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General Discussion / Re: Best kept secret or early April fools joke?

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 02:02:04 AM »

…there is no way to characterize an air cooled V twin as competitive with  modern (water cooled) sport bikes.

Depends how you define “competitive”.
The average Joe would relinquish 25 hp to be able to reach the ground. It’s not always kW based.

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General Discussion / Re: Best kept secret or early April fools joke?

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 01:31:18 AM »

I like the design, but it's a bullshit, AI video.  I only watched a bit of it, but my complaints are 1) there is no way to characterize an air cooled V twin as competitive with  modern (water cooled) sport bikes.  It'd be a hoot to drive, but a fraction of the power output. 2) who the heck puts up pictures of riders without helmets?  And a long haired person with the hair loose?  Now... I may not have much hair, but I do have a wife and a daughter and I know the repercussions of riding with loose hair. 

Still- I'll grant that those are some cool designs.  I'd seriously consider a sport... let's be realistic... 850 model.  V1200 is nonsense.

Well I can say that I WANT it to be true, but it probably isn’t.
Even if they don’t build it, they SHOULD have..

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General Discussion / Re: Best kept secret or early April fools joke?

« Last post by Turin on December 13, 2025, 11:58:41 PM »

Don't you think that if Moto Guzzi was going to put out a performance bike, it would use the V100 platform? All of these AI garbage images are based on the small block platform. I didn't watch all the way through.

FYI, if a picture is bouncing around or moving quickly, it's for a reason.

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General Discussion / Re: Best kept secret or early April fools joke?

« Last post by jrt on December 13, 2025, 11:03:21 PM »

I like the design, but it's a bullshit, AI video.  I only watched a bit of it, but my complaints are 1) there is no way to characterize an air cooled V twin as competitive with  modern (water cooled) sport bikes.  It'd be a hoot to drive, but a fraction of the power output. 2) who the heck puts up pictures of riders without helmets?  And a long haired person with the hair loose?  Now... I may not have much hair, but I do have a wife and a daughter and I know the repercussions of riding with loose hair. 

Still- I'll grant that those are some cool designs.  I'd seriously consider a sport... let's be realistic... 850 model.  V1200 is nonsense.

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General Discussion / V9 Bobber

« Last post by Guzzidad on December 13, 2025, 10:34:03 PM »

    I picked up a used Bobber in real nice condition and it came with a Dart fly screen that doesn't do much but keep the speedometer clean. I wonder how a Memphis Shades Bat Wing Fairing would look on this bike and how effective it would be.

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General Discussion / Re: LeMans (or other model's) M8 Bolts

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on December 13, 2025, 07:28:50 PM »

(Given this strange security-washer it bugs me that I don't remember where they belong).

I hate that, but they don't exactly look familiar to me.

Tom H nailed it on that bolt - original fixed timing chain tensioner bolt with lock tab.

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General Discussion / Re: Something for the Brain trust

« Last post by Kev m on December 13, 2025, 06:58:51 PM »

It would be fun on nice roads. But if you might want to explore interesting roads off the beaten path (that you would not be able to in your motor home) consider something with more ground clearance which is why many pull/tow Jeep Wranglers along.

That's why I have two Jeeps and a Land Rover Defender.

But my brother from another mother isn't me ergo my difference in suggestion of something else I like that I think he might too.

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General Discussion / Re: Something for the Brain trust

« Last post by Clifton on December 13, 2025, 06:22:01 PM »

...Personally I would suggest a Miata.

It would be fun on nice roads. But if you might want to explore interesting roads off the beaten path (that you would not be able to in your motor home) consider something with more ground clearance which is why many pull/tow Jeep Wranglers along.

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General Discussion / Re: Best kept secret or early April fools joke?

« Last post by willowstreetguzziguy on December 13, 2025, 05:51:11 PM »

THE most beautiful motorcycles I’ve seen in decades!!! If it’s AI, Moto Guzzi should pay close attention and produce these beauties!!!
It would create a major comeback for Guzzi and create a waiting list.

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General Discussion / Re: Something for the Brain trust

« Last post by michaell32 on December 13, 2025, 05:49:58 PM »

A tow dolly stood up against a wall should take up very little room. That is route I would take.