Steve G.

Don't feel so bad. The software would not accept my City of Surrey, @ 375,000 pop. So I picked Vancouver 20 miles west. Ciao, Steve G.

Thank's for your wisdom Jaap, running your forum with fairness but firmness. I think alot of us must be suffering from motorcycle cabin fever, and venting our feelings toward each other. On a lighter note, the weather prospects are turning for the better here, with the western pacific jet stream changing from it's winter freight train towards my area, to a confirmed dryer February/March. Sunny and dry is forecast here for the forceable future, and I plan on shaking the cobwebs out on 2 wheels. Ciao, Steve G.

Now you're talking. Free food too!! Ciao, Steve G.

The black is certainly a very nice color for the V11, with it's nice rolling body shapes. The V11 will certainly be known for that original green which whether you like it or not, you have to agree it's what got the attention of the motorcycling world, as a worthy cosmetic predecesor to the legendary V7 Sport Limited. Last year in California I spotted an extremely rare dark navy blue 1100 Sport. It was "gobsmacking" beautifull. The gold lettering of the namesake, and the gold decal eagle just looked SO RIGHT!. I statred at the thing for 10 minutes just walking around it. I've often thought what a navy blue V11 Sport would look like. That color has transformed the look of the Yamaha FJR 1300, which while grey was a yawner. This color would look incredible on a V11. If mine was not green, I would have changed it already. Ciao, Steve G.

Gosh, I don't want to head out early from Italian Day. It's best to start for Winthrop no later than 10:00am. Ciao, Steve G.

If mine turns out to be shorter that this, I'll borrow my buddies lathe, and borrow some of his metal stock. Ciao, Steve G.

Don't forget the Arai Jimmy Adamo replica, which carries the colors of Italia. Ciao, Steve G.

Thankyou Sir!

I can't recall whether it was on this forum, or the Guzzi Exchange Forum out of Auz. Pete Roper was talking about how he pulled this rear wheel off this V11, and that the rear axle was motherF*%#er tight, causing the spacer to be crushed slightly causing premature wheel/hub bearing failure. Anyone have an acurate proper length of this spacer? I have a mind to pull mine apart to check. Thanks guys! Ciao, Steve G.

Been there, got lost there, scarrrrry!

Good going!! Lock up that garage man. The child won't steal a cookie if he can't see the cookie jar. Ciao, Steve G.

I check it every spring. They havn't moved as all in 37,000 kms. Ciao, Steve G.

From the old clips, I thought I say in this order; Stanley Woods, Geoff Duke, John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood. I stand corrected, but I thought I saw a glimpse of Phil Read as well. Ciao, Steve G.

Good going Derek! Ciao, Steve G.

If you can read this Jaap, you've probably read the way this thread has gone. It seems history lesson in school has been given different versions of what is fact depending on which country you have been brought up. Add a heaping spoonfull of Hollywood's often laughable versions, and we have like minded motorcyclists calling each others world leaders [i think we agree that most all world leaders are low life] nasty things. I think it's time the plug was pulled on this thread. I've seen other shut down for way less nastiness. We're all buddies, and as motorcyclists, we're serious minorities in this world. Time to pull the plug on that fucking Global Warming thread too! Ciao, Steve G.

You're bringing back great memories Dr. Gil. I was through there during my Edellweis bike tour to the IOM. And I have family in Dolgellau and Porthmadog I've visited a few times. Just Lovely. Those canal boats look like great fun. I have a great story of my grandpa stealing one [borrowing] for 4 days as a a wee lad at our families ancestral home of Holywell, Cambridgeshire, on the River Ouse. This from the very old fellow who actually owned the boat, while sitting in the 1000yr old public house at Holywell, sipping scrumpy. Ah yes, great memories! Ciao, Steve G.

Hi Jim, Tuesday the 31st, Cafe Calabria. Weather permitting [like Monday] I'll be heading in on my Jota. Rain, forget it. Ciao, Steve G.

Hi Jim, I have seen that video as well of the 999 vs a Lambo Guallardo [sorry for the spelling] . Amazing when they do an overlap of each run to show how the car catches up in the corners, then loses out as the bike accelerates away by sheer power to weight. I think that Ariel Atom would take both the Lambo and 999. Ciao, Steve G.

Ahh Cliffy, Cliffy, Cliffy! Another classic with the social graces of a bull-in-a-china-shop. Do us a favour and crash test some helmets to give us some difinitive answers. Ciao, Steve G.

I've watched this show for a while on BBC Canada. I've seen this show many times. He could have used a 1000 bike. It wouldn't have made any difference on a curcuit track like that. 4 wheels have an immense advantage over 2 wheels. You clearly see that in the video. On a 1.4 mile drag, not problem with the bike. Ciao, Steve G.

I'll agree with you on all points Dave! Ciao, Steve G.

Well done Dr. Gil, your bike looks gorgeous!! Funny thing about these ol' Gutzi's. If this had been a run-o-the-mill Honda, a write-off or TL [total loss] sticker on the tank would have most likely meant a death sentence confirmation. Because these things have such charisma and soul, it seems you have been affected by this to bring the Lemans back to the life it deserves. This makes me feel good! Sorry to get off the subject, but I'd really appreciate an owners report on your Aerostitch suit. I'm not sure if you were wearing it during your unfortunate incident, but either way it would be great. Thanks. Ciao, Steve G.

Don't start talking about wars Dave. The US did save England in ww2, but would have sat on it's hands the whole time had they found out early about Pearl Harbour. Mellow out Dave, you are starting to sound like the proverbial. It doesn't look good. A humble American can automatically be considered my best friend. Some of my best friends are Americans. They are confidently, proudly and quitely humble about their nationality. It looks very good on them. We all know that it sucks to be the world's policeman, but because you have the ability, and the wish, you should realize that not everyone likes the tough guy on the block. As a close neighbour to the USA, I can say I am very glad and lucky we are one of your allies. If not for you guys, I believe that there's every chance I'd be speaking Russian right now, and forced to eat raw pork! As far as the oil issue and imports, the middle east and Venesuala will be soon small players in the oil trade. The province of Alberta will soon supply 90% of the US oil needs, with reserves for over 100 yrs! B.C. and Alberta will supply 100% of the US natural gas for the next 250yrs. Alberta probably will not have a crackpot murdering dictator like Chaves,Hussien, etc, or desire to make the worlds biggest gun to fire warheads into Montana or Utah, will desire not to artifically alter prices, threaten to cut off supplies, and will even continue to employ Americans in the promised land of immense profit. Yup, good ol' Alberta. Wait till Lake Shasta is totally dry, we're waiting for that knock on our door from Los Angeles to start buying our pure clear B.C. water. No problem buddies! Ciao, Steve G.

I don't think it's the heat from the exhaust headers that's causing the fuel delivery system overheating. I think it's caused by the heat of the cylinders [next to the exhaust headers the gottest part of the engine] and the close proximiity of the fuel lines to those parts. I've managed to stop this problem with carefull re-routing of the lines away from these parts. Ryan has come up with the great idea of aeronautically sourced fuel line wraps made to isolate heat from fuel lines. Still others have wrapped externally equipped fuel pumps [pre '02] with similiar product. You may have to "burp" the fuel line coming from the fuel tank, which will now have what I'll call 'air', which means loosening the hose clamp and pulling the hose off, sometimes not all the way off, just enough to allow the 'hissing' of air, and residual fuel, to escape. There will be some inherent pressure [5-10 psi, not much], and once released to 0 pressure, it seems to not do the hard starting [worked for me anyways], don't ask me the mechanics of it all works, it's just something I've learned after it's happened a few times for me 50 miles from nowhere on the side of the road. Ciao, Steve G.

Hi Jim, I was looking for Ya buddy. I was manning the booth [right by the beer garden as it were] from 4-6. My brother said you stopped by, but it's tough to find someone there. Next time. I looked over at the beer garden, jut a bunch of Canadian swill anyways. Wait till I finish my latest IPA, I'll invite all Guzzi owners over to my place for a beer session. IPA and Stilton sound good? Did anything catch your eye, besides Moto Guzzi's complete absence? The big Kawi 1400 Ninja looks like a giant bug with it's multiple headlights. Honda's a big yawn. Yamaha's R1 is still the nicest looking superbike for me. Suzuki is still all about boy racer graphics. We finally have a Ural rep [for those who venture down that path] but the price is silly expensive. But lately with bike shows, it really is all about CHOPPERS, CHOPPERS, CHOPPERS! I can't take too much of this stuff anymore. I must admit I'm close to getting one of those Kendon bike lifts. The local rep [White Rock] has a show sale that's cheaper than the sale price on Kendon USA's site. I know there's a Chinese unit there, but I don't have the room for either that one or the Handy. Speaking of Chinese, I think we are seeing the tip of the iceberg, as I counted 8 manufacturers of mini bikes and quads etc, mostly all absolute crap, but still there. The Korean Hoysung [sorry about spelling] has a SV650 copy, a bit better than the Chinese, but not that a competitive price compared to Suzuki. I can't see myself ever going down that route. I still try to find non Chinese cloths and boots. It's tough. Ciao, Steve G.