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Re: [ST] Re: Lemans



Thanks for the input Dave.

>
><< 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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