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FWIW, my '03 Lemans had an annoying hand numbing vibration between 3500-4500 rpm when I bought it in '15. The original owner installed DAS Mototec clip ons that I thought might be the problem but after reading posts that others had the same issue with oe bars, i let the clip ons stay. I installed a pair of "heavy" bar ends (don't recall the brand), gave the bike a "decent tune up" and somehow the vibration is no longer hand numbing.

I am the Man.... nothing can break me down! I got gas in the tank, money in the bank, and I ride a V11 Moto Guzzi!!! I am the MAN! you can't break me down!!!

I've been a bit overwhelmed with recent inquiries on this bike, many of which who are not Facebook/Marketplace users. I would assume this forum thread is likely the reason why. To save some potential buyers some time, and to ease the email/message load on myself, I'm going to call this a sorta-kinda most-likely Sale Pending. I didn't want to call it Sale Pending until I knew it was a sure thing, but... after consulting with the most-likely future owner who will remain anonymous for now.... I think we both have agreed that we can call it that. We plan to make it official and work our transportation logistics after the New Year. I appreciate the interest. If for some crazy reason this deal falls through, I will let the group know.

As the current caretaker of this Nero Corsa, here's a thread to document her current state and what happens next. She was previously advertised for sale on this forum, and I was able to pick her up near Mount Whitney. Since I did not get to see or ride the bike before committing, there was fun in the discovery.. Starting with the few problems: Running a bit rough Probably tipped on the right (bent front brake lever, rear brake lever replaced) Plastic gauge cup weirdly deformed (like from excess heat) Fuel door housing cracked (never seen that before) Ohlins damper went AWOL, replaced with Bitubo unit A few non-stock items: KM/H speedo (was originally a MPH bike, first sold in Washington) Porkchops and rocker covers repainted (color is brighter than stock, but seems to be a perfect match for the Nero Corsa script on the tail) Arashi front brake rotors Some desirable aftermarket goodies: Roper plate installed Mistral carbon fiber cans Stucchi crossover rear rack Oxford heated grips Carbon rear hugger (but with some damage) Headgaurds (I think Joe Kenny units) Brass temp sensor holder And best for last (IMO) - I was pleasantly surprised to find that the noisy clutch quieted down when I pulled the lever in. And that it was very grabby... which means somebody put in a RAM lightweight high-performance clutch. And I am STOKED. A few more pics:

If you were interested in it, but didn't get out to one of the screenings, they've just released the Motorcycle Man DVDs about Dave Roper for sale, Santa's bringing mine https://www.motorcyclemanfilm.com/store/motorcycle-man-dvd MOTORCYCLE MAN DVD 20.00 Own a copy of Motorcycle Man on DVD and enjoy the film along with special features such as deleted scenes and extended interview outtakes. More than 80 minutes combined! Dave Roper is a legend, but he carries himself with such humility, I don't think there's a finer gentleman worthy of supporting. A Class Act

Industrial progress in Italy depends on the season of the year. It is always delayed if construction is occurring during strike season.

Scud, the plant in Mandello is getting a complete rebuild, at least according to grand plans reports from the company. When that would be accomplished and how it would influence production is unknown to me.

There's some discussion here that might help you. https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/bike-wont-start-dsb07-dsb08.2717/

Sounds like it's time to install an oil pressure gauge.

The only parameter my V11 ever "relearned" has been the undauntable effects of gravity. Otherwise, it's 15m ECU doesn't have that capability. Pretty sure that started with the next (W5AM?) ECU in 2006.

If I had to pick one engine that contributed to defeating Germany in WWII it would be the Merlin. RR's policy under Hive's was to focus resources on development of what they knew worked, then gradually "stretch" the design. Supercharger and associated gearing being the main focus, but many many others. That's why the Griffon was so late and the Crecy never happened. From what I've read RR policy with new engines was to stick them onto the test stand run them till they broke, then take them apart fix it and run 'em again till they broke...........ad nauseum. IMHO it was brilliant leadership and vision, should Germany have developed the same strategy the allies might have been in a lot more trouble than they already were. I'm in total agreement with Phil and everything he stated in the post above To Joe's gears, got them in my LM 1000, Sport 1100i and HiCam, was it @Pressureangle who stated he felt the engine ran better? I'm of the same opinion. Valtec tensioners can have their problems too, but at the end of the day we just all weigh up the pros and cons of each offering and decide what suits us as individuals best

I also agree that this is the reason for the spark scatter at idle. The frontmost cam on the shaft is the last one to be active and therefore can rotate "back" when the follower is over the nose of the lobe. In fact it does not rotate back but shaft rotation ist slower before and faster after passing the top of the lobe. On old engines driven for a long time with chain slack, you can see a flat on the front cam... This is not just a theory, it can be proven - install a valtec type chain tensioner and check spark scatter with a timing light - you will see it disappeared compared with the slacky stock tensioner.

When the Black Pumas album came out, I had it on endless repeat for a while. My youngest daughter got me an early Christmas Present: tickets to see them last night at the new YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles (and under the express condition that we go on a motorcycle. Went two-up on the Stelvio. 100 miles up with a lot of lane-splitting. Took Pacific Coast Highway on the way home, all the way from Long Beach to Dana Point, All the beach towns were lit up for Christmas. 44 Degrees through Camp Pendleton. What a fabulous show. Seems it was also the first live-stream concert from the theater. Here it is:

[I edited this post to read "V100" instead of "V10".] I cannot imagine that anything coming out of Mandello, even named "Mandello", will be "problem free not needing any recalls." Stand by for a dedicated dose of "owner involvement" and rider commitment. Even my Hondas have not been entirely without that for any long-term ownership. I would expect all of the same discoveries as the Griso, much as we V11 owners have found, for this new Guzzi platform. Beta testing? Oh, that and more, yes?

I'm far from the cesspool of corporate marketing strategy, but I do know that sometimes things are done to lose money on purpose. This bike does not look like a part of such a scheme. Quite the opposite. To me it looks like a big push to the future success of the marque, otherwise the r&d was all wasted. The first "major" upgrade to the classic MG motor. Harley Davidson's resurrection came from two (well, 3) things. The American bad-ass biker gang wana-be persona, and the 1984 Evolution motor, IE; the beginning of HD's dependable long running (yet still classic) line of engines. (the third thing was that tariff thing) Everyone knows how well it paid off. HD and Guzzi are not so different historically really to think this a poor example to look at. Guzzi, as HD, has always been "behind" the rest. So if this is truly a new beginning, why wouldn't they put all the cards on the table? This 'could' be a great motor. This 'could' be a great chassis. How it looks to Guzzi people of the past (me) plays a very small part. As I've said, they didn't build it for me. Why would they not continue with a v-twin? Ducati still relies on a v-twin. Guzzi could never compete with the Japanese multi cylinder, multi designed, multi line, hyper-engineered motorcycles. It worked for Willie Davidson... "stick with what worked for us and make it better, a lot better." It worked pretty well for John Bloor's Triumph as well. Add to that the sound of a V twin.. heartbeat, passion. Italian. When the V11 spine frames were being produced, they were the best technology MG was willing, or capable, of marketing. At the end of the spine run Ducati came out with their version of essentially the same bike, the Sport 1000 classic series, which was considered, and labeled "retro". So for Duc it was a step back and a nod to the past to grab a burgeoning market, while for MG the spine/old motor was their top of the line, the best they had to offer. Guzzi couldn't "retro" because they hadn't come far enough to go back. I had the same feeling in 2002 when I bought my V11 new. I knew it was "behind" technically. I loved it for that. It was the perfect new/old bike. I'm sure it was not their intention, but they made it for me. I don't feel any of the same for the V100 because it serves a different purpose for the company. It ushers (hopefully) a new era. If I were a 20 or 30 something Italian boy I would likely be drooling for the arrival of this this new bike. Heritage, national pride, and whatever the Italian equivalent of macho biker dude is, could be what sparks "the beginning of a beautiful friendship" for a lot of riders.