David L Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I came across this site tonight while searching for more information. I picked it up about a month ago. 100% stock (minus the tank protector) - down to the original tires and battery, from a collector near here. When I walked into his garage to pick it up it looked like Jay Leno's garage. I would guess 60+ bikes and not a single one was american or asian. He was a big Vincent and Agusta fan (has the second MV ever produced) and needed more space for his collection of them. It's an 01 with only 1021 miles when I got it. I still feel bad taking such a low mile one as using it as a normal everyday bike, but I told this to him and he didn't seem to care. I'm still in my 20's but I have had about a dozen bikes and this one by far takes the cake as far as eye catching. I'm sure everyone has seen a picture of it, but I'm posting one anyway. A little about me... I am located in Kansas and I have several other "collector" bikes to restore including an unmolseted 72 Truimph bonneville. I also am a long time member of the fireblades.org website and the local topeka sport bike scene. I got my license the day after I turned 16 and haven't looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David L Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 One other picture I couldn't help but post. (don't mind the dust from the sittting so long in storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavo Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Congratulations and welcome, I also purchased a rosso mandello just like yours with only 2500kms on the clock. there's only supposed to be 600 worldwide so enjoy and maybe you'd like to register on the rosso mandello thread http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14857 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Welcome to the site, great looking bike. Don't feel TOO bad about riding it, that's what they're for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Did the Rossa have clutch issues? I honestly don't remember, but you might look into it. Lovely bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David L Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Did the Rossa have clutch issues? I honestly don't remember, but you might look into it.Lovely bike! From what I understand the first 300 had a few minor issues, and some tweaks were made for the second 300 produced. I really am not sure what all was changed, just what I have found out via the little reasearch I have done on them. Mine feels and runs perfect though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockport claret Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Congratulations on getting such a great ride . I'd look at getting some new tyres though if it's still on it's originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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