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I have ridden three that I was considering for purchase. I was really hard pressed to find one about 2 years back. I only considered used because Ducati wants too much for anything new. A good friend said I should ride his 2015 FJ09 and after, I couldn't resist buying one. That ended my hypermotard pursuit. Oddly enough, I was online late last evening perusing the market once again. I was only eying the 821 11-degree Testastretta which is liquid-cooled, with wet clutch. 110hp and 400lb. Great reviews on this motor. The '09 1100 is the Multistrada engine, and air cooled and dry? clutch. Great motor as well. Riding I found them as you did, really fun and "perched" over the front wheel. I'm sure I would have got over it had I ridden it longer and fully accepted that it was a dirt bike built for the street. My interest started with a pursuit for the ideal lightweight, do it all, check all the boxes bike. "That" bike in my imagination is fighting a losing battle with physics, unfortunately. Gotta give up something, right? With the FJ I gave up the killer looks and added 60lb over the Duc. In return I got 5hp, comfort, the perch of a normal standard motorcycle, Japanese dependability, and low maintenance. If another 821 or 950 comes up for sale near me I'll be checking it out.

What Scud says. I also have the RAM single, it's an easy 2 finger pull. And I have arthritis in that hand. How does the Cafe feel compared to the 78? Isn't that one a cable?

Some pre ride Ju-Ju? Can't fault you a bit.

thanks for adding that to my vocabulary Bill. It will come in useful.

I have one long and one short frame. They are unique enough to own them both, especially with the long frame being LeMans bodied. I'm not competitive and don't pay much attention regarding negative or positive handling details that change lap times by seconds. I do know what I like however and I like them both, for the same reasons but on varying roads. Whats clear to me is that when the road gets tight and twisty the red frame is more in it's natural setting. Sweepers are my favorite roads because I can go faster safer and enjoy the view somewhat as well. The LeMans is at home here and honestly the rewards are greater. I suppose it comes down to a rider's style. You can't rate a bike without the human.

you've already answered it

Love that clip. thanks. Not sure what made me buy a new one in 76 but likely because it would smoke the 750 Honda my buddy had

ok I have some more.... It's a fair reach across the tank. I'm 6'0" and it's perfect for me but noticeably further than bikes of my experience. I like the feeling of laying into it somewhat. The look over the bars has no match. No crotch rocket bend in my back. Stretched out with superbly positioned foot rests and easily adjusted controls. Some don't like it but I'm still pretty limber and am quite comfortable. Trans shifting is smooth once broken in (the bike AND you). From starting out, neutral to first may take a double clutch. 1st to 2nd is the least friendly. Keep the revs up and the toe off the peg prior to a positive shift. There are shifting 'upgrades' available to perform once you get to that point.

good description. And the only reason I have to compare them is they are both old world twins in a new(er) world sport tourer. To me the V11 is a good old reliable design motor, with 'some' up to date (for then) componentry, connected by questionable electronics, in a race bred frame. What's not to like?

I bought my LM without a test ride. Didn't need one. I knew, and I was right.

The only thing I can compare it to in my personal history is a 2000 BMW R1100s. The Beemer was technically a better bike. It was faster, but It did not handle as well, it did not look nearly as good, and I could never bond with it.

Wow. What a fantastic find for someone.

I'm much more a jazz fan than I used to be. I'll say 'classic' jazz fan, if that's a thing. Awhile back I watched a series titled Bosch, about a modern day LA detective. They developed the characters quite well for a US made series. Detective Bosch was a jazz fan and a vinyl fan. I loved the show but the soundtrack also got my attention, as well as the many jazz references throughout. He named his dog Coltrane. Web searches of the soundtrack brought up a plethora of sweet players, many unknown to me, and rekindled my interest in both this era/style of jazz, and of vinyl. It has become my go to list for "new" artists. I picked up several records of this guy first, just to get things (re)started. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

I can see where Kaw got the paint scheme for the 78 1000.

I've spoken with Bryan as well recently and was told Walt and Anna were retiring, and it was their hope to keep the place as wonderful as they had made it. Things have changed and Bill and I won't make it down this year. Ya'll have fun!

I don't believe I'd trust her to deliver a stack of pizzas intact. Geez, look at that mess on the rear of that lovely Ambo/Eldo/? tho I wouldn't care if she left my dinner on the road somewhere, as long as she was sorry. Interesting fly screen as well. Multi-purpose.

Please don't misunderstand, alternatives are fine with me. I know it's coming. I don't deny progress or inevitability. Doesn't mean I have to like it, endorse it, welcome it, want it, or wish it. "bring on the E bikes?" ok, so the E bikes are here and I'll watch them fail, fail, and fail in sales... until governments prop them up, younger people buy them, and people like me are gone. A friend once said to me, while watching a very bad movie "just because they make a movie, doesn't mean you have to watch it" ...drunk, but wise. There is a bigger conversation to be had about "the environment" and personalities, for one answer "why shite to that"...and that would be a but welcome conversation. People (enthusiasts) my age have the unfortunate advantage of watching the demise of ICE's. Those who welcome/encourage it I would say, don't understand the motorcycle experience the way I do. That's fine too, ... you do you , I do me,.. liberte'. I'm just an end user and don't give a crap about tech or green. All visceral, no pretense. I like to think that's why I'm here.

wouldn't matter if they did the "competitive" guys will stay with whatever they perceive as the competitive edge... and that will always stay in front of Guzzi money. me too shite to that. And our grandchildren? they'll view us as lucky fools no matter what we do.

Your instincts are to be trusted. Not a coincidence. Much info out there on the subject. Do take care sir. I wish you the best. CDC has an adverse reaction reporting system called VAERS. Do some searches, they don't make it easy to pull up what you're after.

Great suggestions. Don't forget the many ways a title can go wrong. I drove 300 mi to discover a transposed number and I passed on it. I have had (since then) asked for the seller to inspect the title against the frame to confirm for me, and not just assume. One time I made a deal (conditional upon inspection) 200 mi away and took cash with me, I felt ok about it after a couple phone conversations. I once sold one from 1200 mi away and the gent flew in, bought it, and flew home. I delivered the bike to a nearby dealer where his shipper picked it up. I sold another one 1700 mi away and the gent sent me a check which I cleared and then allowed pick up at my home by his shipper. Shipper pick ups can be frustrating. I bought from an out of state dealer once and he filled out the title work with the wrong last name!!! I didn't notice till I applied. Fortunately he took care of it. In the end trust is a factor and one party will have to trust the other a little bit more. As said, ideal is to appear in person and deal with particulars. Good luck with it.

My red frame came to me with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II and they work good for me. Will likely replace with Dunlop Sportmax which I have on my LeMans and FJ09, or something else from the western world. Agree with you on the Bridgestones.

Agreed. I saw that article last week. Data loggers have been in cars and trucks here for years. My 2002 GMC pickup truck had info available to provide anyone monitoring my gps (through OnStar) to my location and speed at anytime, anywhere. Pass a law and flip a switch and that system could automatically send out a speeding ticket. I'd have been sent 5 or 10 a day.

That be me, sir. 14k mi. and third r/r. I didn't test anything. Looked at fuses and relays, checked the 'prone to break' stator wire (per docc) and then replaced the r/r. I think the r/r can be considered 'prone to fail' now as well, especially when subjected to unnecessary heat as my last one was. For some reason the arrangement on the Tenni places the r/r in the worst possible position for any cool air to reach it. I tried to find a better spot... to no avail. Considering a fan. Anyway... next time I have a no charge event I will just order another r/r. If that does not cure, I will have a spare, which I will need in future... anyway*. *this is an UN-scientific approach by a "parts replacer", but since I said 'science' first... it must be ok.

"these people" don't have the balls to face you with what they don't like so they get someone else to do it in the name of YOUR safety. That be nanny.