Testa Rossa Guzzi

Hello again, Tennisti! Here is a picture that I could attach. a different angle was too big too attach to this message, apparently. I saw my bike yesterday at the local shop's Bike Night. They had it, along with the other bikes and scooters in for service outside where people could see them. Everyone who looked it over seemed to like it, which is always good. I was informed that the parts have been ordered from the official Moto Guzzi dealer in our area (Flying Tiger in Maplewood, MO), so the work to get it back to good is well underway. The tires (Michelin Pilot Road Fives) have already been installed. Since we have several other bikes, I'm not in a rush to get it back, but I would love to have it back sooner rather than later.

Well, I'm back! After leaving the fold of V11 Le Mans riders (due to crashing and totaling my 2003 V11 LM in 2014), I've returned, this time with a 2002 Tenni! I just picked up Tenni number 131 from its original owner in North Carolina yesterday. I drove over on Sunday 4/29 and returned on 4/30 to Missouri, where it will be ridden a bit more than previously. When I picked up the bike, I knew it needed new tires, so I "for real" rode it today for the first time to take it to Moto Europa, where my wife and I have bought four bikes (two Ducatis, a Triumph and a Vespa). Upon arrival after the ride, I found that the tires were not the ONLY rubber that needed attention. On the way there, the breather hose sprung a visible oil leak. Also, upon further inspection, it could use rear brake pads and an EFI sync. I am also going to have the engine and final drive fluids changed out. The previous owner just flushed out the hydraulics for the brakes and clutch, so those are good. Even with all that, I absolutely ADORE this motorcycle! It feels like nothing else I've ridden (my late, great 2003 V11 LM notwithstanding), and it sounds wonderful, even with the stock LaFranconi Carbon Fiber mufflers. It reminded me of why I love Moto Guzzis, and that I'll never be without one again, hopefully. I'll be so happy to get it back mostly fresh and new!! All that will remain is getting the suspension set-up and possibly refurbished by our local suspension expert in the St. Louis area. I'll try to get some pics that I've taken already loaded here later tonight or this week.

Sign me up!! I purchased a 2003 V11 Le Mans from a gent in MA. Mine is Bright Red and Black, and one of the previous owners had the valve covers and "pork chops" painted red. Hence my screen name, Testa Rossa Guzzi. I bought this bike after trying to get my hands on a Tenni Edition, but it was not meant to be (it was sold before I could send the deposit!). This is not only my first Moto Guzzi, but my first motorcycle in almost 19 years! Kinda like diving into the deep end of the pool without checking the temp of the water first. I LOVE my Moto Guzzi!! Brian G. STL, MO in the USA

I am pretty new to the world of Moto Guzzi, but I have loved them for many years. I am returning to motorcycling after a nearly 19 year hiatus, and my steed of choice is a 2003 V11 Le Mans. I will be getting it at around 8:00 AM tomorrow CDT here in St. Louis, MO USA!! I bought it ("won it?") off eBay a couple of weeks ago. It's Very Red with some Black trim, Red valvecovers and Red "Pork chops" as well. It looks like one of the previous owners wanted it to look like a Rosso Mandello. The Red valve covers are what inspired my screen name (gee, that's a shock). Anyway, I just wanted to say hello, and I'll be posting some pics of the blessed event tomorrow, most likely! Y'all keep the shiny side up. Sincerely, Brian Goldberg STL, MO USA 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans 2006 Porsche Boxster S 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS No Garage - Yeah, I know, I know...