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A friend took this today in the Pyrenees..Old Guzzi's never die...

I just ordered my copy from Italy - can't wait to receive it! Also, as discussed (apparently on a separate thread i can no longer find), i finally got around to writing to Piaggio Italy and North America urging them to produce a Dr. John tribute livery for the V100 Mandello. Here is the english text (also sent in Italian). Hopefully it will get them thinking about it if they aren't already. I will let you know should i get a non-automated response: "As you are likely aware, one of the most important individuals in Moto Guzzi history, Dr. John Wittner, died earlier this year. After discussing with dozens of other Guzzisti, we firmly believe that it would be fitting for you to produce a V100 Mandelo tribute model to this legend, similar to what you have done over the years for Omobono Tenni. Certainly, Dr. John's contributions to Moto Guzzi are every bit as important as Tenni's. A new book called "Dr. John's Moto Guzzi" was just released two months ago, and should provide all the information you need to make this tribute livery. Not only is this the proper thing for Moto Guzzi to do, I am quite certain that it would be a highly sought-after model. Thank you for your consideration."

If your homesick Mick here another CC one for you and a juxtaposition by Sara Blasco from the movie Little fish.

I watched the Laguna Seca GP in 1988, had the good fortune to have a good view of turns 3 & 4. Schwanz had time through that section on everyone, including Wayne Rainey. He braked late and heavy, and slid the front so heavily it striped the pavement. Then he transitioned off the brake and heavy throttle, the stripe went from front tire to rear within a bike length. He simply changed his heading in the course of a couple bike lengths, both entering and exiting the corners tighter and faster than everyone else. That was the weekend I knew I was never going to be better than a club racer.

And the 1st thing you do is jump up to see how many were watching ?

And since we've mentioned Don Walker

I'll see your flame trees and raise you a choir girl on saturday night. Even more homesick now...

From memory you just fit this seal flush with the outer case. It will tap deeper which can be good to compensate for a wear mark on the output sleeve. Also important for these and the bevel box seals is to use a unidirectional seal. Most aftermarket retailers will sell you a bi directional or universal seal. The original spec Unidirectional is superior. Phil

Doug Brauneck rode the #46 Dr. John ProTwins (2-valve) racer in 1987 whose success put the #1 plate on the subsequent 1988 4-valve race bikes.

It is "Pyrenees". It is the chain of mountains that separates France and Spain. Interestingly, it is the home territory of the Basques. The frontier has done nothing to change it. The Basques speak the same language either side of the frontier, and some have even fought to get their territory back from either country. There are some hydrocarbon wells, and I was lucky to work there for a little while. It is beautiful and absolutely worth visiting on a motorcycle. Wilder and less beaten by tourists than the Alps. It's actually on my list of things to do the next time I go there. I spent time in one of the village where they raise Ducks and Geese to make Foie Gras (I know that it is not politically correct since the birds are force fed).

My friend says it is a a 1970 Nuovo Falcone in civilian which the current owner bought new. ( My friend lives in Rome)

Oh, that's good Gene. I love the Arte Johnson comparison. I could just picture it. FLOP So sad that happened to you right during prime riding, and I know you were just getting back into things. Hope you will be good to go for the Spine Raid. I'm rooting for ya !!!

i think I have every version of Ghost Riders ever recorded in my digital collection. The Outlaws' is still my favorite.

When you ride your V11, this song is highly recommended!

Like a Woman..

There are certain songs close enough to the heart that I do not listen to them. 'Mad World' is one, and a couple other Moby makes.

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brother , I am rootin' for Geno too ! Now to survey the damage and fix/order parts.

I just ordered a copy - along with the Moto Guzzi centennial book they published. I remember wanting that when it came out. 2 books, 1 box. ^ 4corsa - that's a funny AI-generated reply. Basically - "Yeah, you go ahead and build one yourself." ^^ Number 46? Who was the rider? Valentino Rossi's dad? I heard VR chose 46 because that was his dad's number.

Aerostitch bikini bottoms?

that's about my average for slow/no speed tip overs so far lol

what did i do to my v11 today: walked by them, eyeballing them lovingly, awaiting the black rain clouds to peel back and reveal the heat wave that we oregonians are looking forward to. for your painful fall, i have my fair share of ego, so its painful but true to say that all my "horizontal events" on bikes since i first began riding illegally on the road (dirt riding not included) have been slow speed tipovers. damn embarrassing, especially because they repeat about every 2-3 yrs.

This came up today on the Cafe Racer Magazine Instagram feed. Thought it was perfect to post under "Origins of the V11 [emoji56] Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

WEF; "What do the plebes who most like their freedom, the free thinkers, the control-resistant ones, like to do that proper slaves do not?" 1. Guns 2. Motorcycles 3, Travel to places where we don't have revenue streams, so list as dangerous on the Department of State website Let's eliminate those things.

This is interesting. Are we going to to go down another stupid path? You bet we are. All of this guys stuff is very good. Mainly technical engine stuff.

I watched a doco on Cold Chisel last night. I don't have a single album of theirs but god they had some great songs. Done Walker wrote brilliant lyrics and this is an anthem to many Vietnam vets along with " I as only nineteen" by Redgum. Khe Sanh was banned from commercial radio for years because of some of the lyrics in the song but the band didn't give a @#!#$# and kept playing pubs and venues. In the end record companies were forced to sign them simply because of their massive live following. I must buy a best of album from Cold Chisel.

These outcomes make me ponder that "fork seal cleaning" should be a routine maintenance procedure. Perhaps "yearly" or with every oil change . . .

Sierra Hull, y'all! > Nashville>>>>>

This world in my hand dissolves when riding thru the bush in the hills to the syncopated beat - pulling into a no reception pub my pint filled hand soon becomes more than the sum of its parts In reality it’s a lovely break… from the matrix! My Guzzi rides are my grounding Cheers 🍺

Well , yesterday morning I pulled into the Waffle Hut to stop for breakfast , came to a complete stop and couldn't get my foot off the peg fast enough....timber . Remember Arte Johnson / tricycle incident from Rowan & Martin's Laugh In . That was me. Bike did pretty good , L.H bar end , turn signal lens , spark plug cap are the only apparent damage. I didn't = dislocated / separated / torn shoulder or something and this HURTS. The good thing - I have kept all my string of get-offs at < 1 mph intact.

Even wine is to be taken cautiously. A lot of blending happens out of the customers' knowledge. As with Honey. Bread used to be for French, what good coffee used to be for Italians. In fact, one staple of the French restaurant was to always have a basket of bread (free) on each and every restaurant table. It still happens occasionally, but it is gone for the most part. Bread used to be at the core of everything. From breakfast and the "tartine", till diner with "la trempée". A simple veggie soup, where you would immerse strips of bread. The "soupe à l'oignon" preserves a bit of that tradition. The bread situation is bleak nowadays. The Boulangerie where you would go get the bread every morning is long gone, replaced with what is called "Bread Depot". They only cook the bread that is delivered by industrial companies. Long gone the Boulanger that would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to make his own dough and his own bread. All the traditions have been ironed out. All the knowledge has been computerized, so instead of an experience coffee brewer, you find the 16 year's old kid, that will push the button.