HeavyD Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi there , just found your forum and website - nice stuff - little about me - bought my first Guzzi in 86 - was an LM2 in great condition. Rode it for many years and eventually had to sell it when I got married. Made the mistake of buying a BMW r1100rt 2 years ago after many years out of the saddle and just ended up yearnign for a Guzzi. Sold the Beemer and now searching for the "right" bike. Mate and myself started up a guzzi website totally dedicated to promoting all things Guzzi so I am no stranger to the Thunder World of Guzzi .l A V11 Le Mans is one of the bikes I am considering - either that or a Cali- Hi to you all and look forward to chatting with ya all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhansen Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome there heavyD. Hope you do get a V11. Can't imagine owning anything else. Well, maybe a Jackal just to play with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 A V11 Le Mans is one of the bikes I am considering - either that or a Cali- Hi to you all and look forward to chatting with ya all Welcome! "A man's got to know his limitations" - The Pale Rider In this context: what kind of riding do you prefer/do most? If you're looking for racking up serious touring miles, well, the Cali is almost certainly your better bet; if you enjoy a more sporting/aggressive riding profile w/ shorter ride durations, then the more sport-oriented spine frames would be your cuppa. The Breva seems to be the happy medium of the newer models, delivering a good combo of the Cali's touring capabilities w/ the Sport models' handling and vigor; a "good all-rounder" as they say, although that's kind of "damning w/ faint praise." Me, if I had the money, I'd have a bright yeller Griso in the stable, but there's no way I'm replacing my LeMans w/ one: it'd have to be an addition! Best o' luck w/ your website plans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome! Enjoy! Will you give us a link to your website? Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyD Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome! Enjoy! Will you give us a link to your website? Cheers Jim Woooops - sorry - yes of course : www.guzzista.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guzzidude1100i Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Good choices, I love my Cali and my V11 LeMans. Due to health concerns I'll be selling my LeMans if you care to have a look. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrkbeam Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 "... had to sell it when I got married. Made the mistake..." Sold one of my bikes years ago preceding a divorce. Don't miss either. The LeMans is a bike I ride sometimes for no reason except to ride. Welcome, and nice site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Welcome HeavyD. My first Guzzi was a LM11 too - still got it tho it's got mixed in with the T3 I got later. Cali is feetforward laid back style touring, V11LeMans is faster sport touring, similar in feel to the LM11 in the way the fairing (only had a brief ride but seems to work reallly well) sits you in still air...it's a bigger, softer more bulky feeling thing (than LM11)....tho first time I sat on a V11 it was amazing how much like the old bikes it felt...The new bikes are worth a look - Breva & Griso seem very sorted, have a new 6 speed box & rear trans design that seems a big step beyond what went befiore...& dual plugs...but seem to have a little less grunt, &...err...character? Breva feels very comfortable (only had a v short ride, but seat seems really nice...).... seen cafe club crew unloading v low miles Grisos... KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyD Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Welcome HeavyD. My first Guzzi was a LM11 too - still got it tho it's got mixed in with the T3 I got later. Cali is feetforward laid back style touring, V11LeMans is faster sport touring, similar in feel to the LM11 in the way the fairing (only had a brief ride but seems to work reallly well) sits you in still air...it's a bigger, softer more bulky feeling thing (than LM11)....tho first time I sat on a V11 it was amazing how much like the old bikes it felt...The new bikes are worth a look - Breva & Griso seem very sorted, have a new 6 speed box & rear trans design that seems a big step beyond what went befiore...& dual plugs...but seem to have a little less grunt, &...err...character? Breva feels very comfortable (only had a v short ride, but seat seems really nice...).... seen cafe club crew unloading v low miles Grisos... KB If I had enough cash I would really like the new 1200 Sport - gorgeous bike. But my budget limits me to a used Guzzi - never actually ridden a Cali but my large frame and big stomach would probably suit the Cali . Just need a long beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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