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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bpreynolds on February 01, 2016, 10:40:33 AM
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If you start with the notion that human beings are innately fickle, fallible creatures who are played upon daily by their very own flighty emotions, fluctuating desires, and often a silly, relentless need in today's society to find happiness on the hour, every hour, then motorcycling makes perfect and even greater sense today than it maybe ever has. You can buy machines that will satisfy your every whim from looking positively GQ while loping along at 45mph on your cool cafe Royal Enfield to flinging yourself into oblivion on a 180HP 400lb superbike. It's a high risk, hugely rewarding endeavor that is about as good as any endorphin blast or even non-legal drug you can acquire. It's safe and ridiculous to say I am hooked. From about the age of 8 to 17, I loved dirt and scuttled constantly about in southeastern KY, making trails literally through the Appalachian mountains or finding that abandoned strip job that practically offered a ready made indoor motocross field right in my backyard. At 17 I got more interested in cars, girls, college, and getting the heck outta Dodge since the idiot kid I was wanted to get as far away from the hills as possible.
I didn't get back on a bike again until some 13 or so years ago when I thought it would be cool to have a 2 wheeled vehicle to commute to work on and save gas money. I initially wanted a Vespa, but bikes seemed to have better brakes and handling so I went in that direction and rode off the lot on a sparkling new 250 Hyosung. I was both the kit and the caboodle if nowhere else except my mind. The street bug finally bit me. And it still bites me daily even today.
In fact, it is a bug that must carry with it what I can only refer to as Griso Fever. Like no other motorcycle I can recall, I would get this affliction about every 2-3 years since the bike was released. It would start with a kind of pining and then rapidly advance to heart bursting need to acquire one. The only cure being to eventually get to a dealer, sit upon one, promptly wipe the sweat off my brow from what must be a finally breaking 104F body heat, then immediately declare the bike as ridiculous and unrideable. What a stupid bike, that Griso. How dare it manipulate me in such manner. I am so glad I could finally get to a dealer doctor where I could acquire treatment and only then plainly see its confounding ergos to my 32" inseam, its Pavarotti wideness at my knees, its seeming unkindness to my lower back. So happy I could kill that Griso Fever. Until strangely, it would strike again two or three years later and I'd repeat the entire process as if nothing prior had even occurred. I am mostly a silly man.
And being silly, superficial, and living on a mere public library manager income, to satisfy my biking wants without proper patience nor wise judgment as many on this board, I have gone from bike to bike to bike. I've let some really fantastic motorcycles go this way, but I've largely remained happy doing it even if the bike sold or traded had been a loving and dedicated machine. A veritable Tiger Woods with regard to motorcycles. How I've remained faithful to my wife - largely credit to her and not me - and my job is any wonder if you look at the way bikes come and go in my garage. I've probably logged about 100k miles on Guzzis and to date I've owned 4 Calis, a brand new 2011 Stelvio, and a brand new 2015 Stone. All beloved bikes in their own way. All now gone.
Prosecution presents Exhibit A, mere months ago I had a thread on here about how my 2015 Stone was the greatest motorcycle ever. And I meant it, and still mean it. But it was traded to this gnarly animal below. Someday I may likely regret this, especially given how incredibly fickle and unfriendly the Griso's peg placement seems to my inseam. But who cares really. If you own what is the equivalent of Sophia Loren in motorcycledom, then why quibble about her sometimes "difficult" personality; rather, you try and hope she'll be less difficult as you proceed.
I dropped off the V7 on Saturday morning and picked this one up from Craig and the fantastic fellas at C and D in Robinson Illinois, same place I got my Stone. If anyone is looking for a low mileage Stone with a couple fantastic accessories, do give them a call. I can't say enough good things about them.
As per the Griso, a fella had traded it in with only 4973 miles, Agostini can, Hepco soft luggage, and Karoake(?) throttle lock.
I could and maybe should here do a giant write-up about it, but why bother really. Everything that can be said has been said better by other folks on here. Suffice to say the engine and that Agostini pipe, while kinda fugly in my opinion, is like an aural slab of the best steak you've had in your life. Buttery is how I used to describe my Stelvio and the Griso is the same when churning along, but a good deal more rowdy when you wick it up. Last night upon returning home from the day's ride, I could not stop giggling. Inside the house I was laughing and doing a stupid little dance even. I've made up at least five or six excuses in three days to go to the garage just so I can look at it. My wife is worried I have morphed into a ten year old boy. She should be worried because I truly may have. Viva L'Italia!
I'll ride it for a few weeks before any changes made, but initially it would seem I'd like the pegs back and down a bit more. Maybe the Vario pegs and a Corbin saddle might do the trick? Also, I believe the original owner had wrapped the pipes and left some shadowing on the headers and such from wrap but I'm working on that now.
Furry fellar Tink approves of the purchase as you can see below. Some pics taken with my crappy android are too red, pics taken with ipad are almost too orange. The truth is somewhere in-between but gorgeous nonetheless.
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zpsrk0z44jy.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zpsrk0z44jy.jpeg.html)
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(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zpsmcialgdw.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zpsmcialgdw.jpeg.html)
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(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zps7agwqmkl.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zps7agwqmkl.jpeg.html)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zpsonymf5sv.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zpsonymf5sv.jpeg.html)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zpsxt47blhr.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zpsxt47blhr.jpeg.html)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zpslmqc3jja.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zpslmqc3jja.jpeg.html)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zpslk7nbw1s.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zpslk7nbw1s.jpeg.html)
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HA Ha - you are fickle and funny.
Nice bike, a lot to like there.
Enjoy!!!!
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Wow, after your V7 lovefest, I'm shocked, shocked I tell you! Congrats on the new bike. I do love the looks of the Griso, and 2nd to the Tenni, the red/black is my favorite Griso incarnation. Bravo to you for following your heart and throwing caution to the wind on the trade-in. Happy riding!
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Congratulations, that's a sharp looking one !
Keep us posted on what modifications you may make --
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Beautiful Bike!!!!!
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She is a beaut , the Griso IMO is one of the nicest Guzzis yet and yours looks VERY nICE INDEED ::::
There IS ANOTHER site you may like ..Griso Ghetto.. as well as this one ..interesting chaps there and lots of specifics to the Griso
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OK Dilliw, you're next......
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Pretty bike, congrats on the new purchase.
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That is one bad looking ride.. congrats! You'll be glad you are
A veritable Tiger Woods with regard to motorcycles.
now. You sound like you are already. Give the peg placement and general ergos a chance to grow on you. Pete's sort of a gorilla, and he thinks the Grease O was built for him.
Did I mention thats a really bad looking ride?? :smiley:
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You can't eat just one....
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Wow, after your V7 lovefest, I'm shocked, shocked I tell you! Congrats on the new bike. I do love the looks of the Griso, and 2nd to the Tenni, the red/black is my favorite Griso incarnation. Bravo to you for following your heart and throwing caution to the wind on the trade-in. Happy riding!
:1: I have to say, not knowing your history, I'd have thought that your V7 Stone was your soulmate for life. I know a lot of people here think that the Tenni is the finest looking Griso, but, I have to say, I think that the red & black is the best. Italian bikes look good in red, or at least with some red on them. That is one fine looking motorbike! :thumb:
Congratulations, and enjoy it until your next love interest comes along later this year. :evil:
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Oh, she IS a saucy tart, that one is!
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HA Ha - you are fickle and funny.
Nice bike, a lot to like there.
Enjoy!!!!
Thanks, Kev. And thanks to all who have posted congrats and messages.
:1: I have to say, not knowing your history, I'd have thought that your V7 Stone was your soulmate for life. I know a lot of people here think that the Tenni is the finest looking Griso, but, I have to say, I think that the red & black is the best. Italian bikes look good in red, or at least with some red on them. That is one fine looking motorbike! :thumb:
Congratulations, and enjoy it until your next love interest comes along later this year. :evil:
This year? You mean like, as in months from now? Whoa! Take it easy there, fella. Let's start with some days and work our way into weeks first, okay? :wink: :thumb: :boozing:
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Great post that we all can lay claim too. And my personal favorite.... "This may be my last bike"....
It is a beautiful bike... :^) Enjoy!
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I think you will regret selling the Stone. Having said that, I've always had a bad jones for a Griso. I thought long and hard about one before pulling the trigger on a V7S. It's just a bad-ass looking motorcycle.
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There's absolutely no hope for you, whatsoever. If you can give up the V7 for the Griso, then I'm afraid you have been stricken with a particularly vigorous variant of the Guzzi disease that seems to be incurable. There is a support group for those who have also contracted this ailment that will help you cope, and even learn to live an otherwise full & rewarding life. You don't have to suffer alone. Check in at the ghetto.
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OK Dilliw, you're next......
Beautiful Bike!
And yes I've been pulling the trigger on a Griso since 2007 but so far nothing has come out the barrel. If I could have made it up to Baltimore this past weekend I'd could have had one but it didn't work out. I'm Jealous!!!
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Congratulations! Could have told you all along.....
That red&black does look mean!
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That is a nice looking color combo on the Griso...
I would look into the fuel map. The headpipes look a little 'hot' and maybe running lean. You can get rid of the liver spots with some elbow grease and some Mother's metal polish (Napa has similar).
Knight Design 1" drop pegs transformed the bike for me (6' tall)
Dialing in the suspenders also made the bike VERY enjoyable (away from harsh)
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That is a nice looking color combo on the Griso...
I would look into the fuel map. The headpipes look a little 'hot' and maybe running lean. You can get rid of the liver spots with some elbow grease and some Mother's metal polish (Napa has similar).
Knight Design 1" drop pegs transformed the bike for me (6' tall)
Dialing in the suspenders also made the bike VERY enjoyable (away from harsh)
Fueling seemed about right on the way home but I did ask Craig and Don at C and D to adjust the valves prior to pickup - Don said it did need a bit of adjustment. The headers definitely seem to have had wrap on them sometime but whatever. I'll figure it out. At least it's not solid, melted goop or something, mainly just discoloration and shadowing.
Thanks for the word on the Knight Design pegs. I'll check into them or the Varios, one or the other. I do think I would like the pegs further from me arse, but also back too so the Varios -which seem to swing back a bit, not just down - are still on the radar as an option. It will stay as it sits for a short while and then we'll see. I understand the Corbin seat also provides some additional clearance if desired.
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Wow, after your V7 lovefest, I'm shocked, shocked I tell you! Congrats on the new bike. I do love the looks of the Griso, and 2nd to the Tenni, the red/black is my favorite Griso incarnation. Bravo to you for following your heart and throwing caution to the wind on the trade-in. Happy riding!
It's called Big Block Fever. There is no cure. You have taken the appropriate action to treat the disease.
(Enjoy the Griso) :thumb:
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So much for peace and quite at the library, you'll have to coast her in for a landing. :grin: What took so long? Life is short ya know. Hope you thoroughly enjoy it, it is a beauty!
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It's called Big Block Fever. There is no cure. You have taken the appropriate action to treat the disease.
(Enjoy the Griso) :thumb:
Big Block Fever ..... like it! :thumb:
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Congrats on the Griso! I did not like the red/black Color scheme at first. But man, that is really nice. (Hmm....time to upgrade the 1100?)
The Corbin will sit you up a little higher than stock. I have a like new (black with red welt) if your interested. It positions me just a little to far forward. I'm 6' 1" about 230# so I need a little more breathing room. :laugh: love that pipe also!
Have fun
Randy
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Congrats! I like that red!
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is that the copper color or red. . . either way- looks sharp!
congrats.
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Congrats BP...GREAT acquisition there!
I'm having a deja vu moment...just got to ride that very same Griso this weekend...parked in my garage at the moment, taking care of it for a friend for a while! Interesting observation on the pipes discoloring...notic eable difference to the new one.
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p257/PJPR01/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsd5xgenij.jpeg) (http://s130.photobucket.com/user/PJPR01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsd5xgenij.jpeg.html)
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I've probably logged about 100k miles on Guzzis and to date I've owned 4 Calis, a brand new 2011 Stelvio, and a brand new 2015 Stone.
Lovely Griso :drool:
But if this disease gets any worse you may have to get a Scura.
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Stop it! You make me lust after a Griso! :grin: Although I would love to get my hands on a roller tenni! :grin: Not sure they even exist
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Great write up Bipper :bow: you get ,
FIVE ATTABOYS !
Dusty
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Congratulations Brian. I completely agree that is one of the nicest color combinations to be laid on a Griso. It is sharp indeed!
John Henry
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Congratulations, I'm jealous. And a very entertainingly written post
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I applaud your purchase.
I have a pretty strong suspicion that I will long regret having not bought a Griso in general, and as opposed to the Calvin which I did buy, in particular.
They really are stand-out motorcycles within a company of stand-out motorcycles within the industry.
It struck me at the time as a Moto Guzzi version of Buick's GNX which is another non-buyer's-remorse decision of my past.
Still, I think the Calvin is nearing the block and a one-owner Griso may be a "thing" for me after all. Seems right to have one of them and a Sport 1100 as well.
I hope that it's everything you expected and more. Like the Centauro, these will really be something to hold onto.
Todd.
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Great write up Brian, and BEAUTIFUL bike.
Have to laugh....I live near Indy, and as most of you probably do, nearly daily, I go to craigslist and type "guzzi", cuz I'm a masochist like that. A few months back your Cali came up, being resold by C and D. They represent the lions share of Guzzi candy to be found in these parts, and there is ample candy. I had just enjoyed your V7 announcements, and recognized the bike immediately as yours. I ran to the shop here at work, because one of the guys is out of his mind for one after seeing mine parked out front day after day, having all the usual questions answered, realizing the value, and sick of seeing my sh*t eating grin upon arrival every morning and my clock watching every evening...
It wasn't a good time for him, and your bike did NOT last long. Thanks for the heads up that i'll likely see your V7 on there in a couple of days, and this Griso was one I was appreciating from afar.
Planning a ride to C and D as soon as I can trust the weather. Would like to see the iron in person and meet the guys. You're not the first I've heard speak highly of them. i'm not in the market, as I'm really very happy with my Jackal, but it can't hurt to give some justification to my longing...
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Way Cool! :cool: :afro: There is no bike on the planet that screams MOTORCYCLE more than the Griso!
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I applaud your purchase.
I have a pretty strong suspicion that I will long regret having not bought a Griso in general, and as opposed to the Calvin which I did buy, in particular.
They really are stand-out motorcycles within a company of stand-out motorcycles within the industry.
It struck me at the time as a Moto Guzzi version of Buick's GNX which is another non-buyer's-remorse decision of my past.
I totally get this... Though I'd still not give up my V7.
And ironically, I chose NOT to buy the HD Griso (XRX1200) and buy the V7 instead... And though I don't regret it, I do wish I could have figured out a way to buy both.
Fwiw the one time I rode a Griso I really thought it was a lot like an XRX or a Buell S3.
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I'd love one of those XRX1200's also.
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Brian & Kidsmoke thank you both for the kind words!
Brian I'm happy your diggin the new wheels! I as others was shocked at the trade knowing how much you loved the V7.
It's great to get encouraging words that we're doing things right, I'm just a Guzzi junkie that try's my best and enjoys the whole process.
Who's ready for a coupe Guzzi rally's, I know I am!
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Great write up Brian, and BEAUTIFUL bike.
Have to laugh....I live near Indy, and as most of you probably do, nearly daily, I go to craigslist and type "guzzi", cuz I'm a masochist like that. A few months back your Cali came up, being resold by C and D. They represent the lions share of Guzzi candy to be found in these parts, and there is ample candy. I had just enjoyed your V7 announcements, and recognized the bike immediately as yours. I ran to the shop here at work, because one of the guys is out of his mind for one after seeing mine parked out front day after day, having all the usual questions answered, realizing the value, and sick of seeing my sh*t eating grin upon arrival every morning and my clock watching every evening...
It wasn't a good time for him, and your bike did NOT last long. Thanks for the heads up that i'll likely see your V7 on there in a couple of days, and this Griso was one I was appreciating from afar.
Planning a ride to C and D as soon as I can trust the weather. Would like to see the iron in person and meet the guys. You're not the first I've heard speak highly of them. i'm not in the market, as I'm really very happy with my Jackal, but it can't hurt to give some justification to my longing...
Haha! That is fantastic!
Brian & Kidsmoke thank you both for the kind words!
Brian I'm happy your diggin the new wheels! I as others was shocked at the trade knowing how much you loved the V7.
It's great to get encouraging words that we're doing things right, I'm just a Guzzi junkie that try's my best and enjoys the whole process.
Who's ready for a coupe Guzzi rally's, I know I am!
There ya have it, folks. What other MG dealers/service folks have a giant Guzzi tattoo like Craig? None I'm telling ya. Or they might have a Guzzi tat but you wouldn't want to see it. :)
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Magnificent machine!
Enjoy, ride safe and have fun!
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You all are making me really want a Griso, and an XRX. I have to look away from this thread now :wink:
(http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/griso_se_3-4dx-2.jpg)
(http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/2011-Harley-Davidson-XR1200X.jpg)
I'd love the orange body work of the XR1200 on an XR1200X with all the upgrades that come along with it, and the black engine and exhaust. Though, I like the white too. The black is too much black, and lacks contrast.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_36SFFFDlygA/SwiMa2AM_UI/AAAAAAAAD5w/p12M5BF0A8g/s1600/2010+Harley-Davidson+XR1200-b.jpg)
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The White XRX looked REALLY good in person. It was strange though, a sort of a flat-pearl if you will.
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You all are making me really want a Griso, and an XRX. I have to look away from this thread now :wink:
(http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/griso_se_3-4dx-2.jpg)
(http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/2011-Harley-Davidson-XR1200X.jpg)
I'd love the orange body work of the XR1200 on an XR1200X with all the upgrades that come along with it, and the black engine and exhaust. Though, I like the white too. The black is too much black, and lacks contrast.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_36SFFFDlygA/SwiMa2AM_UI/AAAAAAAAD5w/p12M5BF0A8g/s1600/2010+Harley-Davidson+XR1200-b.jpg)
:grin: Don't look away too long.
I've driven both and they are indeed great bikes. Wanna say the HD was maybe only the 2nd year they were out so I dunno how much they've changed per se. I'm on the bike I personally would choose without hesitation. I recall the Harley felt rougher, the fuel injection more herky jerky, and the ride a bit unforgiving. The Griso just plain feels more top notch to me. Still, there was a lot to enjoy about the HD too and I can easily see how someone would personally want one. And in fact, it's ergos were really nice and immediately comfortable and upright - Supermotoish almost. Fairly easy to toss around too.
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I'd love one of those XRX1200's also.
I took a serious look at a used one but bought the V7 instead.
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The White XRX looked REALLY good in person. It was strange though, a sort of a flat-pearl if you will.
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I'm still regretting not test riding one the day that I was in the dealership and sat on one. I had to get back to work for a meeting.
I came back that Saturday, and it was sold. They never got any more in. The XRX was discontinued shortly after.
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Just asking.. but weren't there some major issues with the XRX ? re the fueling ecu ?
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Just asking.. but weren't there some major issues with the XRX ? re the fueling ecu ?
Paging Kev M. to the nearest white courtesy phone....
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Now head over to GrisoGhetto.com and get that thing running like a masturbating monkey with the magical map!
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This fever is contagious!
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This fever is contagious!
:thumb:
Don't have a picture of it but got the Corbin today from Randy (Red07) and it was immediately kinder to my needed legroom. Threw on the Dart screen for Winter and put on the National Cycle handguards but had to grind them down a bit to mount onto the underside of the clutch/brake levers. Not too fond of the latter but they'll serve my cold weather riding needs until it warms up. Will work on cleaning those header pipes a bit better later next week. Tried to mimic the Griso ad but it looks like I'm ducking from something. As I told my friend on here, Ralph Glorioso (whom I sent the pics to earlier), probably dodging the tomatoes being thrown from the all too jealous onlookers :thumb: :bike-037:
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/image_zps4vdsz8pl.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/image_zps4vdsz8pl.jpeg.html)
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Think about a seat cover. Corbins' don't like rain.
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Sorry I'm late. Couldn't post earlier...I was out buying tomatoes.
Ralph
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Should have shown them the picture, I'm sure they would have donated the tomatoes!
Sorry, lol
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Been a while since I've updated this thread. Been about 1500 miles on the Griso so far. My mods have been a Corbin seat, 2" Vario peg lowers, Woodcraft toe extenders for the pedals,and Rox risers on the bars. I also added a smoked and kinda cheapy Spitfire shield that seems to do the trick but I'm not fond of it visually. Modded some tinted National Cycle handguards. I'll try and post some pictures a bit later. The bike is getting to where me and my 32" inseam personally like it for sure and I'm having a good bit of fun with it. The Vario pegs did require me to use spacers even with the Woodcraft toe pedals. Continues to be one of the sweetest handling bikes I've ever ridden and the brakes are very good too but that's from a guy who has been lately riding (when it's running) a '99 Thunderbird Sport. While I'm glad I got the Griso, I do very greatly miss the V7.
I've tried a number of different things to get the headers pipes back to where they were and I finally got close with a product called Autosol; yet, they are still not exactly where I'd like them to be. What do you guys think of this? Been giving it some thought. Wish I could find a pullback photo to see how this looks generally?
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/Griso/ac562d95148e5b568a8f155ac937e4fd_f1512_zpszjevmljg.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/Griso/ac562d95148e5b568a8f155ac937e4fd_f1512_zpszjevmljg.jpg.html)
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So Verrrrryyyyy nice! Congrats!
Bob
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Get the bike tuned up proper then visit the folks over at grisoghetto.com; they have maps that work out a bit better for the Griso (you'll need a laptop, Windows, Mac or Linux). Highly recommended; makes lower speed handling much nicer and the bike pulls from the basement when it did not before (goal of the new map, better mileage, better manners in the lower rpm range, not over all hp, which it does very well).
My pipes turned a nice warm color, goes well with the brown seat and green tank. The black on the pictured bike is not to my tastes so it gets a big "Meh". My CB1100's pipes turned a similar color but added in dark dark brown stripes where it appears stresses appeared in the pipe bending process. Like age spots, these are much less endearing. :tongue: And I'm having problems getting rid of them. The biggest problem I have with my Griso pipes are things getting melted against them.
Stelvio hand guards will fit the Griso and that is the route I took. I've added the Bike Master heated grips (I prefer heated glove liners, but if you left them at home....... :D ).
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I had the headers on my V7 Cerakoted at this place in NJ.
http://www.gsdcoatings.com/cmsms/index.php?page=exhaust
They have many colors from Glacier Black (mine) to a chrome color. Not very expensive, and you may have a similar shop local to you. Mine have been holding up great, and pretty much look like they day they were coated.
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I had the headers on my V7 Cerakoted at this place in NJ.
http://www.gsdcoatings.com/cmsms/index.php?page=exhaust
They have many colors from Glacier Black (mine) to a chrome color. Not very expensive, and you may have a similar shop local to you. Mine have been holding up great, and pretty much look like they day they were coated.
Mine have plastic gunk on them as well. Winter project. Today I rode by Bear Mt. 25 miles around the neighborhood...
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Brian,You and I are the exact opposite. I buy a guzzi and run the dog out of it. Still have the original Ambo 220k. Two cal 11's 105K and 146K. I did sell the Cal 111 with 144K. Three 98 EV's with a quarter million miles. POS B1200, maybe 50K and many others.
Trucks 77 GMC and 82 Chev.
Women..No comment.
Tex
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Go Titanium
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Go Titanium
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:1: absolutely. What is it with you yanks and black or silver coated headers? Its not some 32 Ford flat head hot rod for goodness sake. Heat discolored headers are like nice non dressed TIG welds to us engineering types especially on TI headers.
Let the unvarnished truth be told, they are headers, they get hot and look cool. Embrace the look and lets stop sooking about blued chrome and such.
Ciao
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Oh. Hellz. Yes. Very nice bike...and your Japanese dog approved, so off you go. My little German schnauzer hound barks like a mofo every time I push my V7S outta the garage, tempting me to run him over each time...and this from a veterinarian. He also barks at my Kubota tractor everydamntime so maybe it's just the internal combustion thing. I prefer to think he has issues re: The War, so I give him a pass. My cats accept all of 'em, so go figure. If the hood is warm when I get home, they don't care a bit where the brand originated.
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I had the headers on my V7 Cerakoted at this place in NJ.
http://www.gsdcoatings.com/cmsms/index.php?page=exhaust
They have many colors from Glacier Black (mine) to a chrome color. Not very expensive, and you may have a similar shop local to you. Mine have been holding up great, and pretty much look like they day they were coated.
Hey Cam, got any pics of your V7 with coating?
Brian,You and I are the exact opposite. I buy a guzzi and run the dog out of it. Still have the original Ambo 220k. Two cal 11's 105K and 146K. I did sell the Cal 111 with 144K. Three 98 EV's with a quarter million miles. POS B1200, maybe 50K and many others.
Trucks 77 GMC and 82 Chev.
Women..No comment.
Tex
It's hilarious, I am just like you with cars. I trade bikes like mad but my last car was a Volvo 940 Turbo that ran 230k before I sold it (still running with 273 now, I hear). Prior to that a 740 Volvo drivien for 260k before sold. Now on a wonderful '02 4 dr 4x4 Chevy Tracker with 177k.
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Brian, got your V7 from Craig. Hope it doesn't hurt your feelings but I put a bit larger fairing/windshield on it as I like more wind protection when I do 600 plus mile days and dodging rain drops. Riding to Atlanta to for MotoAmerica at Road Atlanta, doing Corner work (Flagging) and tent camping. First trip on the V7.
Next weekend I will be riding to Birmingham, Volunteering at Barbers Motorsports for the Honda Indy car races, again tent camping. For sure this V7 has a good new home and wont be a garage queen! Post photos later. dofin
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Go Titanium
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Is the titanium exhaust substantially a better thing than the stock set up? I do like the high pipe, it's a bit like the one on my Norge. Is that a mandrel bend linking the headers to the muffler ?
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:1: absolutely. What is it with you yanks and black or silver coated headers? Its not some 32 Ford flat head hot rod for goodness sake. Heat discolored headers are like nice non dressed TIG welds to us engineering types especially on TI headers.
Let the unvarnished truth be told, they are headers, they get hot and look cool. Embrace the look and lets stop sooking about blued chrome and such.
Ciao
He's been hanging so long to get one, he probably just wants to get it the way he thinks it should look, don't you reckon that's part of the enjoyment Lucky ?
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Is the titanium exhaust substantially a better thing than the stock set up? I do like the high pipe, it's a bit like the one on my Norge. Is that a mandrel bend linking the headers to the muffler ?
It's substantially lighter than the stock double-walled headers. They also pull more heat from the engine.
The mid-pipe is also titanium. Mandrel bent.
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Ok, seems like a beneficial thing to do
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Get the bike tuned up proper then visit the folks over at grisoghetto.com; they have maps that work out a bit better for the Griso (you'll need a laptop, Windows, Mac or Linux). Highly recommended; makes lower speed handling much nicer and the bike pulls from the basement when it did not before (goal of the new map, better mileage, better manners in the lower rpm range, not over all hp, which it does very well).
My pipes turned a nice warm color, goes well with the brown seat and green tank. The black on the pictured bike is not to my tastes so it gets a big "Meh". My CB1100's pipes turned a similar color but added in dark dark brown stripes where it appears stresses appeared in the pipe bending process. Like age spots, these are much less endearing. :tongue: And I'm having problems getting rid of them. The biggest problem I have with my Griso pipes are things getting melted against them.
Stelvio hand guards will fit the Griso and that is the route I took. I've added the Bike Master heated grips (I prefer heated glove liners, but if you left them at home....... :D ).
Want. Problem is I only got an ipad these days. Is the maps thing something a dealer could feasibly do?
Brian, got your V7 from Craig. Hope it doesn't hurt your feelings but I put a bit larger fairing/windshield on it as I like more wind protection when I do 600 plus mile days and dodging rain drops. Riding to Atlanta to for MotoAmerica at Road Atlanta, doing Corner work (Flagging) and tent camping. First trip on the V7.
Next weekend I will be riding to Birmingham, Volunteering at Barbers Motorsports for the Honda Indy car races, again tent camping. For sure this V7 has a good new home and wont be a garage queen! Post photos later. dofin
:1: Not a day goes by that I don't miss that bike. Such a solid machine. So glad to hear it wound up in good hands.
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Want. Problem is I only got an ipad these days. Is the maps thing something a dealer could feasibly do?
No. Getting it right demands a bit of 'Hands On' and a willingness to stop buying snake oil.
For all my usual *Stuff* I also use iPad. For tuning and mapping I have a Windoze 'pooter. For what you need all that is required is a couple of cables, a beater lap top and a bit of gumption. LEARN! You'll love it!
Pete
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Ya, ebay special or perhaps a friend has one that you can mooch off of. Takes a bit of time to read and save off the original map (always recommended) but to write a new map is pretty fast.
For most, the hard part is finding a good working cable and adaptor to interface the bike with the computer.
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Got the scarred Griso header pipes ceramic coated and I am even more pleased with the finished look than I imagined I would be. I don't mind - and even kinda like - just standard bronzing on pipes and all my previous Geese had expected amounts of this; yet, the Griso had been run extremely lean by the previous owner with an unmapped aftermarket muffler that left the headers with liver and other spots - even blue you can see - impossible to remove with polish nor cleaner (tried many different products). Eventually, I even pulled the headers and used a Scotch-brite 3M varnish remover wheel on them. That took care of the marred areas and deep discoloration, but I'm not a skilled enough craftsman to make it smooth like and no matter how I tried, the wheel would just leave tiny swirls in the pipes. Finally decided to get them coated by a recommended local guy. Wish I would have sooner. I also received and installed Onur's spacers today on the bars, these combined with the 1" Vario peg lowers did make a significant difference in comfort for the slipped discs in my back; plus, the spacers mostly have a nice clean look to them. After installing the header pipes this morning I got all lovey dovey about the bike again, so sharp. Well, minus my goofy screen it is. Gotta get that thing replaced.
Before and after along with Onur's spacers.
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Oh yeah....black pipes! Looking good! For a while there, I thought you were going to color code them to the red on the tank! :laugh: :laugh:
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Oh yeah....black pipes! Looking good! For a while there, I thought you were going to color code them to the red on the tank! :laugh: :laugh:
:grin: Well, the guy did show me some reds he could do but I passed on them :thumb:
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Looks good. :thumb:
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Looks good. :thumb:
I'll be giving that map a shot soon. Just gotta get my old pc up and going.