VA Sean

Doug- Guzzi paint colors are very difficult to find or match in the US. But this is the response I got on Wildguzzi regarding the same question:

Sorry -- don't mind me!

Geoff- That is actually great mileage for these bikes. I've only gotten 40+ mpg when I was on the super slab, in 6th holding +/-80 mph for extended periods. Otherwise, I generally get 30-35 mpg.

Jeez, Joe. You passed on the Mille GT, but are considering this thing at twice the price????? PS: Update your bike list... we know that B750 has been replaced by the B1100!

Wheelsucker- If youo find a painter in the area (VA, MD, DC, etc.) that you are happy with, and who does a great job for you, please let me know... and post pics!

http://www.speedscycle.com/ cheers!

Greg- I know you are "next" in line. I'll put you and Doug in contact with each other if he and I aren't able to work out something.

Last time I was at Speeds Cycles in Elkridge Maryland, they had a V11 tank bag hanging on display... and the salesman suggested they'd be willing to DEAL on it because they'd had it so long... I already own one. Yes, it has the backpack straps... love it!

I don't understand this whole "I have to fight it" thing... unless you guys are joking, and I'm too much of an ingoramus to figure it out. My bike is very smooth -- I don't have to "throw it" into corners... I just pick a line and dive in. I'm not saying I'm a better rider than anyone here -- because I ain't! I'm just saying this is NOT my experience with the V11.

There was a set for sale on ebay very recently -- may still be there. **** Nope -- sorry for the tease, I just checked and they aren't there anymore. But there is a tank bag if you just need a bit of storage... I have the V11 tank bag, and it actually holds quite a bit.

The title says it all. If you have one in good shape, PM me to discuss price and shipping.

Todd- My wife and I had a great time there in September. The Rijksmuseum is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt's birth and is havinga an awesome show of his works... of course, the Van Gogh museum is about 1/2 km from the Rijksmuseum with wonderful stuff inside it too... there is also Anne Frank's house about 2 km from there. We had a great time while there -- very good food, not very expensive. He can also be a complete tourist dork and take a boat ride down the canals. Tell him to look both ways before he ever steps off a sidewalk -- not for cars (you can see them) -- for BICYCLISTS... the streets are littered with them! Hope Davy has a good time.

It isn't that we hate our local dealers but most dealers (unfortunately) on this side of the pond are so bad about their customer service regarding Guzzis that once we find a good dealer we are more than happy to give them our business. I live in Virginia... there are 2 dealers here. One is 85 miles from me, and happens to be the place where I bought my Coppa Italia... they also carry Ducati, Triumph, Victory and Polaris... I have had many issues with them -- mostly about them not being able to get hangers for my Ti pipes... My last telephone conversation with them about service ended with them saying to me, "You know... we can't do any service on Guzzis anymore... other than basic oil changes." That is all I needed to hear -- never going back. The other dealer is about 100 miles from me and they just got their franchise this year. About 20 of us with Guzzis went there after a lunch in October and talked with the owner, looked around the shop, etc... They also sell custom choppers ($30k+) and KTM dirt bikes -- don't ask me how they'll stay in business... my guess is they won't... at least insofar as Guzzis are concerned. There is a dealer in Maryland about 60 miles from me -- I went there for an open-house earlier this year to see the new Grisos... they are a Ducati/Guzzi dealer... that's it. I had them install the Roper sloppage sheet and do a 4,000 mile service on my bike... totally cool people and would go back there again for service if I need to. They even had a new Norge and Cal Vintage on the floor last weekend. The problem is -- and one of the reasons Bill had to go all the way to Houston from Atlanta (+/- 1,500 miles from home) to get the RED Norge is becase the rumor had been that the US was only going to receive Silver for model year 2007. Then, literally last week, a memo came out that 8 red Norge were in the country and going to be delivered to "preferred" dealers. As you can imagine -- there are probably 3 or 4 of those types of dealers in the states. One is MI in Seattle (only about 3,000 miles from Bill) another would be MPH... and there are probably a few others. Sorry it took me so long to say that. Cheers. Congrats again, Bill.

If anybody is interested here is a link to source for what appears to be an adequate relay and instructions on running them to the horns... I've purchased the relay and a set of Fiamm Freeway blasters and intend to install them over the next weekend. Thaks to everyone who has contrubted to this thread -- you guys have given me the confidence to tackle the job... and I am all thumbs... really... I am! http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/horn-relay/...-horn-relay.htm

Do you worst... just remember, it's my turn next!

Interesting... mine came with Metzler M1s... they lasted less than 3,500 miles (and I do NOT consider myself a very agressive rider)... just ordered metzler Z6s to replace them.

There I am with her, getting ready for the 600 mile check up (last Fall).

This bike doesn't look like a typical salvage bike... but the seller says that is what he has. I have no connection to this bike whatsoever and make no representations about it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-MOTO-G...1QQcmdZViewItem It is being sold without reserve. Fairing looks to be in good shape... we all know how much those things are worth. I wonder whether the seller does.

Dammit Terry- It is dinner time and you put that on here???!!!

WT- If the bike speaks to you - buy it. PS: whether you buy it or not, Virginia has a pretty healthy group of Guzzisti and we get together semi regularly for all kinds of things. Check these: http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=6102.0 http://www.vaguzzi.com/

OMFG- Liked the vid of the Duc vs. Lam... but that chick was ridiculous!

Agreed- With regard to the iron cross -- there is nothing sinister about it with regard to motorcyclists in the States... totally common -- especially with the cafe racer crowd. Don't know how or when it was adopted by them... but it has been around for a long time.

Ouch! That is awful -- sorry that had to happen. I can only imagine how bad I would feel if it happened to me. I agree with what's been posted -- you have a greater capacity than I do for letting water fall off your back.

Greg- What is involved in mounting those to the V11 -- difficult, or pretty straitforward? What is the approx out-the-door cost with the appropriate brackets -- just the side bags, no top case? Thanks