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I picked up my Stelvio Duecento Tributo on Wednesday. Traded my 2017 Stelvio NTX. It is shorter, lighter, faster, prettier, more refined, etc. This limited edition marking the 200th anniversary of the Stelvio Pass comes with most of the upgrade options such heated comfort seat, and electronic wizardry. I'm just waiting for the luggage to arrive (which was not included). This is the first motorcycle I've owned that has an app and ability to connect to my phone. I have yet to connect a headset, so have not tried all the voice-activated features. Also have not yet tried the adaptive cruise control. But I sure do like the blind-spot alerts that appear in mirrors and on dash when a car is in my blind spot. Only 250 miles in the saddle so far. Half of it was today, including a ride up Mount Palomar with a view to the ocean. The handling is excellent and confidence inspiring, the engine is smooth, but still with character, the transmission with quick shifter is a joy. Five ride modes to play with: Road, Touring, Sport, Rain, and Off-Road. Other than addiing bags, and possibly an extra lip on the windshield for long hauls, I'm not feeling a need to change anything. Moto Guzzi claims to be making only 2,758 of this special edition, which is the elevation of Stelvio Pass in meters. I thought that seemed like a lot compared to some of the volumes of our V11s (like 600-700 Scuras). But I guess Moto Guzzi is doing more volume with Piaggio now, which I am glad to see.

The Original “Water Buffalo”!

haha... it is water cooled. I do like the wild boar for the Griso - it fits. I'd be more inclined to accept water buffalo for the Stelvio 1200 NTX that I traded. This one is a different animal, but I need to think about what it might be. But yesterday, I parked it next to a new BMW GS1300, which is perhaps a hippopotamus.

That’s a beauty. How would you describe the engine sensation…does it even vibrate at all or is super smooth? That color combo is very eye catching! Perfect for the blue skies of So Cal!

The Italians call the GRISO “IL CINGHALE”, the wild boar. . . I’d call that one the Water Buffalo

Is she is, or is she ain't . . .

Cannot wait to see, and hear, more from @Scud how this V100 compares to the various V11 SpineFrames he has owned!

Hence the moniker I’m trying to trademark . . .

@Pressureangle I am interested in an original V11Lemans.com Roper plate with all the accesories (destination is the Netherlands). Could we get in contact about this? I have trouble sending a private message to you. Best regards, Edit: I managed to get the message out. Sorry for the pressure.

The engine is smooth at relaxed speeds, but not as smooth as a BMW. It really wakes up and shows it's full character over 5,000 RPM. It has less vibration than the 1200 air cooled Stelvio, which is totally fine with me. I've heard some people say that it lost the Moto Guzzi character, but I'd disagree, it's just a bit more refined. I'd also heard people say the engine is rev-happy, but I think it's still a mid-range motor. Although its happy place is a little higher up in revs than the 1200 Stelvio's. The engine block is sooo much smaller than the prior block - but some of that forward space is now taken up by a radiator. And in person, at least to me, it has that special something that makes me look back at it when walking away after a ride.

Thanks mate. Thats the first thing I checked when I got to the office.... Both rims seem to be good! I did have the same scenario on my GSXR 1100 back in the 80's which bent the front rim! I do wonder how these latest light weight rockets cope with these shithouse roads though. I guess it's good to be a little er hefty and able to cope a bit better eh. Cheers

I seem to recall Pete saying the V11 being even more susceptible to oil starvation on hard acceleration because of the low first gear of the 6speeder. Plus, something about oil levels in V11 often being low since their owners are a vast lot of hairy-arsed knuckle draggers barely qualified to wield rusty star pickets. [Of course he never said that! I'm just showing off my study of his colorful vernacular while suggesting we keep oil levels up. ]

I replaced the taillight lens on mine... Reason...I was riding into work a couple of Fridays ago when I hit a bloody huge pothole just before peeling off to the servo for gas. Christ it felt more like a crater, but anyways whist I'm fumbling with getting my helmet off ( hands were freezing and fingers numb ) a bloke comes over and tells me he was right behind me when I hit the pothole and saw my taillight explode and fly off everywhere! What the...? Sure enough I look behind me and all I've got is two screws left where the lens should've been! Shit so all I could do was ride on as is and hope there no rozzers about! Once home I ordered another with my mechanic Rob which took a week or so to arrive and I could pick it up and install. So,I was able to ride into the office again yesterday with a taillight again without any dramas other than it was fookin FREEZING! I later found out it was 1 degree on our balcony and minus 1 ish on the Longwarry flats....Arghhhh. Glad I had the thermals on but it was murder on the hands. Oh well at least it was better on the ride home.. a balmy 8 degrees! Be glad to see the arse end of this cold snap and more so the inept state government fixing these goat tracks they call a national highway! Although no one's holding their breath on that! Anyways glad to report the green one is back to her glorious good- looking self again. Cheers Ps forgot to mention that the lens was actually cracked in a couple of places and being 21 years old and with UV exposure the pothole was just the last straw! Anyways it gave ole mate Dave and Rob a good laugh!

The Greenie Conundrum: too beautiful to ride, too fun not too.

I just park this little number here for inspiration For those that don’t have gears and are wondering… Brilliant! Makes the V11 engine smoother and can I say even sweeter If I personally was doing it again the gears I received I’d probably take to an engineering shop and ask for about 25% - 33% weight uniformly shaved off them Not an engineer but seemed very generously robust - to the point of overly Correct me if I’m hopelessly wrong tho

I like the look of 4Corsa's pegs the best of that lot but thanks all for the suggestions.

I believe this is what you're looking for. Just have to figure out which is left or right, and will send to you, just let me know your address.

I used Duc Monster pegs. The same but with a rubber sleeve. I got got them used on epay

I was on a fly and ride home from Maryland when I was taken out by a pickup driving out of a parking lot right in front of me. Thankfully hit him at pretty low speed leaned over to the right and no paint of plastics damaged just some parts. What I'm looking for now is a right side front footpeg. They seem to be total unaobtanium now. Does anyone out there have one they'd be willing to part with? Feel free to PM me if you can help me out. Thanks.

Always so great to see you guys! It occurs to me that if the bikes showed up, with no Spine Raiders, there would be no Spine Raid. Yet, even if the Spine Raiders showed up with no bikes, it would still be a Spine Raid!

Nothing today, but... The day before yesterday on the V11, got the forks and front wheel back in. About time, too... Yesterday on the V35 Imola rode about 110 km. I really didn't want to, honest, but the battery needed charging... On the Breva, disconnected the battery. It isn't going to be ridden for about 4 weeks, minimum. If the battery is not disconnected, that is long enough to completely flatten it.

. [Wasn’t sure if this should go in to “travel, “events,” “banter,” or what subthread, but put it here. Mods can move if I chose incorrectly.] =============== Over the years of SSR's, we have invited attendees to come visit us sometime here at the top of Virginia. Eric <pressureangle> emailed us and wondered if the offer was still open. Hmmmmm. Unable to come up with any credible excuses for “no,” we said, “of course.” Eric did mention that he had two traveling companions. I heard — apparently what I wanted to hear — that one was a woman. The three arrived day before yesterday ... Two beemerists and a Harley. [Really, Eric. Puhleeze.] Wonder which the lady is on? I’m going with one of the GS’s. But, I ruled out this GS as, while I agree with the sticker's sentiment, I saw Eric pull in on it. Hmmmmm. What about this one? What tag is that? Ah, Quebec Très intéressant. Perhaps she looks like Marianne Fortier in leathers; yes, undoubtedly. Kathi, I can explain ... uhm; better not. But what if the lady rides the Harley from Maine? Never been much into knives, tassels, and tats, but one should be openminded about such things. As, however, you may see from supper, no Marianne Fortier stand-in or biker-ette. Sigh. But Denys and Eric (#2) were great bubbas. After the meal — and more than a wee bit of wine, beer, grappa, bourbon, and Fernet-Branca, Eric 2 got into the swing of things! As always, of course, morning brings the reckoning … Still, I thought Kathi was a bit too sad at E2's departure … But, off they went … Eric rode caboose to ensure no stragglers … They spent last night at the Fancy Gap/BRP KOA; E2 seems to have transferred his hangover to Denys! Not sure where the trio is today … will let Eric pick it up from here. We had a great time and hope to see all three again. Bill

We made it to Asheville, tomorrow is Wheels Through Time motorcycle museum. Thanks to the Hagans for the hospital ity, and the many new flavors from around the world.

I've added this info to the first post in this thread as well. | Plates are $85 US, shipped to North America. International is plus actual shipping. I've sourced 2mm longer bolts (12 short, not 4 long) for the upper pan to keep thread engagement length through the plate and additional gasket. I've sourced Viton O-rings for the oil cooler pipes; I discovered mine were harder and uncomfortably loose in the bores. I've stocked upper and lower gaskets I can include all of the above for $135 US including shipping to North America. International shipping is $125 US plus actual shipping.

Ok, verified the plates against new gaskets- everything appears in order and it's from the same file as last time, I'll say they're available again and at the same price, and I can order singles as necessary. Lead time is about a week for me to mail out.