11-10-2017, 11:23 PM
I've owned two Moto Guzzis since 2009, and would probably do just one more IF the factory would build a standard based on the 'big block' 1151 or 1400 engine. Doesn't seem likely.
I thought I'd give Guzzi a try, purchased the bike in this short video in Oct 2009, picked it up in Swanzy New Hampshire in Apr of 2010. and rode her back to Hudson, Ohio.
Some ergonomic issues, which were resolved by installing adjustable foot pegs and a friendlier handlebar from an Aprilia Mana.
A set of Hepco Becker hardbags and a rear rack and a year later, two of us headed West, thru four corners area, north thru Utah, Wyoming, into Montana, then back home.
BTW - my buddy's 650 VStrom performed in stellar fashion!
This particular Guzzi has been 95% trouble-free. It turned 66,000 miles in October.
The Guzzi community locally, and the WildGuzzi forum have added greatly to the pleasure of owning this big, heavy, but ever-pleasant Italian.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIyCC7IPL7Y
Homecoming, April 2010 - New Hampshire to Ohio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6_9hy8DCac
A few months after delivery, 2010
Bob
I thought I'd give Guzzi a try, purchased the bike in this short video in Oct 2009, picked it up in Swanzy New Hampshire in Apr of 2010. and rode her back to Hudson, Ohio.
Some ergonomic issues, which were resolved by installing adjustable foot pegs and a friendlier handlebar from an Aprilia Mana.
A set of Hepco Becker hardbags and a rear rack and a year later, two of us headed West, thru four corners area, north thru Utah, Wyoming, into Montana, then back home.
BTW - my buddy's 650 VStrom performed in stellar fashion!
This particular Guzzi has been 95% trouble-free. It turned 66,000 miles in October.
The Guzzi community locally, and the WildGuzzi forum have added greatly to the pleasure of owning this big, heavy, but ever-pleasant Italian.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIyCC7IPL7Y
Homecoming, April 2010 - New Hampshire to Ohio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6_9hy8DCac
A few months after delivery, 2010
Bob