Hello all, brand spanking new Guzzi rider here. I purchased a used 2001 v11 sport, loving it very much, already pondering some upgrades.
I was wondering if it would be relatively easy, or even possible, to swap the front end off my bike and replace it with that of a 2008 (or later) Griso 8v. Has anyone ever done this? I'm not familiar with all the specs, but is there any reason to think that it wouldn't work? Or that it wouldn't be a good idea?
The accompanying question is, where would I get a good used front end? There are lots of options on ebay for other bikes. I'm currently watching some auctions for GSXR front ends for another project. But used Guzzi parts are virtually non existent there (understandably given how much smaller the user base is.) I guess this also begs the question, could the front end of a modern Japanese bike be installed onto the v11 steering neck?
Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Edited to add: sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, I didn't see a v11 sport section.
I was wondering if it would be relatively easy, or even possible, to swap the front end off my bike and replace it with that of a 2008 (or later) Griso 8v. Has anyone ever done this? I'm not familiar with all the specs, but is there any reason to think that it wouldn't work? Or that it wouldn't be a good idea?
The accompanying question is, where would I get a good used front end? There are lots of options on ebay for other bikes. I'm currently watching some auctions for GSXR front ends for another project. But used Guzzi parts are virtually non existent there (understandably given how much smaller the user base is.) I guess this also begs the question, could the front end of a modern Japanese bike be installed onto the v11 steering neck?
Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Edited to add: sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, I didn't see a v11 sport section.