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(02-13-2020, 07:50 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah, somehow I don't think I'd be able to sully the lines of the Griso with my Givi work trunk. The CB doesn't mind it so much.

Agreed.

(02-13-2020, 07:35 AM)Dave Swanson_imp Wrote: [ -> ]As I said I love the V7 but the Griso is a very special bike! Once the stock fueling is sorted with a good map (there is an excellent source) the engine is like nothing else. Turbine smooth with plenty of power!

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Don't get me wrong though. I still love my CB1100


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Good combo, Dave! In fact, I have exactly the same combination:

That Griso looks awesome... I wanted to ride one when I was buying the CB but there aren't many around. A comparo write up against the CB would be interesting.
In regards to HP, it depends where you are riding, back when I had the 500 we were living rural, small roads with lots of tight corners, a bit of gravel, no highways. For sure the 1100 doesn't go great on gravel, but it is less fun on even the small sealed roads than the 500 was I rekon.
We moved, still rural, some corners, but a 25km stretch of expressway that I travel to work and back on. The 1100 is far better suited and could use a few more HP at times.
We don't really have the long distance highway riding here like in the US, most rides you have to chuck her around a few corners to get where your going.
I have found the 1100 has mellowed out my riding a bit, makes me feel like a gentleman riding her .

(02-14-2020, 06:04 AM)treedoc_imp Wrote: [ -> ]That Griso looks awesome... I wanted to ride one when I was buying the CB but there aren't many around. A comparo write up against the CB would be interesting.
In regards to HP, it depends where you are riding, back when I had the 500 we were living rural, small roads with lots of tight corners, a bit of gravel, no highways. For sure the 1100 doesn't go great on gravel, but it is less fun on even the small sealed roads than the 500 was I rekon.
We moved, still rural, some corners, but a 25km stretch of expressway that I travel to work and back on. The 1100 is far better suited and could use a few more HP at times.
We don't really have the long distance highway riding here like in the US, most rides you have to chuck her around a few corners to get where your going.
I have found the 1100 has mellowed out my riding a bit, makes me feel like a gentleman riding her .

Here is my test report after riding a Griso

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8989

(02-14-2020, 07:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(02-14-2020, 06:04 AM)treedoc_imp Wrote: [ -> ]That Griso looks awesome... I wanted to ride one when I was buying the CB but there aren't many around. A comparo write up against the CB would be interesting.
In regards to HP, it depends where you are riding, back when I had the 500 we were living rural, small roads with lots of tight corners, a bit of gravel, no highways. For sure the 1100 doesn't go great on gravel, but it is less fun on even the small sealed roads than the 500 was I rekon.
We moved, still rural, some corners, but a 25km stretch of expressway that I travel to work and back on. The 1100 is far better suited and could use a few more HP at times.
We don't really have the long distance highway riding here like in the US, most rides you have to chuck her around a few corners to get where your going.
I have found the 1100 has mellowed out my riding a bit, makes me feel like a gentleman riding her .

Here is my test report after riding a Griso

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8989

Here is my test report after riding a Griso

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8989
Your comment on the rough fueling is spot on. I winced when you compared it to a Harley, but have to agree with you. The factory map is not tolerable, and keeps many prospective buyers from taking the leap to buy one.

Luckily there has been a small group of very dedicated Aussies working tireless to provide improved maps for the Griso and other 1200 8 valve engines. The map couldn't be easier to install, and transforms the engine into a turbine smooth wonder!! For $100 the Griso is transformed to a sublime state.

You owe yourself a ride on a properly sorted Griso. When I bought mine I didn't ride it once until the map was installed. I had the map purchased, cables, and laptop ready in the garage when I brought it home!

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you know it's a shame when a factory puts out a product that doesnt come close to meeting its potential. the 2006 Yamaha FZ-1 comes to mind, as does the first year Yamaha FZ-09. both bikes had such horrible fueling issues as to be nearly unridable. Sounds like the Griso falls into that category as well. Fixable for $100? why in the world didnt Guzzi do it as a freebie recall? crazy.

would welcome the opportunity to ride a sorted one.

Emisssions compliance, most likely.

Probably is VLJ, but there are enough bikes out there with perfect FI (like the CB 1100 for example) to know that it can be done. If a couple of guys in Australia can figure it out in their garage....... the factories should be able to figure it out as well. With the FZ-1 and FJ-09 Yamaha got it figured out on subsequent models. The XSR 900 fueling is very good.

Thanks Ferret, good write up. You talk about getting back on the CB and appreciating how sorted it is, that was my first impression riding it.
Everything feels premium, its funny you mentioned the Griso stand, because that is one of the things I love about the CB, it is somehow satisfying to kick the stand down, 'thunk'!
Im not sure about the slight 'miss' with the valve timing, it seems in contrast with the overall sophistication of the rest of the bike.
The Griso appealed to me initially for the same reason as the CB, it looks great, no weird shaped lights, no plastic covering everything. Not classic like the CB but a very good looking bike.

(02-14-2020, 01:03 PM)treedoc_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks Ferret, good write up. You talk about getting back on the CB and appreciating how sorted it is, that was my first impression riding it.
Everything feels premium, its funny you mentioned the Griso stand, because that is one of the things I love about the CB, it is somehow satisfying to kick the stand down, 'thunk'!
Im not sure about the slight 'miss' with the valve timing, it seems in contrast with the overall sophistication of the rest of the bike.
The Griso appealed to me initially for the same reason as the CB, it looks great, no weird shaped lights, no plastic covering everything. Not classic like the CB but a very good looking bike.

(+1) It is really good lookin'. (and shaft drive)


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