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The VFR750R is an icon in its own right; but it lacks the panache of certain bikes playing in that same category. I agree with the rest of you that a rare Guzzi would be much more pleasing to own.... and ride! The general consensus of people on this forum, is they want to ride their motorcycle, not simply look at them.

"hydraulic clutch"?!

I have been looking up that area too. Thanks for the tip.

That’s what the downloaded operator manual says for me too. It also seems to tally with my amber light showings.

I noticed when I open the filling cap, the tank is on negative pressure.

I really hope I will never have to verify it “hand’s on”. This is why I am recording all my rides and refuels. Knowledge before I venture inside Big Bend NP. Running out of fuel inside and needing to ask a bear to help me push.

As far as I can tell, and without much experience, my reserve light seems to correspond to what Guzzi announced in terms of capacity. Each time it started to glow, a refill would be around the 4.3/4.4. 150 miles seems to be the safe autonomy for any type of driving. But I would like to verify how far I can get, safely while driving conservatively. Not that I want to test the limits, but in case I am in a desert.

There was an article from Petrucci on Moto.it today. He said he took a tumble in the straight right after the finish line, while going fast. Allegedly avoiding another pilot. He said he was not impressed by the safety assistance; reported he waited a long time before anyone showed up to help. I looked at the YouTube highlights of the race, but they don't show the crash. Just him coming out of it. There is probably not as much safety as in MotoGP, still.... a bit scary.

@docc I was coming back from Lufkin, about 30 miles from home. I was dead set on crossing the 200 miles barrier on a single tank of gas. However, the reserve amber light came on. Not a slow graduate light. It just came on very bright. I decided against taking the risk to push the beast all the way to the next gas station. Exited the US-59, and in doing a sharp right to enter the gas station, the amber light went off. I am guessing the sensor monitors one side of the tank? there is some kind of berm or dam between the left and right side? no communication? are you able to fully deplete the theoretical volume? I refilled 4.4 Gal. There would have been about 1 more Gallon left in theory. But if some of it is not attainable...

I reverted to using typical gas ethanol baptized. I don't want to specifically seek Ethanol free gas station. 42 mpg is a mixed city highway. 44.5 mpg is highway 59 to Lufkin and back, max rpm 4500. Conservative riding, no hard acceleration.

Texas Forestry Museum in Lukfin. Stop #32, 10/50.s 261 miles (420km). Nice temperature too. 73 degF (23 degC). A free museum (they accept donations) retracing the origins and vanishing of the paper mills and wood industry in Texas.

Another place to visit.... in Amarillo! Texas shaped too....

My bad! Jack Gagne a encore gagné race 2.... this time Petrux did 3, and 3 seconds behind the winner. He learned fast, or corrected his setup in between the two races. Still leads the championship, but Scholtz and Gagne are catching up.

Jack Gagne à gagné race one in Virginia. Petrucci was clearly not cutting it on this track. Finished four but 15 seconds behind the winner. I don't think the Ducati can do much on this kind of track, besides Danilo's ability. The three Yams went around him like he was not even there. This track looks more like a go-kart track than a motorbike raceway. Or is it just my impression?

@FreyZI Time for another update maybe? May I ask the question? does the manufacturer has a tentative date at which he will do the seat cowl run?

Unfortunately, the leak is not quenched completely. Now that I know that the oil is a good paint remover, I better isolate it else my engine is going to loose its color...

Here's another candidate to be used in our V11 engines; Motul TWIN 20W-50 Here's the data sheet; The Motul representative said the ZDDP is 1300 ppm. While the amount seems to be relatively small, the "triple synthetic cocktail" is what makes this oil tailor suited for air/oil-air cooled old tech. engines. He actually did recommend that oil for the V11. What makes the blend ESTER / PAO /GR3 better than a 100% Ester oil? We already addressed the oil that serves as the basis for engine lubricant are classified in groups. Group III, Group IV, Group V are all considered synthetic; Group I, Group II are considered mineral oil. A fully Synthetic oil can be either Group III, IV, V. A semi-Synthetic oil is a blend composed of either Group I and II or both, and any of Group III, IV, V. So what does a fully Synthetic blend made of Group III, IV (PAO polyalphaolefin ), V (Ester) achieve? Group III and Group IV are very similar chemically. They have almost no cleaning ability. You would not expect to have any sealing issue with them, if switching from Group I and II oils. Group V (Ester) synthetics have a higher degree of solvency than Group II, III or PAO base oils. This means they will dissolve additives and deposits more readily and may cause some seals to swell slightly. They also can remove some paints. These characteristics (other than paint removal) can be beneficial, so some oil formulators will add small amounts of ester base oils into their synthetic (Group III and PAO) formulations to improve these properties. Note: my V11 has been leaking oil and my engine is painted black. I noticed some paint is gone on parts that were coated with the oil. CQFD! I can certify Liqui Moly oil has ESTER in it.... in the same way of thinking, I did not have a leak until the use of Liqui Moly oil. You can call the Motul representative in the USA, the number is on their website. The Twin 20W50 is available in the US, so it is one more option to consider for your V11. I am going to use it in my Le Mans at the next oil change.

599 is our dealer documentation fee. 140 is Florida state licensing fee. 1200 is a 2-year warranty extension.... Note the documentation fee should be something like xxx.35. When you see a 599.... I have to translate a lot of documents for legal submission. The translation has to be certified and with Apostille. It is still less expensive than a dealer's "documentation" for a motorcycle.

However circumstances are different today. I am seeing more and more Tesla and other electrical vehicles; and I live in Texas!!! Are there so many poised in waiting for Guzzi to come out with a release date? what is today's market for this bike? honestly, I don't know. The more I look at my V11, and the better I am persuaded it satisfies all my needs, and I don't need anything else more modern. I am close to 16,000 miles, I got it with 8000 last year. It goes wherever I want relentlessly. Save for the starting hiccup, I feel confident on it, nothing can stop us.

I request the drive out price, not so much because of the taxes, I don't need them to tell me how much taxes I am going to pay to register here. I know. I have registered most of my vehicles myself. Including the V11 Le Mans. What I am interested in, are all the fees they add to the purchase price. I am used to the European system. The price shown is the price you pay.

You know, I am really wondering what the future has in store. The emission rules are going to get so drastic that no thermal engine will be able to be certified. I am of course talking about Europe. The USA will be spared but are the manufacturers going to only make bikes for one market? and these rules are going to happen starting in 2025. I think we are going to be happy to own our V11 for a long time to come.

I purchased some black auto-vulcanizing sealant and I applied it this evening. Hopefully, this should carry me through the Texas Tour completion. I added some oil to compensate the seepage.

That's what I mean. What's new from Suzuki? I was still going to kindergarden when the Hayabusa came out; V-strom and Bergman. Even Moto-Guzzi came up with a ghost motorcycle they named the V100 Mandello...

I purchased my V11 Le Mans from Florida. The accountant said Florida has a law that stipulates you need to pay Florida taxes if you are going to ride the motorcycle in the state. Even if you are an out of state buyer. I had a temp Florida temp tag issued. I suppose it make sense? When I registered in Texas, the Florida Taxes were deducted and I ended up with a credit. But I agree with you. I don't see why I need to pay Floridian taxes when the motorcycle is not going to be registered there. I also had to pay the dealer's fees for registration, because they need to keep documentation of the sales, again per Florida's legislation. Anything the dealership needs to pay is ultimately paid by the buyer. I don't like that you can only get it in white. No red, no deal!

Here's the invoice; Is it only me? how could they send a price that includes "other and extra fees" for 2000.00 USD without specifying? The alleged reason for installing brand new tires after only 853 miles, is to consolidate the feel that it is an almost new motorcycle. This is what the sales assistant said it was.