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    Show us yer Tontis!

    in Older models

    Posted

    Link to my project before I futz further.

     

    '81 G5

     

    I love the tank badging and the luxurious brown seat and grips! :mg:

     

    Attention to detail. monsieur Docc :thumbsup: One of the neatest Tontis I have seen, absolutely a stunner. Well done. Love your fusebox, immaculate job.

     

    Søren

    Magni Australia for sale

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    Still a glorious looking bike in my opinion. German magazine 'MO' gave it the worst review ever seen on this planet but some like the mother, others the daughter. Still a stunner in my world. 10.000? Lot of money but if you want it, then cough up.

     

    Cheers

    Søren

    V11 meet Scotland

    in Meetings, Clubs & Events

    Posted

    Guy, I seem to remember you buying tickets for me also? In that case I'll pay you back during that weekend.

    I also have sent an e-mail to the organiser, but didn't get a reply (yet).

     

    Hi Jaap

     

    Its ok I have advised Dave Breeze the organiser you are coming. I have not bought you a ticket you just pay when you arrive.

     

    Goes for me, too??? :wub:

    Yup!

     

    Have I told you lately that I love you? :bier::thumbsup:

    V11 meet Scotland

    in Meetings, Clubs & Events

    Posted

    Guy, I seem to remember you buying tickets for me also? In that case I'll pay you back during that weekend.

    I also have sent an e-mail to the organiser, but didn't get a reply (yet).

     

    Hi Jaap

     

    Its ok I have advised Dave Breeze the organiser you are coming. I have not bought you a ticket you just pay when you arrive.

     

    Goes for me, too??? :wub:

    Guzzitrackday 2012

    in Meetings, Clubs & Events

    Posted

    @Søren: In 2013 you just have ride down from DK to me and crash at my place. I will arrange a bike trailer and we'll drive to Mettet together!

     

    :race::bier::food::drink::ninja::thumbsup::nl:

     

    Says it all, doesn'it, Jaap? We're in business!

    Saw your name on the list so give that G&B a good thrashing on the circuit. And don't forget :pic:

     

    Søren

    What do you ride that for?

    in Special place for banter and conversation

    Posted

     

    Soren and Keith. Jon Margrave has both a low mileage driveshaft and the twin-plater clutch/flywheel out of his Le Mans that he's wrecking. Both probably absurdly cheap knowing Jon.....

     

    Pete

     

    Dont know about the clutch,I Pm'd and emailed him,no response.Probably already got rid of it.

     

    Bugger! But thanks for having us in mind, Michael :thumbsup:

     

    Søren

    Soren you still may want to try him,he may just have gotten busy or didn't get email.Would be a shame, as I had to source mine from Reboot which would have made a lot more sense to get one in the US and yours from the EU.Oh well,.. :huh2:

     

    Thanks, Mike, will do.

     

    Cheers

    Søren

    What do you ride that for?

    in Special place for banter and conversation

    Posted

     

    Soren and Keith. Jon Margrave has both a low mileage driveshaft and the twin-plater clutch/flywheel out of his Le Mans that he's wrecking. Both probably absurdly cheap knowing Jon.....

     

    Pete

     

    Dont know about the clutch,I Pm'd and emailed him,no response.Probably already got rid of it.

     

    Bugger! But thanks for having us in mind, Michael :thumbsup:

     

    Søren

    Ohlins fork leg corrosion

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    Hmmm, sounds strange....

     

    I changed my fork seals mid-September last year (also Öhlins with CF mudguard) and there wasn't any rust at all. Went like a doddle without drilling.

     

    Any Öhlin owners who have experienced this?

     

    BR

    Søren

    How good are your brakes?

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Unless someone makes a cast iron rotor for the bike, live with it. The reports of radial master cylinders being better I would have to see for myself.

     

     

     

    Cast iron rotors are available. I've seen them on a German V11. Sadly I haven't got a clue on manufacturer. You could check also early Aprilia RSV replacements. They are the same.

    Or order some cheapo Chinese stuff, that'll probably rust :rolleyes:

     

    There are cast iron rotors available for V11: Check out Brake Tech's homepage: Brake Tech

     

    Just bought a pair and fitted them on my Scura. Haven't tried them in action yet, obviously, but they look the part. Company is VERY professionel in business so I can only recommend them. Price is around 700$ + you need a pair of special Ferrodo brake pads.

    See my correspondance with Jeff Gehrs below:

     

    Cheers

    Søren

     

     

    Thank you for the inquiry Soeren.

     

    The advanced design AXIS™ full-floaters offer substantially improved performance in terms of both modulation at the lever and overall braking power. The patented advanced floating system of the AXIS series full-floaters is many times stronger than conventional semi-floating brake rotors. The heart of this patented design has the floater buttons controlling radial and axial float only, they are non-load bearing. All of the considerable braking forces are channeled through the trademarked Direct-Link™ architecture comprising over an 800% increase in surface area load transfer as compared to conventional floating brake rotors...simply a far superior design!

     

    See our website for more details on the unique and high-tech features of these top performers. We offer them in both our traditional race-spec Ductile Iron as well as the new AXIS/Cobra series which is an optimized petal style with none of the downside problems associated with the Wave type rotors.

     

    Plus we are the first major brake rotor manufacturer to include hi-tech Cryogenic processing on the entire line of performance rotors as a standard operational component of manufacture. The inclusion of this advanced technologically employing computer controlled, 40 hour deep freezing treatment provides greater thermal stability along with improved wear resistance.

     

    Iron provides a higher coefficient of friction over stainless, with more feel and feedback at the brake lever. But get them wet - they're going to rust. If you're a fair weather rider like me, then it's a non-event and not an issue. However, if you ride distances where inclement weather is a definite possibility, you're better off with our AXIS/Cobra™ stainless steel series in the optimized petal design. The units below are of the Brembo 6-hole mounting configuration for your Moto Guzzi LeMans:

     

    AXIS/IRON Front Floaters - Ductile Iron

    • BTD-10.L & R; 320mm x 5mm, $349.95 ea.

     

    AXIS/COBRA Front Floaters - Stainless Steel

    • BTD-10.SL & SR; 320mm x 5mm, $329.95 ea.

     

     

    On to the latest in advanced composite technology: In the simplest of terms, think of the new generation AXIS/CMC™ ceramic matrix composite rotors in this way - anything Carbon/carbon brakes can do, CMC does better: they're lighter, lasts many times longer, perform flawlessly when stone-cold, brilliant in the wet (C/c cannot be run in wet), works with OE calipers and the race-spec Billet GP type, brake pads are relatively inexpensive and all for much less money! Their incredible light-weight and high performance parameters make them ideal for both top level racing and canyon carving as well.

    When considering the purchase of this advanced technology system, bear in mind, it's not simply a braking improvement, but a substantial handling improvement too! The reduction in gyroscopic forces is nothing short of amazing!!!

     

    Pls also be advised, the CMC outer blades are a very limited production item at this time, so availability is relatively low. The new third generation development is nearing completion, we hope to have this incredible brake system available again relatively soon.

     

    AXIS/CMC™ - Ceramic Matrix Composite

    • BTCD-10.L & R; 320mm x 5mm CMC, $1600 ea. (special pads not included)

     

    Comparative weight (Ducati/Brembo):

    • 320mm x 5.0mm AXIS/CMC for your bike, 1lb 7.7oz

    • 320mm x 5.0mm AXIS/Iron for the 916, 3lbs 2.0oz

    • 320mm x 4.5mm Brembo OE stainless rotor [alum ctr version], 3lbs 4.7 oz

    • 320mm x 4.0mm Brembo OE stainless rotor [steel ctr version], 4lbs 2.6 oz

     

     

    Although not an ultra high friction compound, the Platinum™ organic pads have the most feel and modulation at the brake lever and is the Number One performing organic road friction material for a broad cross-section of street bikes. Developed from technology gained from Ferodo's World Racing program, the Platinum compound offers excellent all-around braking response with a co-efficient of friction level that is both linear and consistent.For real-world street use with stainless steel or iron rotors, we recommend the high performance Platinum pads as they are remarkably user friendly offering great overall power and modulation for those that do not prefer a high level initial bite. The result is superb feel and feedback at the brake lever with the added benefit of low abrasion which is very kind to brake rotors

     

    The Platinum organic compound is also the dominant material used extensively in both MotoGP and World Superbike as "the" rear brake pad due to its incredible feedback and added control it delivers at the pedal. AHRMA Vintage class roadracing is yet another venue where the Platinum organic provides an optimal blend of power and control for a large cross-section of these classic series race bikes.

     

    • FDB2042P; Platinum organic - Brembo twin-pin, $33.95 per caliper

     

     

    SinterGrip ST:

    Ferodo HH-rated SinterGrip ST brake pads represent the very latest in leading edge technology of sintered metal friction design. These new pads provide outstanding performance not only in setting the standard for all-out braking power, but in truly remarkable feel and feedback as well. Designed to be kind to stainless rotors, this advanced composition friction material allows the wheel to spin much more freely in comparison to other HH brand brake pads that create a power robbing and excessive brake drag situation on the rotor. The updated FERODO SinterGrip pads offer incredible stopping power combined with precision control, minimal brake drag, lower operating temperature and quick bed-in for a significant improvement in overall performance.

     

    • FDB2042ST; SinterGrip ST, street and strip, $38.95 per caliper

     

     

    SinterGrip XRAC:

    Ferodo Racing has updated the well renown SinterGrip XRAC with an all-new formulation. Over a year in development, this new sintered metal race compound features a higher peak coefficient of friction than its predecessor while providing even more feel and modulation at the lever for greater control entering tricky corners under trail braking. A rising torque curve increases power when needed most in severe braking conditions. Improved thermal stability provides greater lap to lap repeatability to allow racers to consistently hit the same brake marker with inspiring confidence. Also features the trademarked Array Cooling™ technology to reduce interface temperatures under severe thermal load conditions. This remarkable new race compound is extremely powerful, but marries user friendly torque characteristics that provide late braking consistency, lap after lap. This compound features special adaptations making it not only compatible on the CMC rotors, but a terrific performer as well.

     

    • FDB2042XRAC; Brembo twin-pin Race, $72.95 per caliper

     

     

    CP2.11 Carbon/ceramic:

    Also new is the long awaited and brilliant performing CP2.11 organic series race pads. This replaces the popular and long standing CP911Star carbon/metallic pads with an entirely new friction composition technology incorporating advanced Siloxane polymers into a truly innovative Carbon/ceramic matrix. This is not a case of simply adding ceramic particulates (friction modifiers) to the mix but rather and a new and different approach how organic composition racing brake pads operate. Provides tremendous power and control at the brake lever with a predictable and reassuring rising torque curve for that added power, deep into a corner – whenever you need it, time after time. Performs brilliantly on stainless and even better on our Ductile Iron brake rotors. Plus very low abrasion as well.

     

    • FDB2042CP211; Brembo twin-pin Race, $57.95 per caliper

     

    Both are CMC compatible materials.

     

     

    If you are not already equipped, another area for improvement is with the new generation of radial pump master cylinders. The increased piston size along with the substantial increase in leverage ratio makes for a truly significant performance improvement you can immediately feel every time you pull the lever! The 19 x 18mm units from Nissin include two different perches depending on your need as well as an integral brakelight switch. They are priced at $229.95 in either black or gold. A matching clutch radial pump is available as well (gold only).

     

    Hope this answers most of your questions.

    Thanks again,

     

     

     

    Jeff Gehrs

    BrakeTech USA

    +1 951-471-3476 ph

    +1 951-471-3536 fax

    www.braketech.com

     

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    On Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 5:07 PM, Soeren Tikkanen wrote:

    This is an enquiry e-mail via http://www.braketech.com/ from:

    Soeren Tikkanen

     

    Dear Sir/Madam

     

    Can I get a quotation for a pair of Axis Iron Rotors for my Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Scura, please? It's a 2002 model with Öhlin forks and OEM Brembo rotors (320mm Ø)

     

    I thank you in advance.

     

    Yours sincerely

    Søren Tikkanen

    New Member

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    And you will also attend the Scottish Guzzi Rally 2012, aye? I'll be there, too together with numerous other mad plonkers from this board. No one mentioned, no one forgotten... <_>

     

    Cheers

    Søren

    "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Bike

    in Special place for banter and conversation

    Posted

    The book is good and the original Swedish film is excellent- I can't see the need for a Hollywood remake.

     

    I agree 100% Guy. I enjoyed reading the trilogy and watching the Swedish movies but I think they picked a better bike for Lisbeth in the Hollywood version. I believe that she was on an enduro or a supermoto in the Swede films? I don't remember what she rode in the books.

     

    What they say and even more. Have seen the original film, read the book so with all due respect: You don't need a Hollywood version, stick to the original Swedish movie. And it's bloody brilliant!

     

    Søren

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