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I was shocked and amazed that Tom Petty's bassman has the same J-bass that just now showed up and plugged in to my amp. I'm honored! Earlier, I tried to explain the riding thing to a non-riding friend and ended up back at "Treetop Flyer" . . . My favorite YouToob version is what @JesterGrin_1 posted in the Aircraft/piloting thread;

Heh, well, if I "had my way with her", and she liked it and stayed for more, is that still "molested?"

Yeah, as swooshdave pointed out, you can probably get the V11 for less . . .

I would say I have seen the very fewest black RedFrame Sports. Who knows if they are actually the rarest? But they are stunning, IMHO. This one was on the stage at EICMA 1997 . . . photo from a motorcycle magazine that sunk its teeth into me . . .

If a pristine, well-cared-for Nero/Rosso Corsa or Coppa Italia is worth $7500-8000US (and I believe they are), an original, unmolested (but cared for) early RedFrame Sport should be pushing 4000-4500. Maybe even 5000 if it is >perfect< and I loved it at first sight. Trouble is, just how much Beta testing and neglect these poor old RedFrames have suffered. I don't feel so much guilt because my one-owner Sport will never be For Sale. And I so much enjoyed molesting her my-own-self . . .

$11,999US OH! Wait, wait . . . that's what I paid for mine new . . . (Can you come up with some more details? Actual miles/ stored how/ any maintenance/any modifications/ etc . . .?)

If you're replacing the clip-ons with bars, why even take them apart? just remove them from the fork legs as an assembly?

No better way to approach that than with a "decent '04 Ballabio!" It occurs to me that, if Piaggio were just rebadging Aprilias (like DeTomaso tried to rebadge Benelli), why would they change any production facilities in Mandello?

Nice "apron!" Not the first I've seen you celebrate Moto Guzzi with! [Fourth South'n SpineRaid, 2008, Verona, Tennessee]

Again, IMHO, an extraordinary, and forward thinking, celebration of the 100th anniversary to benefit Moto Guzzi, and all Guzzisti for time to come. Far more significant and forward thinking than a 100th Anniversary Sport (or LeMans) model for 2021 only, even if it takes some years to actually present that model . . .

https://imgzeit.com/tour I've had great results with imgzeit. My oldest son, v7cafe, developed it after PhotoBlockit crashed so much of our (and so many other forums') image content. He also helped us recover hundreds and hundreds of images they held hostage (the first time), and assisted Jaap when the forum needed a security upgrade. So, yeah, "I trust the developer."

It occurred to me that if Piaggio is actually doing a major refit of the factory in Mandello, that is probably a more devoted and lasting 100 year tribute to Moto Guzzi than simply putting a new model on the market . . .

You should, of course, ask the other inmates on the ward if you are, in fact, actually crazy. Let me be the first to say, "Absolutely not!" " . . . and me neither!" [I see alot to like about that Sport. And a few curiosities.]

Heh, I saw this view and thought, "Okay, the guy's got a fridge and Workshop Manual. This is gonna be okay."

@p6x linked me to a Moto Guzzi documentary by Automotoclub Storico Italiano. It's all in Italian, but the four minute trailer is delightful! (Starts at about 7:55)

Hey, JRD!! Yeah, funny thing, when member @Kane posted his avatar, I was struck by the view and pulled the Stucchi off. At about the same time I pulled the Zūmo off and really have enjoyed the simplicity and focus with just the instruments in the airstream. I do put the Stucchi back on for the SpineRaid to protect the Speedhut gauges from the weather. I'd hate to have them short out!

I thought it's swooshdave that is the Norwegian Thunder!

Seems @ctguzzi joined in 2012, but yes: 1st post. Not like he joined yesterday (we see that sometimes . . .) It is interesting the diversity of "for sale" images. The "casual walk around" like this is pretty common. On the other end of the scale are the skilled sellers that take multitudes of detail shots, especially of the various scrapes and dings. Looking forward to this poster returning and perhaps giving us some clarification on this interesting V11 Sport . . .

Wow, it seems like such a long time since autumn . . . Finally! (just watch out for all that winter road gravel . . .)

I've been thinking about how to spin this into something constructive . . . My favorite view of a motorcycle is probably prima del monte (before the mount) - the 3/4 view from the left side, just behind the bike looking forward over its waiting form. The last view of the bike before the rider should be looking only at the road and the path of travel . . . When looking at images of a V11 for sale, I look closely at the close side views of the driveline and chassis. These often reveal changes that have been made that I use to judge condition and the previous owners' intentions.

https://nwct.craigslist.org/mcy/d/new-milford-2001-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/7290905449.html

Congrats on getting out on her! Great starting point that covers the basics:

Commonly, the vent from the nipple under the fuel tank can be routed, or joined, with the overflow (which should be inspected for the troublesome one-way valve) behind the starter to below the gearbox. Common vacuum line is adequate. The 1/2” fuel line is unnecessary. The vacuum taps on the intake can be capped. Silicone caps are preferred. Rubber caps should be inspected and replaced as they dry, crack and loosen. The cad plated bracket that holds the bottom discharge hoses is through-bolted into the gearbox. Prepare for the fluid when this bolt comes out! Once the whole shebang is properly bagged and labeled for your parts pile, you can use the tool tray for, er well: tools!

Yep. Along with twenty feet of 1/2 fuel line. No, really: twenty. The whole mess weighs five pounds. Gonna be fun getting her the way you want. It will be interesting to hear what your think of the nuances between the RedFrame and the LongFrame.