(01-09-2018 07:51 PM)Frulk Wrote: 1.) I currently own a Guzzi and no dealer support within hundreds of miles = Non-starter for even considering purchasing another one .
2.) The bike has no specs for weight although in the link they mention "lightness". If the bike is 525 pounds dry it's a non-starter for me. I actually take dual sports off roading and weight and CoG are my primary concerns, not HP/0-60 times and so forth.
1. I recently had a Moto Guzzi V7II and although it had several very good features (5.8 gallon tank, shaft drive, easy plug access, etc) the local dealer actions indicated that he did not want my future business.
2. MG V7II was only 417 pounds. They are light, but turning radius of CB1100 is better.
(01-10-2018 11:23 AM)Rboe Wrote: ...to do valve adjustments there seems to be little if any tupperware to remove and should be a 30 minute job if you're slow. That is always very attractive.
True, unless one of the 6 valve cover bolts on each side strips the head because:
a. soft steel and/or
b. the dealer mechanic overtightens it during the first service
There is a lot to like about Moto Guzzi, but there are a number of weak points.