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Gave her an overdue clean and polish after a 500k strop through the backroads yesterday ! Sadly it looks like it may be the last for awhile as we look like going into severe lock down due to Covid 19. Enjoy your bike folks and stay safe! Cheers Guzzler Ps even the crap winter weather let up and provided a beautiful 7 - 17 degree PERFECT day !

Thanks for the info fellas! I've not seen the Bagster/Baglus system here in Oz I must say. However not really a fan of this type either due to a messy experience with tank covers back in the seventies! Dare say this set-up is probably light years away from that though. Still I couldn't bring myself to cover up all of that beautiful green tank eh! I have the 30 litre Kreiga backpack and yep it is very very good, waterproof as well.I've ridden in some pretty ordinary weather and it's contents are always bone dry. I can't see how it could be used as a tank bag though. Funny my bike came with the Techno pannier system as well but I removed the frame and never used them.I also didn't like the look ha ha. Which brings me back to the Oxford bag.They do look pretty good and we have a new importer here in Oz so are available now. Footgoose, it seems like you didn't have any fitment issues with the Oxford bag yeah? It would only be used now and again when doing the aforementioned 2 / 3 day trips whilst the Kreiga will still be used day to day and probably to keep stuff dry on the trips.Albeit somewhat lighter. Thanks again Guzzler

G'day Folks I'm toying with the idea of buying a tank bag. I've been using a kreiga back pack for years now and bloody good it is! However I've discovered that when doing a 2 or 3 day ride the ole backside starts to get BLOODY SORE towards the end of each day. Now I know that a fair bit of this is the stock seat and I use an Air Hawk as well, but I reckon a good part of it is the added weight in the pack putting a bit more pressure on the ole freckle. I did a search and found apart from the Guzzi bag which people don't seem to like and a Cortech which is not available here in Oz not much info. Has anyone used or have any experience with Oxford bags? I like the look of the 30litre strap mount as don't like the gas cap mount jobbies and of course magnetic is out.Also the bloody foam pad on our beasties might make things interesting? Still I reckon you could get round the pad issue? Any thoughts? The minister of finance will not take kindly to the extravagance of buying one then another until finding one that works out eh! Cheers Guzzler

I've just been on it myself. No probs. Cheers Guzzler

Happy birthday from down here mate ! Cheers Guzzler

They also sound pretty bloody good too. Even with the stock pipes! Cheers Guzzler

Bloody hell! Not my cup o Darjeeling either. Cheers Guzzler

G'day again. Update # 2 Well headed off into the gloom Friday morning to get the GT11's fitted.About 70 kays away. The forecast was for MISERABLE but was hoping to get away early and back before the worst of it. Well got there before the front came through and got them fitted.It took Rob about an hour and it was good to chat, also met the Pirelli rep whilst there. I also got to meet a bloke with a new v7 Milano who is very impressed with it after downsizing from his Aprillia.He had the luxury of dropping his bike off there and being driven home by his wife! Well now for the moment of truth, I get to find out what these things are like. Of course the weather decides to take a turn for the worst at this stage but hey temp has crawled up to 8 degrees.Yay. Wow these make the bikes steering feel lighter and quicker.At the first roundabout I was reminded of the time I got off my 900 Honda rolladoor and took my brothers Honda 250 wet dream out for a spin and nearly threw it on the ground at the first roundabout.Wee bit of a weight difference between the two. Anyways by the time I had 20 or so kays on them I was getting used to that. I can't give much of an impression as by the time I'd gotten to the 40 kays of fun and interesting the weather was pretty shitty and there was mud and cow shit over the road in parts making life on new tyres a lesson in concentration. They never gave a moments concern though, no slips/ slides, plenty of feel and grip! I reckon the Pirelli rep is right in that they are an improved version of the original ! Got the feeling I'm going to love these and looking forward to more riding! Cheers Guzzler Ps that weather system got quite a lot worse later in the day too ( it's lasted the whole bloody weekend) but by that stage I'd gotten home had a hot shower and some lunch ! The glass or three of Shiraz by the fire at wine o clock just made a bloody good day all the better.

Ha ha sounds like we're all a lot alike eh! I first saw a road test of a mark 3 le mans in Two Wheels mag about 1980 ish and fell in lust then! You never saw any Guzzi's in ChCh ( NZ ) in those days! Anyways fast forward a bit after travelling for a few years and lobbing into Oz, and getting back into bikes big time ( big jap sports bikes ) I test rode a mark 5 LeMans in 89! I didn't buy it as I was seduced by a Black and gold limited edition Zook GSXR 1100 instead, but bloody hell did that Mk 5 leave a lasting IMPRESSION ! Like many got out of bikes, married house etc ! Then about 10-12 years ago when the disease reappeared I thought, THIS TIME IT WILL BE A GUZZI. I couldn't make my mind up which one at first but circumstance and the universe brought a GREEN V11 SPORT into my life!! Love the bloody thing and I too will not part with her . Enjoy your bikes folk's while we're all still able. Cheers Guzzler

Update. Still not much info about these eh! Anyways decided to bite the bullet and ordered a set.They go on 3/7 hopefully. Only one way to find out. Will let any other inquiring minds know what I think of them ! Cheers Guzzler

G'day Ken Thanks mate, I'm dubious about them because of this tendency on grooved pavement.I like my front end planted! Then again we don't have much ( if any ) of it here in Victoria. I have heard that it's cheaper for the counters of beans in government so it'll be everywhere at some point! Maybe I'll just give em a go and see , but I too love the the original GT. Got maybe another 2ooo k's my originals so more time to cogitate. Cheers Guzzler

My heart and I dare say all other Kiwi's hearts go out to all Canadians! Condolences Guzzler

Thanks Chuck. Actually just checked the odo on the bike and it works out I've got about 10,000 K's on them. They still have life left but the front is now starting to follow the odd road irregularity ( slightly ) and we have a few irregular roads round here ! Cheers Guzzler He he was still a bloody hoot yesterday though, and that road is a little ordinary in places!

G'day folks I've run a set of Angel GT tyres for the last 8000 k and will be coming up for replacement soon. Gotta say i'm very impressed / pleased with them and would run another set. However I'm interested in the new GT 2 version, but there is bugger all in the way of reviews online or magazine info out there. The limited info seems to be they're brilliant or crap if you live in the States where you have grooved pavement?? Anybody tried them on our V11 beasties? Interested in any feedback you've got. Cheers Guzzler Ps Managed to get out for a ride yesterday 150 k's of BLISS !! Weather perfect and had the great twisty bits to myself, bike ran perfectly ( think she was glad to get out and stretch her legs too!!)

Ha ha I'm actually on 2 weeks annual leave at the moment but confined to barracks due to this bloody virus and lockdown! It's week two and Jeezus i'd love to get out for a ride!. Especially when you sit here in the study looking out on a bright sunny 8 degree ( c ) morning! Hmm I'll have to keep working on my excuse ( s ) me thinks.At least I can ride to work next Monday. Hang in there though folks as the isolation caper seems to be working here in Oz and hopefully will do in your world as well. Cheers Guzzler Ps it's a worry when the highlight of the week is a visit to the supermarket eh!!

G'day I wear a pair of Daytona Roadstar GTX Pro boots. Yep they are pricy about $600 Australian $ I think from memory about 4 years ago. I'm pretty happy with them and reckon they'll see me out. Mine are a size 9 ( or 42 euro ) no mention of any narrow or wide fitting though. I bought them from the Oz importer and tried them on at purchase. I have a narrow foot size anyway and euro sizing works for me but I think I would have bought a 9 and a half if they had it in stock. They are a snug fit and are FANTASTIC once you've BROKEN THEM IN ! It took me about 12 months or more to do so, so be prepared for that. They are extremely well made and tough ( hence the long break in period ) and are what they claim to be! Money well spent I reckon! Cheers Guzzler

Those Agostini's do look good ! Gotta say though I love the sound of mine with the Stucchi x and open Mistral Carbon ( Oval ) cans! Cheers Guzzler

All the best mate, and get well soon! The whole community is hoping you kick this things arse. Cheers Guzzler

As I only have the one bike, most of the time it's the bike or the Guzzi. However she has been called the ole tart or the strumpet on the odd occasion! Cheers Guzzler

G'day and a Merry Christmas to all V11 addicts out there!! Hope you all have a great festive season. Stay safe and enjoy these bloody great bikes as much as possible. I know my new year resolution is to get out on it just for the fun of it more next year instead of the commute ! Cheers Guzzler

Ha ha Bavarian Money Waster It is said that fools and their money are easily parted ! Cheers Guzzler

Viva La Verde Legnano !!! Cheers Guzzler

Ha ha I like that , Shiraz the official wine of the Greenies!! Jeez mate even when I used to drink beer I NEVER went anywhere near Fosters !! Cheers and I'll raise a glass to you all @ wine o clock ( 4pm -it's the weekend eh !) Guzzler

GREEN GREEN GREEN !! I may be a little biased though. After 10 years with my greenie I can still grab a glass of shiraz and stare at her! And I always give her a last look before heading in after a ride! Cheers Guzzler Ps Welcome mate, whatever colour you choose you have a very special bike now, ENJOY.

Wish I could post a pic here, but reckon I'll have to wait till the kids visit next and show me how! Anyways I have 78228 kilometres on the Greenie as of now. Love the ole tart and couldn't voluntarily part with her. This forum is one hell of an asset in keeping these buggers with their little foibles on the road !! Cheers Guzzler