09-22-2018, 11:41 AM
(09-22-2018, 11:14 AM)Frulk_imp Wrote: I really like my little MG V7R reliability issues not withstanding. Has 7K MILD miles on it and in that time the rear tail light stopped working (burned out bulb). Rear drive leaked significantly (a somewhat known issue). Fixed to the tune of $450 by a non MG authorized shop. Also had one other issue that was dealer related but I'm not going to fault the bike for that. Dealer dropped the brand 2 years after I bough the bike (and that quite possibly is the biggest drawback of owning a Guzzi...not having a reliable dealer/mechanic available across huge swatches of the US.)
The V85 has many unanswered questions. The stated HP is suspect by a wide margin. Many of the tech savvy Guzzista on a site I frequent don't believe that number and also don't think the production machine will come close to it. I really like the Angry Banana Yellow paint scheme with the Red frame. But that huge MG eagle across the head lights really puts me off.
Even if HP was in the mid 50's I would seriously consider this bike IF I had a reliable dealer with a competent mechanic or two on staff within 150 miles of me.
WildGuzzi.com?
Lots of good tech folks on that forum.
Owning a Goose will make a mechanic out of many riders...sorta like riding an ironhead (pre 86) Sportster...wrench or push.