al_roethlisberger Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Here's a side-by-side comparison.... ...just as an aside, I agree that in the photo the eagle badged version does look better. But in person, since the eagle is just a decal, and the "Moto Guzzi" is bas relief in metal(gold at that)... they don't quite "go" together so well as I continue to take it in over time Anyway, it's not a big deal. When I get the tank painted, I can always add the eagle later if I want to, although it's certainly better to have it under the clear-coat, I have several if they get knicked up. I'm starting to think that overall, the logo all by it's lonesome looks the cleanest Ahh well, I have several weeks yet ....after all, the tank just left England last week In any case, as I mentioned, eagle or no eagle... I was really pleasantly surprised by how good these things looked on the bike... like they always belonged there al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 where'd ya get the fancy brake/clutch reseviors? Rizoma reservoirs, but I had to go get some rubber/metal bushings from a motorcycle wrecking yard to make their brackets fit the threaded mounts on the bars, and stay in place <_> Anyway, I like 'em, but I have to replace the observation windows in them, as the original plexiglass ones cracked. They sent new ones, but they're sitting under a layer of dust on my work bench That's next on my project list, along with installing the speed-bleeders al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biesel Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Do you know the Badge of the "Nero Corsa"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Do you know the Badge of the "Nero Corsa"? Well, although I haven't seen one in person.... based on the Rosso Corsas I have seen, and the photos of the Nero Corsa.... I would guess it is the red and gold Moto Guzzi oval logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John T Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Those raised letters are gonna kill your aerodynamics. I wouldn't want the performance hit just for a fancy badge off some old Guzzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windchill Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Where di the seat unit come from, and what does it do to height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hagan Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Nice pics, Al. Thanks. I am one of those "like 'em stock" kinda guys, but must admit your mods are pleasing to the eye. Do wonder -- again likely stemming from my "stock" rut -- how (and why) you keep your exhausts/headers so pristine? Cleanliness is a virtue, but those are almost virginal (another state with its own charm, of course. ). Just wondered, as I don't mind the "used blue" look. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motomonster Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Sorry, Al, I don't like them. Too retro, and your bike doesn't really have a retro theme going on. But, since you seem to like them, and will likely keep them, then I will say that they look better sans eagle. Only because the eagle is flat and looks awkward with the raised logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I vote no on the eagle. The styles are just too different to cohabitate. Nice pic of you and Al, Al. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 ....wow, so many "off topic" questions Heh, no worries, let me see if I can answer them all in one post Those raised letters are gonna kill your aerodynamics. I wouldn't want the performance hit just for a fancy badge off some old Guzzi. ...yeah I know, I know... I'm pretty concerned about that myself. It might negate all of my "performance mods" Not sure what to do about that yet. I'm thinking about building up a CF "deflector" in front of the badge (Good one John ) Where di the seat unit come from, and what does it do to height? Heh, yeah, this is the "star crossed" Corbin V11 Seat More here: Forum Corbin Seat Advisory FAQ BTW, I haven't spoken to the Corbin folks since last year on this. Has anyone taken their bike back down to the factory to have them make a new version that fits the 2002+ bikes? The still erroneously state on the website that the seat doesn't fit the new "LeMans" models, while not clearly and correctly stating that the problem is with late model V11 Sports of all varieties Do wonder -- again likely stemming from my "stock" rut -- how (and why) you keep your exhausts/headers so pristine? Cleanliness is a virtue, but those are almost virginal (another state with its own charm, of course. ). Just wondered, as I don't mind the "used blue" look. Jet Hot my man.... Jet Hot No "cleaning" necessary Forum Exhaust Coatings Thread Well, thanks for the thoughts, advice, and kind words! I found them all very helpful, and once the used 2003 tank comes in, get's painted, etc... I'll post pics. Well, that's not really a surprise is it? Now I just have to decide whether to put a metallic gray or red stripe on top of the tank where the OEM stripe is on the 2003 tank I'm leaning toward the same gray that's on the various bodywork. al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thundering Subash Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 So nice to see this site back on line. Now I can get my daily V11 fix again. Found this thread looking for something else. Just wondering Al, what kind of bar end weights you have (they look a little more substantial and add a bit of classy bling to your bike). And are they to your liking in terms of vibration reduction, etc. I've been thinking about changing the OE ones for some heftier ones for some time now. While it isn't as bad as when the bike was newer, my hands still tend to fall asleep on longer trips. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 They are Throttlemeisters, the "heavy" model al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodburn Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Al, I like the new badges! I have to say I would go NO eagle. If the eagle were dimensional, as well, that would be great, but otherwise it makes the badges look added-on and not as clean. Less is more! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest motor72 Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Al, keep the eagle. By the way, what is the "thingie" on the right side of the fairing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted September 19, 2004 Author Share Posted September 19, 2004 Heh, thanks for the current opinions guys ....but this thread/question was over 6 months ago.... and the 2003 tank has long since been painted, and fitted with just the "Moto Guzzi" badges.... no eagle More info here: 2003 Tank Retrofit Thread By the way, what is the "thingie" on the right side of the fairing? ...well, not knowing exactly to which "thingie" you are referring, I will assume you are referring to the Powerlet Outlet I have installed. This is used for an easy quick-connect to my battery trickle-charger, and a power hookup for any future heated garments, etc... al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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