KiloSjon

[KiloSjon]

I've been reading this forum for a few weeks now, and since I've bought a V11, I might as well introduce myself:

 

Name: Mark Geljon

Nick: KiloSjon

Why? Long story, I started out as GL-sjon, referring to my last name and my Honda GL1000, which I actually bought while I was searching for a cali II... It was a "project" which meant lots of workshop, no driving... To drive, I bought a donor Gl first, but I kept riding it, so I had to buy a third bike, a VF1000F. Then I changed my Nickname to KiloSjon (since they where all 1000CC's and I weigh approx 120kg).

After 35.000km's on the VF, I started missing a bit extra, the V4 being smooth and never turning heads (though it was a very good and cheap 113hp touringmachine). I started to manage my savings account for quite a while, until last month. I had enough money to spend on a neat V10 or a bit less neat V11.

 

At Motortoer I saw a V11 le mans. It had been a demo bike for Greenib and after that it has been used for commute a few years. It requires some work (only optics) and I plan to keep on saving for some mods. But, the most important thing: I OWN A V11!!! I've been singing like a kid since I've bought it, and I now am exploring the world of 'driving a guzzi' in general and 'driving a v11' in particular. I will share my experiences!

 

To complete this intro: I like to make long motortrips in Europe (Vosges, Dolomites, Alpes, Eifel, Luxembourg). I am an active poster at motor-forum.nl and if I have the time, I like to make a tour with friends (both real as virtual). I work in Eindhoven (at a large Dutch semiconductor manufacturer) at the internet marketing department.

 

I like the v11lemans forum, a lot of knowledge and a good atmosphere. Hope to contribute to it.

 

I will change this picture if I have one with the V11

 

Cheers,

KiloSjon

[Admin Jaap]

Hee Sjon, een nieuw lid en nog Nederlander ook!

 

Welcome to the forum, and maybe we'll meet on the road or at a meeting somewhere.

 

Picture looks like Cevennes? Ardeche?

 

[g.forrest]

welcom to the forum mark. gl 1000 aye..is this yours.

[KiloSjon]

This was my GL project bike:

And this my GL donor bike:

 

Jaap: Picture is in Drome, France on top of Col de la Rousette.

 

Als er nog eens getourd wordt (zag dat ik Arnhem net gemist heb) ben ik van de partij...

 

KiloSjon