Stichill
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Wondering if the new Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 appeals to CB1100 riders?
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
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Appeals to this one.
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Me too. She's a beauty.
Elipten_imp
Road warrior
Color is correct, so appeals
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redbirds_imp
Road warrior
The Guzzi looks better than photos can reveal. I sat on one at European Motorsports in Dahlonega, GA while having my Breva serviced. Very handsome bike with beautiful detailing. It feels more compact than other large displacement cruisers and is said to have handling akin to a sport bike.
hondahoarder_imp
Been there
I have a white touring coming Thursday so stoked. They are a beautiful bike and ride is awesome.
the Ferret
Road warrior
My brother and I plan on test riding an Eldorado, maybe this week. Pretty bike.
Ack-CB11_imp
Road warrior
I love cylinders sticking out all over, Guzzi's are cool.
Stichill
Road warrior
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Something about that photo reminded me of some of the riding shots I've seen of you guys on your CB1100s. Looks like a fairly similar posture, and the color is great!
Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
Yours is awesome in white ! But you shoulda kept your CB in the collection. Can't wait to see more pics.hondahoarder_imp said:
ss2wheels_imp
Been there
Does anyone know anything about 2007 Guzzi Norge sport tourer? I ask because a friend of my son just had one left to him by his uncle 16k miles, red, looks nice in pic but have not seen in person yet,he would like to get like 5k for it I think...SS..
the Ferret
Road warrior
Some light reading. Price sounds reasonable, mileage is low.
Google
You also might google Issues with 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge and see what pops up
You also might google Issues with 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge and see what pops up
EGAlvarez_imp
Running like a top
Guzzi's are cool. I owned a MG Bassa (Think Harley Fat Boy meets Euro styling).
These new ones are 1000% better than the ones 20 years ago. I like the all blacked out version. The two tone red with whitewalls looks kind of silly, like a cartoon, art deco bike.
The Norge is a serious, very capable motorcycle. The only downside is dealer network and getting parts quickly. GLWS!
Nonetheless, IMHO $5K seems too low...
http://www.cycletrader.com/search-result...keyword=1&
These new ones are 1000% better than the ones 20 years ago. I like the all blacked out version. The two tone red with whitewalls looks kind of silly, like a cartoon, art deco bike.
The Norge is a serious, very capable motorcycle. The only downside is dealer network and getting parts quickly. GLWS!
Nonetheless, IMHO $5K seems too low...
http://www.cycletrader.com/search-result...keyword=1&
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
The Norge is a really nice tourer, much like my 1100 Breva but with wind protection and luggage. Two nagging problems I had were a leaking CARC drive that would oil the rear disc when it occurred and a dodgy instrument cluster that would sometimes lose it's LCD without warning. The stock seat is absolutely superb, an all day comfy perch. Make sure that the fuel filter has been replaced with an all steel unit. The factory filter is plastic and will swell and eventually rupture causing total loss of fuel pressure.
One other thing, the motor is not especially strong at low RPMs and does not like being lugged. Motor is smooth and happy when kept at 4000 RPM to red line and very strong in the upper range.
One other thing, the motor is not especially strong at low RPMs and does not like being lugged. Motor is smooth and happy when kept at 4000 RPM to red line and very strong in the upper range.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Personally I think it's a shame the uncle left it to the nephew and he's going to dump it for cash. He should ride it. Take a trip somewhere. Maybe connect more with the uncle on a certain level. If the uncle wanted him to have money he could have left him cash.
but that is none of my business.
Are you looking to buy it Steve? to ride? or turn over to make some cash yourself?
but that is none of my business.
Are you looking to buy it Steve? to ride? or turn over to make some cash yourself?
ss2wheels_imp
Been there
No Micky, I like living in the house too much lol.I am pretty sure I would be put out if I buy another bike, I thought I would help the kid sell it..
Wisedrum
Road warrior
Stichill_imp said:Wondering if the new Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 appeals to CB1100 riders?
Well, I surely prefer the California, that was build before the new California.
I like its look. The new California don't really is that satisfying in its shape.
But, not so long ago, I owned a relative new California Classic and experienced some camshaft dilemma, so I exchanged it for a CB and that was the deal. No more Guzzi anyway, although I dig the outlook of the old ones with their classic forms.
What I'm searching for in a motorbike is total reliability, something a Guzzi does not provide as far as I found out. The Honda, until now, satisfies my needs.
And is also a very lovely bike.
Wisedrum
aschem_imp
Been there
I own a 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage. I find it extremely reliable and super easy to do common maintenance. One of the most easy to work bikes I have ever owned. The most difficult bike (reliability and maintenance) I owned was a Harley VRod , VRSCR. I saw a new (2014) white California and I really it.
hondahoarder_imp
Been there
I'm gonna miss my beautiful 1990 California 3 (Mona Guzzi is her name), but had to trade her to get the new 1400.
The wife has a V7, we are becoming a Guzzi home as well as vintage Japanese. They just have so much style and that Guzzi mechanical charm.
Deb's Bike
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And hope to have this one Friday, like a kid I can't wait.
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The wife has a V7, we are becoming a Guzzi home as well as vintage Japanese. They just have so much style and that Guzzi mechanical charm.
Deb's Bike
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And hope to have this one Friday, like a kid I can't wait.
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the Ferret
Road warrior
Curt let me know what time you plan on picking it up. if I'm free I will run up and visit.
