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@cowtownchemist Would a QUOTA ES Tachometer work for you? Check this out on ebay.it. There are other QUOTA tachometers for sale too. https://www.ebay.it/itm/385292189872

True, but Lithium batteries are particularly affected by low temperatures.

In the oilfield industry, we started to experiment with chemistry in batteries from the 80's. The Lithium batteries came out eventually late 80's early 90's. They outclassed any other chemistry type in terms of autonomy, however they were known for being poor performers at cold temperatures, difficult to put out if catching fire, and less known to the general public, if stored for long time without use, to develop a passive layer around the anode preventing high amp draw at start. Today, Lithium batteries are used in vehicles, planes; they have probably improved on some of the earlier drawbacks, but as far as I understand, cold is still an adverse factor. I have conventional batteries in all my vehicles, including my V11. I have seen Lithium fires, part of the training from our main battery provider, and while they don't happen often, they are impossible to put out without specific means. A Lithium battery fire would salivate at the perspective to involve your V11 plastic gas tank... In cold environment, we had to "warm" the batteries before they could deliver up to their normal specs. For that, we had a contraption connected to the battery, that would draw current through various resistors until the battery became fully "primed". I am curious to understand how well your V11 Lithium battery performs in the cold, in situations when you have not used the motorcycle for several days, weeks?

I agree with you. However, it is too modern for my taste. I like old machinery; even if its not helping in the reliability department. I am still too sore to have missed on those two QUOTA to think about anything else.

You nailed it right on the head. The V11 is respected in its various livrées. G&B are certainly recognized Guzzi artists, however the V11 does not need any add-on to be a looker. Everyday I take it out, I feel special and accomplished.

I am aware of that fact; this is one of the reason I thought the QUOTA would have been ideal, however ultimately, its autonomy was about the same as the Le Mans. There is a Stelvio in Conroe, but it is a 2009 model. It only has 4000 miles. The owner explained to me that he purchased it about four months ago, but realized that he was a BMW GS more than a Stelvio Guzzi guy. I asked him about the roller tappets and he said he has no clue if this was done or not. It has the smaller tank, he wants 7500 for it. He also has the crash bars which are not installed. The bike looks like new, he is not the first owner. He is on vacation at present, but he offered me to come to check it. The color is fine, but the distribution enigma is a show stopper. I don't want to go there, take out the top cover, and find out that it needs to be overhauled. He did not know about it before, I don't want to be the one bringing the bad news, and I don't want to purchase a bike that needs to be modified. That, and the CARC requires a look into. I can't go there and tell the guy that his bike is more in the $5,500 range than the $7,500; he seemed nice.

The key to the QUOTA fueling, although not without hiccups initially, is that it did not have to satisfy to the European Emission rules, that were enacted in 2000. 70 HP and 85 Nm of torque. That is for the 1100 ES; the 1000 was 71 HP and 81 Nm of torque. Not much of a difference; I have read a lot of material about the QUOTA, and it seemed to have suffered from the same illness as many EFI Guzzi. Unrefined EFI in its first iteration, but with quick remedy from the aficionados. The V11 Le Mans is extremely comfortable, if you ride it like I do. I lean on the tank, and I use my knees to support my arms. The windscreen preserves me from wind noise. I also use my left hand to support my helmet, so my neck muscles are not solicited that much. There is one exception to that idealistic description. The legs; the foot pegs are too high. Longer legged individuals will feel it quickly. There is nothing you can do to alleviate it. Today I went to check the RE Himalayan, but this is not a bike that can strive in Texas. With a top speed of 70 mph, which basically the minimum speed people drive on highways here, it would be unsafe. Yes, that QUOTA would have been ideal.

I have been loosely considering the purchase of a Stelvio to supplement the Le Mans when necessary. Although it seems less now than it used to be. However in 2021 and 2022, I have experienced some issues that impaired my planned rides. Anyway, there is a Stelvio thread, and I discovered the QUOTA 1000, and 1100 ES; decided to switch my interest to that instead. Would you believe that I found two QUOTA for sale, both based in Texas, both sold moments before I could get to them.... Talking about bad luck.... The second one was ideal, because red! but as soon as I contacted the seller, she said the bike had already sold, and switched the "Available" for SOLD!

Wow Marquez on this GP.... Incredible what he managed to achieve with an inferior bike. He could have let it go and finish third, but he went all in...

Riding in the wet decreases the visibility a lot, and on top of it, we also become a lot less visible too. If I get caught in a shower, I usually ride behind a truck because they usually are better seen than we are.

I had the same problem, last year, same question; @docc suggested to use talcum powder to find out the origin of the leak. I posted pics in the thread somewhere. It works. Replaced the timing cover gasket with the metal one; the one installed on my 2004 V11 Le Mans was stock, and paper. You could visually identify where the seal was broken.

If you have followed the French MotoGP which is taking place in Le Mans, Le Mans being a good reason to check it out, Marquez (Marc) almost got pole position, snatched from Bagnaia at the last moment. I mean, this guy sit out three MotoGP, comes back racing as if their was never any interruption. To gauge the performance, suffice to look at Danilo Petrucci who never stopped racing since his exit, currently in WorldSBK, two wins in MotoGP on Ducati and yet, struggling at the back of the pack with what is generally accepted as the best bike of the pack. The KTM, Miller and Binder may join the party at the front too.

But I doubt very much the V100 is sold in either country.

Bummer! the guy finally answered to tell me someone was flying from Seattle to drive it home this week-end. It all makes sense now; someone just said "I take it", so the seller was not really motivated to answer my silly questions, until I really insisted.

Strange... My experience, insofar, is individuals stopping their truck and parking to admire the gem and speaking to the owner. Rolling down the window to tell me they love the bike. Youngsters with pilioned girl friend on a 300 cc bike crossing roads and railways to talk to me. What I am missing are the 30 years old ladies getting an interest.... YET!

I have leisurely searched the usual places, and for some strange reason, I only found QUOTA for sale on that "smartcycleguide" which each time I have attempted to use, including back in 2020 when I was looking for a Le Mans, absolutely nobody ever answered. There are like six QUOTA for sale on it, but some of them have the wrong listing name, or the wrong photos, making me think it is not a reliable source. I found several of those with a location in the same town in UTAH. Which is too big of a coincidence to be ignored. The only one that seemed legit was the one on Facebook. However when I made my inquiry, the guy did not answer, and when I checked, he had changed the listing to "pending". Someone with a little bit of education may have replied telling me that the bike was spoken for, but not labelled as such. But you can read the body language in the narrative. This the kind of guy that may shoot me for ringing his door bell. Thank god, I don't like the color! not a big loss; but at 3,250 USD, plus the bike is in Texas....

As with any other rubber, there is a shelf life, beyond which the tire's performance is no longer per specification. The shelf life of an o'ring is written on the package. Parker specifies that an open package should be used quickly. Storage conditions too. And of course, in an opaque environment. I have discussed this here with the tire shop where I get my car tires. I always order my tires. I don't like how they store theirs.

Time is what I have the least amount of.....

This is really strange. The place of manufacturing does not usually change anything to the quality of the compound. In a tire thread, we discussed how important the storage of rubber/elastomere compounds is critical. The tires should always be left in their individual wrapping, and stored in a temperature controlled environment until they are ready to be installed. Another possible issue is the vulcanization process. Temperature and time are so important. When I was a student, I visited the Michelin Plant in Clermont-Ferrand. The guide told us that any breakdown in the process equates to failing QA/QC and resulting in discarding. You should definitively have your dealership to make contact with Pirelli to make them aware.

I noticed that riding a Moto Guzzi often has that effect on people. Now we can add animals too....

Does anybody know of a way to make contact with sellers that don't answer on "smartcycleguide"? https://www.smartcycleguide.com/L51233797 Is the site a good way to purchase anything? If you follow the link above, you will se that this QUOTA is listed as a "California Stone" from 2002. The title contradicts the details of the add. There are at least two of these bikes listed from UTAH Bountiful. I have sent email to each and everyone of them. Is this site legit?

I wanted to bounce back on your remark; You can probably change the springs inside the front fork, and put stiffer ones? not going to say that you can also upgrade the front fork, but there are probably some other ways to improve. Maybe put a more viscous oil too.

Sounds like the Stelvio 1200 NTX remains the front runner. The one that I checked in San Antonio Texas sold for 7190 USD from about 8k posted in January. Gives me an indication of where the market value those. 30k miles and 2014.

Thanks for your thoughts.... 1000 or 1100ES, at this point any would be fine; but silence is all I got from those who posted their bikes for sale. I am 6.0, but what really is important is the inseam. The Stelvio I tried was with the seat in the high position, and only the front of my feet touched the ground while sitting. I was not aware of the low seat position at the time. I am used to ride without ABS, and with drum brakes. Not saying that ABS is superfluous, but I have done emergency braking with the Le Mans including one that should have required a fresh set of underwear. I am riding on Road 5, so maybe this as something to do with it. Not sure I would like the QUOTA, but I am intrigued.

There are so many different versions of the panier, but indeed, it derives from pain; Initially, used to deliver it so it was longer for the Baguettes. Wickerwork exclusively. Pain and the panier to transport it was one of the major staple of any French mean, starting with Breakfast. Back in the days, at each restaurant you would find bread on the table, with butter. Later the panier was replaced by a paper sleeve for transportation. Kids would go every singe day to get the bread. Putting those on motorcycles? who came up with the idea to call them Panniers?