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I have a subscription. Nice mag. Good pics and written from an enthousiasts pov. But, I received the current issue (#2) a 4 or 5 months ago already and I'm still waiting for the next.

(this is all the info I got. If you want prices, please contact Brian Saturno.) PRESS RELEASE Ghezzi-Brian present a new line of tuning parts for the last “big twins” models: -fairing -lights kit -complete kit fairing/lights -plate holder kits are totally provided with brackets, screws and lights wiring; it is possibile to choose between carbon fiber or glassfibre fairing ( to be painted); all others accessories are matt black painted. Assembling kits is highly easy; it is expected the use of original arrows or of any other aftermarket model. Originality and elegance are increased, thanks to the new kit the bike gets a look thiner and lighter: such a fairing assures effective aerodinamic protection at medium/high speeds also. The plate holder , black anodized aluminium, lightens rear and gives more sportivity to the bike. GHEZZI-BRIAN Via Vivaldi,20 23873 Missaglia (LC) Italia Cell. ++39 348 3109784 Fax. ++39 039 9200806 www.ghezzi-brian.com e-mail b.saturno@promo.it

(this is all the info I got. If you want prices or weight of the rims, please contact Brian Saturno.) PRESS RELEASE Brand specialized in bike tuning and Special bikes powered by Moto Guzzi, Ghezzi-Brian is glad to start 2011 with a new line of products: Kineo spoke rims for tubeless tyres, ready to install on the models Stelvio, Griso, Sport 1200, Breva, in every their versions. These rims have been designed for use with tubeless tyres. They are based on the very advanced technology of “not drilled rims” thereby increasing safety. In addition to this, the assembling quality of spoke rims for tubeless tyres is particularly high, which leads to outstanding performances and riding feelings never experienced before. The Kineo wheel is the perfect combination, thus covering the advantages of spokes and alloy wheel. - Rigidity and flexibility, lightness and strength, reliability maintenance, price and quality, the advantages of this special and incomparable wheel. -the rim is rigid in the center and more flexible on the sides, so better handling for the bike and more feeling for the rider -the rim is not drilled because the spokes are fitted inside the rim on special sites. Thanks to this solution the tubeless system is definetly the same of an alloy wheel. - the spokes do not need any registration or setting because of the special nipple system - the wheel is light, yet resistant to shocks and stress - best ratio between quality and price for an italian production made by a pool of industries - best flexibility for the chromatic combinations - TUV homologation - no modifications required for installation TECHNICAL FEATURES RIMS Rims are produced from a billet, and using a new process which allows to use a 7000 alu. class, with its extraordinary features. Final production stage goes through CNC finishing work. Rims are with no holes at all and the assembly of spokes and nipples brings to an automatic alignment of same components referred to same rims; a natural balancing is so achieved simply by locking the single parts together with the rims. Colours available: Titanium, Magnesium, Black, Silver SPOKES Spokes are high resistance stainless steel ; 28 units for the front wheel; 32 units for the rear one, and they are perfectly straight so to distribute the load in an ideal way. Locking is done simply by using a classic Torx wrench. Possible replacement of one or more spokes is very easy and is done without removing the wheel from the bike and the tyre from the rim. NIPPLES Nipples design is main innovation of KINEO tubless wheel. These components are installed on the rim in a parallel position to wheel axe, with no need of any through hole on the rim. Colours available: Titanium, Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Gold, Orange HUB Hubs are produced from a forged of 7000 alu class. The rough forged has a geometry which is very close to final configuration and this allows to spread the material fibers in their best way, for a very high resistance to stresses. Final production stage goes through CNC finishing work. Colours available: Titanium, Magnesium, Black, Silver BRAKE DISC CARRIER The Kineo brake disc carrier allows the original braking system to be used). A series of two disc carriers for the front wheel and a single disc carrier for the rear wheel allow easy assembly of the original braking discs with no need to make additional modifications on the bike. When this equipment is installed, even the ABS system sensor can be assembled as originally designed. CUSHION DRIVE The Maxi 17 and Big Enduro rear wheels are equipped with a specific 8 pins cushion drive which is completely external to the rear wheel hub. This feature is entirely indipendent of the wheel and has a double bearing to hold the radial charge induced by the chain shot. In this way the wheels needs only two bearing and maximizes mobility. The rear drive transmission shocks are reduced by 8 silent-block. GHEZZI-BRIAN Via Vivaldi,20 23873 Missaglia (LC) Italia Cell. ++39 348 3109784 Fax. ++39 039 9200806 www.ghezzi-brian.com e-mail: b.saturno@promo.it

No experience with bike covers, can't help you there. On my G&B I have fitted a digital dash (see pic) from Ghezzi-Brian. http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/ BTW: G&B are not the manufacturer. Very nice and quite easy to install. Two downsides: rather expensive and no gas level meter. (I found out the hard way)

Back to topic! Is there going to be a continental or UK meeting this year? I don't have the time to organize myself, but really would like to meet you all again!

No problems or signs of wear after 10.000 kms.

Right now there is one for sale in Germany on mobile.de

Ordered directly from Rossopuro, without problem.

A couple of years ago I've seen a post on this forum of someone who made some brackets to fit a CF fender to a Marzocchi fork. The fenders are definetly different.

I would take off the entire sump. Removing the oil filter throught the man hole can be quite a pain. Don't forget the two bolts in the middle!

Skeeve, he is looking for spoke wheels, and then you have lot's of Cali wheel to choose from. But changing to 18" will make the Centauro even uglier than it is already!

Give TLM in Holland a call, they also have lot's of second hand stuff. +31243711111

What he said ^

Clearing up the garage! All prices are without shipping costs. Tank Repainted gloss black, some tank bag marks, but in good nick. No key. Lowest price: € 150,- OEM seat piece From a 200 red/grey LeMans. With "Piss Japan" sticker. In good nick. Asking price: € 200,- Stucchi Chin Spoiler Unpainted. Asking price: € 100,- Contact me: jaapv11lemanscom Lots of other parts for sale. Contact me for info.

Just love it, when people put so much effort and time into something pointless as this! OMG, maybe it's art! A bit like inventing "instant water" powder... just add water!

To be expected... not my cup of tea though.

Baldini, you've hit the nail on it's head. The main reason why I didn't give up on this forum a few years back is that I just liked it too much. I never asked myself why, but you've nailed it: the mix of independent thought & lack of an orthodox "forum view". Membership here doesn't seem to be limited to, or by, a single attitude, or geographical location: it's scope is far greater than it's name advertises Thanks!

BFG, You can always invite them here. No Cali-riding bearded leprechauns (no offense!) to piss the "sporty" riders off. Haven't found your forum yet... Could also be part of the no-interest problem?

And don't forget these two:

I stand corrected!

Puch Maxi board tracker? Great stuff!

The Laverda in the pic is from the 80's! You can tell by the seat spoiler

When the MotoGuzziWorldclub started I joined up with V11LeMans.com. I thought it would be fun. But after that I heard nothing from them, just invites to club meetings in Italy. At the 2006 GMG there was a MGWC meeting in Mandello I attended and apart from the Norwegian MG club chairman I was the the only non-Italian. They hardly translated the stuff they said, so it was a lost 2 hours for me. My conclusion: "World" club, my arse! It's just a useless umbrella organisation for Italian MG clubs. I can't be bothered anymore.

What do you think? Full article: http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_news/first_looks_articles/11q1/erik_buell_racing_ebr_1190rs_-_first_look