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    Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans 2004, Moto Guzzi Quota 1100 ES 2000

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  1. My Quota is also soon to be 25 years old, in 2025. I checked the Texas rules: The language is broad enough that I can "parade" my Quota every day for public interest.... That said, the "state inspection" is just a money grab, when it comes to motorcycles. The French which have so far managed to resist the European obligation to do the inspection for motorcycles have brought factual evidence that less than 5% of the accidents are caused by equipment failure. I also found that in Arizona, there is no tax involved for motorcycle private sales.
  2. It's official today, Fermin Aldeguer will ride on a Ducati from 2025. It is either at Pramac or the Factory team. Pramac, Gresini, VR46 have their Ducati contracts up for renewal in 2025. As Ducati confirmed his arrival to ride on a Ducati, at this very moment, only Enea Bastianini's bike is available until Pramac, Gresini, VR46 have signed their new contracts with Ducati. Everybody expects Pramac to continue with Ducati.
  3. Yes, obviously finding one in the US would be ideal. Given that the Tenni has been officially imported in the USA when it was commercialized, there is no federal impediment, nor should there be any at your state level. When I moved to Houston in 2008, I imported a lot of personal property devoid of vehicles, since I was provided with a company car. However, having looked at importing a car that was never commercialized in the USA, it is not really complicated, especially if the vehicle has reached 25 years since manufacturing date. But the Tenni has been imported in the USA, so it should be in the list of accredited imports. You should be able to find it on the web. If you are not fazed by the financial aspect, you can easily mandate a company for a turnkey deal. They will take care of everything on your behalf, including clearing US customs and registration in the State where they operate. Thereafter, you only need to transfer the title to your state. There are many companies offering the service; here's one: https://www.schumachercargo.com/usa-car-imports/ They are not the only ones! there are plenty, including in Europe. Or you can wait until one turns up in the USA, which is the easiest and cheapest.
  4. Agreed with the rationale... However, this one has an o'ring. Typically, o'ring act as a lock when pressurized, since they expand into the gap to seal it.
  5. Here's one: https://www.moto.it/moto-usate/moto-guzzi/v11/v11-le-mans-tenni-2002-03/8622739 This add was posted on December 31st, 2023. This is from a dealership, probably easier for a US based customer to deal with. A quick translation of what the listing states: 15,000 km (I let you convert in miles) Pristine condition Carbon terminals (originals are included) Original sides are packed (I don't know why) Full history available, two ignition keys. They also offer a warranty. Discounted price is 14,500 EUR. The Moto.it site has an email reply option and a telephone #. You could probably negotiate the price a bit further, given that you would export the vehicle outside of Europe. Looking at the number of motorcycle you own, I am guessing you do not need any further assistance. If you did, send me a personal message. Good luck!
  6. I always have been under the assumption those oil filters are supposed to be hand tight. Even if it "does not feel right"... This is a subject of endless discussions across every forum. On my V11, I do "reasonably" hand tight, and so far, did not notice anything astray. Using a worm clamp around the filter feels "overkill". The fine thread pitch of the oil filter access makes it easy to damage. They should have opted for a coarser one, making it easier to engage.
  7. Lots of VW adds here for the Taos... In my neck of the woods, we have a plethora of soccer mums running around in Cayenne, Maican, and the occasional Taycan. The 911 remains a boy's toy. I have seen a few young ladies running Boxters, but that is about it. The 911 is not up to today's comfort standards. There aren't many Audi SUV either, BMW seems to dominate the market. Tesla aplenty!!!
  8. looks like it coming out of the showroom....
  9. I have currently four vehicles, maybe five if I get a sports tourer. None of my vehicles get to renew registration on the same date, and for the sake of coalescing unwanted tasks, I went to my tax office and ask them to pool together the registration dates; obviously prorating so it remains fair for both sides. The clerk I spoke to said it was not possible to do it, as their software has no provision for that; she also said nobody would want to pay the registration renewal in one go, instead of having it been spaced. I really cannot believe nobody else thought about doing it one time per year, instead of multiple times along. It may be only me? I pay in person at the tax office. I have seen that many of you have a lot more vehicles than I do. Can you group your registrations in your respective states if you wanted to?
  10. It is possible they were each one asked about which car they would rather have. I am not a big fan of DKW Auto-Union evolution. To me, Ferdinand is the only one that got it right, even if I loved my NSU Prinz C. Anyhow, having an exotic car that can't be put through its paces is kind of let down. It is not even the speed limits, it is simply the amount of cars competing for space on the same roads. Here in Houston, no matter the time of the day, you are in traffic jams all the time!
  11. Thanks @audiomick! Most useful. I am waiting to get my Quota back before I embark in this task. I do not have a bench, nor a vice, each time I start to work on my bike I have to remove my car, not ideal conditions.
  12. Since you brought it up, I found out the hard way that many good products available in EUR are not distributed in the USA. I tend to share in the banter section. In fact, SIXS asked me if I would be interested in distributing in the USA. I was interested in getting the SHOEI NXR 2 in shine red color: 350.41 EUR (381 USD) The USA equivalent is the SHOEI RF1400 which is the exact same helmet but DOT stamped instead of ECE 22.06: USD 620 +taxes. The red color is not available, and I can't order from Europe since SHOEI prohibits shipping to the USA. 63% more expensive in the USA for the same helmet?
  13. The truth is, my V11 works better now, engine knocks or not. Acceleration has improved, the 3k engine misses are gone (so far), and my fuel mileage is now matching the forum's consensus. My highway mpg is now around 38, when it was always above 40 before the new map. I just ride around the knocks and that takes care of it.
  14. I completely concur; there was a time when fixing everything was the way to go. Assembly parts were readily available. I used to fix my cars with used parts taken from the wreck yards. The tap on the solenoid or starter was a current remedy in the 70's. My Citroën DS 19 still had a hand crank, which I used several times when my starter or my battery would not hold their own.
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