09-23-2016, 06:19 AM
You described a Guzzi AND you come very close to describing the typical Guzzi owner. 
The CARC line has been discontinued so there are deals to be had. Parts can be ordered from one of several Guzzi dealers nation wide. Maintenance consists of changing the fluids (three separate oils - crankcase, transmission and the rear end - all three are not done all that frequently) and adjusting the valves - which is very easy once you done it. And not hard the first time. Especially with the heads out in the breeze like a real motor.
GuzziDiag is a free software (you will have to buy the relevent cables to talk to the bike) so you can set the TPS, reset learned parameters etc.
QC is pretty darn good. The out going V7 line is very similar to the CB with the incoming V9 model even closer - just not as powerful. But enough power for you to cruise at 90 all day if you are so inclined. The out going CARC bikes: the tall Stelivo for your adventure bike itch, the Norge for sport touring and the Griso for sporting type riding (I use it for touring too - with a custom seat). The 8V motor had much more power and torque than the CB. Unlike the Harley, the Guzzi motor likes to rev with a red line of 8500. I can attest that it is all too willing to bounce off the rev limited without giving you a clue she is out of breath.
The CARC bikes are happier on the open road and I find easier to tour with than the CB. In town I prefer the CB, if I had a V7 or V9 I may prefer that.
Most Guzzi owners are do-it-yourself types but there are about four really good dealers nation wide with a smattering of less well known but good dealers and if you are near one of them AND you tend to let the dealer do the work then you're in Aces. Otherwise it may not be a good choice for you.
They are not as high strung nor demanding as you Ducati's or Aprillia's. The Griso is not a sport bike but if you ride like me it is as sporty as you like and there are plenty of folks that ride the rubber off them. With the skills you can embarrass many a squid on a GXR.
The CARC line has been discontinued so there are deals to be had. Parts can be ordered from one of several Guzzi dealers nation wide. Maintenance consists of changing the fluids (three separate oils - crankcase, transmission and the rear end - all three are not done all that frequently) and adjusting the valves - which is very easy once you done it. And not hard the first time. Especially with the heads out in the breeze like a real motor.
GuzziDiag is a free software (you will have to buy the relevent cables to talk to the bike) so you can set the TPS, reset learned parameters etc.
QC is pretty darn good. The out going V7 line is very similar to the CB with the incoming V9 model even closer - just not as powerful. But enough power for you to cruise at 90 all day if you are so inclined. The out going CARC bikes: the tall Stelivo for your adventure bike itch, the Norge for sport touring and the Griso for sporting type riding (I use it for touring too - with a custom seat). The 8V motor had much more power and torque than the CB. Unlike the Harley, the Guzzi motor likes to rev with a red line of 8500. I can attest that it is all too willing to bounce off the rev limited without giving you a clue she is out of breath.
The CARC bikes are happier on the open road and I find easier to tour with than the CB. In town I prefer the CB, if I had a V7 or V9 I may prefer that.
Most Guzzi owners are do-it-yourself types but there are about four really good dealers nation wide with a smattering of less well known but good dealers and if you are near one of them AND you tend to let the dealer do the work then you're in Aces.
Otherwise it may not be a good choice for you.They are not as high strung nor demanding as you Ducati's or Aprillia's. The Griso is not a sport bike but if you ride like me it is as sporty as you like and there are plenty of folks that ride the rubber off them. With the skills you can embarrass many a squid on a GXR.