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I think all of us here feel the same way!

Thanks.. The Magni system has grown on me.. When I looked back on the 17 years documented history of this bike with him as owner I saw that the original owner of this bike spent a great deal of time over the years trying different things ,tuning and tweeking this bike and the intake and exhaust system on a dyno to get it just right..and the thing runs very well ..so I'll not fuss with it..I admit was up in the air about whether they would stay at first, but when I look at them in the context of the Magni styles I do like them now. As far as the black drawing attention to the center of the bike... thats how myself prefer to see these bikes.. I like the rest to kind of disappear in the photo .. for myself the motor and tank is what appeals to me most about a V-11! Cheers!!

The fires are impacting me and my family heavily..the smoke is awful and I have asthma..so cant open the windows or go outside..plus its been 90 degree's almost every day. The photo was taken on Treasure Island in San Francisco...the fake money was already laying there on the ground from someone else. Glad you are happy with the Mistrals!!

I did one last year..All of my life I have heard I'm French/Canadian which surprised me because my last name sounds Irish..but I had read some French people have my last name...None of my Family other than myself and a cousin seemed too interested one way or another. So as a result of a Birthday gift from my wife, I Did the DNA tests..and sure enough..I'm about 92 percent Irish with a dash of Welsh on top....My best riding buddy ( Who I've ridden with for 40 years and is 100% Irish thru and thru ) commented " Well that explains a lot!" Referring to my great love for Guinness and Irish Whiskey...(It was a bit odd for a Frenchman I'd guess). Anyway good and bad but now I have more excuses to drink the Irish..Its in my Genes!! I cant help myself!!

It opens all the way on my bike , but you may have to pull the rubber boot part of the nozzle back to fill..I always do it that way anyway because I like to see the fuel height while filling it..so that aspect doesn't bother me cheers

I put the link to the one you need in the first post on this thread..it tells you the part number and all the models this one fits..doubt anyone would have one in stock..but AF! can get you one in about a week, they are good at shipping and ordering. If you tell em or any other dealer that it's for a Guzzi they wont have a clue as the manufacturer doesn't even realize its the same as these Aprilias https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=94017&sku=TW-TRT.00.640.17500.B&description=SW+Motech+Quick+Lock+Gas+Cap+Tank+Ring

I would think that one thing you could do is take the screws that they send you which go in through the inside of the bag to attach the other half of the mount to the underside of the bag ,to the hardware store and get some screws which are that thread but a little longer to accomodate placing a matching spacer/shim of some sort the between the bag and the underside mount, rather than raising the tank ring off the tank raise the bag whatever gap needed ( probably not much..to ease the pressure off the chin pad?? . Just a thought.

Sure...Pic of the ring..they are fairly un obtrusive, and Pics of Sport Bag and Daypack bag..they also make larger ones..I like them because they do not touch the paint and they are very secure...not sliding all over the place..easy quick release of your bag on and off when you want to add fuel. .

I have one on my Rosso Corsa Lemans...Having owned a lot of Aprilias I recognized the cap . Order the tank ring for a 2002-2005 Aprilia Tuono...same exact thing..went right on in 10 minutes..Got it from AF! racing https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=94017&sku=TW-TRT.00.640.17500.B&description=SW+Motech+Quick+Lock+Gas+Cap+Tank+Ring I have the Quick lock " Evo Daypack" and the Quick lock "Evo SPORT" tank bags got them from Revzilla Love them

Early aerostich no doubt

Thanks much..Great input!

Thanks.. I decided to just order new stuff rotor, caliper, pads from AF1.. Ive bought a truckload of Aprila stuff there. Cheers!

The spools on the rear are fixed.. I rode it home 50 miles.. I rarely use the rear brake anyway.. when I fix it it’ll be right. Thanks!

No I am not sure the pads didn't bind..like I said they seemed ok when I pulled away..and for the previous 2 weeks I had had the bike on the lift with the the rear wheel able to spin free and it seemed to spin normally...the rotor was perfect before..like new....now its coated in aluminum and brake pad material and looks like it got hotter than hell..so something caused the pads to lock onto it and drag ...just not hard enough for me to feel it while doing 70-80 mph on the highway for an hour or so ..so either the pads jammed and overheated the seals which then blew..or the seals blew and let the pads drag..not sure which caused which.

No I havn't done anything to the master since I've owned the bike and I rode it the other day and it seemed fine..I put new tires on recently and slid in a new set of Ferodo pads..something I've done a million times without issues..so I was quite surprised ..I tested the front and rear brakes while leaving the house like I always do..they seemed ok at that time. I looked at the master as soon as I got it home and on the lift..it seems normal...I will test it out thoroughly after replacing the damaged parts though.

I went for a ride today on my 03 Rosso Corsa..I guess while on the highway the rear caliper seals blew ( the bike had been sitting 5 years)..and so it looks like it froze the pads against the rotor..then over heated melted and fried the whole mess..blew brake fluid all over the tire..caliper is un saveable..Rotor is complete toast as well...I did't realize what was happening until I got off the Highway and went to stop and had no rear brake pedal....it could have been worse I guess. I want the rotor like mine with the Gold center so if you don't have one like that or if you don't want to part with yours thats ok..I'll just order a new one..they are'nt super pricey.

edit: Got it Handled thanks everyone..! Anyone have a good rear Brembo caliper for the V-11's they want to sell? Rear Rotor for the same as well if its nice. Thanks!! kindoy

Aerostich R-3 with competition back protector, Dainese perforated jacket and pants with back protector and chest protector Several boots....including Daytona’s . Held , A- Stars and Areostich Gloves

Good Article by Surj Gish..An inmate here and former owner of my Rosso Mandello...Unfortunately like many things "City Bike Magazine" is now Defunct..I wear Several gloves..but I like my differant models of Aero Stich gloves a lot..I do Wear Daytona Boots which I got thru Helimot..Good Price and very fast shipping..painless transaction..:-)

Saw that on FaceBook last night..I appreciate all the hard work that went into this..the paint idea and workmanship looks awesome too....sometimes things dont have to be practical to still be awesome imo.

You use the Good stuff huh?..does it make it weave around when you fill it up?

Great info Al!