footgoose

good description. And the only reason I have to compare them is they are both old world twins in a new(er) world sport tourer. To me the V11 is a good old reliable design motor, with 'some' up to date (for then) componentry, connected by questionable electronics, in a race bred frame. What's not to like?

I bought my LM without a test ride. Didn't need one. I knew, and I was right.

The only thing I can compare it to in my personal history is a 2000 BMW R1100s. The Beemer was technically a better bike. It was faster, but It did not handle as well, it did not look nearly as good, and I could never bond with it.

Wow. What a fantastic find for someone.

I'm much more a jazz fan than I used to be. I'll say 'classic' jazz fan, if that's a thing. Awhile back I watched a series titled Bosch, about a modern day LA detective. They developed the characters quite well for a US made series. Detective Bosch was a jazz fan and a vinyl fan. I loved the show but the soundtrack also got my attention, as well as the many jazz references throughout. He named his dog Coltrane. Web searches of the soundtrack brought up a plethora of sweet players, many unknown to me, and rekindled my interest in both this era/style of jazz, and of vinyl. It has become my go to list for "new" artists. I picked up several records of this guy first, just to get things (re)started. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

I can see where Kaw got the paint scheme for the 78 1000.

I've spoken with Bryan as well recently and was told Walt and Anna were retiring, and it was their hope to keep the place as wonderful as they had made it. Things have changed and Bill and I won't make it down this year. Ya'll have fun!

I don't believe I'd trust her to deliver a stack of pizzas intact. Geez, look at that mess on the rear of that lovely Ambo/Eldo/? tho I wouldn't care if she left my dinner on the road somewhere, as long as she was sorry. Interesting fly screen as well. Multi-purpose.

Please don't misunderstand, alternatives are fine with me. I know it's coming. I don't deny progress or inevitability. Doesn't mean I have to like it, endorse it, welcome it, want it, or wish it. "bring on the E bikes?" ok, so the E bikes are here and I'll watch them fail, fail, and fail in sales... until governments prop them up, younger people buy them, and people like me are gone. A friend once said to me, while watching a very bad movie "just because they make a movie, doesn't mean you have to watch it" ...drunk, but wise. There is a bigger conversation to be had about "the environment" and personalities, for one answer "why shite to that"...and that would be a but welcome conversation. People (enthusiasts) my age have the unfortunate advantage of watching the demise of ICE's. Those who welcome/encourage it I would say, don't understand the motorcycle experience the way I do. That's fine too, ... you do you , I do me,.. liberte'. I'm just an end user and don't give a crap about tech or green. All visceral, no pretense. I like to think that's why I'm here.

wouldn't matter if they did the "competitive" guys will stay with whatever they perceive as the competitive edge... and that will always stay in front of Guzzi money. me too shite to that. And our grandchildren? they'll view us as lucky fools no matter what we do.

Your instincts are to be trusted. Not a coincidence. Much info out there on the subject. Do take care sir. I wish you the best. CDC has an adverse reaction reporting system called VAERS. Do some searches, they don't make it easy to pull up what you're after.

Great suggestions. Don't forget the many ways a title can go wrong. I drove 300 mi to discover a transposed number and I passed on it. I have had (since then) asked for the seller to inspect the title against the frame to confirm for me, and not just assume. One time I made a deal (conditional upon inspection) 200 mi away and took cash with me, I felt ok about it after a couple phone conversations. I once sold one from 1200 mi away and the gent flew in, bought it, and flew home. I delivered the bike to a nearby dealer where his shipper picked it up. I sold another one 1700 mi away and the gent sent me a check which I cleared and then allowed pick up at my home by his shipper. Shipper pick ups can be frustrating. I bought from an out of state dealer once and he filled out the title work with the wrong last name!!! I didn't notice till I applied. Fortunately he took care of it. In the end trust is a factor and one party will have to trust the other a little bit more. As said, ideal is to appear in person and deal with particulars. Good luck with it.

My red frame came to me with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II and they work good for me. Will likely replace with Dunlop Sportmax which I have on my LeMans and FJ09, or something else from the western world. Agree with you on the Bridgestones.

Agreed. I saw that article last week. Data loggers have been in cars and trucks here for years. My 2002 GMC pickup truck had info available to provide anyone monitoring my gps (through OnStar) to my location and speed at anytime, anywhere. Pass a law and flip a switch and that system could automatically send out a speeding ticket. I'd have been sent 5 or 10 a day.

That be me, sir. 14k mi. and third r/r. I didn't test anything. Looked at fuses and relays, checked the 'prone to break' stator wire (per docc) and then replaced the r/r. I think the r/r can be considered 'prone to fail' now as well, especially when subjected to unnecessary heat as my last one was. For some reason the arrangement on the Tenni places the r/r in the worst possible position for any cool air to reach it. I tried to find a better spot... to no avail. Considering a fan. Anyway... next time I have a no charge event I will just order another r/r. If that does not cure, I will have a spare, which I will need in future... anyway*. *this is an UN-scientific approach by a "parts replacer", but since I said 'science' first... it must be ok.

"these people" don't have the balls to face you with what they don't like so they get someone else to do it in the name of YOUR safety. That be nanny.

It may help to also post in 'classifieds wanted' section

I didn't see a kick,-- doesn't mean it didn't happen. I'd call it prejudiced intimidation. It looked like MM may have started it just prior. That's racin' and these guys are gladiators. Top of the game. I envy even a fraction of their abilities and can only imagine the adrenaline rush.

I made this attachment for the floor jack to fit the sump. I used it when I removed the motor. I can use it with the rear stand to raise the front when needed.

yes, odd crash. Looks like it flipped to me. frame is toast. I'll bet some goodies remain

yes that is the old spring it looks like. I don't think there is a worry regards how close the selector arm is to the gear. Check for abrasions when you disassemble. I recall mine had some scratches. Before disassembly take a few minutes to 'cycle' it through to spot anything odd. Also a good time to locate the indentation on the inside of one of the gears where the neutral switch plunger fits in. You'll want to put it in neutral when the plate goes back on.

No I mean waaaaay out back, in the field .. it looks like they're building something.

If someone's been in there you might have the latest-best spring already. You can tell by the number of coil loops. The original has one coil, the new one has two. I can't help with viscosity. I used redline heavy last time and will replace it with light next change, unless someone talks me into superlight

Fantastic job sir!