05-28-2015, 08:22 PM
I had a Moto Guzzi Jackal. The stripped down, no extras, retro look (hmmmm, the retro theme again!).
I bought it new in October of '99.
I sold it in 2012 with about 75k miles on it.
I took it to the mountains and to track days. Wore the ends of both foot pegs down to a 45 degree angle. Took it to bike night and the drag strip - 13.28 @ 101.5 mph. Not bad for a "cruiser". I led many a sport bike ride on it. I put on a Power Commander, K&N and LaFranconi exhausts.
It was one of the most fun bikes I ever had with never a lick of trouble. I or Lee did all our own work, 'cause their wasn't a dealer around. Never had a problem getting parts, but only needed routine maintenence ones,
I adjusted my own valves, which took about 5 minutes per side
Guzzi's are tons of fun, have their own mystique and lots of character. Their have been nothing but good reports on the 1400. I rode the first one brought to the U.S. the black and white one all the magazines tested and since then, demo'do several at this year's Bike Week. Torque Monsters! I predict you're going to love it. Keep us posted on your adventures
I bought it new in October of '99.
I sold it in 2012 with about 75k miles on it.
I took it to the mountains and to track days. Wore the ends of both foot pegs down to a 45 degree angle. Took it to bike night and the drag strip - 13.28 @ 101.5 mph. Not bad for a "cruiser". I led many a sport bike ride on it. I put on a Power Commander, K&N and LaFranconi exhausts.
It was one of the most fun bikes I ever had with never a lick of trouble. I or Lee did all our own work, 'cause their wasn't a dealer around. Never had a problem getting parts, but only needed routine maintenence ones,
I adjusted my own valves, which took about 5 minutes per side
Guzzi's are tons of fun, have their own mystique and lots of character. Their have been nothing but good reports on the 1400. I rode the first one brought to the U.S. the black and white one all the magazines tested and since then, demo'do several at this year's Bike Week. Torque Monsters! I predict you're going to love it. Keep us posted on your adventures