Author Topic: Guzzi-less (Read 7627 times)

Semper-guzzi · « **on:** February 04, 2017, 06:07:26 PM »

Uh oh, I am Guzzi less for the first time in 10 years. I lusted after the new Harley Roadster, and acted on it. So I'm the owner of a new Harley. Can I still stay in the club ha ha? Please I'll be good. Promise I won't talk about loud pipes and chaps and leather vests with naked girls patches.

twowings · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2017, 06:09:52 PM »

As long as you promise to give up Miller and Pabst and ever supporting the Brewers...

JJ · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2017, 06:44:04 PM »

Quote from: Semper-guzzi on February 04, 2017, 06:07:26 PM

Uh oh, I am Guzzi less for the first time in 10 years. I lusted after the new Harley Roadster, and acted on it. So I'm the owner of a new Harley. Can I still stay in the club ha ha? Please I'll be good. Promise I won't talk about loud pipes and chaps and leather vests with naked girls patches.

Congrats! Photos of your new ride please?

Joe A. · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2017, 06:52:46 PM »

Congrats! In case you didn't know, HD is now making rear sets, clip ons, rear cowls, etc. these are new items for the roadster. I saw the catalogue at the IMS show in Cleveland last week. Enjoy the new ride!

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2017, 06:52:46 PM »

troyhamilton · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2017, 07:14:10 PM »

at least you are riding. im guzziless too. but ill ride guzzi again.

Adk.IBO · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2017, 07:23:45 PM »

I too bought a new silver and black ABS Roadster. Still have the Norge but it will be on the block in the spring. Kind of in the process of making it mine. Sport windshield, reach seat, rigid side plates, pad, luggage rack, GPS mount, 2 slip over the sissy bar pieces of luggage, european tail light and license plate holder are the things I bought from Harley. Air horn, GPS I've had and got repaired, Fenda Extenda, 1-1/2" stealth risers from DK Customs, and Heat Demons aftermarket stuff. I will have my brother in law fabricate a trailer hitch after the Norge sells so I can tow my Bushtec. I hope this is not viewed as stealing the op's limelight, just joining in... 6 years with my Norge, 37 thousand+ miles. Only regret is not getting the hitch fabricated sooner. Pics when it's done, pretty easy to see them stock.

Congrats on the new ride!

lucian · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2017, 07:27:43 PM »

Congrats on the HD. Will be nice to have so many dealer options. And you won't need your red suspenders now that you have a belt.

Ride report

Kev m · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2017, 07:40:10 PM »

Ha ha, the seed takes root in the most hostile of soils!

I'm currently planning and plotting a way to buy one myself!

Semper-guzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2017, 07:45:17 PM »

Ha ha, thanks guys. I plan on keeping it pretty near stock, maybe a small fairing and knockoff LED headlight. I'm still a cheapass. I'll post some pics tomorrow or Monday.

radguzzi · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2017, 08:02:36 PM »

Quote from: Semper-guzzi on February 04, 2017, 07:45:17 PM

Ha ha, thanks guys. I plan on keeping it pretty near stock, maybe a small fairing and knockoff LED headlight. I'm still a cheapass. I'll post some pics tomorrow or Monday.

Nice Kev,
Happens to the best of us... Congratulations. Did you sell the Jackal...?

Rob

Red07 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2017, 08:44:21 PM »

I'm sure the naked girl patches would still be ok??

Randy

flip · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2017, 09:30:30 PM »

Congratulations on the new harley! What kind of trailer did you buy?

bad Chad · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2017, 09:39:10 PM »

Oh my. What have you done?

You have now joined the unclean mass. Perhaps it is your destiny? Enjoy your ride on the dark side, why not? But, fear not, within a few short years you'll come home. Until then, we will still break bread brother!

Adk.IBO · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2017, 09:46:14 PM »

Quote from: flip on February 04, 2017, 09:30:30 PM

Congratulations on the new harley! What kind of trailer did you buy?

Bushtec Spartan. It tows great and I still got 10,000 miles out of the last rear tire. No extra wear and tear anywhere. I had another Bushtec in the late 90s and personally would not tow another brand behind a motorcycle.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2017, 09:51:55 PM »

Quote from: flip on February 04, 2017, 09:30:30 PM

Congratulations on the new harley! What kind of trailer did you buy?

funny!

I was slightly attracted to this but don't have money..
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mcy/5987271908.html

Adk.IBO · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2017, 09:57:34 PM »

Oh, I get it now

, I thought you were referring to the 6th post in this thread...

jas67 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2017, 06:46:27 AM »

Quote from: Joe A. on February 04, 2017, 06:52:46 PM

Congrats! In case you didn't know, HD is now making rear sets, clip ons, rear cowls, etc. these are new items for the roadster. I saw the catalogue at the IMS show in Cleveland last week. Enjoy the new ride!

http://www.harley-davidson.com/shop/parts/2017-sportster-roadster-xl1200cx

Semper-guzzi · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2017, 07:01:52 AM »

Quote from: radguzzi on February 04, 2017, 08:02:36 PM

Nice Kev,
Happens to the best of us... Congratulations. Did you sell the Jackal...?

Rob

Yeah unfortunately I sold the Jackal. We moved from our 3 car garage in California to a 1 car here in North Carolina. Just don't have the room. I still have that sport windshield (you dibs'd it already), some down pipes from an 03 cali that have been welded and fixed, a jackal passenger seat and a cracked hepco Becker rear rack if anyone wants those things. Just pay shipping.

Kev m · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2017, 07:03:11 AM »

Quote from: jas67 on February 05, 2017, 06:46:27 AM

http://www.harley-davidson.com/shop/parts/2017-sportster-roadster-xl1200cx

OOOOOOOHHH, I like the cafe tail section.

azguzzirep · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2017, 07:13:43 AM »

12 pages of accessories?! 😨

Kev m · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2017, 07:17:09 AM »

Quote from: azguzzirep on February 05, 2017, 07:13:43 AM

12 pages of accessories?! 😨

Yup!

Harleys and Jeeps are tinker toys!

JJ · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2017, 07:33:05 AM »

Speaking of Harley Roadster cafe bikes...

I would have no problem owning and riding one of these!

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EldoMike · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2017, 07:46:58 AM »

Quote from: jas67 on February 05, 2017, 06:46:27 AM

http://www.harley-davidson.com/shop/parts/2017-sportster-roadster-xl1200cx

They should offer some real fenders..

Nice bike otherwise, I'd ride it!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2017, 08:20:40 AM »

http://www.harley-davidson.com/shop/parts/2017-sportster-roadster-xl1200cx

17 pages of accessories. Gulp.. "limited series paint set, $2895.99"
Naa, I'll just buy another Guzzi.

Ok, Semper.. we'll have to drum you out of the corps.. <ripping off epaulets, drums in the background>

Semper-guzzi · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2017, 09:01:56 AM »

So here you go, only thing I did so far was flip the mirrors.

JJ · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2017, 09:14:59 AM »

:1: :1: Looks like it has the larger (5 gallon) tank, yes?

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #26 on:** February 05, 2017, 10:37:31 AM »

Quote from: JJ on February 05, 2017, 09:14:59 AM

:1: :1: Looks like it has the larger (5 gallon) tank, yes?

I sat on one at the local Harley dealer, and asked how much fuel it held. He said nobody had ever asked, he didn't know.

Asked another guy.. he didn't know, either.. said, "Maybe 3 gallons?"

Oh, nice looking scooter, Semper.

twowings · « **Reply #27 on:** February 05, 2017, 10:44:57 AM »

That looks like it will be fun to sit on and make 'Vroom...Vroom!' sounds...just like a real motorcycle!

cookiemech · « **Reply #28 on:** February 05, 2017, 11:57:47 AM »

I was always anti-Harley until 2007, when I bought a Road King . . . never owned anything so comfortable, or that gave me so much pleasure riding.

That Roadster is beautiful, and I think you're going to have a lot of fun with it. Again, nothing is supported so well in the aftermarket as Harley-Davidson, so any tiny thing that annoys you is easily remedied.

Enjoy!

Kev m · « **Reply #29 on:** February 05, 2017, 01:59:33 PM »

Quote from: JJ on February 05, 2017, 09:14:59 AM

:1: :1: Looks like it has the larger (5 gallon) tank, yes?

No, that's the stock 3.3g peanut tank (there's also 2.2g peanut on some models), the larger 4.5g walnut looks like this:

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Author Topic: Guzzi-less (Read 7627 times)

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