swooshdave

Fired up the Bevel Ducati for the first time in years with what I believe are some stainless replica Contis (http://www.keihan.co.uk). And yes, it sounds awesome. It's got some bark so I actually prefer a deeper growl. I'm looking forward to trying the Mistrals.

I have shown this before but I'll torture you again. I got the rear fender sorted. A guy on Wild Guzzi hacked a stock T fender to work like a Sport fender. It's not bad and works until someone pays the dear cash for a replica Sport fender. That seat is still hard. After an hour I get off to take pictures not to take pictures but to get off!

Bald Peak is a local state park that is often frequented by motorcyclists because it's not too far away and offers great views of one of the valleys. But I always wanted to see it from a different angle. Gratuitous Guzzi shots at the end.

Send LaurentG a message and do it quick! I’m passing on the Staintunes although they are gorgeous. Not the first mistake I’ve made in my life. I mean... today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Too loud is annoying but loud enough is crucial. Currently the bike is too quiet and not safe. I've had more than one driver (ok, far too many) look up from their phones when I'm on one of my other bikes. I just need something to get their attention. Oh, and I might not mind a little burble too.

I'm interested if they are the same version as mine. There are apparently two versions. How about a picture?

Yeah, might have to readjust the rear preload when you replace the stock mufflers!

I've seen all kinds of options including lower footpads and higher seats.

I'd trade a V7 for a Griso in a heartbeat. Trade in the V11? No way.

Anyone know the approximate shipping weight for some Mistrals?

I’ll send you a PM.

The answer is yes it makes sense.

Somewhere there is a thread on what the stock mufflers look like on the inside. More convoluted than one would think but then again these are Italian. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't want a 2 to 1.

Yeah, but all the dead Veglias there should be some unloved ones laying around.

My dampener is turned all the way off. How crucial are they?

So, give me your address and I’ll come by and steal one.

I really do need louder mufflers. Do you have some kicking around you don't need? They don't need to be perfect condition. Need to be loud enough so the wife can hear me but not so loud that she complains about it.

Does anyone have an odometer knob kicking around they would like to sell? I don't really need it but I thought I'd ask.

There was a lovely V11 Sport at the local Ducati dealer. While I wasn't going to get it, although I was lusting after the exhaust, a nice gentleman picked it up and posted on one of the Guzzi Facebook Groups. We talked him into joining here (buellwinkle) even though the registration process can be challenging. He's been asking me questions everyday (which I don't mind, paying it forward for all the questions I've asked here). I had the dad off to spend with my dad while he's visiting so we decided to stop and see buellwinkle. Since you know I don't mind taking a picture or two I thought I would share some with you. Of course I took a picture of the relays because I knew docc would ask. The grey relays are Bosch. My dad is in the grey and buellwinkle in the green. It's missing the steering dampener. Which might not be a big deal. Otherwise it's very clean and looks well loved. buellwinkle is absolutely smitten with it. Welcome to the asylum!

Maybe.

Well, it was. It did save the tail section from more damage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A Guzzi is an Airhead with a soul. And cylinders that don't sag.

Seattle area (always lots of Guzzis there because of Moto International) https://bellingham.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2003-moto-guzzi-v11-lemans/6559256212.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/d/2000-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/6568767642.html(a little rough) https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/d/2003-moto-guzzi-lemans-v11/6562619683.html

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/2003-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/6547580693.html Although this Centauro makes me feel funny "down there". https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/1998-moto-guzzi-centauro/6547575194.html