Time for a change

[Steve S]

after owning and touring on over 15 V11s I’m having a change to a newer motorcycle and it’s a BMW, my last V11 is up for sale in the UK proving just as difficult to sell as all the others, I still have a few bits and pieces if anyone is looking for something, this site has been useful over the years and I’ve got to know a few of the inmates here in the UK, you meet the nicest people on a Guzzi 

[gstallons]

15 V 11s . You are a sexual predator or something . I think you have the World Record on bike ownership . You want to give us a little rundown on this ?

[Steve S]

Think I’m way short of a world record it’s only averaging 1 per year, I’ve enjoyed riding and restoring them and been across Europe on them but it’s time to move on and I’m really enjoying the ninet 

[p6x]

1 hour ago, Steve S said:

I’ve enjoyed riding and restoring them and been across Europe on them but it’s time to move on

You will eventually miss your V11 and shall return to us.

We shall be here, waiting for you!

[gstallons]

3 hours ago, Steve S said:

Think I’m way short of a world record it’s only averaging 1 per year, I’ve enjoyed riding and restoring them and been across Europe on them but it’s time to move on and I’m really enjoying the ninet 

I hear ya . You will fall asleep on that gelding .  

Keep your V 11 for when you come to your senses !

[audiomick]

First up, I've seen a nine T "in the flesh", and thought it was not a bad try for BMW.

Secondly, BMW's have the nickname "HTG" in the German Guzzi world. Look here:

https://www.deepl.com/de/translator#de/en-us/hängetitten guzzi

Says it all, I reckon. Keep the V11. You'll find room for it, and in a couple of months you'll ride it and think "what was I thinking of?"

 

In the meantime, have fun with the HTG.

 

[guzzler]

Yep, Perky's better....!

[audiomick]

Indeed it is.

[docc]

6 minutes ago, guzzler said:

Yep, Perky's better....!

 

4 minutes ago, audiomick said:

Indeed it is.

Let's tell the Perky-boys I'm goin' flat . . . then, see just what they sez . . .

[activpop]

I'll never look at a Beemer again...

[pete roper]

Also Guzzis don’t make a noise like a parson farting in the bath!

They may make a cacophony of other odd noises, (Especially the Hi-Cams.) but no priestly flatulence!

[Steve S]

All comments expected and I would keep the Ballabio if I could as it’s probably the best one I’ve owned, I’ve replaced lots of selector springs and single plate clutches for myself and others over the years so it’s time to enjoy riding more, the guys who know me in the uk are still welcome to call in and talk bollocks and drink tea 

[Weegie]

Although I've never owned a V11 I do have a Hi Cam and an R9T (a 2017 Racer).

IMHO Pete hits the nail on the head, the boxer engine sounds lame!

If you can get over that and the weight, mine feels significantly heavier than the Guzzis, the experience isn't that far apart.

I purchased mine as I like retro styled bikes, don't need the power and like the overall simplicity of aircooled twins (especially with protruding jugs).

If you're anything like me I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

On the other hand you miight be subject to

[Steve S]

Hi Weegie

i find the 9t easier to live with because of the low down weight and seat height even though its the same weight as the v11

Edited December 17, 2024 by Steve S

[Scud]

Enjoy the R9T, and if you do get bored, but want newer tech with a Guzzi feel, you could swap it for a Griso. I've been enjoying my Griso immensely. Parked it next to an R9T the other day. They are similar in height and riding position.