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Just so as to fit in with the locals in their tartan skirts? And the Yorkshire-men of course.

Not the 2v. They say it's 1400 8v, to use alongside the current 1200 8v, in 'a selection' of new models (including a cruiser and a tourer). As for Stelvio, Jaap's Tiger etc: they talk of new proper off-road Tiger Adventurer, the new Yam Tenere 1200 super-trailie, KTM 1190 Adventure, Aprilia 1200 trailie. Hold onto your wallets, adventure-sporties.

Transvestite, as far as I know. There aren't any in Scotland. They're all in England, congregated around Yorkshire mostly. Apart from Yorkshire, you'll find 'em in Holland, where they favour latex rather than plasma. PS, no need to apologise. You can't help being Scottish.

What's sex? Is it worth the wait? It took me more than six months to get an axle spacer from Guzzi, so this situation doesn't seem too bad?

You're going to order two and give one to me.

I knew you were going to do that!

Warm world...? Discuss

I looked at your title and came with all haste. If you want to hijack the post, I'm your man. Now, stand and deliver, Kilty MacHaggis!

Oh right: thanks, it's not what I thought. (Buell - Rebel Heart & pic of Nogbad (not): just a bit of long-running silly banter with Nogbad. But oh dear, wrong forum really

That rings a bell. What was the pic? While you're checking, I see that Nogbad was featured on the cover of the Buell Club mag, Rebel Heart. Quite right too. He's been very enthusiastic about his little Buell. (Victor Bockris is Nog's Buell Club rebel nickname)

Oh yeah: I remember that now. Thanks. Ok, I'm off to fit a flickable timing gear relay. Should work a treat. That, and another elastic band.

emm, did you mention... the lower peak torque? Much lower?

No, there definitely were two models: one called 'Road' and one called 'Race'. I selected the Race. I suspect that none at all are made now, with the passing of the V.11. If that's the case, get one while you can. I've no worries about the road performance. The thing goes fine. On any meets in Ireland / UK where I've had it on, it hasn't caused any real-life deficit in road performance compared to standard V.11s or MG Ti 'race' kits. None at all. Back me up someone! We all know that fretting over esoteric performance fineries is the stuff of baloney and blarney. Hmm that's the end of the Tech Topics Forum then

I'm around now. On the 'Race' version there's not much baffling and so there is just an empty space under that top plate. If you buy it and it's the road version and you want the race, I guess you can 'clear it out' through here. I had the plate welded on as I found that the rivets work loose, the fibre sealing rope blows out and the whole contraption rattles like Pete Roper thinks Guzzis should rattle, but more. Plus the extra height of the plate and gasket means that the box won't fit to the bike without a bit of surgery. I wouldn't call it deep throated, as in the ebay ad description, but I like it. There's a sound file on this old neglected page: plug in headphones or decent speakers.

How to Explain Motorbikes to a Dead Hare. Ah, yes of course: that must be felt wrapped around the pipes. The two disconnected lower legs: it all starts to make sense in a C20th Conceptual, with a capital C, way. Skeeve was onto it with the Chopper concept. Careful with that axe Eugene – another leg anyone?

It looks like a swanee whistle, Shirley? (Do press play.) Though why does it have someone's lower leg attached to it?

I think I'll buy Bungendore and move there.

Holiday?! Holiday!? Too much never-ending work in order to keep head just about above water, big deficit for the year, need to find new premises because current site is being 'redeveloped' like every little pocket of land and bit of building around about. Finding affordable space around Belfast these days is nearly impossible. Working on big plans though. Trouble is: big plans + no money = more big work + no free time. Bikes still sitting outside the house in wind, rain & muck, waiting for repairs. Now it's February. May will be here before we know it. Will I be mobile? Don't know. Hope so. Want to get to haggisland. Looking forward to seeing the Aultguish Refugees.

Hey! You've even got it listed as a 2002 model in your own picture gallery: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=111939 Now, Jaap

separate post because of max upload allowance The 2001 model

What!? I was diddled? Or maybe not. I'm only aware of ever seeing the Scura referenced as 2002 and that's what it says in the log book. Here are a couple of quotes from a very quick search. Anything that I saw indicated that it was introduced in 2002. example: >>Moto Guzzi V11 Scura May 2002 The V11 Sport has been a part of the Moto Guzzi landscape since 2000, but now there's a well-credentialed sibling out to steal some short-term thunder - the Scura. Moto Guzzi has given the limited-edition theme quite a nudge in the last couple of years...blah.... and it's now continued with the unveiling of the V11 Sport Scura, an up-spec'd version of the marque's self-proclaimed "sportsbike par excellance." In my books, Moto Guzzi, which is now owned by Aprilia, has successfully trodden the fine line between limited-edition and all-new very shrewdly, and the Scura is the latest manifestation of that way of thinking. Because what we have is a bike with all the verve and character of the standard air-cooled, fuel-injected two-valve, 90-degree transverse V11, but with a few tasty extras to make the riding experience just that little bit more accommodating. Yeah, sure, the bike's a new toy, but it hasn't lost sight of its origins. But, like most things, there's a price to pay for the jump up in class - the Scura, of which only 600 will be produced, retails for $22,999, as against $19,995 for the base model (which, incidentally, has dropped by $1000 since AMCN last tested it over two years ago). ...blah blah.... I'd have to say the uprated suspension does talk a whole new V11 language, because that was probably the biggest beef on the standard bike last time out. As former staffer Martin Port noted: "The combination of a 219kg claimed dry weight, long wheelbase and radical 25-degree rake/92mm trail make for a head shaking ride if the suspenders aren't working together." ...blah blah.... In 2002, besides a claimed 221kg dry weight in Scura guise and a slightly longer wheelbase (1490mm versus 1471), not much has changed in the geometry department - but the adoption of the new suspenders has made the world of difference. The shaft-driven Scura provides quite an inspiring ride, with excellent stability and feedback all round - especially from the front end, which was accused of being a little vague in its past life. And there was nigh a hint of a wallow during the whole time I rode it - this is one Guzzi that appreciates a walloping through the twisties, and is well and truly up to the task. Picture examples of 2001 V.11 Sport with narrower wheel rim, older style brake rotors(?) etc and 2002 Scura and 2002 Le mans

QUOTE (pasotibbs @ Jan 21 2008, 01:10 PM) Well my red/grey Lemans was Registered Feb 2002 but has no front balance pipe but the silly wide rear wheel so I always assumed it was a 2001 spec machine. now I'm confused I thought all 2002 bikes (Scura being one) were the pre-balance pipe spec. including wider wheel, which had come earlier, extended spine at head but prior to header balance pipe. Wrinkly black paint – nice. If it breaks springs, spews out bits of gasket, flakes paint and leaks oil – it's Genuine 2002.

Does it have a saddle with a custom cover made by Belstaff, perchance?

Ratchet Surprise Claim Revealed – "I'm a Dutchman/woman"! Oh yeah, Im sure that Jaap will be delighted with this shocker. I can see what's coming next. Ratchet: Another Surprise Claim Revealed – "Jaap is my secret Dutch lovechild" The Guzzi fetish, the black lycra passion – it's in the genes.

Right so. To answer the question, The Real Thing is actually the Belfast Jacket. Please, no more of that other _fashion-house_mock-Royal_typographically-mistaken_retrogression_. If you insist on the rugged-retro look, ask the shop for a 'Belfast Flak Jacket'. Some other real Belfast Jacket things: Bang-bang For the Laydees Though I go for haute couture every time