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Re-reading docc’s aria! post the side view pic presents another option which if it proved too fiddly & is aborted (patience is limited!) - would be easily rectified by proceeding with said easy option elbow hack. Maybe hacksaw a dozen parallel cuts around opening then splay out the intake ‘tags’ before remoulding with duct tape, fibreglass etc. The Guareschi’s et al., favour CAI extensions - so these parallel cuts would also allow for insertion of literally any size width of tubing or pipe extension one wishes to suitably shove up there before clamping or duct moulding in - suggest diameter bigger than Italians... Interestingly (scratching head), Guareschi’s ribbed intake openings really do appear smaller in internal total area than what Phil A ‘s post discussed the throttle bodies require. Where is their RR relocated making space for ribbed hoses? Side chutes - still small.

Thanks gents. No one yelled, “Stop! Are you mad!”, so I feel this would suit me more than battling with uncooperative hardened plastics - or left with a congealed melted blowout! My primary mission was simply to find a shortcut - which I’m encouraged from the feedback is doable & probably worthwhile. Now I turn to Phil A ‘s elegantly described & qualified concept to increasing airflow which it was hypothesised the funnels were to still be a limiting factor in supplying the larger throttle bodies (50mm?) even with the additional beer bottle flaring flanges! So... in hacksawing off what is effectively the anterior portion of the Inlet Elbow and incorporating that extra volume into the existing funnel opening above - would then these two whopping forward facing Elbow Scoops supply an ample amount of airflow into the airbox enclosure proper? Or would a state of inadequate cfm airflow supply to the cylinders still be present? Ergo..., would Phil A ‘s tri-teardrop (3Drop?) lid mod be: • absolutely required • harmonically beneficial • probably superfluous • negatively impacted Should both be done - or the Elbow Scoops be adequate?? I’m conscious that enough is enough - any more is likely just adding turbulence.

It might also be easier cutting with a hacksaw blade than the bottle remoulding process. Hoping the pic lines help indicate what I’m contemplating...

Q: Would it be possible to effectively open up the inlet opening by just hacksawing across to the widest point of the squared off elbow? Wouldn’t also incorporating the elbow volume actually offer a bigger total opening for airflow ingress than just reworking the round hole before the elbow? A whopping big scoop funnelling into airbox...?

So... besides the 15M is this BIN also for the 15RC bikes? Was this confirmed? Also, I’m under the impression that the O2 sensor needs to be disabled - only just to upload new map. But that the O2 once again be enabled after new map has been successfully installed for best results as it retains O2 sensor driven STFT & LTFT adaptability.

Future factory tour

Factory model pics indicating scale & orientation. https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/moto-guzzi-new-factory-museum/

...the more I see the more... hmmm, I’m actually warming to it! Good gracious! 😏

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/moto-guzzi-v100-mandello-new-model-and-engine-details/

Looks more like a Piaggio child with an Aprilia grandparent - not a lot of DNA apparent in this great grandchild of Guzzi. Not a worthy effort to celebrate a century of Guzzi! Plasticised & scooterised meh. Still, it’s a little better than those pics forming my first impression. I said, a little - as in marginal. Enough, to test the new liquid cooled platform. Hope springs eternal.

“full digital engine management (injection and ignition) was a Guzzi trademark long before being adopted by other makers.” Well, I for one didn’t take this as an absolute literal claim of being the first in “using EFI long before anyone else” - but more in making the point it was a feature, that was commonly adopted as a “trademark” feature before most other manufacturers had switched over to adopting EFI. In fact, is that “anyone else” quote actually accurate or has it been somewhat paraphrased? Anyhow, the article got far more right than wrong in capturing the V11’s qualities, in this case the Scura, and my absolute favourite line was one of the photos captions... Bravo! Give that man a cigar!

Yes true. There’s much in Guzzi’s annuals which can provide both experience & inspiration. As we know - this isn’t the first liquid-cooled Guzzi design - you even had your pick of two models last offered for sale only some 25 years ago! Maybe the latest V100 heads design & the liquid coolant chamber have taken its styling cues from the nowadays somewhat unsighted ...er, Custom! Anyhow, that’s what I reckon. What do you think? For those unfortunate few who aren’t familiar with the Custom (or 125C) here’s from Wikipedia: Moto Guzzi 125C or "125 Custom" is a motorcycle produced by the Italian company Moto Guzzi for ten years, from December 1985 to 1995.In 1983, at the motor show in Milan, a new type of 125 engine was presented by the Guzzi-Benelli group, intended to replace the old 125 used on the small cars from Mandello born 10 years earlier.The new engine featured innovations such as reed-regulated intake, separate lubrication, liquid cooling and anti-vibration countershaft crankshaft. The reason for the delay in using the engine is to be attributed to the excessive length of the tuning, which made it possible to use it only two years later on the 125C and 125TT (all terrain). In November 1985 the 125C was presented at the Milan motor show and, the following month, it was made available to the public.The Guzzi, on the aforementioned motorcycle, tried to bring the characteristics of the "Yankee" style of the California (reflectors placed on the sides of the direction indicators, two-level saddle and teardrop fuel tank) within the reach of the youngest: a feat not exactly successful given that trace of this model has been almost completely lost: even in the Moto Guzzi historical museum in Mandello del Lario it is not possible to find one.

...until I realised it was all just a fantastical dream!! Oh well, it was a rather nice breathless moment before continuing to reconcile myself with Mama Guzzi’s liquid blandness...

Woke up this morning smiling with feelings of excitement of the ride about to come...

Not thinking of buying gears ⚙️ ...but better a Guzzi than it’s kissin’ cousin 🤤

‘ere we go..

Actually was expecting better for the launch of a new century, new engine platform... something more celebratory with the splash & buzz created of a halo model. This looks boring as batshit - so the Breva launch commentary makes sense. I’m guessing the engine will have bore/stroke dimensions more akin to the Bellagio - with higher revs capability.

THE CENTENARY ENGINE In addition to the type of motorcycle, the engine is also intriguing. A new model to celebrate Moto Guzzi's 100th anniversary was announced last March by the president of the Piaggio Group, Roberto Colaninno, but at first glance it shouldn't be that. In fact, Colaninno had spoken of a surprising bike in terms of technology and performance and should not be represented by a crossover. https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/m.gpone.com/it/2021/08/26/moto-news/moto-guzzi-v100-foto-spia-della-crossover-da-120-cv.html%3famp

The wait seems to be almost over Ahab. Fantastic! Exciting? Hmm, I dunno. The silhouette on this is a little erm, well maybe I should wait a bit... I refuse to say boring, but it does look a fairly conservative effort - & aren’t those forks appearing a mite spindly? But I suppose it’s not about the introductory packaging - this looks like it might just be the test mule with what appears to be a TT tank. Can’t wait to properly see/hear - view the torque specs - reverse spinning shaft setup, radiator etc. Looks like we’ll wait for the next wave... Needs... Guzzi Power!!

Yeah but... no, you’re not wrong Weegie, I too absolutely love the Guareschi Varano - it clearly shows a high water mark of what can be, should’ve been achieved for a factory LeMans sport bike. Trouble is, with the Griso model - whilst it initially caught my imagination on it’s launch - on reflection there truly was only one pic colour/angle which did that! On that one image alone I was first attracted - & then later on I had the opportunity for a 8v test ride... I actually really tried hard to convince myself it was more fun to ride than my V11 Scura R. I really did! But... it just wasn’t. Emotionally benign, lacking the raw engagement of the V11 for me by comparison. Just felt... somewhat fat & stubby really! Bars out like a Quota - too wide. Carc lays like some bulky sun-greyed Great Dane turd, a bit plasticky - more a quirky mashup of odd elements - rather than the aesthetic Marabese presentation of cohesive, balanced design clearly apparent in the V11. (only imo of course) Yes, that’s true. But time struggles to dim any of its freshness ie., G&B fairing is as equally modern as any Panagale! Still would interesting to see a face-off. Of course, I’d be happy with either kit! From factory? I be like Ahab...

Gorgeous... now that’s an upgrade kit fit for refining the V11 base! Wow - wouldn’t it be incredibly interesting to see it in action pitted against the Guareschi Carc kit GCorse Varano!! Pwhoarrr! Guzzi Power! Heart... or... Head? Excruciating!!

Good grief... I’ve just seen my ruby helmet!

Now... that’s a top box! 🤠

Twin Turbo V50 all done & finished final vid. 👍 Suggest watching from say, 13 minutes onwards if you’ve followed his preceding build vid’s. It’s been said it’s difficult & unrewarding attempting to get heron heads to naturally breathe... If flow don’t come easy - force it! 💪😅