Bogwopit

I have factory stands for both my V11's I have used them for the last 8 years and have never been able to use them easily....every time I try to put one on or take one off a stand I always think I'am going to a. write the bike off b.severely damage anything nearby ,and c.risk a groinal hernia. They are one of the typical Mandello ideas that looked good on paper, appeared to be a good idea at the local coffee shop/ wine bar and ended up as totally useless and even downright bloody dangerous!! Also, in typical Mandello fashion they are still available after 15 years or so, totally un-changed. And they still don't work properly. Oh how we love such Italian eccentricities Andy

Old LandRovers... No sorry, I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole. Talk about unreliable money pits! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Shame on you,Jaap. I didn't mean to drive but merely to fettle and grease and generally use as a mobile "man shed" to avoid all unwanted attention from the better 1/2. Driving one is akin to putting wheels on a dilapidated garden shed and powering it with an old lawn mower engine. No wait, that would probably drive and handle better than a series Land Rover...and it would definitely out perform one.

Mines a 5cyl diesel and by a quirk of fate seems to be very reliable.Had it for 18 months or so and only replaced one rear wheel bearing as well as normal servicing.2 previous vehicles were v70 d5's both excellent

Forget the Volvo Jaap, as good as it may be(my current family. hack is a 2004 XC90 with 200,000miles and still behaving exceptionally well) Take a look at the series 3 station wagon behind you.Now that is something different!! All you need is a firm grip and a selection of hammers.

All the best from yours truly. 2014 and 2015 were seriously bad years from my experience so I sincerely hope 2016 will be better. At least this forum is one constant I can depend on. Thanks to all of you.

Jawa

1988 BMW R100RT 1990 Guzzi 350NTX 2000 Guzzi Centauro 2001 v11 Rosso Mandello 2003 v11 Le Mans 2007 California Vintage 2012 Griso 1200 8v

Looks like it could be the Allihies area. Very nice location. Hi Dave, have you any more info. regarding the meet up in late July? I presume it's the same as the one I've just agreed to go to on the MGClub forum.(damned traitor I am) Not been around for some time; not since a serious fire at my workshop in July last.My fault,alas, but with all the relocation and insurance haggling I have not had the time to do anything else. Thankfully Insurance Co. have now accepted liability so I can start things again. I've already decided to treat myself to another Guzzi or two.Not sure whether to get a Mk1 Lemon or a Daytons Rs type thing. Hope your O.k. and hope to see you soon. Andy

Only if you live close by!!

Important Tip- Don,t feed it Dog food.

I must have missed this post. Did you do the relocation, Andy? I certainly did,Dave, relocated the Griso to the dealers in exchange for a 1200sport8v. Andy

Doh, sorry Dave. They do have a brake lever for sale at £40.26 post free, item no.170647763283