thgil
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I have admit the Griso is a much smoother ride than the V11 and the engine is alot smoother.But the thing I miss about the V11 is the rawness of the engine.I also find that the riding posistion of the V suits me more.After a long ride on the V I used to get an intense pain between my shoulder blades but this was only after 200 miles or so.The Griso gives me a dull ache on both my knees after the same distance but these are the things one puts up with because of the love of the bike.The Griso is my third Guzzi and I find that after years of riding jap bikes I can honestly say that I feel Guzzi's really suit my riding style,ain't nothing like the pull of a gert V Twin between yer legs.As soon as I get the money and bike I'll put the photo's up.May you all live long and make hansom corpses as we say Here in Somerset.Rich.
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Saw my old V11 Sport on eBay(2302963975518).Almost bought a tear to my eye.I am now going to save up and get another V11 to be the Griso's stable mate.Rich.
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As another Ballabio owner, welcome to the board. Hope you love yours as much as I love mine.
I miss my V11. I will get another.I like speed triple,I dont like jap.
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Thats it,as much as I love my Griso I long for the V11.So I WILL pay the taxman,I will not sell the Griso but strive to save money to buy another V11.Why?I don't know I miss its shape,style,what more can I say it was the first Guzzi I'd ever owned.The first time I sat on a V11 was at the NEC bike show in 2000(I think)it was green and I knew then that I'd have to have one,etc.
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So who has bought my baby V11 from onyerbike??I often go on their site and look at her,but apparentlly she's been sold.
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Had the same problem with my v11,went through pretty much that is mentioned above.Bought a new solenoid but still no joy.Finally a friend stripped the starter motor to find that a spring(I'm no mechanic)inside had rusted up on one side which he could only put down to the bike being jet washed by the dealer left on the side stand and corrosion done the rest.Once this was freed had no worries whatsoever.Hope this helps!
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I have a V11 tank bag if anyone is intrested.
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I have just been looking at the icon recon jeans from motorcycle superstore.com in the states and was wondering do any of you guys in the states wear them if so are they any good?And where would you recommend i bought a pair from.Cheers.
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After buying my new griso a couple of months ago (sadly trading in my beautiful V11) the problems began.
20 miles into the journey home the oiol pressure light came on,so i stopped and phoned the dealer who then told me that it happened on the PDI.And they let me ride the bike out of the show room with out telling me!
Although i should of rode it straight back time was not on my side but was told there was nothing to worry about it would be sorted on the first service.A few hundred miles later oil was dripping from the engine breather tube,the gearbox and shaft seemed to be unduly noisey,which after contacting the dealer again was told not to worry it would be sorted on the first service.So the day of the service came and i was 2 hours late (should of gone right not left idiot).A tesco bag ambled its way across the road and nicely melted its self to my pipes which pleased me no end.Arrived at the shop service was carried out only to be told that they had'nt found why the oil pressure light comes on or why the gearbox was noisy.I contacted guzzi uk and the bike has been recovered and on its way to another guzzi dealership which i know and trust (based in worcester).I would never buy anything from this dealer again for sheer lack of customer service and shit attiude towards me and the bike.I will let you all know what happens next.(the dealer i purchased the bike from is based in aylesbury by the way!).
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Sounds like you've got a dud! I'd take it back and complain bitterly to whoever you got it from. I personally would never of sent out a bike with a known oil light problem even if it did have pressure! What sort of confidence is that going to inspire in a new owner?
When you say it' eveloped a leak a few inches before the back wheel where exactly? On the CARC joint with the swingarm? If so it may be that the seal on the output shaft of the gearbox has had it or the rubber boot on the front of the CARC unit has ripped or come loose, (At least they're the most obvious suspects.) If it's coming from the back of the gearbox somewhere I'd double check the oil level in the box. It seems some dealers think that the filler hole is also a level plug, it isn't! The gearbox takes 500ml of oil and with this amount in the level with the bike upright is a little below the hole. If the box has been filled up to the level of the hole, especially if this was done with the bike on the sidestand it is grossly over filled and will be asking for leaks and clucth oiling problems.
Pete
Ok pete i will take a photo and post it this afternoon.I have also rang the dealer and launched a savage bollocking to them. I also recon the gear box is very noisey so it goes in for its 500 mile service in sept so all will be revealed then i hope.
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I see nothing. you can use Photobucket just upload the files you have onto thier free site and it gives you the tags you need to put them on here, just copy and paste,
photobucket.com
pretty easy, otherwise if you are trying to attach something it could be the wrong file type .ART and .BMP are bad, VERY very bad .gif and .jpeg are good.
Finally got the photo to work
So here's hoping you can help now...
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I just had my first Griso encounter today....absolutely beautiful! What a awesome bike. I was at a Guzzi BMW shop and most of the attention was around that one black Griso he had on the floor. I really think that bike is home run for Guzzi. Kudos on that most excellent decision!
waspp
One more thing, I would like a rear hugger does anyone know if you can get one and where from?
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Well finally got the griso.The bike is stunning it handals like a dream,and fits me fine.But the toys almost came flying out of the pram!Only 20 miles into the ride home the oil light comes on.I did flip for a moment then calmly phoned the dealer to explain the problem only to be told by the mechanic that" it had done this on the PDI and its full of oil and the pressure is fine,i'll order you a new one and fit it on its first service,thats guzzis for you".So apart from that little niggle i shall stay in touch and pass on my progress with the bike.One more thing i had to fit a mistral race can it just looks so good!
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well said that man!
As always lots of valid opions. These are mine.Being a "SNAG" is much more acceptable these days. It's more acceptable to display your emotions.
Emotions can be a dangerous thing. If you keep them bottled up the dam could burst. Following the birth of our miracle baby there got to a point where all the pressures were adding up, having held the family together and work as well I could feel myself loosing it. Less than a fortnight off from work with stress was able to sort it out.
Yes football is only a game and they are over paid namby pamby celebrities, but have you ever failed at something that has been your lifes work, and perhaps the opportunity may never present it self again? Also the unrealistic hopes of a nation (well it's tabloid press) were placed on your shoulders and this must heighten the scence of failure.
I think it's vastly unfair to make that military/sport comparison. Yes this week the 90th anniversary of the Somme offensive. We should remember that, and we should remember soldiers who are in harms way currently.
The press too easily whip up mass public hysteria and grief (Diana), and primarily only want to sell more papers.
Ordinary people still do amazing things of personal bravery when confronted with the need to do so or the duty. Some can have the benefit of the body’s self defense mechanisms cutting in others only the cold realization that something needs to be done.
Whilst not proclaiming myself to be brave but in my case sences of duty and necessity: I'm squeamish I don't watch medical programmes on the TV, but I attend an incident I deal with the blood and gore there and do whats necessary. I don't like getting hurt but I have to interject in violent situations and be prepared to take lumps. Okay I've not had to face an obvious mortal danger but have confronted people armed with knives and guns. (This hasn't happened in the last few years since I've been on inside duties
)On a daily basis I deal with the dregs of society, the theives, the drunks the socialy indaequates ( and then theres the public
) But I still believe that when push comes to shove the ordinary man in the street will stand firm. -
Whats the longest trip you've done on a V11?
in 24/7 V11
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My longest trip was 4500.From the UK to Brno for the GP,Hungary,Romania,Bulgaria,Greece,Italy,Switz,France,then home.I did this on my V11 Sport.Did not take any spares.And the V11 never missed a beat.Although I did get a new set of tires at Agostini's! It was my first time doing that sort of distance on a bike.It took 21 days and 14 of those days it rained.