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DavidB

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    2006 Bandit, 1986 Guzzi 1100 Sport, Mk2 Le Mans ‘Superleggera Carbone’ 950

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  2. Indeed! That’s the key. This looks close to the MV Tourismo Veloce 800 triple in styling, as well as power and torque terms. The final numbers for me will be weight and price. The MV is around 176kg (under 400 lbs) dry….. and let me tell you my brother’s goes like a scalded cat. I didn’t answer the survey as the range of options is inadequate.
  3. Thanks for the multiple welcomes, folks. Most of my effort at the minute is on my Mk 2 Le Mans ‘950 Superleggera Carbone’ (Superlightweight Carbon). Engine under rebuild with new 950 barrels and pistons, all new parts throughout bottom end and valve train etc. Mikuni flat slides, carbon fibre V7/Le Mans shape tank and front guard, brakes refurbished, gearbox about to undergo tear down and new bearings and seals, as is final drive. No side covers, and all unnecessary frame tabs have been removes and ground down prior to powder coating the frame. red for main part, lower rails in silver, swing arm, stands etc in black. New hot cam as well. Looking for about 95HP and 180kg, which should put it on par with my daily ride (1250 Bandit) in power:weight stakes. When the R1 front end is ready to go on I’ll split the engine and gearbox and rebuild the 1100 box which is notorious for crappy bearing and poorly case hardened gears, and which whines and throbs like a mofo in top gear. The R1 wheel is in the pic below.
  4. I have a set of R1 forks/triple clamps/bars/brakes/mudguard that are shortly to accept the Carb Sport spindle and go USD. Bloody lot safer than the Marzocchis that are on it and near-on killed me last time I was out when I hit a pothole cranked over and bump-steered myself into the oncoming lane in the twisties. There was a car coming, fortunately with an alert driver. That was 5 years ago. Completely frightened me. I’ve been on other Guzzi’s, and other bikes, but not going back onto the 1100 Sport until it has a more compliant front end. Similar length forks, and rake is less than a quarter of a degree difference, with a bit to play with on maybe lowering the triple clamps a little.....
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