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A change is gonna come....
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05-29-2015, 08:46 PM
Curt..Enzo invited my brother and I up to ride the new Eldorado. Will probably do that when we get back, doubt that I'm a buyer. Can't speak for my brother though who had an original 850 Eldorado. 1973 IIRC.
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05-29-2015, 08:57 PM
Cool Ferret, I look forward to seeing the new Eldorado. Althought I wanted the touring version.
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10-22-2015, 04:19 AM
HH, haven't seen any pictures or ride reports on the California 1400. Could you fill us in? Thanks!
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10-22-2015, 04:38 PM
Had a V7 Stone, LOVED the bike, it was flawless and trouble free, but had a very weak suspension and was just too small/cramped ergonomically for me. Loads of character and fun though, now you have me wanting to check out the California!
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10-23-2015, 11:44 AM
I rode a few different 1400 demo bikes at Bikeweek. They are awesome Wink
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10-23-2015, 01:13 PM
(10-22-2015, 04:38 PM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: Had a V7 Stone, LOVED the bike, it was flawless and trouble free, but had a very weak suspension and was just too small/cramped ergonomically for me. Loads of character and fun though, now you have me wanting to check out the California!
Ditto. My V7 Classic was one of my most favorite bikes in 40+ years of riding, but I was ultimately put off by the inadequate dealer support.
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#37
10-23-2015, 04:15 PM
I bought a new 1971 750 Ambassador in 71. It really was a great touring bike. Very comfortable and pretty darn reliable. Shaft drive, no more messing with a dirty old chain.

I'd keep the CB1100 in the stable if I were you. They are just so much fun riding around town. I've missed riding those old lighter bikes with the shorter wheel base and skinny tires, now I've got a modern bike just like the old standard bikes. Makes riding really fun again.
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