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General Discussion / Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

« Last post by vecchia stampo on October 01, 2025, 10:00:51 AM »

Good day to you all.
I'm Ady and from Olde England.
I'd been looking for a bike to replace my NTV project that I had fallen out of love with, that was lanquishing in the 'man cave'.I made the decision to sell the Honda at a loss and move on.
So I started with a list of attributes for the new bike.
preferably air/oil cooled
simple enough for the home mechanic to fettle with
'naked' or atleast minimal amount of plastic
the list was whittled down to
bmw rockster
ducati monster
yamaha bulldog
And then I asked for AI assistance and it suggested Moto Guzzi

And I discovered the Griso and the decision was finalised.

I found a low mileage 1100 clean example and was committed.

So far its been a roller coaster of ownership but I think now I can finally move forward to just regular maintainance.
The journey has so far been lots and lots of mapping with some valuable insight from Mark of Beetle maps fame.
And now I have her starting and running to a acceptable level I can start to ignore the Italian motorcycle jibes from my UJM riding friends


Which is a lot of waffle to say HELLO !!

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General Discussion / Re: V7 or V85tt for moto traveling?

« Last post by snobear on October 01, 2025, 09:50:19 AM »

I can't speak to the V7 but the V85 is a great travel bike with a few mods.  I have done a few 1000km days with it this year.
Better windshield and lower wings greatly improve the buffeting problem.  I swapped out the hard side panniers for some Turkana soft bags which are nicer to pack and hold more.  I moved the topbox ahead 4" as well so when my tent  is strapped on ahead of it I have a good backrest.  You will love cruise control while travelling.

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Special Review

« Last post by rocker59 on October 01, 2025, 09:35:29 AM »

I don't know if that's a compliment or an insult (lol) but, nope, all original.

If we were sitting around a campfire, you'd know I was just kidding around.   

Thanks for taking the time to write the review and provide the pictures.   

We need more posts like yours.

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Special Review

« Last post by leafman60 on October 01, 2025, 09:17:14 AM »

To be honest, a few of the paragraphs sounded like AI.  Or, maybe written/spoken by John Davis on PBS's Motorweek show...   





"The sleek and sporty Italian design, paint scheme and sound of the bike drew attention everywhere I took it. It features an eagle-shaped led running light that hearkens to the Guzzi eagle logo that has been around since the company’s inception as a homage to the military aviation connection of its founders that included Ing. Carlo Guzzi."

I don't know if that's a compliment or an insult (lol) but, nope, all original. 

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Special Review

« Last post by rocker59 on October 01, 2025, 09:12:20 AM »

????? No.  Good lord, I hope it didn't sound like that!

To be honest, a few of the paragraphs sounded like AI.  Or, maybe written/spoken by John Davis on PBS's Motorweek show...   





"The sleek and sporty Italian design, paint scheme and sound of the bike drew attention everywhere I took it. It features an eagle-shaped led running light that hearkens to the Guzzi eagle logo that has been around since the company’s inception as a homage to the military aviation connection of its founders that included Ing. Carlo Guzzi."

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General Discussion / Re: Advice on General Cleaning Solution ?

« Last post by Moparnut72 on October 01, 2025, 09:09:57 AM »

I use both Totally Awsome and Purple Power. When one doesn't work well on some kind of grunge the other will. When I worked in the aircraft shop we bought the Totally Awsome by the case.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Special Review

« Last post by leafman60 on October 01, 2025, 08:59:50 AM »

Be honest, did AI assist in writing this review?   

????? No.  Good lord, I hope it didn't sound like that! 

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General Discussion / Re: Street names

« Last post by guzzisteve on October 01, 2025, 08:50:56 AM »

Everyone needs one of these---------------------------------------------

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General Discussion / Re: V7 or V85tt for moto traveling?

« Last post by Moparnut72 on October 01, 2025, 08:38:30 AM »

I just purchased a '26 V7 850 Special. A vast improvement over V7lll both in power and suspension. Mine is still pretty stiff with only 400 miles but everything is loosing up nicely. I think it will make a nice touring machine roomy enough and plenty of power for passing. I don't know what additions and improvements have been made from the '24 and '25 models if any. The '26 has cruise but I haven't been able to determine for sure if the '25 models have cruise or not. I have heard both yes and no. Also there have been some confusion as to the model year designations. I believe some '24's were sold '25's. I was also told my '26 is a re-titled '25 but I don't believe that is true but maybe it is. There seems to be a lot of confusion out there in this regard. Anyway I am thrilled with mine and wouldn't hesitate a second to take off on a long trip with it. I put the CBow side case mounts on it taken off my V7lll. They fit pretty well with only some minor cutting and grinding. There are lots of cases and bags that fit these mount and they look pretty good with the cases off.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Special Review

« Last post by rocker59 on October 01, 2025, 08:33:38 AM »

Be honest, did AI assist in writing this review?