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  2. Ok, I've decided to go for it. Had a chat with the guy who's selling and he kindly sent me some videos of the bike. Im seeing it next weekend, but just wanted to get some educated feedback from you guys as to the sound of the bike on start up. It may be normal, but there sounded like a knocking/rattle for a brief moment after it fired up and before it settled into a tickover. Should this be a matter of concern? I'm happy that everything is genuine, and the guy has definitely looked after it, but just wanted to be sure. Cheers Having probs uploading video, hang on will attach link. Ok sorted, ignore the preamble, bike starts after 30 seconds or so.
  3. Many thanks for your opinions guys. GuzziMoto - a Daytona is another Guzzi I've always thought was beautiful and interesting. Great to hear you find the Griso quite such a useable bike. The one I'm looking at has the small Guzzi screen too, so I'm guessing that helps take a smidge of the wind blast off. The seller also has a set of narrower bars, so I'd get to compare if I bought it. Just out of interest, what sort of speeds do you, and everyone else, cruise at? My old VFR is very comfortable sitting at 90-100mph when I want to make progress. I find the VFR fairing and general ride layout perfect for me at almost any speed, and while I'm sure the Griso could sit at 100mph all day, I do have reservations about how effective the small screen is at relieving some of the wind blast. Though kmac33 - you seem to think it works well. Again, how would you compare it to something like a VFR. Luggage and stuff doesn't bother me, in fact I quite prefer soft panniers and tank bags over top boxes and hard luggage. Kmac33 - interesting you sold the K1200s over the Griso. I've heard they are terrific bikes for travelling very fast over long distance, but a bit plagued by reliability issues ? Great pics, thank you. Replies like that go a long way to me thinking "stuff it" I've just got to give that Griso a chance
  4. I'm seriously close to putting in an offer on a Griso 1100 I've seen on the ol' eBay thingy. My reference point from other bikes is as follows: Had a VFR750FR for years, used it all through the year, did everything I needed, and despite the boring tag, I think it's a wonderful machine. Currently completely in bits for a long term special rebuild. I'm a bit odd I know. Various bikes previously including 2 x LeMans II back in the 80's, one of which I absolutely loved. I want another bike, cause I know the VFR won't be rebuilt for ages, and although I've tried to be sensible, thinking a BMW R1150GS would make a great do it all bike, ever since I heard about the Griso I've wanted one. Now I've found a pukka example, complete with Termi's, for less than £5k. This will in effect be my everyday, use it for everything bike, and although I don't do track days, and a lot of 2 up touring, I still want a bike that can be useful, if you get my drift. I know from my years with the LeMans, and later a 900SS (yes, I know, what a muppet selling that!!) that owning a special bike like the Griso takes some adjustment, and allowances, but although a Sport 1200 or other Guzzi would probably be more sensible............I just keep lusting after the Griso. Trouble is I've not ridden one, let alone seen one ! I'd appreciate any opinions, knowledge etc. I can't stretch to a 1200, so it's pretty much specific to the 1100, and given some sound reading I might be tempted to go with a 1200 Sport instead, but......... Well, you know how it is when you get obsessed
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