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  1. Marwood

    Bimota being sold to fund GS repairs

    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...
  2. Marwood

    The Highs and Lows of Owning an old Maserati

    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...
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    GranSport Wheels for sale

    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...
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    GranSport Wheels, cover, tyres for sale

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

    GranSport Wheels, cover, tyres for sale

    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...
  6. Marwood

    North Coast 500 - in a GranSport?

    Thanks for the feedback friends. GS it is then. I'll let you know how we get on! M
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    North Coast 500 - in a GranSport?

    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...
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    Camber settings

    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...
  9. Marwood

    Bimota being sold to fund GS repairs

    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...
  10. Marwood

    Bimota being sold to fund GS repairs

    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...
  11. Marwood

    GranSport Rusty Rear

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

    Ditching Skyhook?

    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...
  13. Marwood

    Ditching Skyhook?

    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...
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    Ditching Skyhook?

    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...
  15. Marwood

    GranSport Rusty Rear

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

    GranSport Rusty Rear

    Judging by the views to replies ratio it seems rusty rears aren't as common as I thought. So maybe I'm just unlucky...
  17. Marwood

    GranSport Rusty Rear

    Hello folks, its been while since my last post - reflecting the times and the limited use Blue Donkey has had over the past year (which is why rats took up residence in the engine...a story for another time). The rust underneath the rear lights has got to the point where I need to sort it - its...
  18. Marwood

    New suspension for an old dog?

    Thanks friends for replies and advice. All much appreciated. Quick chat with the good folk that look after the car and first stop: new springs and check bushes and dampers, replacing what's necessary. Then we'll go from there (I have a few other things to sort this year...wallet in brace...
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    New suspension for an old dog?

    I reckon the suspension on my GS is getting a bit tired. Are there any recommendations for replacing the Skyhook system? After 5 years I can honestly say the non-bump absorbing OE suspension is the only thing I hate about the car. I don't want to go lower, stiffen it up for track work or any...
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    Track advice

    What, in your experience, is the most fun track to take a GS on? In previous biking life I did track days at Brands, Donnington, Cadwell and Snetterton, and Mallory in classics. I've done Goodwood a few times in the Maser and while its been great fun, I'm always conscious of the high...