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In `83 Guzzi started using Nigusil cylinders starting with the SPNT model, which are good for over 200K miles if treated right. So from `84 on the bikes are pretty much bullet proof if maintained properly. By this time any warts should have been dealt with. ;D I've heard the SP III, Strada have an ignition that isn't bulletproof, but that is all.
Never consider a V 65 Lario as a bargain !
I'd avoid any bike that's been butchered -- pipes open, air cleaners missing, wires chopped, evaporectomies, etc. Ask what oil's been used.
Avoid the ones with the engines mounted sideways!!
my deal with Guzzis is that any one bike is a good deal or bust depending on the history of the bike. This forum tells you quickly what to look for on every model. Get an old one if someone's upgraded the cylinders, get a new one is some has fixed x, y, or z.bottomline, if you find a Guzzi you like, check on the board, someone will tell you what to look for. If it's been done move accordingly, if not, figure what it takes to make it right or move on.Someone here will probably know which way is up. ;-T
Are open pipes a huge problem? Ive always been curious about this, but most give different answers...
It's sort of a sign that the person who did it really doesn't know anything about motorcycle performance, just "noise" and "show".And if THAT'S what they're interested in, there's probably a history of overrevving, lugging, overheating, and who knows what all else. Just something to watch out for.Lannis
Honestly, I think the single biggest thing to be concerned with is if it was originally a bike with chrome bores:- does it still have chrome bores.....if so there's $1000 right there to fix that. Assuming no other problems- if it did have chrome bores and it flaked....did it destroy the bottom end....if so....you might break even if they gave it to you. I just passed on a bike that has chrome bores. What he wanted, the condition it was in, etc. I had thought to fix and flip but with that $1000 spend i would not have made any money on it with everything else. Even if it were free it would have been a break even bike. IMO, that is the single biggest thing to watch out for on Guzzis.
If you think THIS thread was snarky just wait 'til we have a known target!!
Now if that's not a bad generalization...
Young women, or single women, are among the worst. They have zero concept of maintenance, warning lights, etc. They just drive em till they stop. Would NOT own a car like that at all.