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« Last post by kingoffleece on October 08, 2025, 05:14:10 PM »
I may buy another new Guzzi-don't really know-but I know for SURE if I do it'll be a leftover. Every year there are great deals to be had. Twice I paid for a new Guzzi during the current model year. Never again. LOVE the bikes , and, well, you got it from here..............
I will say that I just cannot imagine getting rid of my 2001 Jackal-it's simply perfect. And the 2022 V85 is a great multi day or long day ride bike. Everything is covered for me. I'd LIKE a few more-at one time not too long ago it was 5 in the stable, but downsizing means only room for two. And, they work so well I'm really set up so no REAL need to change. SURE DO miss my 2015 Heron Head though.
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« Last post by Kev m on October 08, 2025, 05:11:54 PM »
Blu, I'm just trying to understand how resale on something like *most* motorcycle, car, home, purchases isn't an important component of cost?
Woah, it's hard enough to compare the purchase price of an automobile in the us today (~$50k) to that of a motorcycle (~$13k), but comparing either to a house seems ridiculous. If there's one of those three I can completely ignore the resale on, it's clearly the bike. But let's be honest, car or bike, they are depreciating assets and a completely different thing than real estate. I've been lucky with some high resale value bikes and autos on my life, but I've also given away a Harley. Count me in on not even considering resale value on toys.
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« Last post by buck on October 08, 2025, 05:03:51 PM »
If resale value is a concern I don’t know why anyone would buy a new Guzzi, at least in North America. Even worse, right now the bike market is very soft. But still, most brands fare better on the used market than Guzzis do.
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« Last post by guzzisteve on October 08, 2025, 04:48:09 PM »
Normal, has grommets right? If not moving a bit it will break brackets. Changed them on Stelvio's. Glad you are enjoying.
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« Last post by Clifton on October 08, 2025, 04:44:55 PM »
Let me expound. Cost is definitely a factor for me when making any purchase. If I think something is too much money for the value it gives or if I don't have the money at the time, I let it pass. But, when I make the commitment to purchase, I leave resale out of the calculus. I hope that further information repairs my reputation. I think that original post was first thing in the morning, I sound not post then.
Blu, I'm just trying to understand how resale on something like *most* motorcycle, car, home, purchases isn't an important component of cost? I guess I look at it as cost to own vs cost of initial outlay . Obviously disregard if buying your forever motorcycle. Anyway back to 2024 vs 2026. 
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« Last post by guzzisteve on October 08, 2025, 04:43:15 PM »
You could go to MPH, isn't any better, pay & go ride.
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« Last post by guzzisteve on October 08, 2025, 04:35:38 PM »
There is one thing it may be, maybe accell pump. It is in between the main and the tip of the needle. Maybe it needs that enrichment to work w/o issue It continues to squirt till the needle clears the plate w/holes. Could be spring is broke then check ball does nill.
Trying to think outside the box , which this is way out.
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« Last post by blu guzz on October 08, 2025, 04:17:43 PM »
"My post was directed to the OP.
But if cost isn't any consideration for you that's great"
Does make me sound like an arrogant asshole doesn't it. Let me expound. Cost is definitely a factor for me when making any purchase. If I think something is too much money for the value it gives or if I don't have the money at the time, I let it pass. But, when I make the commitment to purchase, I leave resale out of the calculus. I hope that further information repairs my reputation. I think that original post was first thing in the morning, I sound not post then.
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« Last post by Tkelly on October 08, 2025, 04:10:55 PM »
I am always leery about new and improved features on Guzzis and would not buy one until folks have been riding them for a couple years.
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« Last post by Clifton on October 08, 2025, 04:02:00 PM »
With respect Cliff, when it comes to my hobbies, resale is never on my radar screen even the tiniest bit. It's only about want. When the time comes to sell or trade, you get what you get. Just my opinion.
My post was directed to the OP. But if cost isn't any consideration for you that's great.
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