First ride of 2025 - Griso = Bliss

[Bulldog9]

Temps were in the upper 50's today, so decided to shake off the winter hibernation habit with a nice 50 mile ride on the mighty GRiSO.

I always forget what a fine motorcycle this is, and am happy to say that the Mana Bars have solved my issue with left arm pain. I have had Ohnur risers on since day 1, but the stock bars were so wide and forward the bike became a torture device for my messed up left arm and shoulder. They are about 2" narrower, swept back a bit, and angled perfectly so I now sit on it just about the same as on the V7 as far as arm reach is concerned. The pegs are another story of course, but 1" Knight pegs help with that.

There is something about how this bike sounds and feels that is so unique. It is much more athletic and firm than any of my other bikes. Everything has a more mechanical click to it. The clutch and brake levers, shift lever, rear brakes, everything is just firmer and reactive than my 1200 Sport or Norge, and certainly the Stornello.

And for whatever reason that brrt between shifts has always made me smile. Not sure if it is the valve timing, or the way the pipes flow, but none of my other bikes give the kind of feedback that this gem does..... True, the AGO HF pipe makes it sing, especially with the DB reducer out, but this is STILL the great convertor, and the bike that got me off a lifetime of IL4 bikes. No TC, no ABS or other modern conveyances.

Stayed local because I have to pick up SWMBO from work this afternoon, but it was glorious all the same and I can't wait for spring is fully sprung.  Now it is time to take a ride on the Stornello and change the oil.









**PICS are taken on the Fort Hunt side of the Potomac across from Fort Washington, both historic forts.

[guzzisteve]

Rock On G1100--------------------------------------------------------Best Guzzi of all time.

[DoubleGuzzi]

If I still had my health/strength, I would've likely bought a G1100 - ace looking machine, that's certainly my favourite 'modern' MG.

Done 60 cold and occasionally wet miles on the B750 today, which was still enjoyable. Got a fair bit of cleaning to do tomorrow: that's why I have it as my Winter bike though. Stone cold, it took three presses to get into first but since then no issue. Clutch is sure heavy for feeble me, so looking forward to seeing if the incoming 'easy clutch' gadget will work out. Was glad of the heated grips and DIY hand guards.

Looks like you got a good day for it, with that Arizona-esque sky. 

[PilotJet]

There is something about how this bike sounds and feels that is so unique. It is much more athletic and firm than any of my other bikes. Everything has a more mechanical click to it. The clutch and brake levers, shift lever, rear brakes, everything is just firmer

I concur 100%

[Vagrant]

If I still had my health/strength, I would've likely bought a G1100 - ace looking machine, that's certainly my favourite 'modern' MG.

Done 60 cold and occasionally wet miles on the B750 today, which was still enjoyable. Got a fair bit of cleaning to do tomorrow: that's why I have it as my Winter bike though. Stone cold, it took three presses to get into first but since then no issue. Clutch is sure heavy for feeble me, so looking forward to seeing if the incoming 'easy clutch' gadget will work out. Was glad of the heated grips and DIY hand guards.


If you found an easy clutch item like they had for Harleys 20 years ago and it works let me know.
Looks like you got a good day for it, with that Arizona-esque sky. 

[Huzo]

Is that the same 1151 cc motor as the pre 8 V things, like the one in my Norge ?

[Bulldog9]

Is that the same 1151 cc motor as the pre 8 V things, like the one in my Norge ?

Related, but smaller displacement.

1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
87.0 HP @ 7500 RPM
69.3 ft.lbs @ 5000 RPM
Compression   9.8:1
Bore x stroke   92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches)