11-24-2020, 06:55 AM
If I lived in Italy I’d be on a Moto Guzzi. The only thing that prevents me from buying another one is the non-existent dealer network support in the USA.
About your concerns:
1) after market pegs are available and make a big difference in foot placement/rider comfort. I have a set on my CB and they noticeably improved long distance ride comfort for me.
2) Yes. The Honda engine is ultra smooth. Some riders will never warm up to that. If you want to more closely approximate the character a Moto Guzzi engine provides, I suggest you start by pulling the cable off one of the 4 spark plugs while riding it. If one is not enough continue pulling spark plug cables off plugs until the Honda runs like a Guzzi’s or provides the amount of character you desire from your engine. However, I think that my first point ( if in Italy ride a Guzzi due to the strong dealer network support) is probably your best option.
About your concerns:
1) after market pegs are available and make a big difference in foot placement/rider comfort. I have a set on my CB and they noticeably improved long distance ride comfort for me.
2) Yes. The Honda engine is ultra smooth. Some riders will never warm up to that. If you want to more closely approximate the character a Moto Guzzi engine provides, I suggest you start by pulling the cable off one of the 4 spark plugs while riding it. If one is not enough continue pulling spark plug cables off plugs until the Honda runs like a Guzzi’s or provides the amount of character you desire from your engine. However, I think that my first point ( if in Italy ride a Guzzi due to the strong dealer network support) is probably your best option.