[ST] Re: Lemans

[Vioscaltd@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 10/11/01 11:57:54 PM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< The Guzzi's really appeal to me and I was wondering how your's was holding
 up.
 
 Mileage, service, problems that sort of thing.
 
I have 10,000 miles on mine very few problems, the ones I did have were of 
the small teething type.  Like the odometer reset knob vibrating out ( jack 
loves this one)
A new one and some locktite fixed it.  Very easy bikes to work on if your 
into that sort of thing.  Service has not been a problem as long as there is 
a Guzzi or BMW shop around.  Both the Triumph shops at the Rallies serviced 
Guzzis.  Their biggest problems are parts availability.  I have heard of 
people waiting 6 months and some are still waiting.  Aprilia just fired 
everyone at the MGNA.  Shut it down and moved everything to some Aprilla 
place?  From what I hear of Aprilia they might be worse.
Futura buyers beware!

The V11s weighs in at 482lbs dry has 91 HP and 70 ft lbs @ 6000rpm
However I think this type of bike is more about the character of the riding 
experience you are after.  The wind, vibration, sound etc. is all part of 
this.  I think the Bonnieville would also be a similar experience.  A dual 
sport ( Paul and Dee ) would also give you the choice to hit some dirt roads 
you miss on the ST. 
Hopes this helps.
Ride safe!

David "Bird Dawg" Viosca
00V11s "kermit"
" keep your nose to the wind"

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