Chuck

Funny, but true, Docc.

You think that's small, you should have a look at a small block cross.

So, what's the Tag O rama? I'm always looking for a reason to ride some place..

Never have heard of that one before.. Ok, I lied.

That is true.

Explosion in a Valeo factory..

Thanks, but no. Far from it. I'm just a hobbyist. Real Guzzi guys like Pete, Charlie, Steve.. Oh, I quit. Don't want to leave anyone out... work with Guzzis every day. I just play. I *have* played with several, though.

Yes. It was simply a cut and paste. Probably with scissors..

^^^^ Agreed.

FWIW.. back in another lifetime, when I was an engineering modelmaker.. I used to make test fixtures for the "salt water spray test." 40 hours of high pressure salt water blown from various directions. I've not seen a Guzzi harness that would pass that one. Certainly not a wrapped in electrical tape one, much less a Molex connector.

Well, as we all know, Guzzis are all about lightness..

They are both sport touring bikes. The difference being the V12 is sport Touring, and the V11 is Sport touring.

Hi, Paul.. yes, that is the OEM rack. No problemo with the 24 pack and Rokstraps. Rokstraps rock! The Cad/Cam class made my brain hurt.. but I guess old people need to do that kind of stuff. At any rate, Austin and I came back and started running parts two days later. Austin has the Guzzi hots, btw..he has already seen the one true faith.

Decided to blow off the Midwest Antique Airplane fly in and come to the Fourteenth annual Southern Spine raid instead. Called Walt and straightened out (I hope) a balls up on the reservation. My Sweetie, Dorcia, is coming, too, so we'll put the Mighty Scura in the van. It'll be our 40th anniversary trip. She's a good girl..

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I'm having a hard time keeping my wallet closed.

No.

As delivered, the Sport (and the Norge) engine is pretty lean. That is the popping you are hearing. Changing exhausts will make it irritating, and it won't run as well without a new map. Fortunately, there is Guzzi Diag, a free (!) program, and maps available. It is also available for the V11S, and is a wonderful resource.

Must....make...sure...the Mighty Scura doesn't see this.

The 1200 Sport is essentially a naked Norge, and reminds you very much of one when riding it. Pretty refined, civilized, but has that top heavy feel of the Norge. Like the Norge, it is a real mile eater. V11 Sports are a different animal.. but in a good way. It's the last of the *real* Guzzis.. a more elemental machine, that is easy to connect with and addicting *if* you get it.

Good on ya, Docc..

It was several years ago when we ran the Jack-All rig up there, and we were mere youths in our 60s. It was a chore to walk, much less run..

Nice work.. Gotta keep Docc mobile.

Yeah, me too.. but I don't think I'm (ahem) quite that good..

Nice wind chime, Docc..