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07-12-2019, 11:59 AM | #16 |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: gloucester
Bike: M900ie
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Owned a T3 California for years - went everywhere - on road - off road - until my first trip on the M5 - big screen (sail) 'Bow waves' you can imagine the 'fight' I had.
Bought a California 1200 and could never set it up correctly - also weighed a ton Several V50's - superb commutors - especially with those linked brakes - so easy to work on. Love them! 'Luv Em' |
07-12-2019, 02:21 PM | #17 |
Too much time on my hands member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Shipbourne
Bike: M900
Posts: 1,419
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Lovely, always wanted a lemon, never even ridden one, but it looks fast on the stand. Maybe one day |
07-12-2019, 06:47 PM | #18 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Norwich
Bike: Other Ducati
Posts: 109
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Years ago my mates T3 started knocking just before leaving for TT. he changed the big end shells in situ and did the TT fortnight no problem !
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11-12-2019, 10:14 PM | #19 | |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Beachtown
Bike: M900
Posts: 2,188
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Wow!!!
What a response- thank you all! Collectively you have made me really 'need' to ride a Guzzi and luckily for me there is a dealership a few miles away in Chichester who may have a demo or two. Quote:
There's a funny little independent shop in West Chiltington. When I say shop I mean like a shop where parts for sale are in sideboards and Oak dining room cabinets who have had a few Ghezzi and Brian bikes in over the years which I think used that motor. https://www.dimarino.co.uk/ Exactly how I have been feeling for a while
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11-12-2019, 10:16 PM | #20 | |
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11-12-2019, 10:17 PM | #21 | ||
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Beachtown
Bike: M900
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I actually really like the look of the newer V7's and the earlier reincarnations are without ABS and rider modes I believe and also don't seem to fetch a fortune so there is a possibility there if a Cali proves too much of a heavyweight. Quote:
So that is my mind made up, I am definitely going to get a ride on one somewhere, not overly bothered on the model to begin with as I want to know what that motor feels like. I still want to ride a Hardly~Ableson just because I never have. I have been up to a big main dealership near Guildford with the intention of taking out one of their many demonstrators. I know loads of people love them but I just haven't been able to get past the 'Mr Ben Fancy Dress Shop' part of it to let myself take one out. I rode a BMW R nine T a year or so ago and liked it but from the factory it's not all day comfortable even with the optional comfort seat- I know it could probably be addressed but while there are other options to explore I want to see what grabs me. In the Summer I test rode a Ducati Scrambler which again was okay if a little underwhelming (my Monster has a lot more character I thought), plus the tank range is (like several Harley's) ridiculously restrictive for going decent distances. So I have some serious thinking to do as whatever I get I will need to juggle my garage around and I don't really want to sell any motorcycles to do it- the Monster (obviously) and my Vespa are definitely staying. I don't particularly want to sell my Yamaha Thundercat as it's a bike I don't worry about leaving anywhere and if I need to commute in the future it would be perfect but if someone offered me a sensible price I might part with it. But that only leaves my race bike and although I haven't raced for a few years it is a bloody lovely thing to have although part of me thinks it's a shame for it to only get run around the block instead of on track whereas another road bike would get used. Maybe I'll put the 'Cat and the race bike on eBay in the New Year and whichever one sells makes my decision? Oh the dilemma......
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12-12-2019, 02:49 AM | #22 |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cricklade
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 2,822
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GuZZI V7 UK price about £8500
Thailand Price £ 17,500 !!!!!!!!!!! Ducati Monster 797 in Thailand £ 10,400 made in thailand Ducati Monster 821 in Thailand £12,500 made in Thailand Triumphs are made in Thailand 3 factories here but they are 20% more expensive here than UK even though VAT is only 7% mind u go in to Tesco UK for £50 you get 4 bags of shopping ,, in Tesco thailand ,, £50 will only get you 2 bags its now very expensive in Thailand everthing apart from fuel and property is a ripoff ,, mobile phone call costs and internet ar 3 times UK costs .. as u can see thailand is a ripoff with zero service or backup as well If i did not have family here i would bale out and spend winter in Spain or Southern Italy ... many westerneres and Japs are baling out of Thailand its no longer a great place ,,
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17-12-2019, 10:05 AM | #23 |
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Glasgow
Bike: M1100evo
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I had a V11 sport "Rosso Mondello", lots of carbon bling as standard but although comfortable ,I never settled with the vibes. It had an unusual clutch action and the local Guzzi guy could never get the ECU set properly. It always drew admiring glances, but somehow I never "trusted " it....punted it to an Irish enthusiast who sorted the clutch ....he's still got it 10 years later.
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17-12-2019, 04:07 PM | #24 |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Farnsfield
Bike: Other Ducati
Posts: 300
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And for the shorter rider I have a 1985 V50 that goes well.
The bike has 16 inch wheels and I lowered the rear using shorter Hagon shocks without affecting the handling. The seat is standard. I had an inch removed from the centre stand (sleeved and welded) and now the bike fairly rolls onto the stand with virtually no effort. The Bosch starter is better than the Lucas one. I would recommend the V50 for shorter riders, male and female. Dennis |
17-12-2019, 05:58 PM | #25 |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: gloucester
Bike: M900ie
Posts: 133
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My first Guzzy was a V50 11 in orange!
Second was a T3 California in black (of course) A V50 Monza A California 1100 which I could never ride properly - too short in the ass! The T3 was a dream - did thousands of miles on her - not recommended on the motorway due to the monster FLAT screen. Haven't had the pleasure of riding a modern Guzzy - yet. |
17-12-2019, 08:17 PM | #26 |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sutton In Ashfield
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 6,023
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18-12-2019, 08:24 PM | #27 |
Upsetting normal people..
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Portreath
Bike: S2r
Posts: 833
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In my yoof, I really fancied a V35 Imola 2, something about the way they looked just hit the spot, and there's a guy at work with a pale blue 1980s V50 Monza (perhaps??) and Lafraconis and that looks and sounds lush as well.
Mind you, I quite fancied a Gilera Nordwest as well, so I may have no taste...
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18-12-2019, 08:47 PM | #28 |
Upsetting normal people..
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Portreath
Bike: S2r
Posts: 833
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I hate these sorts of threads.
After remembering about the Nordwest and a quick search of the tinternet for them, I've now found the Gilera CX125 and Chrono so will probably spend the next hour looking at / reading about old Italian strokers (I shouldn't have sold the Benelli 2C...)
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18-12-2019, 09:15 PM | #29 | |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
Posts: 2,154
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There was a V50 with Imola body work at the last Bristol Italian Day I attended about 5 years again. I stood and admired the bike for ages.
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19-12-2019, 02:45 AM | #30 |
Old Git
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cricklade
Bike: Multiple Monsters
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The small block guzzi sump is a bit small and oil level must be checked regularly or an extended sump fitted adds another litre + of oil
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