Recent content by Marwood

Hello Chums, Been a while. Had the Bimota fully recommissioned, then ummed and arred about selling it - because it looked soooo good. But - the reality is I'm not likely to get the chance to ride it often and don't now have anywhere nearby to keep it. So...at last...after 25...

The GS is a fabulous car. And it eats money. That's just the way it is. Over 9 very happy years I very nearly spent as much on maintenance as I did on buying it...and during that time nothing major went wrong. Average bill per year = £2400. Went up above £4k a couple of times. I also paid a...

Hi folks A quick note to say I have a couple of GS front wheels for sale - bought 8 years ago, refurbed (anthracite) and but never used. I posted pictures on the Bits for Sale forum GranSport Wheels, cover, tyres for sale but flagging here in case - like me - you don't always scroll down. NB...

Hi Folks, A quick update: the GranSport cover has now been sold but the wheels (and tyres) are still available. Best M

After 8+ brilliant years, my GranSport has, sadly, gone. A write-up of the car to come but for now, I have some stuff for sale. 2 x 19" front wheels - bought 8 years ago, refurbished (anthracite finish), then put back in box, unused. A couple of small marks but otherwise spotless. £350 each...

Thanks for the feedback friends. GS it is then. I'll let you know how we get on! M

Hello chums. Has anyone done the NC500 in a 4200 series GranSport? I really want a new adventure in my car but given its **** suspension, low profile tyres and dislike of reversing (especially uphill), it sounds like much of the route wouldn't suit it. There are other options readily to...

Hello chums, Apologies in advance as I'm sure this has been covered multiple times previously but I can't see where... Does anyone have recommended settings for GranSport wheel geometry? I'm happy to trade some of the low speed agility for more high speed stability. Much as I like a darty...

Nice to see the appreciation for Bimotas here...though no real surprise - Maseratists being suckers for Italian design flair / engineering / pleasure / expense / pain. * delete as applicable. Good news from the refurb (so far) is the bike is 'a time warp' and in great nick. Good to know that...

A man took away my bike today, to recommission then sell. Its been under a dust sheet for 20 years waiting for 'the right moment', which never really came. Now, with a GranSport needing rust repairs (and maybe rinkydink new suspension) its time to move it on. My wife helped with the...

Ok friends, I promised some photos of the rust. Those of a sensitive nature should look away now...

Thanks all. Interested to hear Michelins don't make a big difference. Tim R - we're thinking along similar lines. If I can find some 3200 LEDS for less than 3k I may go that route...

Thanks friends for the replies. To answer some of the points raised: "Live with it a while"....good advice in general but I've done 30k in the car now - and love it - and keep coming back to this issue. "What do you want to achieve?" To be able to go down a British B road with more comfort...

The one thing that bugs me about the GS more than any other is - no, not the gearbox, which I (whisper) quite like, but the suspension...which is just rubbish, as has oft been remarked. Has anyone out there ditched Skyhook and tried something else? Is that even possible? Every time I read...

Very kind folks. I'll post some shots after the weekend. I'm based near Kingston, Surrey.