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Greetings, The site has been tremendously useful to me. I figured it was high time I joined. I bought the scura from eurosports LV. My V7 needed a big sister. Thanks to all the unnamed heroes who have helped me without knowing it. Motorcyclists are the best folks in the world and Guzzista are the best of those.

I've never had that experience on any motorcycle. I usually replace both tires when the rear is worn, because there is only about 20% or so remaining on the front. Maybe have a think about your tire pressures (I run 34 F and 38 R) or check your suspension or steering bearings. Or maybe you are doing a lot of hard braking?

This is what I'm thinking too. It would hardly seem worth Piaggio dropping big coin developing an obsolete technology. I too won't be buying another IC bike, at least not new. In fact I've just put my Yamaha outfit up for sale as I want to buy an 8V Norge and I can't justify yet another toy! The rego and insurance is killing me! I like the CARC series, especially the 8V's. Norges over here are rare though and I don't know if we ever got any roller tappet Norges. If I can get a nice, clean, A kit bike though that'll see me out nicely. A true 'Luxo-Barge'!😂

AT&T was/is running a promo offering $800 trade in towards a new iPhone. I took them up on that and picked up the “Pro Max 13” Must say, the new camera is pretty nice. These pics were taken in “Portrait” mode today (1/26/22)

As far as parts breakdown here's the Cadre site parts Fiche. 2003-2004. Hope this helps.https://cadrecycle.com/v11_cat_2003-2004/ Paul B

Weegie Did you ever have a look to the oil cooler of the Norge 8V? This is designed to work at the lower front of the fairing which could fit perfectly your Australia.

Welcome my sonWelcome to the machineWhere have you been?It's alright we know where you've been

"Cold Desert Rat" sounds like a menu item on an Oregon food truck out past Deschutes toward Burns . . . Just kidding, buddy. Welcome to you and your Scura. There is whole nest of darkness here (Scura-types) to keep you company.

Noticed this advert on the Bay from a local Guzzi main dealer, that suggests ETA & price TBC and available to pre-order now. This must be wishful thinking. I wouldn’t be in the market for a V100 until they have a track record of at least 3 ~4 years problem free production, but I’m intrigued enough to call the dealer and ask if they have more information regarding when volume production is scheduled to start. My money would be around Q3 / Q4 2023 at the earliest

All these Scuras! 😃Welcome

"Ain't this XERB, Baby!?!"

@p6x I haven't tried the PR6 yet, but I prefer the PR4 over the PR5. I've had PR4's on my Scura since I got it. My long distance bike, BMW K1600BGA, burns through 2 rear tires / yr. So, my data is based on 3 PR4's and 2 PR5 rear tires. The PR4 just feels more hooked up.

Correct, there are only the 1999-2001 and 2003 Workshop Manuals. I have wondered if the 2003 manul is a sort of addendum to the original and both would be needed to be complete for the later v11 ? Or is the 2003 Workshop Manual a complete publication on its own?

Very, very soon the collective V11 Community is going to announce the finalization of Beta Testing of the V11 series. Well, pretty soon. You know, give or take . . .

In honor of the new V11 in the fleet, hoping that champagne don't drive me crazy: 3:28 Taj Mahal - Aint Nobody's Business But My Own YouTube · stealyourface73 Jul 25, 2011

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.