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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: oldmxdog61u on December 28, 2015, 06:55:09 PM
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Another ride behind me, and i love this thing. More refined than my previous lmiv, but related. The staintune exhaust note is superb, and it is smooth and very comfortable. Looking forward to some 1000 mile weekends this spring. :thumb:
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That's why mine is still with me after almost 19 years.
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Cool ! Hard to beat Stainintune exhausts . My lowly Jackal came with a set , they are lovely and not to loud . Vroom Vroom :bike-037:
Dusty
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Those things are freekin cool. The Kid's made me fall in love all over again. Rough, Roarty. what can I say?
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Smooth. Very smooth. Loves 4-7 k, pulls hard, and a lovely sound. Plus 5th gear is not for the feint of heart. Like the lemon, she eats up cruising all day at 85 or north (closed course only :boozing:)
Very stable, comfortable. Heck, i love the stock bars even.
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.....but should one opt for the carbie or fuelie models?
:popcorn:
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.....but should one opt for the carbie or fuelie models?
:popcorn:
Real men run carbs.. :evil: :smiley:
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Real men run carbs.. :evil: :smiley:
Yeah.....there have been days I've run screaming from my carbs. :undecided:
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I like spaghetti ...
Dusty
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Carbs. Big ones.
(http://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/miscellaneous-bike-photos/i-D2s3mDw/0/M/DSCN3435-M.jpg)
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^^^^^
Yeah, baby.. :thumb:
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Carbs. Real, stinky ones. Those flat slide things are so..well, I don't want to say sissy.
Actually I keep thinking about those. I'd love to ride a FCR equipped Sport.
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Carbs. Real, stinky ones. Those flat slide things are so..well, I don't want to say sissy.
Actually I keep thinking about those. I'd love to ride a FCR equipped Sport.
They work so much better than the stock Dellortos, it's like riding a different (better) motorcycle.
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.....but should one opt for the carbie or fuelie models?
:popcorn:
The injected ones had much lighter wheels and a more sophisticated front forks as a result once dialled in handles better. Providing you can handle the idea of sorting out the fuel injection, although straight from the factory the carbed ones ran pretty awfully too.
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The injected ones had much lighter wheels and a more sophisticated front forks as a result once dialled in handles better. Providing you can handle the idea of sorting out the fuel injection, although straight from the factory the carbed ones ran pretty awfully too.
Guzzi knew they were sending out poopy runners to satisfy I think, "EURO III at the time - since mine came with a set of alternate jets taped to the right hand grip - from the factory. Set up nice with the alternates till the Borla exhaust got swung underneath it.
Todd.
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Guzzi knew they were sending out poopy runners to satisfy I think, "EURO III at the time - since mine came with a set of alternate jets taped to the right hand grip - from the factory. Set up nice with the alternates till the Borla exhaust got swung underneath it.
Todd.
I think you'll find Euro III in the mid 90's was still a pipe dream here anyway. No alt jets from the factory to get the delorto's to vaguely run right, slinging the factory exhaust into the trees a re-jet with no Mr google to ask what sizes and of course no one actually carried alternative delorto sizes so they had to be specially ordered in.
After that it would kind of run for about 2500kms buy which time the balance of the carbs would of drifted out and you'd need to mess with them again. FCR's not only work better that also hold their balance although at the time the FCR's new ran some serious money by the time you had put the carbs on and a exhaust you were looking at about 15-20% on top of the original purchase price.
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I think you'll find Euro III in the mid 90's was still a pipe dream here anyway. No alt jets from the factory to get the delorto's to vaguely run right, slinging the factory exhaust into the trees a re-jet with no Mr google to ask what sizes and of course no one actually carried alternative delorto sizes so they had to be specially ordered in.
After that it would kind of run for about 2500kms buy which time the balance of the carbs would of drifted out and you'd need to mess with them again. FCR's not only work better that also hold their balance although at the time the FCR's new ran some serious money by the time you had put the carbs on and a exhaust you were looking at about 15-20% on top of the original purchase price.
1996 model Sport 1100 bought new in March 1997. $10490 MSRP, less the $1000 factory cash.
$9400 purchase price.
$1000 Sudco FCR41 carb kit. (In 2002)
$1500 Staintune system. (In 2001)
So yeah. 25% of purchase price, but darn well worth it!
Now, those two things would be more like $4000, if you could find them new. 100% of the purchase price of a stock used Sport 1100 !!!
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Let's not forget how well the brakes work too!
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You bought a Griso? :evil:
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Let's not forget how well the brakes work too!
If you sling the standard 12mm master cylinder (carbed bikes only) for a 916 Ducati one (16mm) you will get quiet an improvement. If you replace the callipers with the ones from a 999 with a 916 master cylinder you'll turn them up to 11.
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I went with Brembo GP master cylinder and cast iron full-floating rotors. Calipers are still OEM.
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However you get there brand new in the box was the cheapest for a master cylinder, I managed to be in the right place at the right time to get the callipers, I decided to retire mine after 130 000odd kms and no rebuild kit available the performance upgrade was a bonus.
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There's a yellow one for sale in the MGNOC Classifieds. Rarely do I see that color.
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Mine.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e377/DMcLaren/1_zps5deee6df.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/DMcLaren/media/1_zps5deee6df.jpg.html)
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If you sling the standard 12mm master cylinder (carbed bikes only) for a 916 Ducati one (16mm) you will get quiet an improvement. If you replace the callipers with the ones from a 999 with a 916 master cylinder you'll turn them up to 11.
I have a few different bike to ride.
I have to remember to use only one finger for braking. I couldn't ask for better braking power, just wish all my bike's brakes worked as well
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There's a yellow one for sale in the MGNOC Classifieds. Rarely do I see that color.
it's an OKC bike. I know of one here but with a different owner (I think). huh
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Mine.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e377/DMcLaren/1_zps5deee6df.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/DMcLaren/media/1_zps5deee6df.jpg.html)
NICE!
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There's a yellow one for sale in the MGNOC Classifieds. Rarely do I see that color.
It's a 1997-only color on that bike. I've seen several, but they're all pretty rare.
Same guy has a 1991 LeMans for sale, too !!! :bow:
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Come on, now Bruce....Post some pictures of that silver beauty! :thumb:
Rick.
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I have a few different bike to ride.
I have to remember to use only one finger for braking. I couldn't ask for better braking power, just wish all my bike's brakes worked as well
I can only suggest you take a "modern" sport bike for a ride.
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I can only suggest you take a "modern" sport bike for a ride.
I have. My Sport 1100 brakes still impress the hell out of me.
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I can only suggest you take a "modern" sport bike for a ride.
I know *exactly* what you are talking about.. and you're right.
Don't care, not interested.
Gimme a machine that constantly reminds me that I'm operating a machine. Just me. No electronic intervention.
Everybody's different.. that's why they make all kinds. :smiley:
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I dont have that photo file sharing thingy, and as a practicing luddite, probably wont soon.
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Here is that picture of a silver 1100 sport that was requested earlier.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1662/23967544352_2683c4525f_z.jpg)
Here is a pic of some brake rotors that have been very hot
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8678/16369674682_d4b8ed8a72_z.jpg)
Talking of brakes, the last 2 bikes I have ridden excepting my own are an MV 800 Brutale and an Aprillia Falco.
My 1100 sport seems to have better brakes than these two examples. I know that on paper the MV should have much better brakes but there you go. Maybe if the MV and the Aprillia had a good workout the brakes may improve.
Cheers and happy New Year to all.
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Maybe you should try the old Suziki water pumper.. :whip2: :cool: :smiley:
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Have black, red and yellow. Blue and silver ones are cool looking too.
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Somebody has done something creative with the pork chops on that silver Spot. Any chance of some close up photos of either side? Any accompanying story?
I love my black one, but that silver does look stunning.
Mal
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I polished the machined surface of the Pork chop and I have since fitted plastic caps into the hole.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7574/16066074616_ea596f2459_c_d.jpg)
Here's a pic of the other side, was it someone on this forum that said "never trust a bike you can't see through"?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5662/23447477474_0f368a0a24_c_d.jpg)
Cheers, voncrump
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Thanks vc. I have always thought it a very convenient place for a tool roll, if I could secure the ends.And I do prefer this pork chop to those on the other spine frames.
Mal
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If you can lock the front wheel, the only difference in stopping distance will be tires, weight and weight distribution. The most modern sport bikes have a lot of weight forward and high, and lift the rear wheel easier than some older ones, so I'm not surprised if people prefer the Sport for stopping. Surely better than the V11S series. Maybe better than a modern liter bike.
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The swing-arm hole is good for storing a hoagie sandwich.
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I posted awhile ago about my needing an 1100 sport tank. I thought I might reach out again to see if anyone has one they are willing to part with. I need a tank for the carbie.
THANKS!
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I posted awhile ago about my needing an 1100 sport tank. I thought I might reach out again to see if anyone has one they are willing to part with. I need a tank for the carbie.
THANKS!
Have you tried Reboot?
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Yes I sent them an email, haven't heard from them yet. Thanks!
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It's a 1997-only color on that bike. I've seen several, but they're all pretty rare.
Same guy has a 1991 LeMans for sale, too !!! :bow:
I wonder if the Steve's bike? Is there another in OKC?
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I wonder if the Steve's bike? Is there another in OKC?
Don't know, but sure wish I had a big-ass shop and a pocket full of money !!! :evil:
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The swing-arm hole is good for storing a hoagie sandwich.
HOAGIE! Throwback to my Delaware Cty (PA) college days.
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The swing-arm hole is good for storing a hoagie sandwich.
Hoagie? Nah, it's for stashin' grinders, or, grindahs as it were. Frappes go in the cup holder.
One thing it's not for is using that crapy factory "race" stand. Glad I bought one with the bike and got over it to keep me from forever seeking one out later - only to be disappointed.
It's also a great place for a 2 1/4" +/- piece of hickory as a tie down and lateral stabilizer.
Todd.
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I wouldn`t call my Sport 1100i spectacular in anyway, but I would call it a cool OLD bike.
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Carbs!
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They work so much better than the stock Dellortos, it's like riding a different (better) motorcycle.
The Spot with stock carbs required a rider with a flexible, fully-functional wrist. I remember that my wrist was the only unhappy part of my body or spirit on that bike.
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The Spot with stock carbs required a rider with a flexible, fully-functional wrist. I remember that my wrist was the only unhappy part of my body or spirit on that bike.
I rode mine at a STAR school at Hallett Oklahoma when it still had the Dellortos. My right wrist was done by the end of the day.
1/2 turn throttle required some antics to get WFO on the corner exits.
The FCRs solved that.
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HOAGIE! Throwback to my Delaware Cty (PA) college days.
Best part is that you can get them in any flavor.
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You can get the sport tanks new, out of germany http://www.stein-dinse.biz/Moto-Guzzi/Fueltanks-Acc-/Original-tanks/Tank-1100-Sport-unpainted::9959.html?language=en
(http://www.stein-dinse.biz/images/product_images/info_images/37100205.jpg)
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I miss my old Sport, it was one of my favorite guzzi's next to the Centauro. Mine was put together from parts. I wish I never sold it.
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