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...and let me chime in and welcome you onbord. mijn heer Sounds like we've gone down the same road as I also had a spell with the ingenuity from Milwaukee. Took me some 16 years to get out of the hibernation until I saw the crystal clear light from Mandello del Lario... well, you know what I mean. Still madly in love with the tranverse V2 engine and I really cannot see any other replacement - my Scura is a keeper until social health care workers drop me in the coffin. Good luck with the Centauro and keep us posted - you're never alone and there is always someone out there who can give you a helping hand/piece of advice when needed. And it works both ways. All the best Søren

What Jaap said.... Søren

Sad news indeed Slavomir was a great contributor to this site and his love and passion for V11's and racing will be remembered forever. Godspeed, Slavomir Link to Czec Cafe Racer homepage Søren

I love the tank badging and the luxurious brown seat and grips! Attention to detail. monsieur Docc One of the neatest Tontis I have seen, absolutely a stunner. Well done. Love your fusebox, immaculate job. Søren

Am breaking in my new Brake Tech cast iron rotors and so far they have done the job. Black coating has come off but that was expected. Good bite from the Ferodo pads, too. Haven't done any emergency braking so far but all in all they worth the money spent. Cheers Søren Brake Tech cast iron rotors

Have a safe trip all of you and we'll be seeing each other very soon Søren

Ducati 1098 TDI.......??? Hmm.....

Still a glorious looking bike in my opinion. German magazine 'MO' gave it the worst review ever seen on this planet but some like the mother, others the daughter. Still a stunner in my world. 10.000? Lot of money but if you want it, then cough up. Cheers Søren

Hi Jaap Its ok I have advised Dave Breeze the organiser you are coming. I have not bought you a ticket you just pay when you arrive. Goes for me, too??? Yup! Have I told you lately that I love you?

Hi Jaap Its ok I have advised Dave Breeze the organiser you are coming. I have not bought you a ticket you just pay when you arrive. Goes for me, too???

Says it all, doesn'it, Jaap? We're in business! Saw your name on the list so give that G&B a good thrashing on the circuit. And don't forget Søren

:grin: Those were the days when they made REAL movies..... Scura riders do it in the dark Søren

This bike is real stunner: Black Le Mans Beautiful! so simple, so clean.... Looks like you chaps are having all the fun in the world, Xander, and I would have loved to go there if it wasn't for already booked arrangements. Next year? Keep the tyres on the tarmac and have fun! Søren

Soren and Keith. Jon Margrave has both a low mileage driveshaft and the twin-plater clutch/flywheel out of his Le Mans that he's wrecking. Both probably absurdly cheap knowing Jon..... Pete Dont know about the clutch,I Pm'd and emailed him,no response.Probably already got rid of it. Bugger! But thanks for having us in mind, Michael Søren Soren you still may want to try him,he may just have gotten busy or didn't get email.Would be a shame, as I had to source mine from Reboot which would have made a lot more sense to get one in the US and yours from the EU.Oh well,.. Thanks, Mike, will do. Cheers Søren

Soren and Keith. Jon Margrave has both a low mileage driveshaft and the twin-plater clutch/flywheel out of his Le Mans that he's wrecking. Both probably absurdly cheap knowing Jon..... Pete Dont know about the clutch,I Pm'd and emailed him,no response.Probably already got rid of it. Bugger! But thanks for having us in mind, Michael Søren

Hmmm, sounds strange.... I changed my fork seals mid-September last year (also Öhlins with CF mudguard) and there wasn't any rust at all. Went like a doddle without drilling. Any Öhlin owners who have experienced this? BR Søren

There are cast iron rotors available for V11: Check out Brake Tech's homepage: Brake Tech Just bought a pair and fitted them on my Scura. Haven't tried them in action yet, obviously, but they look the part. Company is VERY professionel in business so I can only recommend them. Price is around 700$ + you need a pair of special Ferrodo brake pads. See my correspondance with Jeff Gehrs below: Cheers Søren Thank you for the inquiry Soeren. The advanced design AXIS™ full-floaters offer substantially improved performance in terms of both modulation at the lever and overall braking power. The patented advanced floating system of the AXIS series full-floaters is many times stronger than conventional semi-floating brake rotors. The heart of this patented design has the floater buttons controlling radial and axial float only, they are non-load bearing. All of the considerable braking forces are channeled through the trademarked Direct-Link™ architecture comprising over an 800% increase in surface area load transfer as compared to conventional floating brake rotors...simply a far superior design! See our website for more details on the unique and high-tech features of these top performers. We offer them in both our traditional race-spec Ductile Iron as well as the new AXIS/Cobra series which is an optimized petal style with none of the downside problems associated with the Wave type rotors. Plus we are the first major brake rotor manufacturer to include hi-tech Cryogenic processing on the entire line of performance rotors as a standard operational component of manufacture. The inclusion of this advanced technologically employing computer controlled, 40 hour deep freezing treatment provides greater thermal stability along with improved wear resistance. Iron provides a higher coefficient of friction over stainless, with more feel and feedback at the brake lever. But get them wet - they're going to rust. If you're a fair weather rider like me, then it's a non-event and not an issue. However, if you ride distances where inclement weather is a definite possibility, you're better off with our AXIS/Cobra™ stainless steel series in the optimized petal design. The units below are of the Brembo 6-hole mounting configuration for your Moto Guzzi LeMans: AXIS/IRON Front Floaters - Ductile Iron • BTD-10.L & R; 320mm x 5mm, $349.95 ea. AXIS/COBRA Front Floaters - Stainless Steel • BTD-10.SL & SR; 320mm x 5mm, $329.95 ea. On to the latest in advanced composite technology: In the simplest of terms, think of the new generation AXIS/CMC™ ceramic matrix composite rotors in this way - anything Carbon/carbon brakes can do, CMC does better: they're lighter, lasts many times longer, perform flawlessly when stone-cold, brilliant in the wet (C/c cannot be run in wet), works with OE calipers and the race-spec Billet GP type, brake pads are relatively inexpensive and all for much less money! Their incredible light-weight and high performance parameters make them ideal for both top level racing and canyon carving as well. When considering the purchase of this advanced technology system, bear in mind, it's not simply a braking improvement, but a substantial handling improvement too! The reduction in gyroscopic forces is nothing short of amazing!!! Pls also be advised, the CMC outer blades are a very limited production item at this time, so availability is relatively low. The new third generation development is nearing completion, we hope to have this incredible brake system available again relatively soon. AXIS/CMC™ - Ceramic Matrix Composite • BTCD-10.L & R; 320mm x 5mm CMC, $1600 ea. (special pads not included) Comparative weight (Ducati/Brembo): • 320mm x 5.0mm AXIS/CMC for your bike, 1lb 7.7oz • 320mm x 5.0mm AXIS/Iron for the 916, 3lbs 2.0oz • 320mm x 4.5mm Brembo OE stainless rotor [alum ctr version], 3lbs 4.7 oz • 320mm x 4.0mm Brembo OE stainless rotor [steel ctr version], 4lbs 2.6 oz Although not an ultra high friction compound, the Platinum™ organic pads have the most feel and modulation at the brake lever and is the Number One performing organic road friction material for a broad cross-section of street bikes. Developed from technology gained from Ferodo's World Racing program, the Platinum compound offers excellent all-around braking response with a co-efficient of friction level that is both linear and consistent.For real-world street use with stainless steel or iron rotors, we recommend the high performance Platinum pads as they are remarkably user friendly offering great overall power and modulation for those that do not prefer a high level initial bite. The result is superb feel and feedback at the brake lever with the added benefit of low abrasion which is very kind to brake rotors The Platinum organic compound is also the dominant material used extensively in both MotoGP and World Superbike as "the" rear brake pad due to its incredible feedback and added control it delivers at the pedal. AHRMA Vintage class roadracing is yet another venue where the Platinum organic provides an optimal blend of power and control for a large cross-section of these classic series race bikes. • FDB2042P; Platinum organic - Brembo twin-pin, $33.95 per caliper SinterGrip ST: Ferodo HH-rated SinterGrip ST brake pads represent the very latest in leading edge technology of sintered metal friction design. These new pads provide outstanding performance not only in setting the standard for all-out braking power, but in truly remarkable feel and feedback as well. Designed to be kind to stainless rotors, this advanced composition friction material allows the wheel to spin much more freely in comparison to other HH brand brake pads that create a power robbing and excessive brake drag situation on the rotor. The updated FERODO SinterGrip pads offer incredible stopping power combined with precision control, minimal brake drag, lower operating temperature and quick bed-in for a significant improvement in overall performance. • FDB2042ST; SinterGrip ST, street and strip, $38.95 per caliper SinterGrip XRAC: Ferodo Racing has updated the well renown SinterGrip XRAC with an all-new formulation. Over a year in development, this new sintered metal race compound features a higher peak coefficient of friction than its predecessor while providing even more feel and modulation at the lever for greater control entering tricky corners under trail braking. A rising torque curve increases power when needed most in severe braking conditions. Improved thermal stability provides greater lap to lap repeatability to allow racers to consistently hit the same brake marker with inspiring confidence. Also features the trademarked Array Cooling™ technology to reduce interface temperatures under severe thermal load conditions. This remarkable new race compound is extremely powerful, but marries user friendly torque characteristics that provide late braking consistency, lap after lap. This compound features special adaptations making it not only compatible on the CMC rotors, but a terrific performer as well. • FDB2042XRAC; Brembo twin-pin Race, $72.95 per caliper CP2.11 Carbon/ceramic: Also new is the long awaited and brilliant performing CP2.11 organic series race pads. This replaces the popular and long standing CP911Star carbon/metallic pads with an entirely new friction composition technology incorporating advanced Siloxane polymers into a truly innovative Carbon/ceramic matrix. This is not a case of simply adding ceramic particulates (friction modifiers) to the mix but rather and a new and different approach how organic composition racing brake pads operate. Provides tremendous power and control at the brake lever with a predictable and reassuring rising torque curve for that added power, deep into a corner – whenever you need it, time after time. Performs brilliantly on stainless and even better on our Ductile Iron brake rotors. Plus very low abrasion as well. • FDB2042CP211; Brembo twin-pin Race, $57.95 per caliper Both are CMC compatible materials. If you are not already equipped, another area for improvement is with the new generation of radial pump master cylinders. The increased piston size along with the substantial increase in leverage ratio makes for a truly significant performance improvement you can immediately feel every time you pull the lever! The 19 x 18mm units from Nissin include two different perches depending on your need as well as an integral brakelight switch. They are priced at $229.95 in either black or gold. A matching clutch radial pump is available as well (gold only). Hope this answers most of your questions. Thanks again, Jeff Gehrs BrakeTech USA +1 951-471-3476 ph +1 951-471-3536 fax www.braketech.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this message may be legally privileged and/or confidential BrakeTech USA information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message or its content is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone and erase it without making a copy. Thank you. On Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 5:07 PM, Soeren Tikkanen wrote: This is an enquiry e-mail via http://www.braketech.com/ from: Soeren Tikkanen Dear Sir/Madam Can I get a quotation for a pair of Axis Iron Rotors for my Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Scura, please? It's a 2002 model with Öhlin forks and OEM Brembo rotors (320mm Ø) I thank you in advance. Yours sincerely Søren Tikkanen

Nothing better than a good grin before attacking the Christmas roast :-) A Merry Guzzi christmas to all you fine people from me to you. Søren

And you will also attend the Scottish Guzzi Rally 2012, aye? I'll be there, too together with numerous other mad plonkers from this board. No one mentioned, no one forgotten... Cheers Søren

I agree 100% Guy. I enjoyed reading the trilogy and watching the Swedish movies but I think they picked a better bike for Lisbeth in the Hollywood version. I believe that she was on an enduro or a supermoto in the Swede films? I don't remember what she rode in the books. What they say and even more. Have seen the original film, read the book so with all due respect: You don't need a Hollywood version, stick to the original Swedish movie. And it's bloody brilliant! Søren

Bloody brilliant, Van

So good to hear, Mick Red alert has been cancelled on the DK Guzzi homepage so let peace set in so we can enjoy the upcoming Christmas. Cheers Søren

Done deal, Mike. Fingers crossed that the plods will find your jewel in one piece. All the best Søren Notice on DK Guzzi forum

Fecking tea-leaves! Sorry to hear that, Mike. I'll keep eyes and ears wide open and will post on the Danish Guzzi forum. Cheer up, mate. Søren

Hi Rex wotsat dashboard? Cheers Søren