guzzler

Geez,,she could pop round and gaze at my greenie any time she likes.....! Maybe bring Vespa girl too? Cheers

Welcome to the madness mate!! They are a bike like no other and the riding experience rewards like no other.... You'll love it. Cheers Ps I was a goner as soon as I hit the starter at the shop when looking to buy it!

Ha ha, speaking of Nayook and Noojee! The planets have aligned and me and ole mate Dave are off on a wee jaunt to the high country again in about an hour or so and will be heading through here on our way out! Of course, after great weather the last 2 weeks it decides yesterday to turn to SHIT. It's been about 2 years since we got away and in fact the last time ( Xmas hols in Jan.) the planets aligned for a day out on the bikes ( and it takes a planetary alignment for such these days) the bloody breather hose called it quits and put paid to that idea...so heres hoping no such bs this time. Cheers Guzzler. Ps not to mozz it, but it's looking likely to happen now! Woohoo bikes got new shoes and Tank bags packed and ready so I'd best get togged up myself.

Ha ha, Very true mate!

Wiping the coffee off the screen now..... Hilarious.

Mate. That looks pretty good, in fact it's the only Gold Wing I'd even contemplate riding! Kinda always thought the original was best eh! Actually, I was offered a ride on an 1800 6 cylinder jobby some time ago but after hoisting it (about 400 kg's) off the side stand thought the better of it...ha ha . Cheers

Sounds like a wise move mate... I have heard they can be money pits to sort. Cheers

G'day mate. Honda CBX world and ICOA are both USA centric CBX forums as far as I can tell.... It may be worth a look? Our ole V11's are pretty basic bikes but they sure as hell have some foibles that this forum is brilliant at sorting! The CBX forums may possibly be handy for same or if only pointing you to someone reputable? Cheers

G'day mate. Did the club (s) mention any other reputable mechanics in your area who might be able to do it? $175 an hour sounds pretty expensive even down here and as LP mentioned... the workshop doesn't exactly, er inspire confidence. Good luck though. Cheers Guzzler

G'day. I also had a mate with one and got to ride it back in the 80's. His one is still going strong too I believe. Mate there is a thriving owners club here in Oz but also very active clubs for them overseas so maybe contact them for advice. From what I know they are or can be EXPENSIVE to restore and like anything have their foibles so maybe specialised advice may save you $ ?? Try CBX world and ICOA both seem USA centric? Cheers

Don't think I've seen that colour before..? Looks good. Cheers

Ha ha. Don't hold back now mate! Hilarious.

I just had a wee look but not enough time to watch all of it... Think you might be right about the public school twat ha ha . Anyways I don't think they ( Norton ) got it right with the standard Commando,To me the pipes are wrong and the tail lights embedded in the rear cowling look ah crap. Having said this, I think they got it absolutely spot on with the Dominator version, but this was under the previous management. (or lack thereof). That version is one of the best looking bikes I've seen. Cheers Ps I also prefer v twins though.

The Greenie's booked in for a new set of shoes on Friday! Went with another pair of Angel GT 2's as this set has seen it all (apart from snow and Ice) in the 18K and never once did they misbehave. This also includes 10k of usage before the suspension was sorted and serviced so I'm bloody impressed. Cheers Ps can't wait!

Ha ha I'm just about to replace mine this week hopefully. The current Pirelli Angel GT 2's have 18,500 kays on them and still handle ok..... My last ride to the office was cold and very very wet and still no slips slides etc and my ride home on the fun twisty bits were also wet and still no moments but I reckon they'll go downhill quickly from here! Bloody phenomenal really and will look to put another pair of these on! Cheers Ps I also run a 160/60 on the rear

G'day Mick. Yeah it's usually in Carlton but has moved around a bit the last few years! I think it was in Preston not long ago but looks like I missed a chance this year eh. Cheers

That's held in Melbourne here in in Oz... Never been in all these years so must make an effort one of these days! Cheers

Why a Guzzi ? Why a V11? Because life is meant to be ENJOYED not ENDURED... Cheers

I can see elements of the duc in it but more so of the Norton. Not sure what to make of it though....

Yep. Not sure when it became legal but I've done it for many years! Most drivers are good and there are some very good ones who'll move over to give you more room, but you do get the odd ----head that'll try and block you! The commute would be a nightmare without it especially when it's hot! Cheers

Ha ha We call them neck socks down here. Cheers

Doh...just realised you checked the light! Sorry back to the normal programme. Cheers

The brake light can be finicky without it being relay related too! I had a loose connection in the light assembly early on which made the light intermittent... Just saying. Cheers

Ha ha, wonder what a greenie with 102.000 kays on her might be worth these days....? Probably bugger all, but priceless to me all the same! Cheers

Mate # 1 ( Start ) is closest to the tank # 5 ( Fuel ) furthest from it. Cheers Ps these two NEED to be 5 pin relays but most of us put 5 pin ones in all spots!