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i think that old MGB would be flattered to hear that

Thats the bird, and the shop with new mini split. Corbin Super Ace, with a Model A engine. This is a V11 forum, so I’ll say that my V11 is just out of eye-shot in the picture…. The moto parilla is upstairs in pieces, with the motor about done, but the frame still to go.

Yes, it is good that we existing Guzzisti are not impressed or interested in this model. We are not buying another, new, Guzzi, anyway. That other riders, and young riders, are taking notice is the hope! Maybe one of them will let me take theirs for a little spin. Then have a coffee together to hear, "I cannot believe you have put up with that fussy and difficult Old Sport all this time!" "But, oh my! It reminded me of this wave I once surfed! And a woman I once danced with. A mountain I climbed . . ." Let us hope this new direction still will embody that ethereal quality that is the essence of motorcycling and Moto Guzzi. (Without too many voltmeters and torque wrenches in the cold cold basement . . . )

Do you remember this quote? I am a man of simple tastes; I am easily satisfied with the best. Often attributed to Oscar Wilde, but the author was Edgar Saltus a friend of Oscar Wilde. A similar statement was falsely attributed to Winston Churchill. Back to the subject at hand, I am a perfectionist and meticulous ( some would say anal). I would describe it as passionate. The end bar was perfect before i stupidly dropped the bike. I will do my best to be able to look at it as it had never happened.

Steady big fella. Ciao

Cam gear noise? Music to my ears. Ciao

I owned a VFR750 for a few years. very nice competent and comfortable bike. Ciao

Well, no guzzi…. That’s mine. But there is a T-craft outside, and he’s the main pilot that flies the warbird collection of the owner of our company (candy store of P-38’s, corsairs, spitfires, etc). And a gem of a human being, but now I’m getting way off the guzzi reservation! But will add for those of you semi local to add the Madras warbird collection (Erickson museum) to your itinerary if you’re out riding in central Oregon. Back to guzzi biz, Stopped by the shop of bead-blast fellow today, the only guy I can find locally to agree to take on the job of blasting a nylon tank. Didn’t think it would be a big deal, but everyone I’ve called seems afraid of the job. For this fellow I need to wait till he finishes the metal work he’s doing so he can change over his media. May be a while. The House of Kolor “recipe” from an old post on this forum is what i guess I’ll use to try and match the green.

I agree to this. Before investing large amounts in changing the geometry, I would suggest you use the possibilities to adjust within the current range. I changed from Dunlop (very stable) to conti roadattack 3, this was day and night, just like one of the magazines promised. Further, I followed the advise from this forum to change from 180/55 to 170/60 for the rear tyre. But this last one is only for the long frames. You propably have a 160/60 tyre at the rear.

I completely understand p6x. Sometimes a minor detail to others turns into a constant obsessive annoyance. At that point I draw the "it's my hobby and it is supposed to cost money" card. Go for it until your satisfied, p6x!

I tell you what, if you're that anal about a bar end weight/cap how on earth do you manage to actually ride the bike? I mean the soles of your boots on the foot pegs would have you sweating bullets. What if you owned my 1198 with these on it? You'd never sleep

Here they call it the Interceptor. I knew the VFR. I would not mind having this one; https://monsterpowersport.com/Motorcycles-Honda-Interceptor-2004-Wauconda-IL-da82629d-fb25-4acb-b9cf-ad840130e647

If you want to see the ugliest new bike ever take a look at the latest Suzuki Hyabusa. I followed one a few weeks ago and then passed it. It's got an ass 3 pick handles across and a pair of muffler twice the size of my cars. A truly pointless and grotesque piece of horrible garbage. Ciao

Really, you don't want to ride mine as it's only got 2/3 of a std bike. Ciao

Just a comment on the V100 It's a nice bike, will testride. Offroading with that exhaust isn't a point. But a v good looking system. Enough ok looking bikes around with exhaust systems so f UGLY, and sized for a tanker. +1 for Italian ex systems, my V11 comes to mind, MV F4 R, 1198 Duc and and. Have a biker friend, not a Guzzi guy, rides a 19 GSX F, he calls me all exited, have you seen the new V100. He is a buyer if the weight is 220kg or less. Will the engine behave and sound like a V11, absolutely not. Still pretty tho. For making money, they are in the right market, I think. Cheers Tom.

I haven't seen Terry on it for a long time.. but I only saw him at rallies. Probably his Cali bagger was a better 2 up bike for him and Maggie.. RIP, Terry.. you were a good guy.

https://drivetribe.com/p/jay-leno-meets-the-vee-two-ducati-NwKBZOBESQW3lCNQ9PuL9g I have yet to meet a rider who doesn't want to try this. Chris.

100 bucks?? holy moly…. there’s a guy here in sheffield will powdercoat them bar ends for a tenner. He did the brake hanger on my old v11 for that much anyway. Did my monza wheels for 100…

So, +1 on raising the forks in the triple trees. I settled on 5mm on my RedFrame Sport. Also, best practice to spec the springs, front and rear, for your weight in gear and "riding style." Tire selection and tire pressures also will affect stability. @marktheaxeman, I seem to recall your V11 Sport is a 2001 Short/RedFrame (rather than a 2002/longframe as shown in your profile). You should have no trouble with "twitchy steering" with a slightly longer shock and the proper spring rates, tires/pressures. Once set up, you can "tune" the trade-off between quick and twitchy by adjusting the fork height in the triples. If you had a VERY early V11 Sport. That triple tree angle might be less forgiving. Your 2001 should be fine.

This "man's world" by James Brown covered by Dave Meniketti is mind blowing.....

How about this thing to beat the paint off your top fork yoke? Join the clan! PORTACHIAVI "THE CLAN" ORIGINALE MOTO GUZZI (motoitalia.it)

As usual , perfect advice and instructions .

You're probably right. That would be Kiwi_Roy's "Relay Base Repair" See attachment. Cash1000 and I already did that repair some years ago. Maybe next time we should renew the terminals instead of just crimping. Relay Base Repair.pdf

I think he removed some spade sockets, and crimped on new ones.

I couldn't read the marks on your picture, so I looked at the original pic. It says FRC7C-SR-1, 12VDC, NO 30A, NC 25A, at 14VDC Spec sheet attached. I do like the idea of the wider 4.8mm pins rather than the thin 2.8mm pins 85 & 86 on some Omron relay types. FRC7 Relay.pdf

I'm just not into any bike I don't have confidence in or a company that doesn't stand by their bikes. Look at any bike they've sold in the last ten years and tell me differently? Roller Rockers, Demand Sensors, Fuel Pumps, Dash Boards, electronics, greased bearings, timing chain adjusters, oil pumps, fuel pumps. And then consider the parts availability if you find a competent dealer to work on it. I'm yacking about reliability and dealer support and I ride a Ducati (one of the least reliable brands) (but knock wood, been OK). I suppose it was a fun game when the guys with tools and lathes figured this stuff out. Perhaps feeling like mechanical aptitude was the cool part of it. But now you need to have a computer degree and a smuggler to China to get it worked out.

I love this guy's wit and humor. What a love of life and uplifting spirit. This may be the only virtuoso performance I have seen not interjected with his splendid comedy. Just magnificent.

S'not your fault Yank banks are even more cretinous than those elsewhere. It was a pain in the quoit for both of us but there was never any I'll will. Being shilled and exploited by smug crooks who are selling stuff they don't understand and stuff that doesn't work? That's different. As far as hopping up V11's is concerned I've never ridden one that comes close to Chuck's Scura which is utterly bonkers. I also don't understand those that get all hung up on HP figures. There are lots of people building or who have built 1400 8V's. Some simply transplant the 1400 donk from the Cali into a different chassis and use the full 7SM/Single throttlebody system, some actually build 1400 barrels and pistons onto a 1200 motor. The one thing that the vast majority of them do is claim stupid, unfeasible, HP figures. Figures that simply aren't possible from an engine with the 8V's heads and cams. When people ask me how much power a 1200 8V makes I'll say 'About 100.' Ask me the same question about the 1400 and you'll get the same answer. The difference isn't really in the peak power, (The 1200 will happily run to 9K. I'd be loath to try that with the 14.) it's in the torque and how it is delivered. The V11 motor is pretty much peaked out as far as longevity is concerned. Yes, you can get it to make more, (Not huge amounts more, but more.) but start pulling much bigger figures and it will loose its reliability and longevity pretty quickly. Pete

"There is no greater satisfaction than to desire that which you already possess." That my Sport could be improved 3-5% is pretty likely, but probably not actually perceptible on my part. To get the 10-15% improvement that I could palpably notice would take some intense, and expensive, changes. Perhaps to the detriment of everyday ride-ability. I am unwilling to make that sacrifice. There is that point that I know I "should" pull the heads, "do" the valves (and guides). "Balance&Blueprint", polish the rods, and otherwise try to honor the original V7 Sport Telaio Rosso race bikes.

So true. Low power, light weight bikes can be a hoot to throw around. The price of poor judgement or technique usually isn't as costly as on their big brothers. Back in the early 80's when I was a young beat cop, senior police management came up with the misguided notion that it would be a good idea to create a more mobile beat squad and equipped us with a fleet of silver Honda CB200s. They were the epitomy of an unmanly/non macho motorcycle, but we never had so much fun on bikes in all our lives. There were legendary crashes into the Rideau Canal, jumps off the Carlington Ski Hill, we even ran our own Moto GP on the bike paths & parkways in the middle of the night when no one was around, many smiles generated by the lowly CB200 Kelly

I think there are 2 v11 frames, the first and the longer one from the first v11. The triple should be 40mm offset, 45 is sport 1100, looks the same. The first have 4.5"170 tytr, the rest has 5,5"with 180.

I have the V11 Sport Scura brochure in English. I can confirm the wheelbase is listed as 1,490mm and the rear wheel size is 180/55. Mike

Docc .... I forget the actual numbers but I vaguely remember Greg Field posting the details at some point. What little I remember is the Rosso Mandello had the early frame and steeper rake but different triple clamps with a different trail. I have looked for that post but cannot find it yet. I will keep looking ....

I suppose that is what concerned me: T Whitaker joined here January, 2003, and last visited in 2018. RIP, Terry. https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?/profile/197-twhitaker/

I thought the same...could be Terry Whitakers bike. He had a V11 Lemans & Centauro, lived in SW Ohio, passed a year or so ago. I think $3300 is on the low side for that bike if it isn't too fubar. Who knows if bags mounts are still available for those things and this one has them. FWIW....... SOUTHWEST OHIO MOTO GUZZI BREAKFAST UPDATE We have changed our breakfast meeting place and time. We will continue to meet on the 1st Saturday of the month, at 10:00 A.M. The new venue is: The Village Family Restaurant, 144 S. Main Street, Waynesville, Ohio. Terry Barnes will serve as contact person: Tom Rogers, 937-266-3971 or Terry Barnes, 937-287- 2851, oldmojo@yahoo.com. This may change down the road, or be supplemented should others want to pitch in. Anyway, Happy Holidays y'all! Art