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I have decided to part with my Griso for various reasons but mainly because my wife has recently showed some interest in riding with me again and the Griso is not going to work for that. I am the second owner. I purchased it with 1200 miles on the clock. I serviced the bike as soon as I got it. It was originally purchased from Moto International. It has run in nicely and everything runs and works really smooth. I think I am going back to a 2007 FJR1300. Hopefully someone here will want this bike. 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 (Black) Perfect condition 4600 miles Mistral carbon fiber high pipe (Sounds fabulous) CRG bar end mirrors Adult owned Always garaged Purchased from Moto International 13 months of remaining Guzzi factory warranty (good thru November 2010) New reduced price $7600 from $8600. Will consider some kind of trade for a 2007 or 2008 FJR1300A email me at: 1radman5@comcast.net I will send you high resolution pictures or call me at 503-508-1948

Just to follow up and to bring this thread to a conclusion. The hunt is over. I just purchased a used 07 Griso. The suspension is pretty darn good (still fine tuning and learning more about it). Wow, and easy to work on!. Remove 3 screws and pop off the 2 rubber keeper gromlets and the side plastic is off and the valve covers are exposed. Pipes aren't in the way for getting a socket on the crank to turn it over. Everything is so accessible. The air cleaner is under the seat. How cool is that. Maintenance is a snap. I thought my V11 Lemans was a pain to work on. Thanks to everyone for your input. This is one cool bike. I think Pete Roper said it best when he said Moto Guzzi hit a home run when they made the Griso. Rod

I got a chance to ride a friends Griso 1100 (only 30 minutes). Very nice. It does what I hoped. You can either take it easy and enjoy the ride, or you can have fun goosing it up. Suspension felt good. I'm gonna get me one . Thanks for all of your input guys.

That's what I wanted to know. Thanks Pete

Lloyd, I like your comments about the riding experience on both bikes. Quite helpful. I also want to be able to kick back and ride slow at times. Something that owning a cruiser has given me an appreciation for. My hope is the Griso is capable of kick back, smell the roses riding. One of the problems in riding a sport bike, everything is a frigging racetrack, and the bike is just laughing at you unless you are wringing it's neck. My V11Lemans wasn't comfy unless going 70 - 90. Slow speeds were killer with those clip-ons. I want a standard style bike that is happy doing both. I don't know if the Griso is that bike.

Thanks for weighing in on the topic Greg. I knew you would. When the new guzzis came out the Griso appealed to me most. But, reason and logic took over, and I bought the Norge. You know the story...not happy. Had trouble with the CARC and didn't care for the suspension and handling. Have the 07 Griso's had CARC failures? After the Norge I got an FJR, sold it and now have a cruiser. The cruiser is hard on my back (had to get a backrest). I think I want to go back to the standard, feet underneath, upright bars, riding position. I think too that I get bored with my bikes and seem to want a different one every year. The Griso sounds like a big improvement over the v11's.

Good info you guys. I really appreciate it. I would use the bike for all of the above, day tripper, commuter, and some touring. According to Pete the key is setting up the Griso suspension properly. As I mentioned, I did have a v11 Lemans with the marz suspension so I know what to expect as for as the rest of the bike is concerned. I need to test ride the Griso. Prices are coming way down too. Thanks again.

It's been a few years since posting on this board but I am entertaining getting another guzzi and need some advice. I have owned the standard v11 Lemans and a Norge. Both are now gone. I liked the v11 motor more than the Norge's 1200. What I didn't like about the standard lemans was the marz suspension. And, my wrists and neck can no longer tolerate the clipons so I'm leaning toward a 04 v11 Cafe Sport or Coppa Italia with the standard bars. I'm seeing some good deals on these Ohlins sporting beauties lately ($6500-$7000 range). I also see used Grizo 1100's for around $8500. My hesitation about the Griso is the suspension. I have heard a mixture or comments from great to way too stiff. Does anyone have experience with the Ohlins v11 suspension versus the Griso 1100 suspension? Which is better? My guess is that the Ohlins is better. But I do love the looks of the Griso. Greg Field are you out there? Thanks

Wait for the 8V 1200s. I venture to say all the new guzzis will eventually have the 8V motor. And, by waiting, you give Guzzi a chance to improve the other components too (final drive, suspension, gauges, etc.). just my 2 cents.

Yes I am selling my silver Norge. It's a beautiful motorcycle and does everything very well but I have decided to defect and try something other than Guzzi. My loss is your gain. Purchased at Moto International in Seattle. 6000 miles New condition New rear tire (on the way) Meticulously maintained $12,500 Rod Salem, OR. 503-508-1948

Ryland3210, What do you think of the ohlins suspension on your cafe sport? I used to own a 04 lemans with the standard suspension and I wasn't impressed with the suspension. I have heard that the ohlins is awesome compared to the marz and sachs. I now have a Norge and am missing certain things about my v11. I'm thinking about selling it and getting a cafe sport.

Having owned an 04 Lemans with standard suspension I would definately lean toward the 04 cafe sport with the tit exhaust, especially if it's the MG exhaust kit which now sells for $1550 new. The ohlins suspension is superior to the standard suspension of the ballabio. Even though the stock cafe sport you are considering may have less miles and some warranty left I would choose the one that has had better care. I would not be afraid of 9500 miles but make sure you get the stock parts, you may not like the motobits controls. The stock pegs are excellent. I really like the cafe sport. It is much better looking than the Ballabio. The Ballabio is boring. How much money we talkin about? Good luck.

Max Scura, Please tell me about your Scura seat. Looks like a custom corbin jobby. Your last pic looks like you have the rear cowling on it while previous pics appear to be without. Does it work with or without the cowling? I'm asking because I am considering a custom corbin saddle for my 04 Lemans. Thanks

Lamedog, I don't know the particulars of California law. If I remember correctly registering a used bike with x miles (I don't remember the minimum) in California is no big deal. Not the same as registering a new one. If Someone else has more knowledge about this please share it. Also, I would be willing to put the bike back to stock for you. ie. stock cans, ecu, and charcoal cannister. Rocketman

The Lemans wins hands down. Way better looking, more reasonable riding position, more comfortable and functional. The Duc gives me cramps just looking at it.

2004 Lemans, excellent condition, 17,500 miles, well maintained, all service records. $6200 Rod 503-508-1948

Geruguzzi, I am "the guy" in Oregon that has the MG Ti kit that Greg mentioned. Yes, I will sell you the kit. It's in excellent condition. PM me if you want to talk. Rocketman

Jon, Do you have the marz front forks or the ohlins?

If you get the MG ti kit you get the race ecu and if you don't change the crossover you won't need a powercommander. If you get some other after market cans you will need a powercommander to retune. It comes out to be a wash.

I too switched to a 170 rear. I put on Pirelli Diablo Strada's. With the slightly more aggressive profile of the front tire combined with the 170 on the rear it is indeed more flickable. At first I thought it turned in too quick so I fooled with tire pressure until I found a nice balance. The bridgestone 180 always felt like it was turning in much slower than the front. Kinda truckish. I like it gooder now.

Have you seen this little number from Italy. I'm a full face guy but this is cool.

2004 Moto Guzzi LeMans, excellent condition, adult owned, meticulously maintained, always stored in warm dry garage. MG Titanium Race Exhaust kit, Throttle Meister Heavy bar end weights, new Pirelli Diablo Strada tires, Moto Guzzi tank bag and Service manual. $7400.00 Rod 503-508-1948

Looks like you have done your research Tom. The Z6 is a very good tire. I still stand firm on the need to run matched tires. Good luck with your choice.

Tom, the way I read the promo info is that the diablo corsa 111 rear tire is a dual compound street tire. Sticky wubba on the sides and longer lasting wubba in the center. "Street tires with racetrack performance". I would guess you are going to get at least 6K (or hopefully more) out of the back and that's all one could ever get out of the bt020's. Because these tires naturally turn in faster I would stick with the 180 rear. Besides, they don't offer it in a 170. For what it's worth