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General Discussion / Re: 2016 Eldo

« Last post by MacL on March 04, 2026, 11:50:06 PM »

If this is the bike at International Motorsports it is very sad to look at.

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General Discussion / One Dead and One, Mostly Irrelevant

« Last post by TN Mark on March 04, 2026, 11:16:15 PM »

So, I love my 2013 Victory Hard-Ball, a lot. For me the ergonomics are perfect, the styling fresh, new and original. The performance is quite impressive and, it sounds wonderful. It's equally at home and comfortable draining tank to tank on the interstate or having fun running up and down mountain roads. Yes, I know, Victory is dead. I couldn't care less as it really makes no difference. I have spares if needed etc.

Next up is my 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado. I know Moto Guzzi is a current brand. But, in reality, in the overall scene of motorcycles in the US, I think the brand is a bit irrelevant. CF Moto and Royal Enfield seem to outsell Moto Guzzi by 5 or 6 to 1. That's one of the things I love about the brand, it's a niche brand and the bikes are 'seen' by the general motorcycle/biker community because they're unique. You can spend over $60k on a new Harley CVO Credit Glide and it won't get a second look from just about anyone. But ride into a motorcycle gathering on a well sorted and sharp looking Moto Guzzi and most people want to see it up close and talk about it.

Life with a Victory and a Moto Guzzi is quite a blessing.

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General Discussion / Re: My 'new' Stornello

« Last post by TN Mark on March 04, 2026, 10:13:25 PM »

What a beauty, congratulations on your good fortune.

And, yes, it is odd breaking in a 10 year old motorcycle.

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General Discussion / Re: 2016 Eldo

« Last post by TN Mark on March 04, 2026, 09:49:50 PM »

Seriously, if you’re not going to buy it, please let me know where it is.

Here's an old but nice article on the beautiful 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado:

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2016/01/05/2016-moto-guzzi-eldorado-test-an-afternoon-with/

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General Discussion / Re: My 'new' Stornello

« Last post by Brand X on March 04, 2026, 08:46:37 PM »

I don't remember the # on mine seems like the low 200 range

Guzzi told me to take it to any dealer and they would look at it.. This was way out of Warranty The dealer had no clue how to really measure the crank thrust. It was 9 thou I found real nice e-bay 2016 engine with 4000 miles on it. Perfect thrust clearance. I traded the bike with the extra engine for a 2015  BMW F800r (Rotax)   So just run with it, and hope for the best. Put a Beetle map in it, and enjoy it  So now I have G650 X country, and it a pretty good SC type bike

I have no issue with Moto Guzzi, just the dealer in Portland.. I believe they would of did something if I pushed it..
I would own one again,(Moto Guzzi) but I would pay attention to known issues on this forum.

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General Discussion / Shock absorber length

« Last post by John A on March 04, 2026, 07:46:27 PM »

How short can I go with shocks on an ‘02 Stone? I’ve already raised the forks and run low profile tires so I was thinking of putting shorter shocks on my wife’s bike. I have shocks from a Bassa on it now but she wants it lower yet. I think the center stand is one of the first things to scrape. It doesn’t now but I have to roll it up on a board to put it on the center stand. Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: My 'new' Stornello

« Last post by Kev m on March 04, 2026, 07:18:13 PM »

Did MG take care of the engine repair/replacement or were you stuck with the bill?

IIRC he was stuck with the bill as they stopped handling replacements years before.

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General Discussion / Re: My 'new' Stornello

« Last post by egschade on March 04, 2026, 06:46:12 PM »

I warned him about yours before he pulled the trigger...

Yes you did - time will tell...

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General Discussion / Re: My 'new' Stornello

« Last post by egschade on March 04, 2026, 06:44:44 PM »

<SNIP>

Be sure to watch your clutch lever travel. Mine went back to the Handle bar right at 2000 miles. Went right to the max crank thrust clearance
at that time.. Mine is the only Stornello on the web that has that dreaded crank issue. Just be aware of the 2016 issues and get some miles
on it to see. i bought mine with 400 miles on it a few years ago..

Did MG take care of the engine repair/replacement or were you stuck with the bill?

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General Discussion / Re: Starter relay on a 2015 1200 8v griso

« Last post by guzzisteve on March 04, 2026, 05:59:25 PM »

Did you find your solid yellow wire? The yellow/orange goes to solenoid. Read any Startus Interuptus threads?