helicopterjim R.I.P.

Choices ... you get to make YOUR choice!

They call me Jimmy del Lario ........

You can see why I can't install saddlebags in this picture. I'll post pictures of the Bub pipes when I can.

Here is a picture of my Rosso with the Mistral high pipes. I'll look for some pictures of different angles.

The roads around Lago di Como will give the V7 the edge over the Thruxton. I would put the V7 up against any modern sport bike and it would be hard to get away from a bike with the V7's capabilities.

I really, really enjoyed the Stelvio. Very comfortable seat, and very, very good low end power. The bike handled very well considering most of the roads were first, second and maybe third gear roads. No problem on the tight switchbacks either and when it rained the windshield was very effective at keeping rain off my face plus it reduced wind noise when it was adjusted properly. However next time I will rent a V7. I have ridden a Breva 750 and a bike like that would have you laughing and laughing and laughing as you ripped up the roads. I now understand what that bike is meant for ..... mountain roads!! Still hoping someone knows something about the FIM monument in Civenna - MONUMENTO DEI MOTOCICLISTI a CIVENNA There is an event there on November 1st called the MotoRaduno but that is all I have discovered so far.

Your wire wheels will be loved and cherished again ..... most likely on a Centauro derived cafe bike. I see many other parts are finding homes as well.

The high silencers look much better than the low ones in my opinion and they do sound so much better. My valve covers have maintained their colour well but probably because it is stored indoors or covered when outside. I have removed my "numbered" side covers and added carbon fibre and also I have a carbon fiber tail piece as I want to protect the condition of the original pieces while still enjoying the bike. I'm going to try a set of Bub pipes with reverse cones added and flat black paint. I know they are very loud but I want to be able to use saddle bags and they would be well out of the way with Bub pipes. You have a fine looking bike.

Interesting and a very nice looking bike. It seems that the tail piece and the sidecovers are carbon fibre. If that is so then they are not stock - the stock pieces are a matt gray. They do look great though (and maybe that's what they should have been). Does the side cover have a serial number ( ie 1 to 300 range)? That would tend to indicate it is an original series that may have had a certificate. The other possibility is that it is from the 301 to 600 group that came without a certificate. It could also be put together from parts (the valve covers should be red as well) and who knows what was original. Either way it is a great looking bike and it is a Rosso Mandello in my books! Enjoy.

It's the piece between the right and left mans ...

Summer of 2012 riding near Logan Lake, British Columbia.

Went to Italy for two weeks in May. I can verify the weather was cool and damp with some beautiful days interspersed within. Rented a pair of Stelvio's for my friend Cory and myself and enjoyed the rain of Como very much! Very first view of Mandello was at the FIM monument in Civenna (stopped there entirely by accident). How cool was it that my first time to see Mandello that there is a helipad in the foreground! Anyone who knows any information about the FIM monument I would appreciate it if you could share that here. I would really like to know more about it's history. First view of Mandello ... FIM monument in Civenna The shore of Lake Lugano Lake Lugano The road uphill from Nesso.

........ and what about us lowly V11 Sport owners? No registry for us?

In the year 2013, the Lord came unto Noah, Who was now living in America and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the en...d of all flesh before me." "Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans." He gave Noah the blueprints, saying: "You have 6 months to build theArk before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights." Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard - but no Ark."Noah!," He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?" "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed." "I needed a Building Permit." "I've been arguing with the Boat Inspector about the need for a sprinkler system." "My homeowners association claim that I've violated the Neighborhood by-laws by building the Ark in my back yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the local Planning Committee for a decision." "Then the City Council and the Electricity Company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear none of it." "Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl." "I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!" "When I started gathering the animals, PETA took me to court. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. They argued the accommodations were too restrictive and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space." "Then the Environmental Protection Agency ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on Your proposed flood." "I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew." "The Immigration Dept. Is checking the visa status of most of the people who want to work." "The labor unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only union workers with ark-building experience." "To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species." "So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this ark." "Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine and a rainbow stretched across the sky." Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?" "No," said the Lord. " The Government beat me to it."

Bumping this link to find Tekno Bags - listed as BLIR on the website. http://www.bags-bike.com/linee.htm

Nice to find this thread again as I have a set to mount as well. By the way - did anyone ever find out what happened to Martin Barrett? I always enjoyed his posts - then nothing!!

Guinness tuning i was wrong apparently it was only 139 bhp! Guinness foreign extra stout would give it 141 hp - I think it has Italian hops ....

I remember when that bike was brought out. I thought that there just might be a revival of Brit bikes at the time. It took a few more years though ..... aint seen that before, awesome a parale twin I asume? at 800cc thats a good effort

Guinness tuning I can't quite grappa your meaning!

The only things I inherited from my Scottish sires are a bristly attitude and a taste for liquids smacking of gearoil and gunpowder. Best of luck Bert. Maybe she just wants to stay home with you! Were you referring to something such as this .....?

There is nothing wrong with your bike Bertie. It's just you ........ Seriously though I wonder of you're price is low enough that people think it's too good to be true and then go looking for the reason. As Gritman says feck em! I hope you find a good honest buyer who will enjoy the bike. If it's still for sale next summer maybe I'll come over, buy it and have a good stroll around Scotland. I'm sure I have relatives there somewhere holding my inheritance for me ..... or I could go to gaol! Sent from my SGH-I717D using Tapatalk 2

Bone stock - except for what Jaap says and I don't recall red wheels being a factory option or a black exhaust pipe option ...... however - very nice!!!!!

These is a very cool looking exhaust system. Anyone know who makes it?

The Night Before Christmas T'was the night before Christmas at the motorcycle store. The sales clerks were gone; they'd locked up the door. Back in service, the tools were hung with great care, The floors had been swept, the workbenches bare. Sales had been brisk, filling staff with elation As they headed down south for their winter vacation. The new shiny sportbikes had all been sold out, And all that was left was an Indian Scout, A Norton Commando, a Rudge Multi too, And a black BMW R32, A Vincent, a Guzzi, even a Velocette, And a drippy old Brough that wouldn't start on a bet. "This stinks," said the Norton. "We're just as fine As those Japanese bikes the kids buy all the time." "You're right," said the Vincent as he grew agitated. "All I need is to get my back tire inflated, Then I could compete with the best of `em yet." "Me, too! I'm still fast," cried the old Velocette. "If someone was handy, somebody smart, They'd know how to fix us and get us to start." And so while they grumbled and whined and complained, They didn't notice a visitor came. He was dressed all in leather, black head to toe, And his helmet had reflective stickers that brightly glowed. His beard was snow-white. It reached to his chest. How he got in the door was anyone's guess. He looked them all over. "Merry Christmas!" he said. "Are you fellows available to pull my big sled?" "Who, us?" laughed the Guzzi. "We're rusty and old. Nobody wants us, that's why we're not sold. Kids want electric, not our old kickstarts. These young punks think we're just bikes for old farts." "My Lucas headlight hasn't worked well in years," Said the Rudge. "And my gearbox is missing some gears. I'd be much obliged if you'd look at my choke. And the earthing brush in my magneto is broke." "My mix is too rich, I think," said the Beemer. "Does anyone know how to set the carb leaner?" Then Santa said, "Hey, stop the whining, you guys. You're legends and history in many men's eyes. So what if you're rusty and don't look brand new? Hypermotards and `Busas wouldn't be here without you." Then the vintage bikes lights started glowing with pride. And the Norton Commando said, "Let's take a ride!" "I'm ready, let's go, come on!" said the Brough. "Let's get it in gear and show `em our stuff." They took to the road, their pipes roared like thunder. And Santa sat back in his sled, filled with wonder. And he said as he watched them race into the night, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a safe ride."

My guess is your height won't matter very much and probably your lighter weight will be an asset! It is probably no different than any of the other bikes you have ridden.