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  @user-hh9cu2px9g3 күн бұрын

  I’ve owned 4 Tonti frame Lemans bikes. A Mk I, (2) Mk III’s, and the one I still own, a 1990 LM 1000 Mk V. Also owned a 1995 1100 Sport (non Tonti, of course). The LM 1000 engine is a peach, and surprisingly strong. Much more power than the 850 LM’s. However, the price for that power is enormous valves that needed to be set at a very high angle to fit in the combustion chamber. This resulted in rocker arm geometry that heavily loaded the valve stems and contributed to relatively rapid valve guide wear (40k miles is about where they start to really suck oil down the guides). Not the end of the world. The pistons and rings can go 100k miles if you don’t abuse them. Even on the early LM’s with spindly 35 mm forks, the handling is remarkably good. A bit idiosyncratic, but highly capable. The 40 mm forks on the LM 1000’s were a noticeable, but not strictly necessary, improvement. The linked brakes, when properly bled, are one of the bikes unsung features. I think it works fabulously. Finally, be extremely careful with the final drives, good quality ring/pinion gears are unavailable. The key (and I’ve learned this the hard way), is to get the final drive unit in the hands of someone that knows how to set the gear contact patch. This is crucial. Most of the talk you’ll hear about setting up the drives is just rules of thumb to approximate proper gear engagement. There’s really only one way to do it, and it can be a tedious, and time consuming process. But if done right, it’s worth every penny you’ll pay.

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  @rustynuts822 күн бұрын

  I have had my 1000S for over twenty years now, it’s been on numerous trips : France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and lots of local blasts. I have only had an exhaust valve issue, otherwise pretty bomb proof. Such a great thumping motor in that brilliant chassis. Best purchase I ever made!

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  @user-hh9cu2px9g2 күн бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 I think the 1000s really nails the sweet spot of sportiness and long distance comfort. My friend bought one new and I’ve ridden it quite a few times. Great bike! I _think_ the very first 1000s bikes came with the LM 1000 engine, but most had a slightly de tuned (and much better, imo) engine. The changes were to use the medium valve heads (similar to an 850 LM) and a milder cam profile. The result is a bit less top end, but more mid range, better fuel economy, and much longer lasting valve guides. And of course they so beautiful!

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  @rustynuts822 күн бұрын

  Yep, mines an early one with the tuned motor. Still thumps along two up with luggage no problem. Interestingly the economy was slightly better than my son’s V11 on the trip to Spain.

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  @user-hh9cu2px9g2 күн бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 in my younger days I used to do quite a bit of multi-day ‘sport touring’ on my LM 1000, and agree the engine is a fine companion on long rides. Still, after having ridden my friends ‘world engine’ 1000s, I think, overall, I prefer that version. Regarding fuel use, both my 1100 carb sport and LM 1000 got roughly 38-40 mpg. I’ve only test ride experience with the injected v11’s. Anyway, nice chatting, and don’t sell that 1000s. I promise you, you’ll regret it.

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  @donaldasayers6 күн бұрын

  I agree with Setright, given that the engine is already offset, they should have laid the engine over sideways to reduce the height.

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  @rustynuts826 күн бұрын

  Looks much nicer vertical to my eye, it’s a very low bike anyway. The Guzzi flat single is the answer maybe.

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  @Bonzodogdick16 күн бұрын

  Have you ever ridden a post '81 with the lighter flywheel, Brembo brakes etc? Just wondered how they compared in your view?

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  @mikegardner253917 күн бұрын

  Unfair really ,, was a newer aprillia 07 rsv 1000 factory,,, total different ball game,, better comparison than the gen 2

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  @rustynuts8217 күн бұрын

  Not really a comparison tbh. Both great bikes, my friend had the factory 07 and it was better in some respects but not night and day different to mine.

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  @philippemorilhat860822 күн бұрын

  Totally underrated Ducati. This bike is a monster in twisty roads and very reliable. Design is unique and true, subject to discussion. Neverthless, looking to the japanese manga style or german looking, nothing wrong with this unique design. Riding is main purpose . This bike is made for; if possible quick ! Very good for those who know. You can enjoy a brillant motorbike for less money. Life is good, enjoy the ride.

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  @oldphart-zc3jz23 күн бұрын

  They're great bikes but obsolete to anyone younger than sixty which is why they're cut up to make pseudo-cafe bikes. If you want to save one or several they're easy to find for couch money but grab them soon before the supply dries up.

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  @rustynuts8223 күн бұрын

  Yep. My son switched from his Yam Tracer 900 to my RS and after riding it declared that it was absolutely crap! No power, crap brakes and boring 😆

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  @rodneywoods953724 күн бұрын

  Tks for sharing ,those brutales are very very beautiful bikes.

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  @MysticVic127 күн бұрын

  Had an 02 LeMans -Champagne.. Put 64k joyus mi her. .... Lost her and my 30foot liveaboard sloop to a bout of cancer. ..2012.. Just recently scooped up a 2000 V11 Sport with only 12k mi !!!!... Same bike but sport fairing not the GORGEOUS, super functional and Pain in the ass LeMans fairing... The V11 sport/ LeMans are absolutely the most motorcycly motorcycle you can buy stock. Huge torque. Huge breaks.Thunder of a Merlin. Imagine a HD with 95hp, pulling right thru 7000 RPMS with a 6 speed tranny and a sport frame that could pull a side car. I had plenty Ducatis and liter Japanese bikes. Seat of the pants...nothing touches these sporty V 11s

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  @rustynuts8227 күн бұрын

  Yep, they are terrific bikes. Glad you found another.

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  @tire4228 күн бұрын

  Thank you

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  @tire4228 күн бұрын

  do you have the specs to input on the tensioner tool tester like the Mass Span and Width?thanks

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  @jasonstubbs339328 күн бұрын

  I use the Gates carbon drive app to tension the belts. Flick the longest section of the belt and get the mic of your phone nice and close to the belt.

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  @jasonstubbs339328 күн бұрын

  This is a pretty well tried and tested app and my myself and others have not had any problems with the belts. Target frequency is 110hz

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  @joshuapeters2764Ай бұрын

  Where did you get the exhaust?

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  @rustynuts82Ай бұрын

  Armours UK do the two into one down pipes. The silencer is eBay!

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  @paultaylor7184Ай бұрын

  Fantastic! I feel like I've been on the trip with you, glass of wine in hand, of course. Interesting that the CX500 had a mention, so many similarities to the Guzzi and it's always been on my "list". Rambo sounds terrific and not much different to my Mandello S which was delivered this week, Maybe one day I'll take him home too. Cheers!

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  @rustynuts82Ай бұрын

  Mandello S….nice!

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  @GaryNeill-q2gАй бұрын

  Loved the video diary. Well done to both of you. Thinking of going in October this year. (2024) Going solo at the moment and leaving from Scotland. Your route gives me some ideas of what to expect. Will give the desert a miss if i go alone. Thanks for sharing. Appreciated.👍👍

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  @davidmitchell4899Ай бұрын

  Excellent film. Lovely bike and scenery. You can’t beat the sound of the Guzzi V twin. Would like to take my LeMans along some of those roads. Thanks for sharing your journey👍🏻.

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  @herve834Ай бұрын

  Very good reportage .Thank for charing. 😃

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  @NotMrDixnАй бұрын

  Bad vid u might need a bit more time to think about this one 🤣

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  @smashsquatchАй бұрын

  Thanks dude, cool vid. I have a 77, R75/7 with bikini fairing

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  @MotoGirlFilmsАй бұрын

  I second all these emotions! Nearly 300k on my 91 1000S--still love every ride!

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  @kittyjack142 ай бұрын

  Both beautiful....but a Mille everytime!

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  @johngandolfo23002 ай бұрын

  Well if we ever meet buy me some fish and chips

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  @BlueRidgeRider2 ай бұрын

  What a great video! The still photos were outstanding as well! Thank you for sharing your journey. I may never get there so I really appreciate it.

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  @rustynuts822 ай бұрын

  Thanks, and never say never!

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  @Emily-ou6lq2 ай бұрын

  Nice! What's the wet weight of it? Did you install better wheels?

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  @rustynuts822 ай бұрын

  The wheels are FZR400RR as are the forks. Weight not sure, not heavy though!

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  @Emily-ou6lq2 ай бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 Thanks! Quick reaction time, much appreciated! A stock SZR weighs 159kg "they" say... was wondering how much you managed to remove

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  @rustynuts822 ай бұрын

  Ok, now I need to weigh it……be in touch👍

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  @Emily-ou6lq2 ай бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 That's dry weight though, add 10,5kg for 14L of fuel

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  @rustynuts822 ай бұрын

  Apparently its 130kg dry. Jason has weighed it!

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  @jackwood23282 ай бұрын

  I have several friends who own them and wish they didn't. Rattle and clank 49%, silence and recovery truck 51%

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  @rustynuts822 ай бұрын

  Are you sure they aren’t on Triumphs😆

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  @georgejones18762 ай бұрын

  My favorite is 79 1000 sp I turned into streetfighter

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  @particlecloud2 ай бұрын

  I had a Mk 2 LeMans from new in the early 80's. Loved it and mercilessly thrashed it as a young hooligan. I never liked the square barrel look of subsequent iterations - or the later body stylings for that matter. I thought the round barrels aesthetically far superior, especially in custom builds that make the most of of the engine's architectural quality I only noticed the 1000s when one popped up in my YT feed while on a Guzzi nostalgia trip. This the first time I have found a squared-barrel Guzzi looking not just good, but very good. If I was after a classic Guzzi, the 1000s would be on my shortlist. Up to now it would have been another round-barrel lemon or cafe build but that 1000s... this retired and slightly more sensible gentleman finds it very tasty!

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  @rustynuts822 ай бұрын

  Tend to agree that the round barrel motor particularly in the Le Mans 1 is very pleasing to the eye. Also the earlier V7 sport and 750S are stunners. In the mark 3 Le Mans the square looks right, but it never sat well in the swoopy styled 4/5. In the 1000S it looks good again, I really like it!

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  @notagunfreak81462 ай бұрын

  Where can I buy a aftermarket camshaft, cant find them anywhere. Do you have a link or website name where I can get the valve's?

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  @rustynuts822 ай бұрын

  We got the camshaft some years ago via a contact. Not sure if it’s still available anywhere, but there will be others. Let me get Jason to answer this, he knows stuff!

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  @notagunfreak81462 ай бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 Thank you!

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  @jasonstubbs33932 ай бұрын

  Hi, the engines between the yamaha SZR 660 and Raptor 660 quad from around 2005 share the same engine. To find the parts you have to get them from America and search for raptor 660 parts. There are two main companies that make performance cams for this engine which is megacycle and hotcams. Gordons cam is made by kentcams and ive been told it is very similar to the megacycle stage 3 cam.

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  @jasonstubbs33932 ай бұрын

  ​@@notagunfreak8146 If you get a stage 3 cam I would advise getting the valve guides replaced with the kibblewhite ones. Gives the underside of the valve spring top a could extra mm clearance. Would probably be sensible to get the kibblewhite light valve kit too. For stage 1/2 cams you should be relativly safe with the standard valve gear.

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  @notagunfreak81462 ай бұрын

  @jasonstubbs3393 thank you!

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  @burner1882 ай бұрын

  Both amazing machines. That 1098S though...gorgeous and an absolute beast of a bike. Nicely done gents!

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  @richardsears52972 ай бұрын

  Lovely🥰

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  @alexanderwoodbury55933 ай бұрын

  Word is that the Dr. took the 4 valve to the Daytona too and got his teeth kinda kicked in by the Duc’s. The two valve pushrod twin is such an amazing engine.

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  Yes, the two valve is basically as quick. Although in the MG01 I think its much more potent

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  @JuanMaldonado-ik8lg3 ай бұрын

  Rumors have it that the new ones have had problems....

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  The old airheads are so simple and well engineered but still provide a perfectly decent ride even in modern traffic. Personally I have no interest in modern BMWs. A pal works as a bike mechanic, he doesn’t rate them from a design/repair perspective. Very expensive things to fix.

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  @paulred1583 ай бұрын

  Perhaps it was Guzzis first ‘Retro’ but Gilera released the saturno bialbero 500 before the 1000s. And Honda had the GB500 a couple years before that. ( I have an SP round barrel ) lovely bike though no arguments there..

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  The Saturno perhaps beat the 1000S by a whisker, if not in concept maybe by production date. Having said that the Nuevo Falcone might just be the first true retro! The GB500 doesn’t count for me, as it was never a Honda original. The big signal was a Brit throwback and the GB was a sort of homage to them.

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  @elettromax99243 ай бұрын

  Complimenti che viaggio bellissimo❤❤❤❤❤❤

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  @HansvanBenthem-jr2po3 ай бұрын

  Nice. I had One to. Did the passes also. Happy memories.

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  @bigberthaontour3 ай бұрын

  Your Morini ain’t got shit on our Yukon Gusto 100!

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  I told you that a scoot is THE off road weapon, the Docker is probably the ultimate expression of globe busting transportation.

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  @jamiestubbs97813 ай бұрын

  Great save on the shale! The Tarzan impression was decent too 😂

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  @reneroozendaal54933 ай бұрын

  Just beautiful! ❤

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  @whalesong9993 ай бұрын

  I bought a used R-26 after starting out on a Zunapp 200 two stroke. The R-26 has to be my most favorable 250 class street machines ever. It was comfortable and especially reliable though it did manage to wear out the U joint behind the engine before 15k miles had passed. I went on to be a career motorcycle tech but the little BMW made an impressive mark that has called me to want another one, even in these times of rushing speeders.

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  Its especially good for tootling along quiet lanes, no need for speed!

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  @maartenbuitenhuiscom3 ай бұрын

  Very nice bike. Where did you buy that lugagereck at the back?

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  The rack is from Flat Racer based in the UK www.flatracer.com/flatracer-bmw-tic-rear-luggage-rack A similar one is available from Motorworks.

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  @oleksandrivanchuk40533 ай бұрын

  Hello. Please tell me, I bought the same motorcycle a week ago, but I just can’t start it. I don’t know what the reason is, I’ve already tried everything. Maybe you can tell me what the reasons might be or have you encountered the same problem? Yamaha SZR 660 year 2000

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  Amazingly the engine in this bike had sat unused outdoors for nearly 10 years. Fresh fuel and a decent battery got it going almost immediately. If you have a spark it’s most likely a fuel issue obviously. The twin carbs can be troublesome like any others.

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  @oleksandrivanchuk40533 ай бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 it has a spark, yesterday I started it and it ran for a bit and it warmed up and stalled and then I couldn’t start it again, when it cooled down it barely started and stalled again😤. took out the carburetor, cleaned it, washed it😩😥 and when it starts, it only works on choke🤷‍♂️😭

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  @@oleksandrivanchuk4053 if it needs choke its lacking fuel, the jets must be blocked or a passageway inside the carb. Full carb strip and ultrasonic clean might be needed. I think the carbs are CV with diaphragms that can split too. If it hasn’t been run for a while the carbs will need a proper going through, modern fuel causes issues if left.

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  @oleksandrivanchuk40533 ай бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 Thank you very much for your help, I'll try to do it. As you said and I will write the result later when I do it.

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  @oleksandrivanchuk40532 ай бұрын

  @@rustynuts82 thanks for your help. I cleaned the entire carburetor and flushed everything. And it started to launch and work great. Just in case, I also changed the fuel pump and all the problems were solved. So thanks for the advice!

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  @CosmicSeeker693 ай бұрын

  BRILLIANT INTRO

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  Thanks….bit of messing about in the shed!

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  @JinanNLipdo3 ай бұрын

  When I turned 18 about 5 years ago, I decided I wanted to get into riding bikes, and the first big cc bike I got on happened to be a custom 80s r80rt. I had no idea I would get absolutely smitten by the character of that boxer twin. I'm still in love and have owned 2 thus far. I don't see myself getting tired of them anytime soon!

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  They get under the skin in a manner that few modern machines can match. Somehow older bikes have that character and the airheads combine it with real rideability

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  @tinytim94133 ай бұрын

  Love your bike. I have two Converts and I wish I hadn't sold my G5. I'll find another Toni.

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  Nice, would you rate the convert better than a normal five speed for touring?

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  @tinytim94133 ай бұрын

  Well the 5 speed models are faster to a point. The Converts are relaxing to ride. It's like a giant scooter. The Convert eats miles easily but for back roads and mountains I would take the five speed.

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  @tinytim94133 ай бұрын

  I should have mentioned. The 1975 Convert I have has the spoked Borranni rims. Much less un sprung weight. It handles and rides much better. Turn in is lighter and quick. The cast wheels are heavy! Nice performance up grade for the bikes if you can find a set.

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  @tinytim9413 it’s surprising how heavy wheels are especially a front with cast discs. Nice tip, thanks.

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  @benjaminmentink59553 ай бұрын

  Bring on the V100 version.

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  Its been soooo long since Guzzi made anything remotely sporty that I wonder if they can still pull it off. The V100 motor must surely have more to offer, styling should be a piece of cake! The MG01 should have been the next Le Mans.

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  @scottewens86583 ай бұрын

  Bring them BACK I say..

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  @bryn4814 ай бұрын

  Great video , I had read the article in Classic Bike recently so it was fantastic to watch the vid..your bike really " floats my boat" just perfect ..cheers

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  @rustynuts823 ай бұрын

  Thanks. Glad you enjoyed my little trip on the beemer.

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  @urspedolin80674 ай бұрын

  🤩🤩🤩

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  @gonzalosanabria22514 ай бұрын

  My black 2005 1000 DS with Terminognis and open dry clutch is still a great ride

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  @user-jc8cc4ch6w4 ай бұрын

  I owned the VF 1000 86 in light blue and the dark blue 🔵💙 from new they were 5500$ in Australia back in the mid 80s very smooth and stable after that they made the CBR 1000 in around 89 with much better and stiffer suspension and the VFR 750 which was a very very reliable and great motorcycle 🏍️ followed by the VFR 800 V4 another beautiful bike 🚲

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  @rustynuts824 ай бұрын

  I was always drawn to Honda back in the 80s. There bikes were just more stylish and interesting than most others to me at the time. The CBX range were also very cool. Honda is now a shadow of its former self in my opinion.

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  @helmutmayer854 ай бұрын

  Do you think it makes sense to have a guide trough the desert from merzouga to mhamid ? Or is it just wasted money. ? How much would you give the guide ?

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  @rustynuts824 ай бұрын

  Having only done it once I can’t give definitive advice. We intended to do it without, but the guy intercepted us at a strategic point, gave us advice to take a certain route and then reappeared when we stopped at a multiple track point. He knows how to work it! Admittedly the route he took us on was great and he assured us that the known route is much more difficult. We met some seasoned riders who confirmed the sand trap and river crossing further south. He wanted a decent amount of money, around £150 I think, we gave him about £60 which was all we had on us. We hadn’t intended on hiring a guide. If you have good sat nav and a light bike that you can manage alone, its probably not so difficult. There are villages roughly half way, Sidi Ali with auberges and cafes. Dinosaur Kem kem is another. We wished we had stayed the night at kem kem, the guy is super friendly. But we had no money left! However you can book it on booking.com i found out later. If i return i will do it without a guide tbh