Interesting little video, an old Le Mans versus modern bikes on a race track.
How would a Le Mans fare on a track day?
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I have seen that previously he eats them in the corners, great rider though. I would love a go on it
That sound 
Riding an old Guzzi provides a theatre of an experience, something that modern bikes just don't seem to possess.
Thanks for posting Paul , I enjoyed that
Riding an old Guzzi provides a theatre of an experience, something that modern bikes just don't seem to possess.
Thanks for posting Paul , I enjoyed that
depends who is on it .
you should come and "butter" chris up , for a go on his , bring the Sport .
you should come and "butter" chris up , for a go on his , bring the Sport .
Enjoyed that!
Bit like a new Guzzi then.That sound
Riding an old Guzzi provides a theatre of an experience, something that modern bikes just don't seem to possess.
Thanks for posting Paul , I enjoyed that
I’ve not had occassion to ride one of the newer models Wrinkly, but its reassuring to know that
The V100 actually feels more Guzzi like than the V85.I’ve not had occassion to ride one of the newer models Wrinkly, but its reassuring to know that
I agree with you, I was pleasently surprised how "Guzzi like" that new platform is
Nice video. Short and to the point without useless theatrics too many put in videos.
Kudos to the suspension.
Getting "into" other bikes approaching/during cornering just to be left in the back as soon as they open the throttle is something I've experienced a lot on slower/old-ish bikes on track
But from the video it seems the bike was coping fairly well dynamically, all considered.
Kudos to the suspension.
Getting "into" other bikes approaching/during cornering just to be left in the back as soon as they open the throttle is something I've experienced a lot on slower/old-ish bikes on track
But from the video it seems the bike was coping fairly well dynamically, all considered.
Yes, it was never going to compete down the straights, but I was surprised how well a 44 year old bike could hold its own in the bends. They are two decent riders, too.Getting "into" other bikes approaching/during cornering just to be left in the back as soon as they open the throttle is something I've experienced a lot on slower/old-ish bikes on track
Yep, likewise.
I used to take my R1150R to the track quite a bit... it was good fun and did well, but – despite a set of Ohlins shocks – wasn't very, let's say "rigorous". Most of it was probably a less experienced er-minio on the saddle, but I remember the 1100S that followed being a completely different story.
Another couple of things that he mentioned in the video resonated with me: rear wheel lock (shaft) that was quite common on the R back then (again: me) and consuming pegs or anything else sticking out
I've seen quite a few odd rides at trackdays (quite a few airheads too over the years) but never a Guzzi now that I think of it.
I think the guy who has Quill exhausts has a racing Guzzi 1100.
i've trackdayed , my Cali metal , it surprises a few people , esp the bloke on a 748 .
Taking my Le Mans to the Picos next summer - mates all on modern very capable huge things (a 1250 GS, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT).... I'm really looking forwards to the twisties on a lighter fun Guzzi, those Toni frames are so good in the corners. I used to hoon around on my T3 Cali years ago and surprise the be-jeezuz out of people.
Nice bike!! Are those bars higher than normal?Taking my Le Mans to the Picos next summer - mates all on modern very capable huge things (a 1250 GS, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT).... I'm really looking forwards to the twisties on a lighter fun Guzzi, those Toni frames are so good in the corners. I used to hoon around on my T3 Cali years ago and surprise the be-jeezuz out of people.
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Love the Cohburn and Hughs Mk 11s. Yours looks particularly lovely.
That is going to be a LOT of fun! Excellent!
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