Kane 267 Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Being here has made me realize how many of us V11 devotees hail from The Land of Oz. That seems really cool and interesting. Not that it’s a totally obscure place, but with our riders from the states, and a good bunch from the UK and the EU, Australia seems pretty well represented here as well. I’ve never had the pleasure of being there, nor do I know much about the place other than reading Bruce Chatwin’s book, “The Songlines”, which has nothing to do with motorcycles. There must be something about the place that fosters motorbike riding, as evidenced by our good brothers, and I hope sisters, from Australia. I imagine a lot of wide open roads and big sky and space, but really I know nothing. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
p6x 69 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 I thought UK was part of the EU? well at least until December 31st 2020.... In terms of wide open roads, I picture Australia as this.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky Phil 1,785 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Here you go, one of my favourite Aussie road images. Always enjoy seeing this through the screen just before popping up for the braking marker. Turn 1 Phillip Island Bass Straight in the distance. Ciao 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
p6x 69 Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 12/23/2020 at 5:15 PM, Lucky Phil said: Here you go, one of my favourite Aussie road images. Always enjoy seeing this through the screen just before popping up for the braking marker. Turn 1 Phillip Island Bass Straight in the distance. Ciao Casey Stoner approves! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete roper 473 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Here's one I took today just coming back to Bungendore from Canberra. This is looking east, towards Canberra. The hills in the background are the Brindabella ranges. [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50774006347_c3149ab384_z.jpg[/img] This is the South East corner of Oz. I'll see if I can find some more remote ones later. Bugger, I forget the usual pasting of a URL doesn't work..... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
footgoose 884 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
footgoose 884 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 thanks Kane! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete roper 473 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Thanks mate.👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 267 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Looks like Big Sky Country! And a road-ready Griso. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
docc 3,395 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 On 12/28/2020 at 11:17 PM, pete roper said: Here's one I took today just coming back to Bungendore from Canberra. This is looking east, towards Canberra. The hills in the background are the Brindabella ranges. This is the South East corner of Oz. I'll see if I can find some more remote ones later. What with snow on the ground, and my Sport on the battery conditioner, I've been hoping for more enticing views of our brothers riding in the Summer Hemisphere . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cash1000 57 Posted Thursday at 04:21 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:21 AM Taken Near Kaikoura on East Coast of South island New Zealand 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartyNZ 414 Posted Saturday at 10:25 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 10:25 AM Here is a video of a V11 going from Christchurch to Akaroa in New Zealand. This is a popular trip around here This seems to be the guy's first ride on a Guzzi, and he has some charming commentary about the bike. https://youtu.be/E3us8tjJRTU And here is my bike at a bay near Akaroa 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 267 Posted Saturday at 02:25 PM Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 02:25 PM Aha sounds like we have a new convert! Lovely scenery and a nice road. Looks like a great day! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 1,441 Posted Saturday at 05:10 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 05:10 PM Pretty road. Needs a shifter extender.. "you have to stomp on the gear lever" 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky Phil 1,785 Posted Saturday at 08:50 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 08:50 PM I'd love to hear his commentary if he rode something that actually made genuine power. Sounds like it needs the mapping sorting between 3-4k from the commentary. The V11 needs a technique to shift cleanly even without the extended shift arm. Ciao Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.