dbdicker

funny.....that ducati GT1000 was MY 2nd choice behind th KTM!! Guzzi riders seem to be drawn to 'certain' kinds of bikes......I leave it to you guys to analyze the crossing characteristics of the classic Duck, my new KTM and the V11........meantme, see you down the road!!

Well, it had to happen. It's not really because the device was flawed, that it handled eccentricly, blew gearbox springs, rattled away switchgear and threatened to explode it's clutch at any moment........ No, not really. I loved my MG, but I am also a fickle motorcyclist. I've been through 14 bikes now and counting, and my garage will really only hold 2 bikes at a time. With the ST1300 capably handling long trips, the scura was moved out in favor of this.......... OOOhhhh, goes like hell, stops like hell.........light, handles a treat........doesn't break your back with a riding position and looks to be super high quality..............be very jealous I'm gonna miss this forum a lot. Whenever I had a problem, you guys were there to help me sort it out. Since the new buyer came on the ad for my bike here on this forum, I'm hoping he'll become a member and part of your community; that way, the bike 'stays in the family'........kind of. I'll lurk a bit, dream of Guzzis which surely I'll be back on one day.........it was about 10 years between my 850-T5 and the V11........probably won't be that long a gap to my next Guzzi. thanks and see ya' Dan

time to move on. Selling my Scura: 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura This model was offered only one year, in 2002, to be the upgraded 'race' equivalent of the V11 Sport. It listed for $13,995 and included a host of special additions not on the standard V11 including: Ohlins racing forks and shock, carbon fiber fairing, exhaust, starter cover and accents. This bike has been meticulously maintained with these additions to create the ultimate sport touring Guzzi: 1) Ohlins suspension reworked by ProPilot suspension: Heavier springs, revalving and fresh oil (www.propilotracing.com) 2) Bar risers by MPH cycles of Houston 3) Evoluzione Footpeg lowering kit 4) Full Ventura touring bag system: sport rack, touring rack, extra large touring bag kit (www.ventura-bike.com) 5) Rich Maund Custom saddle 6) MotoGuzzi Tank bag 7) Throttlemeister heavyweights and pro gel grips 8) Napoleon mirrors with SW-Motech mirror extenders 9) Laminar Lip windshield wing Tires are Avon ST45/46 with LESS than 1000 miles on the pair. Also included, chrome extra heavy duty head cover guards, BMW-type accessory plug installed for heated items or your battery tender, and Fiamm air horns. I will ALSO include a V11-specific shop stand. All stock equipment of course included. In addition, pawl spring issue fixed with updated boss and heavy duty spring installed. No paint issues ever with this particular bike. Bike located in the NYC NY area. email: dbdicker@att.net or thru V11lemans message system, multiple pictures available on request.

Todd, you be the man! maybe with that KTM, even mere mortals like I can learn to slide the back wheel........... If I can't rationalize $13K for that bike, I can always 'play' around on a Suzuki 400SM........I hear that one's a hoot too.

awesome. I just priced a KTM 950SM, but after seeing that, I'm not sure I can handle it!

I am THIS close to following you, not only in dumping the MG, but with your choice of replacement. Only thing probably stopping me is that these things are basically worthless in resale. I love it, but it's just been too much of a hassle. The service schedule on the new Ducatis is very very good, not like Ducks of old, the first big service is only for oil change, valves are touched only after 15K miles.........No worse than your average Honda........ That GT1000 looks a lot to me like what the V11 was trying to be but I have no doubts it will be easier to live with and will handle better to boot. Hmmmm, maybe time to put an ebay ad up and see what happens..........

to heck with that, the Guzzi's been worth it all, I'll defend it.......New Ducatis have 7500 mile valve intervals, 1st service is mere oil change.......the new 1000 dual spark motor is much better than previous ones and mostly bullet proof..... I'll check the obvious stuff first on my (beautiful) Scura, thanks.

Had the rear tire swapped VERY recently. What's this about? Tell me what and how to check........ this sounds interesting....

Took the bike out this morning. Low oil, put a quart in. Rode about 250 miles, 90 degree heat, fast coming home around 80mph mostly. As I'm coming to a toll booth, I cannot seem to get it out of 3rd down to 2nd and ultimately Neutral. Just like the spring was broken, it just had no click to the motion. all gears from 3rd on up to 6th available, but even with all my tricks of feathering the throttle while downshifting or shifting up to go down, still cannot get it under 3rd gear. Pulled into home. Waited for the bike to cool off and it snicked right into 2nd and then Neutral. Any thoughts? Advice? Boy, i'm running out of patience with this device.....although that 250 miles was pretty sweet. Ducati GT1000 looking awful good as a trade..........

Nice try, greg. Uh, no, you can't trade for MINE, either.......

you're a loyal customer, Bill. I'm thinking the Breva variants are mighty better than what I got now, except it does nothing for me at all in the way it looks....... Now I'm thinking that THIS BEAUTY is the next bike in my future......... Give it a nice small screen, upgrade the pipes, nice ohlins on the rear and I'm ready to rock. That's the greatest engine (the desmo twin spark 1000) that's around right now, and a worthy successor to the V11 engine.........plain torquey and beautiful. It's been offered in the Multistrada (UGLY) and a monster variant (which I never fit on). This one looks like the one.......... Waiting for a test drive................

even with the Maund seat (which I have) your 'wotsies (?)' will get a crushing. Haven't figured out a way to prevent this, but the plus side is that you probably need to have your body weight moving as far forward as possible considering the rear weight bias of the V11's. However, if you find a solution, let me know!!!

I was drawn also to the GT1000 roll out, more than to that engine story. Looks like just up my alley........that great dual spark motor, no frills cooling, reasonable ergos, modern suspension bits. Add a good looking screen and removable bags and I'll buy it, if it's not too much over 8 or 9k. But, knowing Ducati, these 'retro' models, despite being fairly parts bin and low tech, are commanding insane prices............. Ah well, I guess I'll suffer through my V11 for a few more years........

Much quicker and effective than farting around with the tip over valve. Safer? Your last worry in a slider is the little help that tip-over valve gives.