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That kinda reminds me of all the car makers foisting turbo-4cylinders on us and claiming big horsepower. When what we really want is . . .

I remember reading some journalist's opinion about the early V11 Sport, "Will require some owner involvement." That was not wrong . . .

One can hope, yes?

There were a couple other images I considered, but there were too many uniforms and turn-out gear involved . . . I mean, there are those that may recall the SSR "lead bike" being passed on the right by >lights&sirens< I admit, I did not see (or hear) that coming . . . These things can get edgy, even with our best intentions . . .

I looked for a representative image of MGTD-III and settled on this one. Thanks, Bill, for hosting this event and sharing it with those of us who pine to be there . . .

Ok , I take back the whole Sandra Dee thing. Pretty sure I'm a legit fan . . . this even looks like Italy!

Happy for you Gio . . . not so much for our little community. Your being here with us will always be welcome and invited! (Gio joined May, 2003!) Don't wander too far off, buddy!

Progress! For best outcome, perform the entire "Decent Tune-up" . . .

It is pretty amazing to see that is what she looks like with the front framework and structure all in place. Soooo very nicely done! Is the swingarm, shock, and reardrive in place, yet?

Makes South’n SpineRaiders look like the Sandra Dee Fanclub....

A high idle on a V11 is vastly better than a low one. V11 idle adjustment is "Step 6" . . .

Hey, ya know P.Roper is fond of saying, "V11 don't crash well." One more thing he is right about . . .

One of the interesting revelations about the V11 is that the "timing cover" is a key stressed member. Perhaps unique to the SpineFrames?

Looks like a job for JBWeld . . .

This is very exciting, but still not actually MotoGuzzi . . . what will they show us of the "road-going" V85 at this year's EICMA in advance of the company's centenary? I mean, this is built from the CARC and we are told the CARC is dead.

ok, got this. Thanks, Chuck! Moving, indeed!

Hey, jmardy, can you say what the LeMans sold for?

I seem to remember someone telling me there are two seasons in Canada, "July and winter" . . .

Dang, Canada must be literally littered with said frozen nuts! Not sure dipping into the northern tier of The States would keep them any better intact without grazing the Gulf Coast. Y'all come, now, ya hear?

That's a great attitude! Worse than just an inquiring mind, I have a pair of Speedhut, from which I do not know what to expect. I do recall the face illumination is LED with separate drivers ("little square things"). I also seem to recall the needles are separately illuminated but not sure if they have their own little square things. Your speed-o is GPS or gets a local signal from the bike?

Wow, footgoose, that Chris Smither performance! thanks . . .

A better duet, yet . . . (I love this song . . . )

I always loved the champagne LeMans. So elegant and classy . . .

Amazingly resilient, these AGM. But blatantly unforgiving if neglected. Know your actionable voltages. Understanding the actionable thresholds and required charging voltages and amperages is the difference between making the battery secure and watching your mates ride off while you wait for roadside assistance . . .

True to Luciano Marabese's V11 design concept (monochromatic). Is the black seat cowl original or were they ever also champagne?