.

Seen a lot worse!! I'm left wondering if what I've done to my bikes over the years would invoke the wrath of Pete?

Anyone want to unpack why it’s ugly and stupid because it is both. Part of that is poor, cheap engineering of the platform. The thing is that those faults are exacerbated by the styling changes, not hidden or improved.

This is so ugly and stupid