KiowaEagle_imp
Road warrior
Congrats Ollie! I've been thinking of one of those myself. Is it the Clown Bike model?
2021 Guzzi V7 Special
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the Ferret
Road warrior
I'd like to test ride a V85TT and a Mandello 100 but I seriously doubt either one would suit me. I've ridden a few Guzzi's and I'm just not into riding them. Love looking at them though.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Would love to read a Forum member's review of a late model V85TT, even if they ended up settling back on the CB1100.
Ollie
Been there
No just the red one. I got it home this evening but haven't even ridden it.KiowaEagle_imp said:
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Ooooo, Ollie. Yummy. :clap:
Tev62
Road warrior
That looks like it will be fun, nice colour scheme too, congratulations.
peterbaron
Road warrior
Thread starter
Simply beautiful!!
the Ferret
Road warrior
Nice bike...nice trailer too!
Ollie
Been there
Thanks guys!The ferret_imp said:
Ferret I just bought this trailer a couple days ago, it's a 2013. After years of loading and unloading bikes up into a pickup I decided to treat myself. There have been too many times where I've had a motorcycle almost fall over on me when walking them a wet ramp and I'm not getting any younger. It's SO much easier and safer using a little trailer. I have a larger box trailer but this little one only weighs 400# and is easier to load and pull, in fact I could hardly tell it was back there and the truck delivered 19.8 mpg pulling it at 70-75 mph.
Quote:Very, very nice. If only Guzzi had a reliable dealership in my time zone. This would be the ADV I’ve been searching for and contemplating purchasing for a number of years now. A protracted sigh followed the previous comment after I finished writing it.
I'm fortunate to have Xtreme Powersports 30 minutes away and Kissell BMW/Guzzi 120 miles NE in Tyrone PA where I bought this one. One good thing about Kissel is they are not afraid to trade, I actually traded in a very nice 2020 Africa Twin on this. Xtreme is more of a volume seller that doesn't seem interested in trading but they are handy for parts.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Thanks guys!Ollie_imp said:
Ferret I just bought this trailer a couple days ago, it's a 2013. After years of loading and unloading bikes up into a pickup I decided to treat myself. There have been too many times where I've had a motorcycle almost fall over on me when walking them a wet ramp and I'm not getting any younger. It's SO much easier and safer using a little trailer. I have a larger box trailer but this little one only weighs 400# and is easier to load and pull, in fact I could hardly tell it was back there and the truck delivered 19.8 mpg pulling it at 70-75 mph.
Quote:Very, very nice. If only Guzzi had a reliable dealership in my time zone. This would be the ADV I’ve been searching for and contemplating purchasing for a number of years now. A protracted sigh followed the previous comment after I finished writing it.
I'm fortunate to have Xtreme Powersports 30 minutes away and Kissell BMW/Guzzi 120 miles NE in Tyrone PA where I bought this one. One good thing about Kissel is they are not afraid to trade, I actually traded in a very nice 2020 Africa Twin on this. Xtreme is more of a volume seller that doesn't seem interested in trading but they are handy for parts.
Can't wait to hear you rev that baby up.
Ollie
Been there
Dry and fairly warm the last two days so I've had it out about 140 miles. The only negative I find is the touring shield produces a fair amount of wind noise but not a problem with ear plugs, and it's not buffeting. And it gives good wind protection. I'll probably switch to the smaller stock shield for Summer. Otherwise I love this bike, the suspension is compliant on poor roads, throttling is spot on, with plenty of power even taking it easy braking it in. Ergonomics for me at 5'-11" and 32" inseam are about perfect. They offer comfort seats both lower and taller than the stock but I think the stock is going to be ok.
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The great news is Saturday is supposed to be 60 degrees and no rain....... the bad news is I have agreed to take my friend in my truck to eastern MD to pick up a dresser, I sure hope she appreciates it!
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The great news is Saturday is supposed to be 60 degrees and no rain....... the bad news is I have agreed to take my friend in my truck to eastern MD to pick up a dresser, I sure hope she appreciates it!
peterbaron
Road warrior
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Ollie nice Guzzi 
...and you have to update your signature, 'cos your TT is missing from your stable
...and you have to update your signature, 'cos your TT is missing from your stable
Tev62
Road warrior
"The only negative I find is the touring shield produces a fair amount of wind noise but not a problem with ear plugs, and it's not buffeting"
You might try one of the slide on windscreen deflectors. I picked one up for $18 on Ali Express for my Tiger and it transformed the wind pattern around my head, the difference was significant.
Type B - Small would do the trick. If it doesn't work no damage to your original screen and no great loss at that price. This link seems to of run out of the clear ones but it is just an example.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/3296...=-1;9.9;-1;-1@salePrice;EUR;search-mainSearch
You might try one of the slide on windscreen deflectors. I picked one up for $18 on Ali Express for my Tiger and it transformed the wind pattern around my head, the difference was significant.
Type B - Small would do the trick. If it doesn't work no damage to your original screen and no great loss at that price. This link seems to of run out of the clear ones but it is just an example.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/3296...=-1;9.9;-1;-1@salePrice;EUR;search-mainSearch
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Sounds like a classic ADV windshield air current problem, heck, any motorcycle for that matter - maybe except the Honda GoldWing.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Love to try one of those .... just because
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
(+1) Moto Guzzi, for the special owner.The ferret_imp said:
peterbaron
Road warrior
Thread starter
(+1) Moto Guzzi, for the special owner.GoldOxide_imp said:(+1) Moto Guzzi, for the special owner.The ferret_imp said:
+1, agreed...he has plenty of storage room to keep one extra bike like MG!
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
... I also like the fact Ollie is able to take this new steed out for a run in the winter time. Conditions look ideal.
Nice photos, Ollie! Those roads look very inviting.
