HeavyD Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 Hi there , just found your forum and website - nice stuff - little about me - bought my first Guzzi in 86 - was an LM2 in great condition. Rode it for many years and eventually had to sell it when I got married. Made the mistake of buying a BMW r1100rt 2 years ago after many years out of the saddle and just ended up yearnign for a Guzzi. Sold the Beemer and now searching for the "right" bike. Mate and myself started up a guzzi website totally dedicated to promoting all things Guzzi so I am no stranger to the Thunder World of Guzzi .l A V11 Le Mans is one of the bikes I am considering - either that or a Cali- Hi to you all and look forward to chatting with ya all
dhansen Posted March 20, 2007 Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome there heavyD. Hope you do get a V11. Can't imagine owning anything else. Well, maybe a Jackal just to play with!
Skeeve Posted March 20, 2007 Posted March 20, 2007 A V11 Le Mans is one of the bikes I am considering - either that or a Cali- Hi to you all and look forward to chatting with ya all Welcome! "A man's got to know his limitations" - The Pale Rider In this context: what kind of riding do you prefer/do most? If you're looking for racking up serious touring miles, well, the Cali is almost certainly your better bet; if you enjoy a more sporting/aggressive riding profile w/ shorter ride durations, then the more sport-oriented spine frames would be your cuppa. The Breva seems to be the happy medium of the newer models, delivering a good combo of the Cali's touring capabilities w/ the Sport models' handling and vigor; a "good all-rounder" as they say, although that's kind of "damning w/ faint praise." Me, if I had the money, I'd have a bright yeller Griso in the stable, but there's no way I'm replacing my LeMans w/ one: it'd have to be an addition! Best o' luck w/ your website plans!
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted March 20, 2007 Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome! Enjoy! Will you give us a link to your website? Cheers Jim
HeavyD Posted March 20, 2007 Author Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome! Enjoy! Will you give us a link to your website? Cheers Jim Woooops - sorry - yes of course : www.guzzista.com
Guest guzzidude1100i Posted March 20, 2007 Posted March 20, 2007 Good choices, I love my Cali and my V11 LeMans. Due to health concerns I'll be selling my LeMans if you care to have a look. Tom
ptrkbeam Posted March 20, 2007 Posted March 20, 2007 "... had to sell it when I got married. Made the mistake..." Sold one of my bikes years ago preceding a divorce. Don't miss either. The LeMans is a bike I ride sometimes for no reason except to ride. Welcome, and nice site
Baldini Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Welcome HeavyD. My first Guzzi was a LM11 too - still got it tho it's got mixed in with the T3 I got later. Cali is feetforward laid back style touring, V11LeMans is faster sport touring, similar in feel to the LM11 in the way the fairing (only had a brief ride but seems to work reallly well) sits you in still air...it's a bigger, softer more bulky feeling thing (than LM11)....tho first time I sat on a V11 it was amazing how much like the old bikes it felt...The new bikes are worth a look - Breva & Griso seem very sorted, have a new 6 speed box & rear trans design that seems a big step beyond what went befiore...& dual plugs...but seem to have a little less grunt, &...err...character? Breva feels very comfortable (only had a v short ride, but seat seems really nice...).... seen cafe club crew unloading v low miles Grisos... KB
HeavyD Posted March 21, 2007 Author Posted March 21, 2007 Welcome HeavyD. My first Guzzi was a LM11 too - still got it tho it's got mixed in with the T3 I got later. Cali is feetforward laid back style touring, V11LeMans is faster sport touring, similar in feel to the LM11 in the way the fairing (only had a brief ride but seems to work reallly well) sits you in still air...it's a bigger, softer more bulky feeling thing (than LM11)....tho first time I sat on a V11 it was amazing how much like the old bikes it felt...The new bikes are worth a look - Breva & Griso seem very sorted, have a new 6 speed box & rear trans design that seems a big step beyond what went befiore...& dual plugs...but seem to have a little less grunt, &...err...character? Breva feels very comfortable (only had a v short ride, but seat seems really nice...).... seen cafe club crew unloading v low miles Grisos... KB If I had enough cash I would really like the new 1200 Sport - gorgeous bike. But my budget limits me to a used Guzzi - never actually ridden a Cali but my large frame and big stomach would probably suit the Cali . Just need a long beard
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