04-04-2015, 02:20 PM
(04-04-2015, 02:01 PM)redbirds_imp Wrote: Some Moto Guzzis have a problem with defective fuel filters. As in most fuel injected bikes it's located in the tank. The filter is made of plastic and swells to the point of bursting after a while causing a total loss of fuel pressure. I had the dealer pull the tank on my '06 Breva 1100 to inspect the filter and it had swollen like a balloon. The tech replaced it with a Wix steel filter. They kept plenty on hand. I liked my Breva very much but it was plagued by electrical problems. The instruments were a mix of analog speedo and tach and digital display screen. The digital screen would sometimes go blank on sunny days but come back on after stopping and restarting the motor. I also had constant problems with the CARC (shaft drive) weeping oil,
at times enough to oil the rear disc but usually just a seep. The leak would come and go, strange. If not for these problems I would have kept it. The seat was the best stock bike seat around and the bike was very comfortable for all day touring. Guzzi's have a "feel" that is unique and I can understand those who are willing to put up with their quirks to enjoy their many plusses.
On second thought maybe I'll stick to Triumph for my first Eurotrash bike.
Ducati's just don't fit me. Doesn't matter because every owner I've talked to complains about what a pain in the ass they are.
BMW probably fit me the best but I can't get into their asymmetrical design theme. I've also heard parts are ridiculous. The R1100S is the only BMW that has ever caught my eye but they're enormous and packed full of crap I just don't want.