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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2015, 08:49:05 AM »
The spring on my LeMans let go at around 7,000 miles and got it fixed under warranty. I carry a spare spring to ward off the evil spring breakers.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2015, 12:40:29 PM »
Spring broke on my '03 around 30k mile mark. It has the correct boss size.
Took mine for its first spin last night. It isn't getting the attention it deserves.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #32 on: July 22, 2015, 01:07:44 PM »
Spring broke on my '03 around 30k mile mark. It has the correct boss size.
Took mine for its first spin last night. It isn't getting the attention it deserves.


Kevdog...Your bike is the twin to my recent purchase. Got to start putting some miles on mine to catch up to others on the forum. I picked up mine two weeks ago with just 3175 miles on it. One thing...do you still have the original speedo? I know the ITI's are prone to failure. I contacted FBF via your info and still waiting for a reply.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #33 on: July 22, 2015, 01:12:13 PM »
They can't be THAT hard to find. SF Bay Area is a huge market, anything you want you can find here, especially in bikes.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/5134197576.html

See them up for sale once in a while around here. This one is right across town from here.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #34 on: July 22, 2015, 01:16:45 PM »
I think anyone interested better hurry up. I do not know the owner or the bike but you never know, that could change.

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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #35 on: July 22, 2015, 02:17:34 PM »
I think anyone interested better hurry up. I do not know the owner or the bike but you never know, that could change.

That's pretty slick.

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2) Factory suspension setting were for a 150 lbs person and universally criticized.  If you weigh more, you'll have to spend some money on springs and such.  (this was mostly fixed on the later Ohlins-equipped bikes)
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #36 on: July 22, 2015, 02:40:06 PM »
That's pretty slick.

Things to remember on the Scura: 

1) Single Plate Clutch, unless already changed.
2) Factory suspension setting were for a 150 lbs person and universally criticized.  If you weigh more, you'll have to spend some money on springs and such.  (this was mostly fixed on the later Ohlins-equipped bikes)

Like almost everyone here, I weigh barely over 150. :grin:

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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #37 on: July 22, 2015, 03:28:42 PM »
I'm with you - I could easily loose 10lb. Pity about the current exchange rate.

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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #38 on: July 22, 2015, 03:30:59 PM »
Kevdog...Your bike is the twin to my recent purchase. Got to start putting some miles on mine to catch up to others on the forum. I picked up mine two weeks ago with just 3175 miles on it. One thing...do you still have the original speedo? I know the ITI's are prone to failure. I contacted FBF via your info and still waiting for a reply.

You *might* get another 3000 miles out of it.  :smiley: Welcome to Guzzis, btw. Glad to see another Indiana guy.
Now, find that Ohlins V11.. you'll love it.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #39 on: July 22, 2015, 03:48:03 PM »
There is something about a dual exhaust that just looks so beautiful. The single garbage cans hanging off bikes these days look out of place and you might was well put a sticker on them that says "waste management", you just need a lifting thingy to take away the recycling.

That is my one big dislike on the Norge although the exhaust isn't too humongous, it still gives the bike an unbalanced look.

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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #40 on: July 22, 2015, 03:51:13 PM »
There is something about a dual exhaust that just looks so beautiful. The single garbage cans hanging off bikes these days look out of place and you might was well put a sticker on them that says "waste management", you just need a lifting thingy to take away the recycling.

That is my one big dislike on the Norge although the exhaust isn't too humongous, it still gives the bike an unbalanced look.

The CARC is monstrous and in the way of a nicely tucked right-side muffler.

Plus, all the cool kids of SS swingarms and single exhaust...

But year, there is something elegant in the solutions that were made to make the spine-frame bikes work...
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #41 on: July 22, 2015, 04:07:26 PM »
I don't know, spine frames just seem like girls bikes to me.   

Yea, sure they have strong motors, and swoop sexy lines, but that's what girls like.  They want things that look good, so it happens to go good is not really a big deal.   Seems like most the spine frame guys I now are just a "bit lite in the loafers," if you know what I mean.  I'm not trying to say anything bad, but they do seem to be polishing their tanks an awful lot, just saying.



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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #42 on: July 22, 2015, 04:37:10 PM »
Beg pardon. My tank has been cleaned only once this year. For the last month it has been my main bike and our area has gotten more than its share of rain. I'll take my Sperry Topsiders over loafers any day as they dry quicker.  :grin:
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #43 on: July 22, 2015, 04:58:42 PM »
I don't know, spine frames just seem like girls bikes to me.   

Yea, sure they have strong motors, and swoop sexy lines, but that's what girls like.  They want things that look good, so it happens to go good is not really a big deal.   Seems like most the spine frame guys I now are just a "bit lite in the loafers," if you know what I mean.  I'm not trying to say anything bad, but they do seem to be polishing their tanks an awful lot, just saying.



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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #44 on: July 22, 2015, 07:22:51 PM »
Like almost everyone here, I weigh barely over 150. :grin:

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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #45 on: July 22, 2015, 07:24:49 PM »
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"bit lite in the loafers,"

sez the corn oil kid..  :evil: :boozing:
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« Reply #46 on: July 22, 2015, 07:47:07 PM »
I don't know, spine frames just seem like girls bikes to me.   

Yea, sure they have strong motors, and swoop sexy lines, but that's what girls like.  They want things that look good, so it happens to go good is not really a big deal.   Seems like most the spine frame guys I now are just a "bit lite in the loafers," if you know what I mean.  I'm not trying to say anything bad, but they do seem to be polishing their tanks an awful lot, just saying.



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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #47 on: July 22, 2015, 08:43:35 PM »
As for the V11 sport bike models, it really doesn't get much better than this version---



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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #48 on: July 22, 2015, 08:53:27 PM »
I don't know, spine frames just seem like girls bikes to me.   

Yea, sure they have strong motors, and swoop sexy lines, but that's what girls like.  They want things that look good, so it happens to go good is not really a big deal.   Seems like most the spine frame guys I now are just a "bit lite in the loafers," if you know what I mean.  I'm not trying to say anything bad, but they do seem to be polishing their tanks an awful lot, just saying.



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Going to the WI rally next week? Alone? What're you doing Friday night? I'll be on my V11 Cafe wearing a nice slinky outfit...and bring your corn oil!
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #49 on: July 22, 2015, 10:00:00 PM »
Well, the deal is sealed and I am the owner of an almost new 2002 V11 Lemans!  Unfortunately, the fly and ride wasn't looking good schedule wise so I am having it shipped.  The shift spring is still a potential issue, and I will need to decide if I should fix it preemtively or hope for the best.  Thanks for all the offers of assistance and info on the spring issue.  I'll post some pics me a ride report when she arrives.  Woo hoo!

Spam alert: This does mean that my 2007 Griso will be for sale if anyone is interested.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #50 on: July 23, 2015, 04:56:46 AM »
Congratulations. Shame about the fly & ride not working out for. And Yes, pictures please.

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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #51 on: July 23, 2015, 05:53:41 AM »
Well, the deal is sealed and I am the owner of an almost new 2002 V11 Lemans!  Unfortunately, the fly and ride wasn't looking good schedule wise so I am having it shipped.  The shift spring is still a potential issue, and I will need to decide if I should fix it preemtively or hope for the best.  Thanks for all the offers of assistance and info on the spring issue.  I'll post some pics me a ride report when she arrives.  Woo hoo!

Spam alert: This does mean that my 2007 Griso will be for sale if anyone is interested.

Good luck with your '02 LeMans! On a humorous note I was  the one trying to buy his '97 Sport 1100i. As stated he only wanted to sell one of his Guzzi's. You snooze you lose. No hard feelings though...all the best with your V11.

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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #52 on: July 23, 2015, 06:52:43 AM »
The PO replaced the original speedo before I bought the bike in '05/'06.  This factory one has been fine. 
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #53 on: July 23, 2015, 09:21:29 PM »
Good luck with your '02 LeMans! On a humorous note I was  the one trying to buy his '97 Sport 1100i. As stated he only wanted to sell one of his Guzzi's. You snooze you lose. No hard feelings though...all the best with your V11.

David

David, I am glad there are no hard feelings.  He preferred to sell the Lemans, or so it seemed to me.  He said he had a pending sale sale on the Sport, so I acted fast.  I was/ am a little concerned about the shift return spring issue, but decided it probably isn't a major issue.  I am really looking forward to owning a spine frame. 
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #54 on: July 23, 2015, 10:18:04 PM »
  I was/ am a little concerned about the shift return spring issue, but decided it probably isn't a major issue.   
you can probably set most of that concern aside unless your touring and don't carry the spare. just ride, if it breaks ride home in what ever gear your in or call a tow.
after a little saddle time I was totally confident in mine to go anywhere.


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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #55 on: July 24, 2015, 06:15:07 AM »
David, I am glad there are no hard feelings.  He preferred to sell the Lemans, or so it seemed to me.  He said he had a pending sale sale on the Sport, so I acted fast.  I was/ am a little concerned about the shift return spring issue, but decided it probably isn't a major issue.  I am really looking forward to owning a spine frame.

Actually I'm kind of glad things went the way they did. I did not really need another MG at the time...kind of swept up in the moment. I just got into these bikes about 6 weeks ago and since then have bought two V11's. I thought getting a 1100i Sport would be a nice way to round off my MG fleet. Still will get one sometime.

My '03 LeMans will have the same potential spring issue as it only has 3000 miles. My '02 has 20,000+ and PO stated that spring has been replaced. In any case welcome to the V11 fold. I see you've had several MG's over the years especially the older LeMans which I wish I'd bought when they were new.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #56 on: July 24, 2015, 07:29:35 AM »
you can probably set most of that concern aside unless your touring and don't carry the spare. just ride, if it breaks ride home in what ever gear you're in 

That's what I did.  Mine stuck in 5th gear 300-miles from home.  Two up, with a trailer.

I took it easy and the bike got me home.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #57 on: July 24, 2015, 03:23:14 PM »
David -

You still looking?  There's a Cafe Sport in Hollister, CA (South of San Francisco).

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/5127890761.html

Want me to ride it to your house for you?   :bike-037:
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #58 on: July 24, 2015, 04:42:20 PM »
David -

You still looking?  There's a Cafe Sport in Hollister, CA (South of San Francisco).

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/5127890761.html

Want me to ride it to your house for you?   :bike-037:

I've actually contacted this seller last week. Distance kind of got in the way.
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Re: V11's hard to find
« Reply #59 on: July 26, 2015, 09:36:59 AM »
Still looking?     In ATL area, a Coppa Italia may be for sale. Owner was looking to have it serviced before sale.
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