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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote magwa Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 14:41
Originally posted by Brian UK Brian UK wrote:


The Stelvio is a CARC model.

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but too tall for most   
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote cyclobutch Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 15:08
BTW - Although someone managed to fit in a Loop reference further above on this thread, do we need an Admin to move this to the big block section?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lane653 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 17:09
Thanks all--especially for mentioning the later models (CARC) which fit taller riders better.  As I just started looking at newer models yesterday, I am ignorant of these models.  Could someone define CARC?  I starting looking at the V11's last night and was sorry to see they are again sized for short legs, long torso like earlier models.  I will begin looking at the carc models you guys mentioned.  Thanks much.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 17:50
Cardano Reattivo Compatto


http://www.ashonbikes.com/moto_guzzi_carc


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kateguy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 19:52
The 3s are taller....higher seat if memory serves and 4s n 5s generally suit taller people... longer headstocks...that said my pal Trev (6ft 2 ) has a Mk 1...may have rearsets...l've ridden the bike but I forget....he has no issues with it anyway....
Comparing the earlier Tontis with spines n carcs is like chalk and cheese....we have Mk1 n 2 Les Mans...a 1000s and I recently sold my Daytona....an awesome motor let down by chassis and running gear.....the old uns for us...everyday of the week....and twice on sundays....

Edited by kateguy - 12 Jan 2018 at 20:18
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote v7john Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2018 at 20:33
If I were you, I would give any bike you fancy a tryout. You might be surprised. I'm 6ft 4in with a 35in inside leg and, although I don't have a LeMans I do manage to wrap myself around my V7Sport.



I haven't got a photo of me with my feet on the V7Sport's pegs but have for my old, much missed S3.



I don't have any problem with the knee to cylinder head interface but there's no way I could carry a pillion. It might all come down to just how flexible you are!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kateguy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 17:05
Have a like for that John....
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lane653 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 17:07
Thanks Mike H for the CARC article. Kateguy, I appreciate your thoughts on the older models which might work for me and your friend's experience with the Mk 1.  V7John, thanks for the photos--encouraging.  And I have had the same though about just trying models I'm interested in--I will have to travel to do that as Flagstaff is a smaller community--but Phoenix is 140 miles away and is a huge metro area.  Love the photos of your V7's--what beautiful bikes (that seem to fit you well).  Great technical blog.
   Again, thanks all.  I'm impressed with the responses--what a great community.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lemon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Feb 2018 at 13:01
I'm 6'3" 34" inside leg and have a Mk1 Le Mans with Agostini rearsets.
Fits perfectly.
With original footrests - horrible, need kneepads
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jpc Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Feb 2018 at 15:54
Iane653 if you're only worried about toasting your knees on a LM1, this was fitted to Tonti Californias, still available here: http://www.la-boutique-italienne.com/spip.php?page=liste-produit-neuf-1moto-1categ&cdmoto=93&cdfamille=SE
Sorry, trouble with links, just copy/paste.

PS: I just realised LeMans have 6mm manifold screws, not 8mm, so it might be tricky. 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kateguy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Feb 2018 at 20:58
Hmmm...Flagstaff....Phoenix....one day I mite be able to visit....all these places I hear in music n movies.... close my eyes....lovely....
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