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The tracks and dates are shown here
. These dates have been firmed up since the web site was last updated. The Brands Hatch round shown as 28/30th July should actually read 29/30th.
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Ref Guzzi's, there's a Dr John Daytona signed up and a MGS-01 owner has shown interest.
To date, the full list of entrants is:
12 x Buell XB models
1 x Buell tube-framed model
9 x modified Suzuki SV650's
2 x Ducati 1000DS
1 x Bimota Tesi
1 x Vyrus 984
1 x Laverda 750S
1 x Guzzi Daytona
BTW - what's a Vyrus?
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Fancy entering your Guzzi in a competitive race series against Buells etc? then visit http://www.thunderbikeuk.com/page2.html for full details. They need a few more of Mandello's finest bellowing out that staccato beat
.Time to dust off that MGS-01 you have parked in the front room and use it in anger...
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I may be getting paranoid
but I prefer not to plaster my reg number all over the internet. You read of so many problems caused by scum 'borrowing' others numbers to evade speeding fines etc. Regarding the Breva - well I love it
. When it first appeared in prototype form I didn't really think much of it, but looked forwards to a test ride all the same. It was the test ride that sold it to me and I've even come to terms with its 'modern' styling features 
. It doesn't have the sporting edge of a V11 but it does have comfort, is user friendly and has more than enough performance for my needs. Its covered 5,000 miles to date and the engine/transmission is just starting to feel nicely bedded in.
The phrase I keep using to describe the Breva 1100 is 'it's a quality product' and that is what has impressed me most. Since buying it on 27-08-05 I've toured Europe and used it in most weathers. The finish has held up remarkably well with no signs of corrosion. Most fasteners are nicely finished with many stainless ones used for non-structural points.
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To get this thread back on track
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My pride and joy, taken 22nd April 2005 on the east coast of Yorkshire - which is known as 'Gods County' round these 'ere parts
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Ferry all booked
. Out 9th September, return 24th September. We're making another two week tour of it after having such a fantastic time this year. Fingers crossed, it looks as though my little bruv is coming with us on one of his Ducati's, so a trip 
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The dates for the 85th Anniversary GMG are now confirmed as 15th/16th/17th (Friday to Sunday) September 2006. The notice appears on the Guzzi web site
Now, where's my P&O contact number.....
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Saturday 22nd July 2006 - UKBEG Emma Radford Memorial Buell & European V-twin Festival.
Location: Lincolnshire Aviation Centre
On behalf of the UK Buell Enthusiasts Group I'd like to invite V11 owners to this festival. This will be our third event at this location dedicated to the memory of one of our members, Emma Jane Radford (pictured below) who passed away 22-04-04, aged just 26. We'll also be raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis charity.
In addition to approx. 150 Buells, there'll be Italian bikes from the Aprilia, Cagiva, Ducati, KTM, Morini, and Moto Guzzi owners clubs. British bikes will include Brough Superior, Hesketh and Vincent. I hope to have importers and race teams at the event.
The event will include a Lancaster bomber taxi-run and a Spitfire flying display. If you like Rolls Royce V12 Merlin engines at full chat you'll really appreciate this!
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We'll be going for sure
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Weave is a low amplitude, typically high speed, side to side oscillation of the entire wheel base. This was quite typical in the Red Frames delivered with the angular Pirelli Dragon Corsas.
That's exactly the description of my '99 V11 when I first rode it at speed
. I hated those Pirelli's and quickly changed them to Bridgestone BT020's. With correctly set (White Power) suspension front and rear, Stucchi fairing and correct tyre pressures it now tracks straight and true on motorways. BTW my Bitubo damper is still functioning correctly after 6 years/45,000 miles and is usually set at 3 clicks out from soft.
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Have a look at the Hyperpro USA web site for price details
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You have far too much spare time Martin...has the washing machine repair man been yet?
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Having a 'classic' green/red V11 myself and finding the steering damper useful, I thought I'd have a quick rummage....
The Hyperpro web site makes interesting reading. They even do one in Mad Red for that all important colour matched look
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V11 part number is MK-MG10-O 001
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Sorry our American cousins have had to wait so long
but British Guzzisti have been able to buy the Breva V1100 since May/June. As Pete Roper has written there have been a few niggles with one or two machines but on the whole it's living up to all the hype - it really is a quality product.I've covered 5,000 miles since August 27th and the bike has been faultless. I
it. 
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This is the Nevada rear footrest fitted on my V11. They don't look out of place on the bike - being no longer than the standard V11 peg. They're not spring loaded of course but they do have free movement. Vibration problems have been totally eliminated.
Nevada 750 part numbers required:
1 off 66 44 07 30 right hand mounting bar/pin
1 off 66 44 18 30 left hand mounting bar/pin
2 off 66 44 16 30 washer
2 off 51 60 98 00 washer
2 off 66 44 32 30 footrest rubber
2 off 31 44 12 60 footrest plate
I used these stainless steel fasteners to mount them:
4 off M3 x 16 setscrews
4 off M3 washers
2 off M6 x 40 setscrews
4 off M6 washers + 4 or 6 for spacers within the original V11 mounts
2 off M6 nyloc nuts
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I used to have the same problem with the standard front pegs on my '99 V11. I 'borrowed' the rear footrests from my wifes Nevada 750. They fit perfectly with a few M6 washers to space them out, have a thick rubber top and a splash of chrome for that bling bling custom look. Hey presto - no more 'sleepy' foot syndrome on long trips
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I've looked in all the obvious places but can't find any mention of an 'official' event taking place in Italy next year to celebrate the factories 85th birthday
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Totally agree, very clean lines
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I thought that vehicle manufacturers had to (by law) supply spares for 10 years after a model had ceased production
and hasn't this German dealer bought the least remaining stocks of V11 motors?Internet based rumours - don't you just love them
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Cantaloop, you know that's exactly the weekend of the World Championship final? Germany lose to England...
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Yes please
- where do I send the cheque? 1420cc, yummy 
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Yes and very good they are too!
The web site for owners of modern Guzzi's
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Waahay!...another Breva V1100 owner on here. Liked your write up Rudi
, please stick around. Just remember to mention V11's every now and again so Jaap won't expel you.... .
Moto Guzzi - The Racing Story
in 24/7 V11
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I've just finished reading this book (Christmas pressy from my dear wife
) and found it totally absorbing. Written by Mick Walker, it covers the whole of Guzzi's illustrious racing history.
I found the chapter covering the modern era and the section about John Wittner, from Philadelphia, USA, particularly fascinating. I never knew he was so instrumental in designing the spine frame and cantilever swinging arm chassis used on the Daytona, V10, 1100 Sport, and V11. Or the fact that he worked in the factory in Mandello during 1989 at the request of Alejandro de Tomaso.
I can highly recommend this 200 page book if, like me, you only knew the briefest details about the racing machines and would like to learn more.
It's published by the Crowood Press in England. ISBN 1-86126-735-5.
I'd like to read more about John Wittner and his racing exploits in the USA - can anyone recommend any other books?