Top Yoke Conversion

[Guest V11RossoNigel]

Hi Everyone just joined so be gentle.......Quick question I have recently got my grubby mits on a V11 Rosso Mandello. I wish to change the riding position to more upright. Therefore is there a top yoke conversion so I can use a set of straight flat bars as opossed to the fork mounted clip ons, or would the later V11 top yoke fit directly to mine (by the way mine is a 2001 model) look forward to any suggestions. Cheers Nigel

[Dan M]

Hi Everyone just joined so be gentle.......Quick question I have recently got my grubby mits on a V11 Rosso Mandello. I wish to change the riding position to more upright. Therefore is there a top yoke conversion so I can use a set of straight flat bars as opossed to the fork mounted clip ons, or would the later V11 top yoke fit directly to mine (by the way mine is a 2001 model) look forward to any suggestions. Cheers Nigel

 

Aye Nige,

Rossopuro sells some kits. (look up, they're a sponsor)

 

I saw one here:

 

http://rmcube.abd.it/RMcube/servlet/contro...deObject=FR1001

[Guest V11RossoNigel]

Great thanks for your quick response, had a look at the link to rossopuro looks like just the job.

[wambiker]

Have a look at the following link, I converted my V11 to bars using the original top yoke. The article and pictures explain.

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...ic=5778&hl=

[Ryland3210]

Hi Everyone just joined so be gentle.......Quick question I have recently got my grubby mits on a V11 Rosso Mandello. I wish to change the riding position to more upright. Therefore is there a top yoke conversion so I can use a set of straight flat bars as opossed to the fork mounted clip ons, or would the later V11 top yoke fit directly to mine (by the way mine is a 2001 model) look forward to any suggestions. Cheers Nigel

 

Check out the thread "foot forward position" a few threads below. These have received consistent positive reports on improved riding comfort.

 

Cheers,

John

[jrt]

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1061

[Bbennett]

I humbly urge you to try the stock riding position for 1000 miles/ 1600 km before modifying. The stock position is actually quite good once you adjust to it.

 

Bob

[Guest V11RossoNigel]

I humbly urge you to try the stock riding position for 1000 miles/ 1600 km before modifying. The stock position is actually quite good once you adjust to it.

 

Bob

 

Hi there Bob, Dont get me wrong I like the riding position, But here are a few factors to consider.

I am 6 foot 4 inches and nearly 50 with a bit of a Tum, not to mention the 9 point on my licence.

I took her out the other day probably the only Sunny day we have had here in UK all summer, I was

On country lanes but was often over the ton, this riding position is such that it all feels to easy,

so I was Tinking that maybe just maybe more upright would slow me down just a little (OK so thats crap that

is not going to work Ha Ha Ha. seriously though it is a little hard on the tum, yes I can hear you (loose some weight) good point. Still just to put your mind at rest Bob I won't be taking a spanner to her before the end of the season.

Cheers for now

Just hanging on to my license

Nigel

[JoeV11]

I humbly urge you to try the stock riding position for 1000 miles/ 1600 km before modifying. The stock position is actually quite good once you adjust to it.

 

Bob

I have to agree - when I first got my V11, it was a shock, and until I learned to support myself with my torso not my arms, it was very tiring. I even went so far as to order some Buell footpegs, and scope out bolt-on risers (Suzuki SV650). But after about 1000 miles on it, I found I could ride hundreds of miles, and without a windshield, the wind at 70-75 MPH a perfect balance to the riding position. After 3500 miles I wouldn't change a thing about the riding position. The Buell pegs actually made it worse, those Guzzi guys know what they are doing. (And I'm also 50 , 6' tall, but only about 160.)

Joe

[Ballabio Bertie]

Yep,the riding position on my Blobbio really keeps the speed down......Its the noise from the Mistrals and the grunt from the airbox that makes me do it officer! (Bertie,over 50,6'2",14 stone.) ....and 6 points...