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General Discussion / Re: The V85 or the Quota

« Last post by PeteS on Today at 04:16:55 PM »

I have never owned a Quota but recall they had some quirks. They have the EV motor with a single throttle body. Intrepid traveler Nick now has one. Hopefully he will chime in.

Pete

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General Discussion / Re: The V85 or the Quota

« Last post by Dave Swanson on Today at 04:10:46 PM »

I only have V85 experience so I wont butt in too much.  BUT I think it would be great to have you get the Quota and do a real world side by side comparison for all of us.  I have always been Quota curious myself. 

I have a pretty good idea which one will end up staying in your garage, but it will be very interesting to see this play out. 

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General Discussion / instrument bezels

« Last post by wirespokes on Today at 04:02:25 PM »

I'm looking for a source of bezels for the 70s and 80s Veglia gauges. 88mm outer diameter. Any idea where I can find them?

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General Discussion / The V85 or the Quota

« Last post by snobear on Today at 03:53:08 PM »

I have grown fond of the older Moto Guzzi's and now find myself needing to make a decision.
I have a 2022 V85 but have always been intrigued by the Quota 1100ES.
I now have an opportunity to purchase a 2000 1100ES, if I do, at the end of the day I will divest either the V85 or the Quota.

I am curious to hear from those that may have had both and how they compared.  The Quota/V85 will be my long distance traveler with a few logging and gravel roads fit in.
My tougher riding belongs to the much beloved DR650.
I have had the V85 for about 15,000 kms now and it does things well but lacks some of the old Guzzi character in my mind.  Purchase of the Quota is waiting for the snow to clear so the owner can get it out and running.

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General Discussion / Re: Assisted needed

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 02:50:17 PM »

Ron’s response just reminded me that I haven’t made a bike carrier for the sidecar frame, yet. Could’ve hauled the bike down on the rig. Riding through the Green Mts. with that setup sure would be an experience.

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General Discussion / Re: Assisted needed

« Last post by n3303j on Today at 02:45:31 PM »

Throw it in the back of a Dodge Ram diesel and you are looking at about $800 just for fuel (round trip). So $1,100 doesn't seem unreasonable for a bonded carrier.

If the machine is running right its an easy 4 day adventure after the big bird drops you in Portland. Might still cost a grand but you get the experience. Spring is in the air up here so it's quite doable.

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General Discussion / Re: Service stand

« Last post by gentlemanjim on Today at 02:42:46 PM »

You guys are awesome greatly appreciate your suggestions.

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General Discussion / Re: Assisted needed

« Last post by Ncdan on Today at 02:25:55 PM »

I just got off the phone with Haul Bikes, yikes!!!
1,130 + 50 bucks to waive the 500 dollar deductible if they damage your bike.
Don’t look like it’s going to be feasible to ship the little goose in any method of shipping service.
Looks like a plan B is needed.

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General Discussion / Re: Bad exhaust header gasket?

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 01:33:49 PM »

Yea, make sure you get all the old out & clean up studs & nuts, you got your $ worth from them. Lookin good.

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General Discussion / Re: Service stand

« Last post by turboguzzi on Today at 01:32:13 PM »

well, since OP asked about a paddock stand, here you go, Plan C

you bolt this to the shock mounts and they have the extension with bobbins for the paddock stand.

https://www.kc34motorcycle.com/prodotto/nottolini-per-cavalletto-posteriore-moto-guzzi-v7-850-e5/