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Is it free to the first responder? [emoji28] Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Sadly, 'could not make the Southern Spine Raid this year, but went for a long ride in solidarity Sunday, ending at my friend's cigar shop, who captured my arrival with a decent photo. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

I've been suffering from acute FOMO all weekend, not being able to make it. Looks like you all had an epic time! I'm hoping to be retired in a year, and will plan to make a week of it, and meet you all in-person next spine raid! Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Again, the meme was not a put down to Guzzi. The low-tech Hungarian guy was the hero of the event - taking the silver medal with ease with a much lower-tech old school set up.

...I wouldn't take it too seriously. But i think it somewhat accurately depicts BMW as always pursuing the latest technology (at times to their detriment), and Guzzi getting the job done well with less tech flash. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Have to say its kinda true, and i love the fact that the guy on the right representing Guzzi took a silver medal that night in his low-tech livery. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Yes, I've been enjoying my '03 Le Mans for over 4 years now. But thanks for reaching out. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Just watched it - filled in so many blanks for me. I'm surprised that Pete Roper hasn't added his insight to this one. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

I just ordered my copy from Italy - can't wait to receive it! Also, as discussed (apparently on a separate thread i can no longer find), i finally got around to writing to Piaggio Italy and North America urging them to produce a Dr. John tribute livery for the V100 Mandello. Here is the english text (also sent in Italian). Hopefully it will get them thinking about it if they aren't already. I will let you know should i get a non-automated response: "As you are likely aware, one of the most important individuals in Moto Guzzi history, Dr. John Wittner, died earlier this year. After discussing with dozens of other Guzzisti, we firmly believe that it would be fitting for you to produce a V100 Mandelo tribute model to this legend, similar to what you have done over the years for Omobono Tenni. Certainly, Dr. John's contributions to Moto Guzzi are every bit as important as Tenni's. A new book called "Dr. John's Moto Guzzi" was just released two months ago, and should provide all the information you need to make this tribute livery. Not only is this the proper thing for Moto Guzzi to do, I am quite certain that it would be a highly sought-after model. Thank you for your consideration."

This came up today on the Cafe Racer Magazine Instagram feed. Thought it was perfect to post under "Origins of the V11 [emoji56] Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

#600. Is that the last Scura to come off the assembly line? Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Wow, asking $6k for a bike with 37k miles. The one from a month ago was asking $7k (with lower miles) if I remember correctly. Glad to see the values are coming up a bit.

I will be very disappointed if the factory does not make a limited edition Dr. John tribute bike or at least a livery as they do for Tenni. We may, as a group, want to relay that to the factory - if there is a formal way of doing so. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Temp fix done. Battery charging again. It was the stator connection that fried Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Roadside repairs, so much fun Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Day 1 of 3 day 600+ mile tour in the Catskill Mountains Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Please let us know what she says!

Had no idea when I posted Paul Fuhrman's lovely V11 build it would lead to 8 pages of art philosophy. Almost forgot what started all this discussion [emoji28] Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

I use Chat GTP every day solely for translating emails - much better than Google Translate, especially for more technical topics.

Truly awesome and impressive docc - congratulations on #23!

Don't recall what year yours is, but my '03 LeMans allows (barely) for access as shown here (earlier models have the nipple located elsewhere). This photo and explanation appears on one of the greasing the drives driveshaft posts from 3 years ago. I used a standard grease gun fitting. The difficulty was getting your fingers back there in any way to exert enough force to click the fitting down on the nipple. In the end, I pushed it down onto the nipple with plyers.

...Lucas bullet connectors [emoji37] Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

I took these photos a couple weeks ago while in Mandello del Lario down the street from the Guzzi factory red gate. I think we can all agree this is art! Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Phil - I think your definition is about as close as you can get to anything ressembling a universal definition. I've been asking people this question all my life, and the truth is there is no perfect answer. That said, there are always exceptions to rules and definitions. Take a look at the attached photo of a decorative pitcher from the Italian Renaissance (probably a repro). It was created for, and used to carry and pour water as it's simple function. It certainly could have been left as unadorned fired clay. But as it is seen and used every day, advanced cultures elevated it with an artistic intervention to be more than a vessel. It is certainly now a piece of art. I feel certain (rare) motorcycles like the MV F4 750 in the hands of people like Tamburini, who live, breath, and dream about every aspect of their design do in fact elevate the Motorcycle to art - perhaps more accurately "performance art". Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

I could not agree more LowRyter. As you know from the other forum, I sold my Supersport. I briefly considered selling my 03 Le Mans instead, but soon realized I would regret that far more. I look forward to riding it more than my Thruxton RS or R1200RS. The design has always just seemed right, and very Italian. Still puts the biggest smile on my face when I take it for a long ride. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk