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@PJPR01 I am like a Camel. I don't really suffer from the heat. What gets me the most is the wind buffeting depending on my orientation with regards to its blowing direction. However, I had to make a concession to safety; I am riding without my airbag. Buc-ee's jacked up the ethanol free gasoline 1 buc! the morning was 4.999; when I stopped at Katy on the way back, it was 5.999. I ran out of phone battery during the trip, and found out the hard way it is not easy to find Ethanol free gas randomly. I am planning to do 24, 29, 38 next. I wanted to do 12 and 13, but I have been told CBP officials have been scrubbing, borderline harassing people coming back from Big Bend, because of the proximity with Mexico. There is apparently a check point when you come back from the park.

Two stops accomplished today; #7 and #41 Creedmore and Cuero Tx. Temperature around 96 degF! about 400 miles today. I got lost and went to Austin before turning back on I-35. My total is 9/50. @docc For some reason, Ethanol Free gas at Buc-ee's Bastrop is 90 Octanes... The 48.8 mpg is done keeping under 4000 rpm. The 37.7 mpg was strictly 4500/5000 rpm. There is a big difference as soon as you go above 4k rpm.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2021-Aprilia-TUONO+V4+1100-5018414890 Why would you replace the tires after 853 miles? the only reason that comes to mind is that bike was used on track.

I followed the link from Twin AH; It seems like a good deal, the bike looks really really nice; even for 8550

You can use keywords in the search input, but their search engine does not really work well, and seem to return paid contents ahead of the rest. I did not find the particular above, maybe it is already sold? Here's a search based on Moto Guzzi V11: https://www.cycletrader.com/Moto-Guzzi-V11/motorcycles-for-sale?type=Motorcycle|356953&make=Moto Guzzi|2319674&model=V11|764976686

You only need to type AMSOIL bad reviews to get a load of hits and opinions. All of these as unverifiable one to the other. As I quoted, there are some negative reviews floating around. I am not concerned as I have no intention to use AMSOIL in my V11. However, they are one of the rare among all the oil companies I tried, who answered my query to get a detailed list of their additives in their 20W50 Motorcycle oil.

It is easy to go fast in Texas, as it seems nobody pays any attention to posted speed signs. Post pandemic, everybody goes as they need or feel necessary. I still see some Police prowlers in ambush, but I don't see them chasing anybody going under limit+30/35 mph. There aren't any fix radars like in Europe here. But it is so hot and humid that wringing out the throttle can be unpleasant. Yesterday I rode the back roads between the farms, and I had to stop to clean my visor, literally opaque with the amount of bugs having sploshed on it!

I concur with you. A very enticing aspect of the V11 is its retro look. The Aprilia looks too futuristic with all these angular accents.

I checked their website, and they advertise the V100 Mandello, 2022 too. Maybe they know something we don't?

I would not say that I am putting undue weight on the bars, but I rest my hands on it. I easily rest my upper torso on the tank and hide behind the fairing without feeling awkward. Cuts the noise and wind pretty well.

AF1 Racing is at Austin; but I added them up to my list.

Wow Enea Bastianini!!! 3 out 7! would it be the first time a satellite team wins a world championship? Francesco Bagnaia lost it, and could not accept Bastianini was simply faster today. I also very happy for Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia to finish 3rd. And kudos to the French crowd for the celebration given to these three guys and all the riders! Jack Miller clowned it too to thank them!

In remaining fully objective, I really don't understand why Dorna could even think that a new, non already involved constructor could replace Suzuki starting in 2023. The only possible option, in my opinion, is Aprilia. Even the mighty BMW would not be able to put together a package to compete in 2023.

My left wrist is damaged owing to my days doing Inline skating. Each time I ride, I need to keep my left hand opened, with my fingers laying on the clutch lever. To complicate matters, I started to ride vintage motorbikes early in my teens, those had extremely hard clutches and I also have a permanent tendinitis on my left hand. I doubt any kind of muscle training could change that. I sometimes wear a brace on my left hand for support. I have been told "infiltration" could alleviate the pain, but I am unwilling to try.

I usually ride on torque. I will make some videos when I go to the twisted sisters again. Something I noticed when I try to top my tank up to the brim. It seems that it never overflows. I top it, the level goes down, and again and again. This does not make sense. It feels like hydrostatic weight fills in part of the tank? are there any cavities that could only be filled because the tank is full?

@docc Today I refueled at Buc-ee's and managed 40.2 mpg with mainly city stop and go traffic, and some highway at 60/65 mph. It is quite obvious the V11 strive on Efree gas. I need to correct my previous statement Efree gas is 87 Octane. I don't know where I was looking.

@GuzziMoto Did you see the flight Zarco did during FP2 when he could not make turn2 , hovered on the gravel and jump the track? This one is going to be a hit on YouTube!

During FP2, there was an interview to Massimo Rivola Aprilia's CEO, and he said that Dorna's primary objective, is to have a new factory substitute to Suzuki's outing. However, he said that should the opportunity arise, they could provide bikes for another team, providing it happens soon because to be ready for 2023, they basically need to start now. So at least we understand that the decision is mainly resting on Dorna.

In my never ending quest on ideas for "another" motorbike that could come close to the feel and pleasure of the V11 Le Mans, I think I have discarded Aprilia too quickly. How is the Tuono 1100? How comfortable is it on long rides? as good as the V11? I am mainly interested in the amount of weight on the wrists and how curled your legs have to be.

Dorna has installed a shoulder cam on Aleix Espargaro; the view from there is incredible! Watch the Free Practice 1!

I forgot to mention "Bitcoins" or identical digital money. Good catch!

I have that itinerary planned; I like to capture the Eiffel Tower in the evening, when they have the lights on, or in the morning when the sun comes up! This week-end, they have the Le Mans Grand-Prix....

You are correct.... 87 it is. I read the wrong label. I am positive the V11 runs better on EFree gas. I am running a test at present, exclusively city rides to verify, but I am convinced it makes a big difference. I hardly get a protest from the Le Mans and I run it at low revs. The area where I live is 30 mph limited. Spring Valley Village. I am going to push my refuels from 150 miles to 200 miles. I have noticed and reported there seem to be a lot of people complimentary of the V11s. We saw that at Buc-ee's too. Everywhere I stop I often get compliments (for the bike only, unfortunately....)

I am aware that PayPal would/should reimburse you. I am on "thegearpage.net" forum. There are plenty of horror stories about sellers and vendors being grudged and scammed and PayPal or Reverb.com doing nothing either because they have no human being reviewing, or because they think the scammer is right. Once you start a litigation, you need to provide proofs. Not as easy as it seems. A story comes to mind. One guy was selling a guitar amplifier head. He sent the head, and the purchaser returned the head immediately stating he no longer wanted it. When the seller received the Amplifier Head, the internals had been removed. For Reverb.com, the purchaser had returned the item; when confronted, the scammer said he did not even open the package, but returned it immediately. Apparently the seller could not convince PayPal nor eBay. And this is only one example. I would no rely on PayPal or eBay or any of these systems to reimburse you easily. Same for Etsy who now rules Reverb.com. Domestic wire transfer only. But even if said person who wanted to purchase lived abroad, he would have to wire the funds on my account. What I mean is, I am not preoccupied with sharing my personal details. Hacking your bank account is not easy. Especially today with the second verification. I am sorry you had a bad experience with someone in Texas;

Today Suzuki officially confirmed their intention to leave MotoGP at the end of the season, pending a deal with Dorna. Suzuki stated they want to recenter their financial efforts towards the fast changing automobile ecosystem. Sad news and I don't know what it is going to do for the motivation of the two actual pilots.