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Well, it had to happen.
It's not really because the device was flawed, that it handled eccentricly, blew gearbox springs, rattled away switchgear and threatened to explode it's clutch at any moment........
No, not really. I loved my MG, but I am also a fickle motorcyclist. I've been through 14 bikes now and counting, and my garage will really only hold 2 bikes at a time. With the ST1300 capably handling long trips, the scura was moved out in favor of this..........
OOOhhhh, goes like hell, stops like hell.........light, handles a treat........doesn't break your back with a riding position and looks to be super high quality..............be very jealous
I'm gonna miss this forum a lot. Whenever I had a problem, you guys were there to help me sort it out. Since the new buyer came on the ad for my bike here on this forum, I'm hoping he'll become a member and part of your community; that way, the bike 'stays in the family'........kind of.
I'll lurk a bit, dream of Guzzis which surely I'll be back on one day.........it was about 10 years between my 850-T5 and the V11........probably won't be that long a gap to my next Guzzi.
thanks and see ya'
Dan
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time to move on. Selling my Scura:
2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura This model was offered only one year, in 2002, to be the upgraded 'race' equivalent of the V11 Sport. It listed for $13,995 and included a host of special additions not on the standard V11 including: Ohlins racing forks and shock, carbon fiber fairing, exhaust, starter cover and accents. This bike has been meticulously maintained with these additions to create the ultimate sport touring Guzzi:
1) Ohlins suspension reworked by ProPilot suspension: Heavier springs, revalving and fresh oil (www.propilotracing.com)
2) Bar risers by MPH cycles of Houston
3) Evoluzione Footpeg lowering kit
4) Full Ventura touring bag system: sport rack, touring rack, extra large touring bag kit (www.ventura-bike.com)
5) Rich Maund Custom saddle
6) MotoGuzzi Tank bag
7) Throttlemeister heavyweights and pro gel grips
8) Napoleon mirrors with SW-Motech mirror extenders
9) Laminar Lip windshield wing
Tires are Avon ST45/46 with LESS than 1000 miles on the pair. Also included, chrome extra heavy duty head cover guards, BMW-type accessory plug installed for heated items or your battery tender, and Fiamm air horns. I will ALSO include a V11-specific shop stand. All stock equipment of course included.
In addition, pawl spring issue fixed with updated boss and heavy duty spring installed. No paint issues ever with this particular bike. Bike located in the NYC NY area. email: dbdicker@att.net or thru V11lemans message system, multiple pictures available on request.
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Todd, you be the man!
maybe with that KTM, even mere mortals like I can learn to slide the back wheel...........
If I can't rationalize $13K for that bike, I can always 'play' around on a Suzuki 400SM........I hear that one's a hoot too.
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awesome. I just priced a KTM 950SM, but after seeing that, I'm not sure I can handle it!
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I love V11 motor and looks, but I never felt "one with the bike" - if you know what I mean. It would have been nice to keep it but I can't justify two bikes at the moment.
I recently test road a Ducati Sport Classic 1000 and I was smitten, except for the brutal handlebar position. So, I've bought a GT1000 and should have it home in a week or so.
If you guys don't mind I'll still hang around - this is one of the best forums around.
Here it is:
I am THIS close to following you, not only in dumping the MG, but with your choice of replacement. Only thing probably stopping me is that these things are basically worthless in resale.
I love it, but it's just been too much of a hassle. The service schedule on the new Ducatis is very very good, not like Ducks of old, the first big service is only for oil change, valves are touched only after 15K miles.........No worse than your average Honda........
That GT1000 looks a lot to me like what the V11 was trying to be but I have no doubts it will be easier to live with and will handle better to boot.Hmmmm, maybe time to put an ebay ad up and see what happens..........
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I hope you would be ready to pay 500+ a year and almost 1000 every 2 if you ride it enough for scheduled matience. Ducati's have a horrid cost of ownership. The more work you can do yourself the more they become worth it, as for me completely not worth it (as you can see from my bodgery I'm hardly a mechanic)
I think you were just unlucky enough to buy a scura
to heck with that, the Guzzi's been worth it all, I'll defend it.......New Ducatis have 7500 mile valve intervals, 1st service is mere oil change.......the new 1000 dual spark motor is much better than previous ones and mostly bullet proof.....
I'll check the obvious stuff first on my (beautiful) Scura, thanks.
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When was the oil in the final drive and gearbox last changed maybe change it yourself just to be sure. On my 1100 sport with the old five speed smash and grab the shift quality certianly goes south when the oil goes off espcailly int he final drive and it usally goes at around 5000km's. Now when you said low oil was that the motor or the gearbox? techincally you should check the oil when hot rather than cold but thats probally of not much consequence. The other thing might be that the hydralic clutch is in need of a flush and bleed. I'd also check that the uni crosses are lined as per the manual espcailly if you have had a rear tyre changed recently. While we are checking simple obious stuff the linkages are all nice and tight?
Had the rear tire swapped VERY recently. What's this about? Tell me what and how to check........ this sounds interesting....
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Took the bike out this morning.
Low oil, put a quart in. Rode about 250 miles, 90 degree heat, fast coming home around 80mph mostly.
As I'm coming to a toll booth, I cannot seem to get it out of 3rd down to 2nd and ultimately Neutral. Just like the spring was broken, it just had no click to the motion. all gears from 3rd on up to 6th available, but even with all my tricks of feathering the throttle while downshifting or shifting up to go down, still cannot get it under 3rd gear.
Pulled into home. Waited for the bike to cool off and it snicked right into 2nd and then Neutral.
Any thoughts? Advice?
Boy, i'm running out of patience with this device.....although that 250 miles was pretty sweet. Ducati GT1000 looking awful good as a trade..........
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The Evoluzione stuff can be improvised. See the parts list JRT posted. They work pretty well if you have big feet; less well if you have under size-11 feet. Evoluzione didn't want to bother with making any more after one more batch for Moto Intl. They are all gone.
Then, we had a racer and former partner at Moto I, who runs a company called Motobits, make up a set of foot controls. As others have said, try to live with the stockers. If they do not work for you, the Motobits ones work really well for those of us with knee, back, or height issues.
Next, get rid of those crappy Ohlins forks. I have a decent set of used stockers 'll trade you straight across . . .
Nice try, greg.
Uh, no, you can't trade for MINE, either.......
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you're a loyal customer, Bill. I'm thinking the Breva variants are mighty better than what I got now, except it does nothing for me at all in the way it looks.......
Now I'm thinking that THIS BEAUTY is the next bike in my future.........
Give it a nice small screen, upgrade the pipes, nice ohlins on the rear and I'm ready to rock. That's the greatest engine (the desmo twin spark 1000) that's around right now, and a worthy successor to the V11 engine.........plain torquey and beautiful. It's been offered in the Multistrada (UGLY) and a monster variant (which I never fit on). This one looks like the one..........
Waiting for a test drive................
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even with the Maund seat (which I have) your 'wotsies (?)' will get a crushing. Haven't figured out a way to prevent this, but the plus side is that you probably need to have your body weight moving as far forward as possible considering the rear weight bias of the V11's.
However, if you find a solution, let me know!!!
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what exactly is this about? thier new V4 going on the market? but only very limited? MGS but even less huh? anyway look at the GT1000, can anyone say Ducati V11 Sport Naked!!!!! I think its almost too minimalist and I bet too pricey as well.
that RR is so choice. If you have the means I highly recommend it!
I was drawn also to the GT1000 roll out, more than to that engine story. Looks like just up my alley........that great dual spark motor, no frills cooling, reasonable ergos, modern suspension bits. Add a good looking screen and removable bags and I'll buy it, if it's not too much over 8 or 9k. But, knowing Ducati, these 'retro' models, despite being fairly parts bin and low tech, are commanding insane prices.............
Ah well, I guess I'll suffer through my V11 for a few more years........
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i had thought this was a problem in the California model 1100 VTwins. Those valve guides were swapped as a precaution before delivery, from information from a couple of california variant (Stone, EV) owners I know.
Never heard of this problem as relates to spine frames. Boy, those guys in Europe ride their bikes HARD! Seems that motorcycles must be overbuilt to endure the 'at the redline' use they regularily take -- it's a wonder any bike can survive to 100K miles.
Did you flog the crap outta this one for 10K? Wheelie through France? What's going on over there??
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WAAAH..................
Why does everyone's V11 look so much better than mine? I gotta ride less and detail more...............
I'm such a slob............
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Yah, I was thinking breva too.
RIDE THE MARQUE!! You'll never be happy with another once that v-twin sound is in your head.
Good luck
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I know the "B" stands for BMW, like the R bikes, which require slightly different profile.
In any event, I wouldn't buy tires from MAW, they have closeout and overrun tires. you'll find them either a bit old or a bit out of balance; at least that was my experience with their tires. Better to pay the extra 20 bucks and get a fresh one.
just my
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Had 2 springs go.
After the first one, I checked this site and knew to change out the linkage piece. Unfortunately, the part number for the new piece sent me a piece with the same incorrect boss size. I didn't realize it until the spring broke again and I had the mechanic measure the boss size of the replaced part.
I chronicled all of this here somewhere.............
meanwhile, I got the linkage arm off the list for a Ballabio as per the suggestion of the guys at MPH cycles. I also put in the aftermarket spring that some of the guys were touting here as 'heavier duty'. Now I'm hoping the problem is permanently solved.
roadside repair would have to be done with the bike nearly flat on it's side to avoid spilling out all the gear oil. (unless you're carrying extra gear oil with you). Is it possible? I guess. Is it likely? Not by me. you could limp into any shop and give a call to Motointernational or MPH and they'd walk you through a spring change.
First time it snapped, I was in fourth gear. Second time, it was second gear. If you gotta pick one gear..........make it fourth.........you barely need another!
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Very interesting read from the Telegraph. I laughed when he mentioned the clanking from the clutch. We all know it's in fact from the straight cut gears of the gearbox which are rattling against each other at idle, a result of the newer Guzzi engine's light flywheel, resulting in the very quick acceleration/deceleration of the engine at idle. Oh well, some things never change.
Further thoughts on this layout had me thinking about the vibration damage issues this new model may suffer. 1150cc, 4 valves, 95 hp, etc, has me thinking that more than ever Guzzi may be replacing cracked plastic panels under warranty. I'm hoping engineers have isolated either engine from frame, or plastic from metal properly. There is alot of square footage of plastic compared to a V11, or even a Lemans. I still remember the day I had my V11 starter cover plastic break in half and hit an oncoming car, vibration induces failure, replaced under warranty. This kind of problem if left ignored, will do little restore Moto Guzzi's financial picture.
Ciao, Steve G.
Yes, in a touring bike this is sure to be an issue. They haven't done one of these in years and i imagine Steve is right, it'll rattle itself apart if it does the kind of mileage some of the touring couples (and guzzi riders!) generally like to do.
I would bet you will see many teething issues on this model that Guzzi itself is unaware of.........let this one go and buy a plain vanilla Breva 1100 and attach whatever else you need to tour it comfortably.
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Actually, it's probably the opposite: If you got race compound tires and they're slipping, you definitely need to SPEED UP:
Most riders can't ride aggressively enough (or fast enough) on the street to sufficiently heat up those race tires to the level they need to grip the way they were designed to on the track.
Another reason why we should leave the expert gear to the experts and use the stuff that's been engineered for the kind of riding WE DO
It's like buying a golf driver with an extra stiff shaft ... most regular golfers can't create the club head speed to flex that shaft the way it needs to be to perform as it was designed. Doesn't make you a bad golfer, just because you can't use the pro equipment. in short, stick with sport touring tires and you should be good to go, no matter what brand you ultimately decide on.
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When they're gone, I'm gonna try either a set of the Pirelli Dragon GTS or a set of the Metzeler Z6 Roadtech.
I didn't like the Avon Azaro AV45/46 or the Metzeler ME-Z4 on my Sport 1100. While they were stable and performed great in the rain, the rounded profile really slowed the steering and turn-in characteristics of an already slow turning bike.
My Sport 1100 likes "pointy" tires. I'm sure my new Nero Corsa does too...
FWIW, everyone I know thats ridden the Pilot Power absolutely loves them. "Everyone" was running them when I attended a STT trackday at Barber's.
I don't think they'll last long on the street, though...
I've got Avons on my V11 and I think they're pretty good.......last LOOOOONG. I think they have a much more triangular profile than the stock (garbage) Bridgestones I spooned off and make the bike a lot quicker. Not the stickiest, perhaps, but good in a LOT of ways. He's right, though, a heavy bike like this wants a 'pointier' tire.
Had Metzelers on other bikes of mine, including the Z6, LOVED them. Gonna try Z6's on this on when the Avons give up (looks like a long time from now). Continentals have been junk in my experience, as, surprisingly, have been my experiences with ALL Dunlops. Not ever remember having Michelins on any bike.
Tire threads.........who can resist them??
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Wouldn't have believed it unless I read it with me own orbs - Cycle world gave a RAVE REVIEW to the new Breva 1100, calling it nimble and fun and all sorts of other nice words.
First really positive review I've seen of a Guzzi in a mainstream American motojourno since.........hmmm...........mebbe the Lemans I ??
go check it out
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I tried napoleons but couldn't get used to the extreme convex images, couldn't tell how close anyone was. They are a lot better looking, for sure...........
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Finally, I can see where I've been and see who's sneaking up on me. After years of playing around with longer mirrors, the SW-Motech mirror extenders have finally solved my problem.
I know I'm more interested in the view behind me than most riders, but I demand good views, which is one reason I'm drawn to the BMW RT's and Honda ST's, and can't stand the generic italian/japanese sportbike. I'll also admit that small, flush to the bars mirrors look a lot cooler than mirrors you can actually SEE stuff in, but I'm willing to sacrifice a little esthetic for safety.
Here's the only link to the product I know of, from twistedthrottle.com.
I'll put some pics up if anyone's interested in how badly it kills the look of the V11, but I think it's worth it.......I feel better being able to SEE NOW!
Scura Sold - Thanks for the memories
in 24/7 V11
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funny.....that ducati GT1000 was MY 2nd choice behind th KTM!!
Guzzi riders seem to be drawn to 'certain' kinds of bikes......I leave it to you guys to analyze the crossing characteristics of the classic Duck, my new KTM and the V11........meantme, see you down the road!!