Jaide

I uhh, have not been having a good time lately. I went out for a ride with a friend this evening, and a wild hare jumped into my bike out from nowhere! Thankfully I didn't crash, but the fairing is completely messed up now. Does anyone know if it's even possible to get a proper matching replacement in the Netherlands, or is my Lemans now doomed to become a Sport?

It really makes perfect sense for me. I was torn between getting a characterful retro bike, but I also want something with nice brakes and suspension that can really handle. I guess most young riders are put off by the weight and age of these bikes.

I've officially ridden my first 1000 kilometers on the Lemans now!

Oh that's excellent, I've ordered it right away! Now my only worry is fixing the scratch, and it will be like nothing ever happened. Thanks!

It's a chrome one so it will be mismatched, but that's a huge help regardless. Thanks!

I had a very day today and dropped my bike after a ride. Thankfully the damage isn't too bad, but I'm really bummed out regardless. Tthe left mirror broke (I already ordered a replacement), I got a small scratch in the fairing, and I broke this protective part on the valve cover (pictured). I don't know what it's called, and after searching around the internet for a few hours I haven't been able to find any for sale either. Does anyone know where I can still get this part?

Fortunately it doesn't seem to be bad for motorcycling, atleast in the Netherlands. Motorcycling is more popular than ever it seems!

I haven't ridden in the dark with it yet, all I can tell you is that the DRL is fine. I guess we'll both find out the hard way!

I agree, but they could tone it back a bit. Having to retake your test to move up to a bigger license is annoying, and the wait times are long enough as is!

Hello everyone! I'm Jaide, I've just turned 24 and with that I'm finally rid of the A2 license, and with that I've just upgraded from my restricted XSR 700 to a low mileage V11 Lemans. I'm probably the youngest member here, but I figured I'd join in case I need some advice with this bike. I came close to buying a V7 for my first bike, and after getting a Yamaha instead I just couldn't get those Guzzi's out of my head. And after a test ride I was immediately convinced I needed to get one!

I haven't checked it for any brand names but just looking at the design compared to a ledperf, it looks identical. And it seems to fit very nicely in there.