LowRyter

I don't there's anything wrong with the Guzzi longitudinal Vtwin design, particularly for shaft drive motorcycles. I think it has advantages to the Beemer Boxer. I have a transverse Ducati Vtiwn, and I think it's great but it does have efficient chain drive. Both are 90 degree twins. I can understand why one works best for shaft and the other for chains. I can only hope that Guzzi gets it's act together regarding reliability, styling and performance. I do think both Italian brands have a better feel vs the Beemer and Japanese bikes. Whenever I think of a Guzzi, I think of longitudinal Vtwin shaft drive motorcycles. It's a great unique and practical design. Having said all that. It looks like the future is parallel twins with balance shafts and various firing intervals to mimic 90 and 70 degree Vtwins. That doesn't make traditional designs obsolete.

https://www.af1racing.com/OEM-Moto-Guzzi-Intake-Manifold-Hose-GU03114370 https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=94 so?

Any truth to the rumors that these are hard to find? I checked on a couple of sites and saw the original part number was superseded a couple of times but the replacements seem to be available for o/s delivery although not on hand.

This bike appears to be a Moto Guzzi version of my Ducati Supersport. I would imagine the Guzzi has the advantage of cruise control. I'd like to test ride. Doubtful I'd get one.

So when does this show start and is there more Guzzi stuff than the V100?

Well Pete at least "clan" is spelled with a "c". But to answer your question, yeah.

Damn Kin, you beat me to it. We got the CD delivered yesterday and then saw them on Colbert. I like this record, it doesn't quite grab like their first record but grows on me. David Hildalgo plays on several cuts. I saw them during their first tour a dozen years ago. Interesting enough, the Bob Weir record, Blue Mountain, has similar vibe.

WSBK is OK. We don't get great TV coverage, it's hit or miss. There also isn't great competition among riders or brands. I keep up with MotoAmerica stuff a little more since the Ducati team is fielded down the road about an hour from me. And it looks like the Daytona 200 is going to be open for additional entries including 900cc+ Vtwins against the 600s.

What happened? Mud? Should not be. Hard accident! Or?

I like the racing and competition in MotoGP. I'll continue to watch it. The last year(s), no Americans, Rossi hasn't done better since I saw him run 2nd in Austin, I know few of the newer riders, despite that, I still watch it.

Rossi was ripped off in 2015. Dorna allowed Marquez to screw up Rossi's contention for the championship. One of the biggest screw jobs in sports IMO.

That's obviously his "stage name".

Neat stuff. So who is the real artist? Nicolas Draeger? Lorenzo Eroticolor?

Chris, I think you got my point about "having fun and games from the guys with tools and lathes figured this stuff out." But I'm not in either camp. I'd rather ride than wrench. And I may not be good at either one. So give me a bike that I like to ride and don't worry about it to keep going. Two of my four bikes have been the shop for weeks. I'd be happy to get rid of both now, maybe the Greenie too.

I'm just not into any bike I don't have confidence in or a company that doesn't stand by their bikes. Look at any bike they've sold in the last ten years and tell me differently? Roller Rockers, Demand Sensors, Fuel Pumps, Dash Boards, electronics, greased bearings, timing chain adjusters, oil pumps, fuel pumps. And then consider the parts availability if you find a competent dealer to work on it. I'm yacking about reliability and dealer support and I ride a Ducati (one of the least reliable brands) (but knock wood, been OK). I suppose it was a fun game when the guys with tools and lathes figured this stuff out. Perhaps feeling like mechanical aptitude was the cool part of it. But now you need to have a computer degree and a smuggler to China to get it worked out.

I agree with your calculus.

130HP? My goodness, it gains 10HP after every thread. That thing better crank to 12k to get that much power. Actually it looks like a pretty nice bike. I'm not that enamored with the styling. Funny, the V-11 Sport brought back so much of the retro styling with the round headlight, look at the 9T Beemer and so many that have copied the V11. Now we get a Guzzi that looks like a Honda. It might look a lot better in person. For sure I'll be looking for it and try to get a test ride. My Ducati pretty much filled the space for that kind of bike and I'd have a hard time parting with it for this one despite the extra 20HP claimed for the Guzzi.

The Corso tries are full sport. The "Rossi's" are touring sports, not sport touring. For my Greenie and my Duc, I'm going for the sport touring, after a few miles they seemed to handle the same. Dunlops costs a lot less too. Haven't ridden the Corso but I'm too cheap to try.

Those Pirelli "Rossi*" 3's came on my 2017 Ducati SS 937 as OEM. I really liked them. The Duc brand rear lasted nearly 5k, the "generic" Rosso 3 replacements lasted about about 4k. After a couple of generic Rossi 3 rear tires (and another front), I replaced them with Dunlop Roadsmarts that I've also been using on my Greenie. The Dunlops seem to handle just as well, will go long(er) and cost a lot less <Guzzi content >. Regarding the Rosso 3's the Ducati branded tire did seemed to last longer, they cost a few dollars more but take time for delivery. I understand the Diablo Rosso 3's have been replaced by the Rosso 4's. For myself, I'm sticking with the Dunlops. Pirellis DR just are not worth the cost and limited longevity. Let us know how your experience compares to mine. * The tech that ordered the replacement Pirellis called them the "Rossi" tire .

I don't know if this thread is about motorcycles or political geography. But after a trip to Europe, I think The Netherlands is perhaps the most rational country on earth. They seem to have freedom, tolerance, and responsibility integrated with rational solutions. I have no idea about the original of their language however.

If you have determined that you have good oil pressure, it would be sense to replace the switch. I haven't kept up with your situation but you do have oil pressure?

I need one

Brad's Sport looks very nice. Rode with him in Arkansas a few years ago. I bought his Greenie about 10 years ago and it's set up right to run, handlebars, PC, slip-ons and airbox mod, bike runs strong....I've posted my stories about the transmission bracket and voltage regulator, not his issue. Many miles later. Brad and Chuck know their stuff. If you want a Guzzi that's straightened out to run right, those guys are best. Brad also had a good running Griso. I'd jump on any of Brad's bikes.

I'd just wonder if the engine could be designed to service in modular fashion on a motorcycle. Pull out the side of the motor, pull out the crank and rotor, install another one? (Similar to pulling the clutch on a transverse motorcycle engine.) Reinstall the crank/rotor and the side case. Service the old rotor seals for the next change out. No?

Nih, I agree that rotaries sound like two strokes. I think it has to do with the fact that the engines fires combustion every revolution. But that's just a guess. Also, since this bike is meant more as a track tool, it would probably require frequent maintenance. The rotor seals have traditionally been an issue.