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Scud was one of the pioneers on this forum with Speedhut gauges. Nice gauge faces, buddy! I was trying to figure out why the tach says "Girl x 1000" (but figured, what-the-hey, some guys try to collect those things. A thousand seems like a lot, but what do I know . . . ) See Scud's contributions on Kiwi_Roy's thread, Installing Speedhut Gauges. (I love mine!)

Good thing my new Speedo will go up to 160 MPH. This is my final art from Speedhut. BTW they are having a sale this month - so it's a good time to get an order in if you're looking for a rainy day project.

I think a sporting adventure bike is aimed at the "one bike to do it all" rider. The Ducati Multistradas were oft criticized for multi being limited to bad pavement and easy dirt. So here is a Ducati that can be set up to tour, but can take a thrashing (in capable hands). It's probably a pretty good sport-bike too. This is how I felt about my KTM 950 Adventure - it was like riding three different bikes on the same day (semi-technical dirt, twisty backroads, and freeway). It was 90% competent everywhere. (but damn was it thirsty). I should also add the upright seating position on a big adventure bike is very comfortable for the long haul and provides great visibility with the extra height - so it's a good touring mounting as we get older. So yeah, some big adventure bikes are often seen at coffee shops and on the asphalt. And maybe there are a few poseur owners who deserve to be mercilessly ridiculed - because their idea of adventure is having a half-caff latte with whole milk instead of decaf with soy. But If some riders just occasionally take a stretch of graded dirt road and see something they never would have seen on a sport bike or touring rig, then the bike has provided adventure for them. If they stick it nuts deep in mud and have to lasso a water buffalo to extract it, that's an adventure too. Good on Ducati. But I'll pass because it sits between two bikes that I am totally happy with: my Stelvio NTX and Husqvarna 701 Enduro.

The BMW GS was a trend setter. When it came out, won the Paris Dakar, suddenly everybody wanted to own one. The commercial success created that frenzy. All motorcycle manufacturers made their own variation on that theme. The GS is still the leader today. What the owners do with them? I don't know; but I suppose if you live deep in the heart of Texas, you can use it on some of those Farm to Market roads that have no asphalt on them.

Quick investigation on the rough running yielded loose intake boots that backed off the heads. I pushed them back into the correct position and snugged them up. Also gave it an Italian tune up with some fresh premium fuel. Now's it's running well. And took of the rear rack because of this reason: Further bulletins as events warrant...

Finally managed to source some Ti 10mm button heads in grade 5 for a reasonable cost. Ciao

12/9/2021 at 2:48 AM, Scud said The consensus around the rumor-mill seems to be about 200 produced globally, and about 50 of those in the US. Not much activity in the Nero Corsa registry on this site. I have never seen another one in person Here in the UK there appear to be a grand total of 5 Rosso Corsas. Can’t even find a listing for Nero Corsas. I think there maybe even fewer As for putting new acquisitions in the garage, SWMBO has no idea how many bikes I have in the garage, and can’t tell the difference between a V11 or a VMAX. She rarely ventures in there anyway, so if I buy another, I may mention it in passing after the event, but I don’t get any stress about it

The 50 something year old me agrees with you. My 630lb K1200RS wasn't much concern at that age, and I did a few Colorado unpaved roads on it. White knuckle. I really considered the Stelvio a few years back and realized nope, too big, just in the nick of time. The V85 was next in view but my age-to-bike weight ratio is out pacing me. The V11's are 'grandfathered' in but future bikes must be under 400lb. The Husky/KTM singles are really all there is available new at the moment. My DR650 will supplant that for the time being and it's been a faithful hoot this last half year.

Agreed. Then of course the Long Way Round sure helped. Ewan and Charlie should get royalties. (and the chase crew that pulled those Beemers outa the mud) I'll bet they wish they had had those Duc X's for that trip.

Between the wiring and the kick stand, guess we all have a stake in these ground beef's.

Seems everybody are happy with the Lonelec.uk edt , page 1 this tread. Sorry don't know any suplier in the US. Cheers Tom.

I got a call from a friend with a VII Sport a couple of weeks back, he has owned the bike since new and done all the regular maintenance. He said the oil light came on for no reason at idle, could I come and have a look. He had the sump off when I got there, we couldn't see anything so concluded it must be a failed pressure switch and decided to put it back together. He would change the filter while it was apart. We took the hose clamp off the filter and screwed it off with a struggle. To our surprise it came off complete with a second rubber gasket all chewed up, It must have been working fine for months then finally given out while sitting waiting for parts. We concluded that the engine was fine and thanked his lucky stars.

Yep, those headguards are one of Joe Kenney's designs. I like this one the best. Fun to fill in the eagle engraving in red.

I like the brand well enough, but love is a convergence of chemistry and timing. I was thrilled when the sport classic concept was being researched, but they took so long to come to market I got over it, and glad I did as the V11 fills that spot nicely (actually better). The only thing new to catch my eye was the Desert Sled Scrambler, the original X, but the 'trendiness' put me off at the last minute. Other than that I had, and still have a place in my heart for a '96 900SS. I guess I'm just not the droid they're looking for. They have wisely developed a target audience and I'm not in it. Regards any motorbike, I'm no longer interested in the latest greatest tech, hundreds of pounds of unnecessary weight, 150+ hp, 15 to $20k+ price tags, or (and especially) boutique showrooms. There will be plenty folks to buy their stuff and good on them all. The new X is very nice but misses the weight mark (for it's purpose) once again. If they can't see that I can only presume they don't care or know that their buyers won't care because they won't be off road anyway... which leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Recall when the Africa Twin (2015-) came out and the lead-up to it's release? It was going to be the GOAT. It wasn't,... and around here at least they stayed in showrooms past the next model year. Just another heavyweight dressed as nimble and light, and oh so rugged. Just like the next great hope, the KTM 790 Adv R-come- 890 R which started off impressive and subsequently added 50lb while riders would rather have it lose 30. Which brings me to the notion, and I could be wrong, that these giant "adventure touring" machines are built for a majority who have no intention of taking them off road, but they certainly want to appear as though they do. Credit given to those (and I know you exist) who do use as designed, cause you're in much better shape than I. But, I seriously digress... Ducati, .... give me a hypermotard (or whatever the lightest frame is), with a 700 to 800cc air cooled L twin with wire spoke wheels and almost NO silly, gimmicky gadgetry, only what it needs to stop and go and see, a 4gl tank, and Well under 400lb curb and $12,000. and I will bite. (I'm going by available info showing the new X at 490lb curb and a price of $16,795, least we not forget the Duc dealer will charge you shipping as well which 2 yrs ago was $500.)

I have been once to Wisconsin, to visit the HD plant in Milwaukee, long time ago. I usually test my summer riding gear during winter. This is the only way to truly find out about how the ventilation works. I have worked in countries where winter is extremely cold. Nothing beats multiple layers. I try to apply this to everything, such as underpants and under gloves. Making sure nothing that I wear impairs riding. I think the governor of Texas said their would not be any more power shortages due to the weather this year. I don't have a problem not having power; I have lived in countries where you actually don't have power every day. No water is the cumbersome issue to tackle. I did fill in the bath tubs last year, before black out.

Like Docc said, had a friend took some pictures, went home and did a little magic on the computer, send it to a good printer, woola. Spot on. Ca 80$. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-A525F via Tapatalk

Greenie V11 Sport... with the MAGNI fairing...a true unicorn. What a damned elegant machine. Much respect, Tom.

Took the V11 out for a 50km ride around the lakes here in Rotorua NZ. With the TI map and the decent tune up I cannot fault it. Purrs like a cat and when you want growls like a tiger with that torque and the sound of the TI Cans. I honestly cannot fault it. It is running superb thanks to the information on this forum. I had my bike lift close to the garage doors which was a bit of a pain getting the bikes around the lift to exit the garage. Also have to think about an addition to the two bikes. So in goes the lift with bikes not on the lift closer to the open doors of freedom! Been looking around for a third bike with the criteria being it needs to be old (40 years old is about 1/10 of the annual registration fees here.) From $520 down to $50. Love an old guzzi but prices are rising super fast. I will know when the right one comes along. So what did i do to my V11 today? Gave it a new position in the garage

i think that old MGB would be flattered to hear that

Thee are four different basic platforms and frames in the CARC series. Griso Stelvio Norge/Breva/Sport Bellagio. While the swingarm, shock linkage and final drives are all identical the frames are all quite different.