Recent Posts1
General Discussion / Sorting my Griso 1100 - Handle Bars, foot pegs, etc
« Last post by CanBike on April 28, 2024, 09:45:27 PM »Just purchased a very nice 2007 Griso 1100, and I'd like to sort out a few things:
The handle bars feel too wide. The bike had tiny bar end mirrors, and the bar end weights were missing. I was thinking of installing risers, and maybe new bars. Or I might just cut a smidgen off the bars. But this would remove the threads for the factory weights. I'd go with friction fit weights and a better quality end mirror, maybe clamping style. No real harm I think? Or silly to ruin factory bars?
The bike came with new Knight Design lowering pegs in a bag. I think I might like them as my legs are a bit cramped. The end of the shift lever and brake pedal seem to have some adjustment. Wonder if this is enough adjustment to accommodate the lowered pegs?
Bike has a GPR exhaust can. A bit loud, but I might live with it. Exhaust smells very gassy, but I'll give the bike a full tune-up and see if that helps at all. I have some old DB killers I could maybe try to fit. I suspect it's never been remapped. I downloaded the map today and will send it to Beetle to see if it's factory.
I had a Sport 1200 for a season, but always wanted to try a Griso. I'm hoping this engine is very close to the power and feel of the 2v 1200. I suspect it will be, as it's almost the identical engine? It's really a beautiful bike and I'm very pleased to have it in the garage. Here's a few pics:
The handle bars feel too wide. The bike had tiny bar end mirrors, and the bar end weights were missing. I was thinking of installing risers, and maybe new bars. Or I might just cut a smidgen off the bars. But this would remove the threads for the factory weights. I'd go with friction fit weights and a better quality end mirror, maybe clamping style. No real harm I think? Or silly to ruin factory bars?
The bike came with new Knight Design lowering pegs in a bag. I think I might like them as my legs are a bit cramped. The end of the shift lever and brake pedal seem to have some adjustment. Wonder if this is enough adjustment to accommodate the lowered pegs?
Bike has a GPR exhaust can. A bit loud, but I might live with it. Exhaust smells very gassy, but I'll give the bike a full tune-up and see if that helps at all. I have some old DB killers I could maybe try to fit. I suspect it's never been remapped. I downloaded the map today and will send it to Beetle to see if it's factory.
I had a Sport 1200 for a season, but always wanted to try a Griso. I'm hoping this engine is very close to the power and feel of the 2v 1200. I suspect it will be, as it's almost the identical engine? It's really a beautiful bike and I'm very pleased to have it in the garage. Here's a few pics:
