LowRyter

I've been fiddling with the suspension on the Greenie since I got it. I had the rear shock rebuilt (clickers didn't work) and added a heavier spring. That didn't make a huge difference. What I finally figured out was the fork was too stiff, it really bounced on rough roads or when carrying a load with saddlebags. I had previously played around with air pressure but I never adjusted the fork. Then I finally played with the fork adjusters. I took the stiffness out (and set them to "0" when loaded), quite a difference. I had always believed that stiffer is better. Now I know that isn't true. The front is much more complaint now. I never set it up over half stiff now solo and take all the stiffness out when packed and loaded. Now I need to mess with shocks on the EV.

just a note. Plan to it again next May. Great roads, great scenery. I'll plan for date & places hearing from you. I am leaning toward the same hotel.

That just means dealer support will now be on par with Moto Guzzi... Dark. That is dark. FWIW, I have a tracking number on my last-ever parts order from My-Local-Moto-Guzzi-Dealer-In-Seattle-Washington. (A couple thousand miles away). uhmmmmmm. http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=97985.0

Docc, Keep it original, man. Don't listen to those spend thrifts! RED WIRES RULE, baby.

I leaned there were the Alps and then there were the Swiss Alps. Yep, I saw the mountains around the Eiger. We drove through a tunnel entering into Switzerland. I put on "Dark Side of the Moon" on my earbuds and we got out of the tunnel when Clare was belting "Great Gig in the Sky". Long tunnel.

I just got back after spending 3 weeks in Europe and 7 or 8 of those days in Italy. Very few Guzzi sightings. A few new v7 models in Paris, a hot rod Tonti in Cinque Terre, and a Stelvio in the Alps. In fairness, the cites like Rome, Florence and Paris are full of scooters. Light and maneuverable on narrow crowded streets. The Swiss Alps were another matter. Yamahas and Beemers were the rule. I have a few photos when I get around to it. Sounds like we were close at times, Joe.

no worries, I've been in Europe all month. Heading back from Paris in a couple of days. Glad you're having a good trip.

pictures, we need pictures, like photographs. (sent from Florence IT)

Yes it gets better. Venice. Wow. Seafood risotto and gondola ride tonight. The city is so great I can't describe it. On to bed, good night.

I thought I would check in with you all. I am kicked back on the balcony with a clear view of the Austrian Alps. Ernberg. I've got the Dead & Co playing on the speaker. A great leftover lunch, sandwich, some dried sausage that makes a beefstick look like garbage, some great red wine I bought at their Aldi (5.99 E), and a Partagas cigar. Like they say, it don't get any better. The tour has been walking our asses off. This afternoon was the only rest day and tomorrow is Venice. Went to the local pool after seeing King Ludwig's castle. I was the king of the Luge riders, much better than any rollercoaster, you actually have lean and brake it. The group was saying that my Guzzi sized body gave me an advantage with extra initeria. Told them "not true, If you have to brake, you ain't using the inertia God gave ya." Saw my first Guzzi at Ludwig's today, Stevlio. The Dutch, tightwads, seem to like 20 year old sport bikes, kept like we keep ours (rain and no garages?). The Germans ride anything but there are plenty of Panzer Beemers and a few Mulitstardas in the mix. Internet is spotty, time is shorter. My cell phone is only good an MP3 player, the most important thing. Time to pack and to think about a late meal or beer. But the wine has left me stationary..... Give the Guzzi community my best.

Traveling but no Guzzi. In Europe for a few weeks. Amsterdam now, on down to Germany Austria,Switzerland,Italy and Paris. Very impressed with the lifestyle here. But I was almost killed by a bicyclist. Had a great time in NYC.

I'd like to know the tranny and gearing .... not a TF 727 with 3.88 gears?

No one rides a motorcycle for economy- cough-cough -tire bill. More power. Always.

Manitou Springs used to be a cool hangout.

I only wish that I could've seen them when Keith Moon was still kicking.

oooh my

I've had good luck with the Dunlops on my Sport. I think I am up to my 4th Dunlop rear. I am curious about your suspension. I would think that raising the rear and lowering the front would make the bike even steer quicker and less stable? I am far from a suspension expert on my bikes. The issue for my Sport is weave when loaded with saddle bags. I had the rear shock rebuilt and went to a stiffer spring. This keeps it in the sweet spot rather than maxing out the preload. Also fixed the clickers which didn't work before. But I think the change that helped me most was softening the fork with the two adjusters, which I should've done all along. I keep a small screwdriver and dial back the fork when I am carrying bags. It seems like the front is pretty stiff. And I also played with my Suzuki Bandit 1200. For 82k miles, it's always been a big bugger in the twisties. I've done springs and Gold Valves in the fork and Progressive rear shock. Certainly an improvement but still wasn't enough. Finally after 20 years, I raised the forks a quarter inch and dang, it's a pretty lively beast and seems 50lb lighter. Steers quick, holds the line and doesn't seem to stand up. Maybe it's the placebos?

I thought about this right away. My big concern is how much carbon fiber needs to be drilled out of the holes.

This is a V11 (so this "technically" counts).

OK, send photos and give us a report. Did you get the weave or the twill?

CAD/CAM? My son makes his living with Solidworks. He graduated as a BioMedical Engineer, passed the State Exam and now he works for a slot machine manufacturer. I am glad he's working and knows his stuff.

man, that would look good to match my CF headlight fairing. I see they also offer a fiberglass + carbon version for $69.

I would guess that the bottom end is the same for all Guzzi 1100cc series engines. But the remainder, cam, heads, 6 speed transmission and rear drive are unique to spine frame bikes. Some of the experts here will get the particulars.

Last time I was at the top was 20 years ago and I had such a headache I got nauseous. Went down to the next overlook and was fine. It wasn't the first time i had been up there but the last time was brutal.

that's why we love ya.