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congrats Antiquar! happy to hear it. the way those little dash bulbs are pushed in there, it may just need a clean up/anti corrosive. removing the center light panel can become problematic. the crap plastic light base may disintegrate. you'll know if the cover bolts spin in place. #31 on fiche... @ Harpers http://www.harpermoto.com/parts-by-motorcycle/1990-2000-moto-guzzi-motorcycles/v-11-sport-mandello-1100-1999-2001/dashboard-en-v11-sport-mandello.html they have the bulbs too.

darkness, yes..... I have some black forks I'll swap for those gold ones

damn docc. well said.

Zoup, if you haven't already, replace and bleed the clutch fluid thoroughly. It's not easy, as the bleeder is very unhandy. The Tenni clutch is the same as Scura and doing so helped considerably with mine.

been there... done that.... same conclusion

if this bike is calling out to you, you are most likely the type of rider it was built for. as others have said, there will be some fits and niggles, but mostly minor and the reward is great. price wise, that's about tops but still fair imo, depending on condition. look at other components on the bike so you get a sense the mileage is correct. one of the "fits and niggles" is a speedo and cable/drive with less than stellar reliability. Welcome, and keep us posted. Pics if you got 'em!

the place looks really nice. and the garage. (2 wrenching, 1 supervisor, 2 drinking - lol)

OK, this year for sure.

KB - thanks, I'll put that fantasy to rest. I'm not concerned with weight, just reliability. From Agostini - Ciao John Thanks for contact us , the price for one of this clutch kit shipped to USA is 560.00 euro but in this moment is not available, the new production is scheduled for March ! Best Regards Luca - Team Agostini that be $606. US I asked but they didn't say who the mfg was. Hopefully it's RAM and MG Cycles will get a batch too. I like having someone closer and more communicative to deal with.

No. Add the Griso to the garage. Don't sell the RC. Ride them both for a year. See how you feel then. At only 54 I think you'll regret giving up that awesome machine.

thanks Baldini. I was hopeful that was the same kit as MG Cycles sells (except they can't get them). It seems it's not quite the same, as MG's is assembled, aligned, and ready to install... but unobtainable, of course. I read that thread some time ago, and couldn't find it again, so thanks. I will look it up. Kit's aside, and the flywheel being the problem, why can we not replace just that with a steel one? I guess I don't understand how a 1 plater FW differs from a 2 plater. Except the alloy and the part number.

toofat, the mj is brass threaded with ss bolts. same battery otherwise. I put a plain 545 in 2 LM's recently. they fit just right.

Is it a complete kit for swap out? How long did it take to get it? What was the cost? I have inquired with them and await a response. Just curious of your experience.

if that indeed heats the battery, then it makes sense. I've known for a very long time that with flashlight batteries, and whatnot, you can squeeze a bit more juice from a low one, by heating it.

that's a nice bunch of extras. good job you got the faux suede, Tenni only, seat. The other seat should be the standard LeMans. just re-reading the registry, it looks like the potential number of Tennis in the US now is around 35. I wish those USA blank spaces would fill in.

let's see... I like the dark grey seat cowl and front fender. The side covers look black with something gold where the Tenni badge goes. I love the red paint in the MotoGuzzi in the valve cover. I will be stealing that. Smoke signal covers.. Buell? Custom foot pegs, brake lever. Wow. Cans look good too. Be they Mistrals? Tell us more! Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new Tenni.

very nice work

"EnerSys (Odyssey) is adamant that these batteries will not charge without applying a minimum of 6 amps, and at 14.2-14.7 volts." I'm curious what our bikes put out with normal riding. And what about adding a vest or lighting accessories?

Congrats Jools. And Welcome. Do elaborate a bit on the clutch problems. and what clutch is in her now. Aluminum flywheel owners want to know these things!

ahhhh. When I met bikeseamus awhile back, he was riding a recently purchased Rosso Corsa. That must have been Rosie. Nice bike! The first spine I'd ever seen in Indy besides mine. Give us a shout when you get back this way. btw, did you ever do business with the short lived Moto Guzzi Tipton? They also sold Ural, Carhartt, Redwing, and some kind of bicycle, skate boards, etc. I know he was there '02 '03.

Chuck, I'm confused. Indiana? California? where are you? Elwood's not far from Indy (me). You gonna be here this summer? There are a couple Guzzisti in Indy I know of, but no spines. Except for 'bikeseamus' in Columbus. It'd be great to have another.

Here's the single plater some of us await http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=2986...at least I hope this is it. It's what I ordered months ago. $576. That price may change and they may never be available:) The dual plater pieced together is expensive from what I gather. If there is a complete new one for sale, I don't know where. Don't know what they're going for used, but most likely is the best way to acquire one. What bike are you thinking of for a clutch swap Twin?

A BMW rider at The Rock Store came up and said - "Three Moto Guzzis? Is this is a rally?" lol

crap... I couldn't get there in 2 days if I had to. even with my Scura clutch

man... she is Tall! thanks!