Bbennett

I think if I ever scare myself/hurt myself really really bad on the street I will get a dirt bike and continue to ride there - it can be very fun on a smallish bike. For now, it is V11 all the way. Bob

All I can say is that is one pretty looking bike....best looking Guzzi since the original 2001 V11 hit the scene. I believe with MotoGP changing to smaller displacement and petrol prices being permanently high that smaller bore bikes will be more popular going forward.

Ratchethack - I believe you are correct and I would not have thought of that. I was puzzled how these odd objects could be "set up" to penetrate the rear tire (I have had several in my career - never a front tire) and this is a valid explanation -thanks.

There is no interference with the kickstand from the motomecca product on a 2001 V11.

Was riding in downtown Seattle on my 2001 V11. Left a stoplight and heard a very loud "pop" - apparently from my front tire. Proceeded cautiously and inspected the bike at the next stoplight from a sitting position. No change in handling noted, nor anything visible on front or rear tires. Back in my driveway I dismounted and saw what looked to be a metal thumbtack (a hemisphere) sticking in the rear tire just off of center. The tire remained inflated. Tugging on the metal object resulted in the extraction of the 2"" bolt you see in the picture here. The pencil is there for reference. I instantly regretted not just driving to a tire shop when the tire deflated with a whoosh. Fortunately I am a member of the Road America thingy that was originally part of the warranty here in the States. I had kept my membership up to date. I think it is like $25 a year. Anyway, they paid for $100 of the tow and I had $15 out of pocket charges. it was painful to put the bike on a standard two truck but the guy had good straps and I put towels on the bike where the straps hit the bodywork in the rear. Wheels were strapped to the horizontal tow bar. The tire is a Michelin Power Sport - only had about 1000 miles on it. The new one feels very hard at the moment and is obviously not broken in. The tire guy told me it takes about 100 miles and basically is a function of heat. p.s. The tire guy told me he had recently extracted a nail from someone's tire that had gone in backwards.

I have black belly pan from Motomecca on my black 2001 V11 that I like the looks of. Picture attached. A couple of notes; it will collect small stones and I cannot keep it as nice and shiny as the rest of the bike as I ride alot and that is a pretty tough spot on the bike. It installed pretty easily but it took about 1.5 hours to really get it right the first time.

Welcome to the forum. And let me know if you ever want to ride, I live in Ballard, WA (part of Seattle) and will ride rain or shine. Went with a friend on an R1 (me on a V11) yesterday up by Snoqualmie Falls - some great twisties up there. Was turning around to go back thru them in the parking lot of a harley dealer. He ran out and said "boy we don't get many of THEM around here - looks as fast as a rocket" then he informed that the V11 was "designed by Maserati" Bob

I see what appear to be new Alpina wheels on the Rossopuro website See http://www.rossopuroitalia.it/start.htm Can someone read the Italian and let us know if they have ones that will work on a V11? Apologies if this is not "new" topic Bob

I assume you are commenting about riding near the freezing temperature. I see this fairly frequently in Seattle and the shady spots can harbor ice at much higher temperatures following a freezing night. At first it freaked me out to see this and now it is relatively common. I won't ride if the temp is near freezing myself - your front end can go out so quickly. I guess if you really know your route it might be OK.

Was headed out on the V11 in the afternoon and passed by a large series of mirrored windows alongside the street. As is my habit, I glanced to see if my running light was working. I looked to see the barely perceptible red glow in the windows from my running light and...hmmm, I couldn't. I dismounted at the the next stoplight and sure enough, the brake light worked but the running light was out. Off the road, it was clear it was not a fuse problem and so I headed home for a spare bulb. What is the point of this post? Just a reminder that you can use reflections (back of the SUV in front of you, windows along a street) to verify correct operation of your lights. It beats getting pulled over or worse... FWIW

I will wear it proudly! Thank you Jaap for getting these made and sent out to those who bought them (Seattle)

Well, dunno about that but FYI I turn 50 on Saturday and will be treating myself to some dirt-biking riding in the mtns of Nevada. I am going on one of those tours with a guide - should be fun. Riding well is the best revenge!

The shot was indeed taken on Mt Baker (a volcano) in Washington State USA. It was last summer and I sort of cringe to see the old mirrors on the bike. Anyway, the unusual thing about this trip was that the road had just been re-paved hours before I went up the mountain and there was almost ZERO traffic. My R1 buddy wimped out at the last minute due to rain and the trip was made solo. I recall thinking it would be a bad thing to fly off one of the mountain curves with absolutely nobody around to witness it. I did not see one car on the way down this mountain so the experience was somehow almost surreal in the light fog. The actual photo was taken not far from a fatality that had occured about 2 weeks prior. A flagman had told me of this incident on the way up as we waited for an asphalt machine to clear the way. A younger rider had failed to negotiate a hairpin (probably going downhill I figure). He was launched over a spectacular cliff. A small monument had been erected by friends that had caught my eye. In a macabre moment, I actually hiked with some effort to the bottom of the cliff in full leathers. Not sure why I did that but I only found bits of plastic and some old broken ski stuff. I think I wanted to pay some respect as a fellow sport rider and not just ride on. Anyway, I am honored to have my bike featured, thank you Jaap. Bob Bennett

Can we see some pictures of the relocated pegs please?

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Volvo 240 wagon in primo condition Sort of the opposite of the Guzzi and they each have their role. I need to haul stuff sometimes.... Bob

While maybe these are not the tools you had in mind: I usually carry some fuses and (in winter when wearing an electric vest) a set of portable jumper cables that easily clip onto the battery. If I am on a ride with buddies one of us usually carries a portable tow strap. I have never been stranded, bike has never been on a truck so far.

I have the Michelin Pilot Powers on my V11 and am happy with them so far. but i do not see how any single tire can be rated best when there are so very many variables in terms of bike, rider, locale etc.

The band "Jet" (album = Get Born) is very good if you like a Black Crowes, early Stones, AC/DC kind of sound plus some very nice ballads. It is honest rock and roll without a lot of effects or overdubs. You may heard the blistering single "Cold heart bitch" from the album and wondered who wrote it - these are the guys. That song title sounds angry but they are actually 4 young guys in their prime who are loving being in a R&R band. I think they are from Australia - which is always a good sign in the rock world.

The pillion cover is easy enuf to mail or UPS to a pro if there is nobody in your area. I wuold not attempt to paint it yourself - this is much more difficult to get right than it appears.

First thing is to perform a search on this site for "Stucchi" Yes, you should modify the fuel mixture afterwards such a modification. Bob

Belfast is kidding us, it is some sort of tease.

I was looking at that bike last week at Moto Int. and it is a very nice one. I prefer the lower bars on my V11 but that is purelu personal preference. Good for you!

Don't forget the Givi offerings. I use the universal mounted one. See http://www.giviusa.com/index.cfm?fuseactio...&prodid=airstar

An alternate mounting method is shown in the attached digital photo. I do not like the "wide" feeling of bar end mirrors and this approach works quite nicely for me. Slight mods needed, I do not recall exactly what.