mikie Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 Well, not exactly a V11; however, after a two year sojourn away from the ranks of the Guzzisti, I felt it was time to reutrn. So I got this.
antonio carroccio Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 After the good step in the right direction token by Jaap, I would like to take the same conscious decision. I don’t know how far is Guy’s café racer, but I want some too! Call me ‘nostalgic’… What about this?
v11cafe Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 S3 ....is a v11 if u compare it with V7 sport engine minor changes from sport to S3,...but three disks...another story. I would go for the sport,...because I love my hair to get white...every time I brake
Baldini Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 ....So I got this. Nice! You can't beat a Tonti! Looks pretty original, what's the story? KB
mikie Posted July 17, 2008 Author Posted July 17, 2008 Nice! You can't beat a Tonti! Looks pretty original, what's the story? KB It belonged to a friend of mine who I used to ride with when I lived in Canada. He's decided he's too old to ride now (82) and phoned to ask if I wanted to buy this and the Daytona. Of course I said yes immediately. This bike was bought by my friend in '74 from the dealer who used it for a year as his personal bike. It's totally original and pretty much "show" quality. My friend also included some add-on's for the bike, including period correct hard luggage and mounts, windscreen and rack. Also driving lights, a workshop manual, and some NOS pieces he acquired "just in case". I always admired this bike when we rode in the 80's, so he gave me first crack at it for a reasonable price.
Baldini Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 Sounds like a real gem Great to know the bike & it's life. Daytona's a lovely little bike too, motor has a real sweet spot. Congratulations - I'm sure they've found a good home. KB
Ballabio Bertie Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 Hey Antonio,that S3 was for sale last year about 10 miles from where I live,and I missed it.... It was the importers press test bike when new,and came with all the original magazines with articles about it.....
Guest frankdugo Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 very nice mikie,mabey someday we'll get a pic of 7-11 nero's together.welcome back
mikie Posted July 17, 2008 Author Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks for the good thoughts. Hadn't really thought of the V7 as a "Nero", although of course it is that color. A pic of it with a Nero Corsa would be cool - good idea, Frank. I'll probably not ride either of these classics nearly as much as I do my late model machines, but I'm looking forward to taking them to the various vintage bike rides we have in this area.
jimbemotumbo Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Well, not exactly a V11; however, after a two year sojourn away from the ranks of the Guzzisti, I felt it was time to reutrn. So I got this. THIS is what I was actually shopping for when I bought the Laverda. Nice.
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