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Proud to have won "Best in Show" at 2021 National MG Rally held in Swanzey, NH with my 1973 MG 850 Eldorado. This was my first street motorbike, bought it in July 1978, restored in 2020. Thus began my love of all things Moto Guzzi.

Yup. Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow includes this iconic WWII fighter-bomber aircraft. It is ex-RNZAF de Havilland DH98 Mosquito NZ2308.

Enea Bastianini - Wikipedia - he is quite famous in italy and with kids who are interested in motorbikes - he was expected to be a true contender for motogp worldchampionship this year riding for the ducati factory team. ASI Motoshow in Varano at the Formula 2 race track is the ultimate event for italian motorcycle history afficionados -

A few weeks ago my Lemans got stuck in 2nd gear….oem shift spring failure. I replaced the spring with the Chuck & Scud Super Duper Indestructible Spring. While I was in there, I also replaced the detent roller with a 688-2Z bearing (per Docc’s recommendation, I think) purchased from McMaster-Carr, they’re local to me. Polished the selector shaft, checked preselector plate, boss and cam clearance. Now I’m just waiting on a new shift shaft seal. Big thanks to those guys and the rest of you guys that contributed to the Shift Improvement thread and Re-Engineering the Shift Spring threads. Thank you!

Passo Maniva nord Italy near Garda lake Start to Terrazza del Brivido to Ledro lake to Passo Maniva https://goo.gl/maps/xdwuRPAAgAv19ZA6A

My TENNI after a winter tuning. Painted rear parts of body and spoiler

I posted this after some members were wondering what ecm model was in their bike because the ID tag was no longer visable. Kevin T stated that it can be found with Guzzidiag so, I posted a GD snapshot of my Lemans. ECM type can be seen in the lower left corner. Art

No but I'm right there if you know what I mean...front brake hose almost has no slack with forks fully extended and the start/kill sw wiring had to be rerouted slightly. I don't think I can bring them back any further without replacing hoses and lengthening wiring. Also, it might cause interference issues with the fuel tank. The forks are about a 1/2" higher in the clamps with these risers vs the oem clip ons, i don't notice any difference in handling but the bike sits more "upright" on the side stand because of the risers.

So, the oem shift selector spring broke, after getting the selector plate off the trans I immediately replaced the spring with the Chuck & Scud Super Duper Indestructible spring (barely seen in photo). I then stopped and re-read the Shift Improvement thread and Re-Engineering the Shift Spring threads. After reading the threads again, I was more comfortable taking the assembly apart, washing, inspecting and doing the needful indicated in the threads.

HEY!! Thats MY number from about 13 years ago!!

The first thing I think of here is "crash bars" for the cylinders? ... still liking that side exhaust look though. (But it will never replace my love of the V11!)

Piccoli Guzzisti crescono...

Now THERE is some eye candy!

Hey, I know where that is. Nice pic.

My 1974 Norton 850 MKIIA..built it about 5 years ago..

this is how bike hording starts - you are mentally not able to depart with your totally dead old horse

Here's the trophy!

The venerable green body and red pork chops, and those trick valve covers.....Oh Momma!

New LED tailight carefully frenched into the rear of the tail with a custom made steel number plate hanger carrying the superbright LED micro indicators.. This really helped to tidy up the rear of the bike. The tailight has a clear bottom section which illuminates the license plate.

Thanks for your positive comments guys! Its based on a 2003 Ballabio. It has a much modified replica Ducati fairing with custom mounts. The idea was to create a bike that looked like it could have come from the factory. There a lots of subtle detail changes to give the bike a cleaner more aggressive look. The colour is Kawasaki candy burnt orange code 17L with a charcoal grey centre stripe and airbrushed logos. The centre crossover was custom made in stainless to match the new head pipes (the fronr cross pipe was removed). The silencers are Delkevic 350mm stainless ovals with the dk killers removed. It not too loud but has a lovely deep burble!

In this case, I guess you can have your cake and ride it, too! What an awesome cake! Who made it?

I reckon so!

It's a de Havilland Mosquito, isn't it?

very flash.

Just so that nobody gets confused, it seems that this is the wrong way around.

Just so that nobody gets confused, it seems that this is the wrong way around.

My other italian ride...😀

Ah, that's where that is. Thanks.

I installed it dry, I've got about 600 miles on it now and no leaks....fwiw.

The above is a partial view of two timing cover gaskets I bought for my Lemans. The gasket on the left is an aftermarket item that does not line up with bolt holes, when dry fit it distorts and will not lay flat on cover mating surface. Since I wasn't confident about using this gasket I bought a "genuine" Guzzi gasket (#05001231) on the right. The gasket on the right fits, lines up with bolt holes, lays flat when dry fit, etc. Now the question is... should this be installed with or without gasket sealer???!!!

Is it a sort of monster cable, their good, but may be not on a V11. Better between Mark Levinson 23.5 and old Altec Lansing mod 19. Preamp ML 326S. First thing I look for opening the seat for the first time, is looking at the 30amp fuse. Seeing your cover ain’t brown from heat, good. Hopefully plenty of km before a Luigi mishap. Cheers Tom.

Good enough reason not to celebrate birthdays. Cheers Tom.

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Beautiful bike

For sure I will have a testride. I do like that green version. Taking orders now i Germany with pricing, was it 17-19k euros. Cheers Tom.

Sweeeet!

Electrically it would be happy without the sensor, but you would need a way to stop fuel falling onto your left foot.

Well bugger, that looks bad. I have wiring, fuel resistant sealant, and thermistors, so might be able to fix it.

Very nice pic

Its is a great photo isn't it. Its taken from hills around Lyttelton Harbour on Banks Pennsulia South Island New Zealand. Its an extinct volcano.

That's a stunner of a shot complete with a gorgeous V-11 model. ciao

Negative Nellie here, the round fin rocker covers don't work for me on a square fin motor. Otherwise really nice bike.

Wow. I love that motor.

Where did you find this cover? It is fantastic!

Great shot, Canonman! It really shows what a bad-ass bike the V11 is. Is that the same bike as in your other Tenni photos? What a cool bike. Great color scheme.

That is going to be a stunner...… and if it sounds anything like the RS with a set of Staintunes its going to be awesome. Send me picks when completed. PS Is the motor and trans complete and from what model?

That is a BEAUTIFUL piece of art......

I've been speaking English for 60 + and it is still goofy

Luciano Marabese's inspiration for the V11!