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I'll drink to that That's a fine machine. Søren

Yeehaah! 11 BHP to add + a flat curve! What more can you ask for (except a pay raise and a brand new Jaguar e -type.....) Jaap, last man in Mandello pays the beers........ Søren PS: Purchased the goods from Agostini in Mandello and they know how to treat a customer. Hats off! PPS: Philbo, good luck with your bike. It could be fun to compare the various Dyno tests.

Hi Richard, good to hear you're able to take the Mandello for a spin. This is the weather in Denmark right now..... Søren

Yup, have a blast. If only bikes weren't so bloody expensive here in Denmark I would have a dozen or so. Imagine having a Laverda 750 SFC, a MV Agusta SS 750 America, a Ducati 750 SS (round case, of course), a Norton 750 Commando Roadster and a Honda RC51/SP2 in tha stable..... and a MGS 01 if it ever will surface?? Søren

My engine is still at the dealer for a repaint job. It should have been ready last week but all good things come to those who wait...I hope. Søren PS: Just purchased the Mistral oval CF cans, Mistral x-over, K&N filter and a PC III with relevant maps. My dealer, Italian Bike Store will make a dyno run in short time and the result will be posted here, of course

No Martin, you're not alone but I just can't figure out what bike it is. A Rudge or something like that? Søren

hi Nogbad, Welcome in the club of broken dreams and tranny springs...... Check this this thread for starters. There are several threads on that topic, just do a search on "broken spring", "transmission" and they'll pop up like zits on a teenager. Ciao Søren

Or like this?

Damn you Brian, go to work! I got some CTO (compensation time off) so I thought I could sit here quietly and gain quiz points but who has a chance when you are in da house? Oh yeah, the good old CX 500 aka "The Plastic Pig"... I took my driving licence test on a CX 500 Turbo, beat that! Søren

How about the new 1100 cc Breva? The bike looks comfy as hell and the small Breva 750 was well received in the press, at least here in Europe. The prefered touring bike in Europe is definitely the BMW (1100RS, 1100RT). It doesn't matter where you go - you'll always see Beemers. They are rock steady and are close to flawless. It's a bike that can take you on 1.000 km daytrips and when you arrive you're not knackered. Try to do the same on a V11.... As for the Gold Wing it's more a poser bike (I'm talking about the GW scene here in Denmark, allright?), you know cruising down the strip on a hot summer day with all the bolt-ons you can imagine from either Custom Chrome or Drag Specialities. Most GW owners are middle aged men who take their pride for a ride when the car is in for maintenance. IMO the GW has nothing to do with a motorcycle. It's big as a barn, can't handle and it's more show than go. The Electra Glide is the original cruiser and is still loyal to its roots. It's a born cruiser made for the highways but when it comes to twisting and turning it shows its true face (I had a 1967 FL Harley for 16 years so I've been there). If you want a bike that can handle then head for new Breva or a BMW. I would definitely choose the 1100 Breva. Cheeers Søren

Cantaloop, I agree to what Twithaker, Jan Biesel, Beauchemin and Keith have stated: It's neccesary to extend the hugger in order to protect the swing arm pivot and rear shock absorber as well. I also suggest we head the Al R way in terms of an extension flap or whatever you you call it. On the other hand I would also like to see the hugger being extended rearwards to protect the undertray from grid, dirt and what have you. We do get our fair share of rain here in Denmark, thank you, so I suggest we also go for that. I could imagine a hugger like the one seen here on the Magni Australia: Whaddayouthink? Søren PS: I just love the Australia - beautiful lines! A bit old fashioned in someone's opinion but what's wrong with that anyway? Unfortunately they are extremely expensive here in Denmark and therefore a rare sight. The German MC magazine, "MO", slashed the Australia big time in one of their chronicles. They gave the Australia 6 points out of 24, which means "poor".... It's still a stunner in my opinion so f*#§ them!

Hmm, it's time to get some new Thanks for the challenge anyway. Keep them coming. Søren

.....hmmm, mine was "Fat Boy" Søren

Okay, we have a winner.... Wonder what people are on when they create such a f...ly bike? Jason, I'm still struggling with your Quiz II bike. I tried running a search on the Internet for the word "Cadsley" (that's the name you can see on the engine block) but to no avail. Is it another dishwasher/lawn mower/engine of yours or what? Søren

Yup, you're right. The most ugly motorcycle ever to set foot on Earth (....hmmm, the OCC bikes are definitely runner's up ) Søren

Alright, you know the drill: Name, rank, number, year manufactured and so on: Søren

Ciao, I found this on the Danish Guzzi Club homepage: -------------------------------------------------- Press Release MOTO GUZZI WORLD CLUB “A YEAR TO REMEMBER” 2004 has been packed with important developments. We glance back at them before preparing for the next 12 months. 2004 is closed, so there’s no time like now to look back on the achievements of the Moto Guzzi World Club (MGWC) in its real first year of life. The Moto Guzzi World Club, or MGWC for short, was established in September 2002, during the GMG (Giornate Mondiali Guzzi) meeting. After recognising the first official Moto Guzzi clubs, the MGWC went on to have a busy and productive year, in which an identifiable and personalized patch for every recognised Moto Guzzi Club was produced. But before we delve into the ‘big moments’ of the Moto Guzzi World Club in 2004, let’s have a look at some statistics that give an idea of the scale of the club that has been acclaimed as the ‘Club of Clubs’, a true umbrella organisation covering all Guzzi clubs and, through them, Guzzi riders and enthusiasts the world over. All enthusiasts are beginning to see the MGWC as perfect ticket to the “world of friendship” that binds all Guzzi riders in a genuine brotherhood. CLUB MEMBERSHIP: all Italian Guzzi clubs (and there are 64 of them) have signed up to the MGWC. 26 non-Italian clubs have signed up too and applications are still arriving. Even some clubs of national importance joined us during the course of 2004, including the Moto Guzzi Club of Japan and the Moto Guzzi Club of Denmark. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: the first 100 members joined up during the 2003 GMG itself. Since then registrations have rocketed, and the MGWC now boasts around 2800 members. Forecasts for 2005 indicate that the MGWC is likely to continue to grow at an amazing rate, with tens of thousands new Eagles joining our ranks. Further italians inscription, registrations have poured in from all over the world, including Japan, Australia, Brazil, Russia and USA. ACTIVITIES THE MAGAZINE: Aquile, is the official magazine of Moto Guzzi S.p.A., and is distributed to all members of the MGWC. The magazine provides a channel for all MGWC members to express their desires and tell their stories, and acts as a direct link between Guzzi riders and Moto Guzzi. The first three issues of Aquile came out in 2004 and publication will continue as usual in 2005. THE INTERNET SITE: the MGWC’s internet site, www.motoguzziworldclub.com, initiated a section dedicated to local Guzzi clubs in 2004. This section of the main site gives clubs the chance to broadcast their ideas and events to the entire world through customised web pages that they can keep constantly up to date with their hottest news and stories. The website also contains a calendar of international meetings and events that is updated weekly. In addition to this, the MGWC secretariat sends all recognised Guzzi clubs lists of forthcoming events and meetings. TRIPS AND SUPPORT FOR EVENTS: a group of twenty Italian riders set off from Mandello del Lario in February to take part in the Elefantentreffen 2004. They were joined in Munich by our German friends from the World of Guzzi and also picked up many other Guzzi riders from all over Europe on their way. Dozens of Guzzis eventually rode together into the snow and ice of Solla together. Mandello del Lario was also the starting point for the Nord-Sud ride, a 1000 km journey down the length of Italy, organised by the virtual fan club www.moto-guzzi.it. Over 200 bikes took part. And there had to be a track event of course! ‘The Challenge’ was organised by our friends at Anima Guzzista, and in it, Eagles met ‘friendly’ BMWs, Buells and Triumphs on the Adria circuit. The MGWC provided the prizes and mementos for the occasion for all marques taking part. The ‘Regata del Cuore’ charity regatta brought a smile to the faces of disabled children, using money collected from an original sailing race between a team of Guzzi riders and a team of BMW enthusiasts. As a result, a number of lucky kids were given the chance to experience the thrills of their very own sailing holiday. The MGWC not only helped promote the event but also provided the prizes, the Guzzi team’s clothing and a silver plaque for the challengers. The international Stelvio meeting saw the Moto Guzzi World Club welcoming all Guzzi riders and enthusiasts arriving at what, in recent years, has become one of the ‘unmissable’ Stelvio pass events for hardened Guzzi enthusiasts. AGREEMENTS AND BENEFITS: in 2004, Italian Guzzi riders were given the opportunity to benefit from an agreement between the MGWC and insurance company AXA Assicurazioni. Under the terms of this agreement, members can insure bikes more 15 years old at a reduced and extremely competitive rate. Over 1000 members have already taken advantage of this offer. We hope to extend the agreement to other European countries in 2005. To summarise, 2004 was the year in which the Moto Guzzi World Club began its life and established a consolidated reputation for itself by providing coordinated and well-organised support for activities that national and local clubs organise on their own ‘patch’. This was an important objective and we can be proud of how well we have done in reaching it, though of course, we are fully aware of how much more we need to do to support thousands more Moto Guzzi fans all over the world. Mandello del Lario, 1st February 2005 Regards Søren

Nope, they don't. Called them last week and it was on back order. Even the Italian FBF doesn't have it in stock (three weeks delivery time) so sit back, kick your feet up on the table, grab a single malt (Ardbeg, 17 yrs) and wait Søren

I had amnesia once. Maybe twice. That was a good one Jim, really made my day Søren PS: Just got an answer back from FBF/Italy regarding prices for CF cans, x-over, airfilter kit and a PC III. Not exactly cheap to be honest, but no pain no gain. May have a chat with Duilio Agostini to see what he can come up with.

You're a tough man, Jaap! The model shown is the Nimbus Sport (also nicknamed the Bumblebee). The seat though, comes from a Yam Virago or a Suzuki something Now, give me point or I call a fatwah on you! Søren

That's a Nimbus (Danish MC, manufactured by the Fisker Brothers waaaay back) Gimme my point! Søren

Yup, that's 22 Euro. Normally the weather is good in July but I won't take it to the bank: Last year it was p...ing down all summer but then again all European countries had crap weather in the summer of 2004. "Are there any ferries from Göteborg to Jylland so my poor arse can get some recovery time before joining the meeting?" Yes Göran, you can take the ferry from Gothenburg/Göteborg to Frederikshavn. That's on the northern tip of Denmark. I have some more info regarding the rally on this thread. The page is available in English and Italian, too. Søren

Me too! Søren

This is how all Jackals should look like! Smashing job, Mike Keep us posted! Søren

Looks good! I can only recommend NippyNormans - good people and fast replies. I was about to purchase a xenon headlight kit for my Scura, but Danish MOT told me this was a no-no ´cos you must be able to dim your xenon lights whilst riding (??) Looks cool though, so maybe I'll have a go at it anyway. Søren PS: Love that license plate. How about the plods? Do they share your sense of humour?