Admin Jaap

Is this really a bike shop's name? If so, I love it!

Damn Orson, now I have to add Portugal on my "to ride list" too!

I don't know for sure if he did... but I hope so. If not something is wrong with the forum software

I don't think I consider myself an "Elephant ride/Brass Monkey type" ( if I knew what it meant )

yes

The only thread I coud find... Strange, I remember reading Sweeps thread also, but I can't find it. Maybe he deleted it himself? selector spring thread So Sweep please answer, there are people going bananas here. Other option forBaldini: you could send Sweep an email!

The gel will become thin because of the heat and loose its function? I have no experience with heated grips. My bike is a Moto Wussy. And I have a car and a small van. You can guess what I use for transport in winter.

I've read on the German V11 forum that their swapped engine case's also had no #'s One rider has stamped his old # in himself (In Europe only framenumber's are important afaik)

Al, how large is your garage anyway? Almost everyday I read your posts where you're interested in spare parts. One could think MGNA gets a competitor who CAN deliver! Is that your future project, perhaps?

Austrian catholic priest 65000 kms without any probs! Rides it hard but trades it in for a MGS01!

A german friend of mine (03 LM) has the prototype mounted. No longer hydraulic lines needed! And if they fit the '03 they will fit the'04. He likes it very much. Translation: 241-2001 DÄS Handlebar-Kit, Diameter 54,0 mm, Height 45 mm, adapters for original bar end weights included, fits V11 Le Mans (all models.), V11 Coppa Italia / Scura / Naked`02 . Price: € 399.80. (there's no mentioning of freight costs or shipping abroad - Kit is TuV approved) Their address: Däs Mototec Gschwender Straße 34 D-73577 Birkenlohe - Germany Telefon: 0049 (0)7176 - 3729 e-mail: info@daes-mototec.de

Rich, no surprise, it's german...

http://www.dynojet.co.uk

I can't believe they use a Guzzi Ippogriffo engine in an airplane... heeeaaavvvyyyy! But they do. Could be because the engines are "soldierproof" edit: I just read in the brochure that the Ippogriffo engine was designed for aeronautical purposes... That would be cool, flying a Guzzi airplane!

Al you're right. I've seen the difference between the 2002 and 2003 model. The difference is where the fairing is closest to the knees. I believe it was more narrow. But I don't believe there are more.

Moved to technical topics

No, not yet.

If law abiding citizens were free to carry guns everywhere and policemen and criminals were not then the whole society would be much safer and polite, Jaap, think about it. Without wanting to start a discussion, I think that's a bit to easy put. One of the problems is of course that criminals who are a doing their "job" well aren't recognized as such. So they can get their hands on firearms easily. And IMHO a world or country were everybody could bear arms freely is dictated by fear. One answer and then back to topic. btw, what are the gunlaws in Canada?

It is so strange to read about everyday people owning firearms. Here in Holland we know that whoever carries a firearm is either a policeman or a criminal. To be clear: I'm not being opiniated, it's just strange (...and a little bit frightening).

Original posting by Brian Robson There was a thread about removing the fairing....2 allen bolts on each side of the fairing, the 2 allen bolts just in front of the turnsignals, remove the mirrors and disconnect the turnsignal wires...bingo, the fairing pulls off forwards in one piece, leaving open access to the headlight and all the front wiring......10 minutes maximum.

Brian, thanks! This forum is getting more helpful every day! Jaap (I'll put your posting in the How To section)

Max, Welcome to the forum but most of all congratulations on your purchase. As for the Ti pipes; They will give you a lot more riding pleasure, but I would wait until f.i. your bike is broken in. Then you'll appreciate them even more, because you've experienced the original setup. And make sure the ECU is the right one! I believe there are differences. Enjoy!

@ Chris (V11UK) Use more smilies dammit It would be a shame to loose an European member. We have to maintain a bit of a balance in this forum, or else we'll only see and hear about raised handlebars, lowered footpegs, hardcases, gel padded seats, etc.

Thanks! I'll post it in the german forum. But Al , inches?

OK guys, my exhausts pipes don't have that nice goldish color anymore but are clearly suffering from asphyxia... i.e turning blue. I want to clean or polish the stainless steel. What's the best DIY method? And what has the best result? Experiences and opinions please!