helicopterjim R.I.P.

I've already commited to another dealer and I trust in them. If I am wrong - so be it. That being said, I still can't wait!!!!!!!!

The owners manual has a very good checklist and if you are unsure how to perform a specific check then feel free to ask this forum. You will be pleased with the response I am sure!

Is that the island called 'Lesbos'?

Actually that price isn't too far off when you compare prices to European prices because they have the tax added in. It is a little low compared to what a few places in the USA are saying they will charge but then exchange rates have been up and down. The latest is there are only 14 to the USA of which one is coming to Canada. If BI is getting one then I am screwed I guess.

I don't know if the springs in my V10 are stock but they are much stiffer than my V11. I will investigate.

Yes. And I followed the instructions from this website for break-in! Break-in Secrets I seem to have very good results and I enjoyed the process. It is very similar to factory instructions for break-in of aircraft piston engines.

That sounds a little cheap from what I have heard and also I don't think too many are going to make it into Canada. It seems like it will be something if even one makes it. As for where they are it seems that seven are either on the water or maybe being unloaded and on their way to North Carolina. After that I don't know how many more or who gets what. I know that if I get one it won't be in time for the bike show. The good news is that the Guzzi Girl clothing is completed and ready for modelling. I have two girls lined up and a third thinking about it (she's a red head and not to be trusted!). PS If I do happen to have some Guinness on hand at the bike show it will be completely by accident. I am taking orders!

The Vancouver Bike Show is Jan 14, 15, 16. Unfortunately the big show back east the next week means they cannnot send any prototypte Breva's, Griso's or MGS's to Vancouver. Bummer!

If you ignore my signature, you bet!!!

Check out this website and go to the video page to see some very well done riding videos. Flashmedia required. The Extreme Motorcycle Web Video Experience

Just tell them you are going to use it for competition only! Worked for me and I really intend to race (or was that a bench I was going to race?).

The only pair I want come in a 38D!

That crack cannot be fixed but that wouldn't stop me from trying!

I am still waiting to find a pilsener in North America that I really like. A few close ones but it seems that location must be the key to the true taste! Some good heffeweizens though but the home stuff is still best!

Careful with comments like this. You might get a reply from Tex!

Yer crazy, mate! I could go out on my WR400 but not a road bike. Good on yah anyways. See you next weekend!

And Canadians too! Thankyou, I will definitely check this out!

So what do I have if I have a V11, a V10 and an MGS? Oh yes and a Laverda SFC and a BMW R90 and a BSA Sloper. Oh and a ZX6R and a WR400. Ummm ...I think thats it...wait... I have a pocket bike too! Oh yeah... I have a Ducati Monster too! OK so I don't have the MGS yet but I have been told it is coming (they can't believe I am really going to race it!). As Tim McEvoy says "You can never have too many bikes"!

I had one replaced for the opposite reason. My tank was not touching the side covers at all and I had a side cover crack. The reason given was it could have vibrated due to no load on it (it did shake a bit) so the new one had extra thick 'door seal' added and no problems since! I now have CF sidecovers and a CF tailpiece coming so I can save the original bits. It looks better and they don't crack! Pictures coming when the CF tailpiece arrives - via TLM.

I have offered some parts to valley Moto Guzzi to help you out. Wish I could do more!

I would really like to add a reply but I know Jaap would remove the one I had in mind! I like the (unofficial) beer thread best anyways!

I have to agree with "emry" ,I just hope I am smart enough for the MY15 M that I purchased. I am smart enough not to try it with the 6 cm of fresh snow we have (what are you riding Brian Robson?). I also would not hesitate to try a dyno tune with the PCIII if there was a qualified dealer in the area!

I tried that in Scotland. I didnt get very far and I fell in the burn (a small stream)!

Plus they provide you with a very good, safe crate to ship it in. It is forwardair.com .

I used a type of dental pick (heavy duty) and the assistance of Gord at Valley Moto Guzzi. It was slow and frustrating but with patience they went in. They did pop out several times and had to chase them across the floor. I'll ask Gord what he thinks of bending them. BTW I found that my bike is not noticeably faster on the top end but ever so much more responsive and quicker in the mid range. I think it was the best mod I did to my bike!