Guest V11RossoNigel Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Hi Everyone just joined so be gentle.......Quick question I have recently got my grubby mits on a V11 Rosso Mandello. I wish to change the riding position to more upright. Therefore is there a top yoke conversion so I can use a set of straight flat bars as opossed to the fork mounted clip ons, or would the later V11 top yoke fit directly to mine (by the way mine is a 2001 model) look forward to any suggestions. Cheers Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Hi Everyone just joined so be gentle.......Quick question I have recently got my grubby mits on a V11 Rosso Mandello. I wish to change the riding position to more upright. Therefore is there a top yoke conversion so I can use a set of straight flat bars as opossed to the fork mounted clip ons, or would the later V11 top yoke fit directly to mine (by the way mine is a 2001 model) look forward to any suggestions. Cheers Nigel Aye Nige, Rossopuro sells some kits. (look up, they're a sponsor) I saw one here: http://rmcube.abd.it/RMcube/servlet/contro...deObject=FR1001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V11RossoNigel Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Great thanks for your quick response, had a look at the link to rossopuro looks like just the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wambiker Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Have a look at the following link, I converted my V11 to bars using the original top yoke. The article and pictures explain. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...ic=5778&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland3210 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hi Everyone just joined so be gentle.......Quick question I have recently got my grubby mits on a V11 Rosso Mandello. I wish to change the riding position to more upright. Therefore is there a top yoke conversion so I can use a set of straight flat bars as opossed to the fork mounted clip ons, or would the later V11 top yoke fit directly to mine (by the way mine is a 2001 model) look forward to any suggestions. Cheers Nigel Check out the thread "foot forward position" a few threads below. These have received consistent positive reports on improved riding comfort. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1061 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbennett Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I humbly urge you to try the stock riding position for 1000 miles/ 1600 km before modifying. The stock position is actually quite good once you adjust to it. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V11RossoNigel Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I humbly urge you to try the stock riding position for 1000 miles/ 1600 km before modifying. The stock position is actually quite good once you adjust to it. Bob Hi there Bob, Dont get me wrong I like the riding position, But here are a few factors to consider. I am 6 foot 4 inches and nearly 50 with a bit of a Tum, not to mention the 9 point on my licence. I took her out the other day probably the only Sunny day we have had here in UK all summer, I was On country lanes but was often over the ton, this riding position is such that it all feels to easy, so I was Tinking that maybe just maybe more upright would slow me down just a little (OK so thats crap that is not going to work Ha Ha Ha. seriously though it is a little hard on the tum, yes I can hear you (loose some weight) good point. Still just to put your mind at rest Bob I won't be taking a spanner to her before the end of the season. Cheers for now Just hanging on to my license Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV11 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I humbly urge you to try the stock riding position for 1000 miles/ 1600 km before modifying. The stock position is actually quite good once you adjust to it. Bob I have to agree - when I first got my V11, it was a shock, and until I learned to support myself with my torso not my arms, it was very tiring. I even went so far as to order some Buell footpegs, and scope out bolt-on risers (Suzuki SV650). But after about 1000 miles on it, I found I could ride hundreds of miles, and without a windshield, the wind at 70-75 MPH a perfect balance to the riding position. After 3500 miles I wouldn't change a thing about the riding position. The Buell pegs actually made it worse, those Guzzi guys know what they are doing. (And I'm also 50 , 6' tall, but only about 160.) Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballabio Bertie Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Yep,the riding position on my Blobbio really keeps the speed down......Its the noise from the Mistrals and the grunt from the airbox that makes me do it officer! (Bertie,over 50,6'2",14 stone.) ....and 6 points... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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