Bogwopit

I have factory stands for both my V11's I have used them for the last 8 years and have never been able to use them easily....every time I try to put one on or take one off a stand I always think I'am going to a. write the bike off b.severely damage anything nearby ,and c.risk a groinal hernia. They are one of the typical Mandello ideas that looked good on paper, appeared to be a good idea at the local coffee shop/ wine bar and ended up as totally useless and even downright bloody dangerous!! Also, in typical Mandello fashion they are still available after 15 years or so, totally un-changed. And they still don't work properly. Oh how we love such Italian eccentricities Andy

Old LandRovers... No sorry, I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole. Talk about unreliable money pits! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Shame on you,Jaap. I didn't mean to drive but merely to fettle and grease and generally use as a mobile "man shed" to avoid all unwanted attention from the better 1/2. Driving one is akin to putting wheels on a dilapidated garden shed and powering it with an old lawn mower engine. No wait, that would probably drive and handle better than a series Land Rover...and it would definitely out perform one.

Mines a 5cyl diesel and by a quirk of fate seems to be very reliable.Had it for 18 months or so and only replaced one rear wheel bearing as well as normal servicing.2 previous vehicles were v70 d5's both excellent

Forget the Volvo Jaap, as good as it may be(my current family. hack is a 2004 XC90 with 200,000miles and still behaving exceptionally well) Take a look at the series 3 station wagon behind you.Now that is something different!! All you need is a firm grip and a selection of hammers.

All the best from yours truly. 2014 and 2015 were seriously bad years from my experience so I sincerely hope 2016 will be better. At least this forum is one constant I can depend on. Thanks to all of you.

Jawa

1988 BMW R100RT 1990 Guzzi 350NTX 2000 Guzzi Centauro 2001 v11 Rosso Mandello 2003 v11 Le Mans 2007 California Vintage 2012 Griso 1200 8v

Looks like it could be the Allihies area. Very nice location. Hi Dave, have you any more info. regarding the meet up in late July? I presume it's the same as the one I've just agreed to go to on the MGClub forum.(damned traitor I am) Not been around for some time; not since a serious fire at my workshop in July last.My fault,alas, but with all the relocation and insurance haggling I have not had the time to do anything else. Thankfully Insurance Co. have now accepted liability so I can start things again. I've already decided to treat myself to another Guzzi or two.Not sure whether to get a Mk1 Lemon or a Daytons Rs type thing. Hope your O.k. and hope to see you soon. Andy

Only if you live close by!!

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I must have missed this post. Did you do the relocation, Andy? I certainly did,Dave, relocated the Griso to the dealers in exchange for a 1200sport8v. Andy

Doh, sorry Dave. They do have a brake lever for sale at £40.26 post free, item no.170647763283

Dave, there is a new gear lever as a buy it now on E.Bay. £39.55. Andy.

Hi Dave,sorry about yet more bad luck. I can get you a complete 3 pce.lock set for approx. £180inc.vat or just the steering lock for£80. Have a look on Speedaway web site for yourself and you can price anything for your bike. They no longer do Guzzi spares now-got fed up so gave up. See if the prices compare with what they quoted me. cheers, Andy.

Morning RHIP, I don't know where you are but if you do decide to change to cafe sport style handlebars I have a complete set of parts that I am thinking of selling. Andy

I agree completely RHIP, it is indeed a very good looking V11. As a last resort I,ll take the piece along to a place that makes decals and get it reproduced but many thanks for your kind offer.I haven't been able to find a copy of the logo anywhere on line. Yes i'am going to repaint the seat surround.No laquer means it's got lots of little marks on it so I'd like to bring it up to the same standard as the other painted parts. My next problem is to match the paint but that will be another story. While w are talking of the Rosso Mandello I wonder if you've heard anything of 'MUDDY' who started the Rosso Mandello register. He's not been on line for quite a while.I've P.M.ed him but had no reply. Thanks, Andy.

Hi All, Has anyone found a supplier for the Rosso Mandello logo on the seat surround, or failing that has a copy of the artwork so I can get a couple made. I've checked in the Ref. section here but can't find one. Andy.

There is a C/F mudguard on ebay, from a manufacturer in san diego. It looks good and who would know it isnt original!!!. But i have seen originals on ebay quite regularly,Or have you tried reboot guzzi spares they are/werebreaking a cafe sport so they may still have the mudguard. Gary I bought one of those fenders from that guy in San Diego .He lost my order or some excuse and kept my payment for weeks.When I emailed him he was apologetic made excuses and after another couple of weeks sent something that looked like crap from a bent mold or something.I wouldn't put on my bike and gave it to a friend to give someone for a track bike.Very disappointed!!check his feedback.Maybe he should stick to car parts. Likewise I bought one from the same guy. off E.Bay. 6 weeks later still no part arrives so I contact him.He's once again v.apologetic and says it will be a week to 10 days.A fortnight later I contact him and say I can't wait any longer. I hear nothing from him and have to resort to reporting him to E.Bay and claiming the money back thru' paypal. Mind you,I should have known better as I bought a pair of c/f sidepanels off him a couple of years ago and had to wait several months for them to arrive. When they did they were not as per. original. Perhaps I,ll learn this time!! Andy.

Sorry to hear of yet more bad news, Dave. As you say, if only it had been the bloody Griso.Mind you, would you even have wished it upon some poor unsuspecting thief?Then again it might have made them consider going straight! Andy.

Cracking looking Nolan. What model is it? Andy.

what parts of what models is this red beauty? Anyone know?

Shame on you Jaap, calling the Centauro ugly.I see the the Swan within. No, your right, it's seriously pig ugly, even for a Guzzi, but then thats whats so attractive about it.It was made when Guzzi were still interested in making individual, distinctive (o.k. strange and ugly)bikes. Maybe I forgot the Griso... And the Stelvio......... Of course your right about the wheels. I don't want to turn it into a cruiser Skeeve, but it's hardly an out and out sports bike...non of them are(MGS-01 exempted and possibly a few others in there day}I just want to personalize it and I like the look of the wire wheels on the Cali.-only available in 18". If it handles like my Cali. I'll be more than happy.I've other bikes to go fast on. Thanks for the input, Andy.

Thanks but I'am after an alloy rimmed wheel.The Cali3 is steel.