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Ladies, Lads,Does anyone have experience with both types of Sport 1100s to share re the ownership and riding experiences, tunability, etc.? I'm aware of all the technical differences, and the i should be a better bike all around; what say you? I had a carb sport ages ago.Thanks,Kristian
You need to talk to MedicAndy, He has a few of both. One in every color I believe!
Sport C has fragile gearbox, irreplaceable flywheel and fragile pork chops. Sport i has better gearbox/driveline 16M controller, better frame and porkchops.Both are murder to ride unless you're a freak! Pete
Then I must be one of those freaks, Pete. For me, it's the most comfortable bike ever, especially for long distance touring. When I'm looking at the road, my back & neck are perfectly straight, so it doesn't get tired; long arms help with the sidestand; longish (& flexible) legs keep the weight on the feet, thighs & belly, so there's bugger all actually on the seat itself. It's not exactly flickable in the tight twisties, and gravel is somewhat of a challenge, but everything else is just fine. The first half day I rode mine (Napier to Wellington) I had aches & pains everywhere once I dismounted, but a long, LONG, hot soak fixed that and ne'er a twinge since. If you're the right shape & your joints connect in the correct configuration, you'll never find a better ride. And the whines, roars & rattles - icing on the cake.Mal.
Great feedback, thanks all. The esteemed Mr. Roper's statements reflect the powerful reasons to go with the i, thought this battles against the purity and simplicity of the C, which in many ways is the newest (and last) mid-1970s Superbike you can buy. Hm.I have a line on a stock, unmolested, red, 4,200-mile '95, No. 112. I harbor no illusions; part of the fun will be to ensure all the weak spots are attended to; gear box, jetting, ignition, venting rear drive, etc.I know I should just get a Griso 8V, or a V11 Le Mans; the Sports just have a magical pull for the above reasons, and also because they are just achingly beautiful, in some ways among the top three pretty Guzzis ever, IMO.Kristian
Well, there ya go. The Kid has a gorgeous Grease O that he doesn't ride any more, and is for sale. He just enjoys the old Spot for what it is. They are toys. Get what you like to play with. <shrug>
My longest riding day so far was on an 1100 Sport, something just under 1000 miles between starting up and going to bed... but it was almost 20 years ago and I doubt I'll repeat it!
1100i nearly 50-lb heavier than carbie, which should mean something. Lashy, crashbox tranny no fun. Mine's still running Dell'Ortos and still tuning for better results. Not done.
I am curious to try Brad Bike Boy's recommendations: http://bradthebikeboy.blogspot.com/2017/06/Here he finally answers the question of what happens if you swap the Digiplex out with an Ignitech system--his findings re the Digiplex are interesting (poor curve & advance numbers): http://bradthebikeboy.blogspot.com/Kristian
This thread is getting boring without pictures....
We put the gearset from a modern 5 speed in the Kid's Spot. He said the DelOrto's were *way* too rich. Went down to about 130 mains (from memory) Runs well.2016-08-03_05-31-54 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Another pic as requested.My recommendation is to buy which ever model of Sport presents itself to you as long as it has been looked after.Cheers, voncrump
Nah, you know, I really hanker after an original, the full-combat experience. I have a 2000 VFR800 now; no Guzzi ever made can get close to match that in refinement, but that is what I'm getting away from. A bit of a bloodless riding experience, all that competence!