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elvisboy77

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Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« on: June 13, 2015, 03:42:17 PM »
My last Guzzi was an 08 Cal Vin.  Just test rode a 2015 Cali Custom, at Scoot Richmond, very nice!

I'm thinking I really like the new Eldorado, of course I am 2-3 hours from the nearest shop - so-

How much sorting do the 1400s need in general.?  Is it worth waiting for the 2015 vs getting a 2014?

Thanks for the input.  I just also rode a Harley Road glide, also nice but not Guzzi nice!

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Re: Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2015, 03:57:48 PM »
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/mcd/5032408248.html

Someone posted this a while back.  Smokin' deal, done up nice,  and pretty much new.

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Re: Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2015, 04:39:32 PM »
A short flight away, in NC!  That's a nice bike, I have reached out to them.  Thanks

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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2015, 04:45:41 PM »
That resale price makes me want to cry. Obviously a great deal, probably 2000 in options with those bags and wind screen. I don't think there is any major changes from2014 to 2015 . I'm still loving my 2014, no problems in 7000 miles. Shouldn't need any sorting if properly set up for delivery.

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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2015, 04:59:03 PM »
Ad also mentions luggage rack.  Not shown mounted in the photos.
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Re: Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2015, 05:00:17 PM »
My 1400, one of the first off the boat in mid-2013, has been pretty much perfect. A couple of vibrating exhaust pipe shields that took what? Five minutes to fix? So I would not worry about 'sorted.'

And yikes, those leather bags alone cost the guy probably two grand with sales tax and mounting hardware. And the windscreen is almost $500, because there are no third-party options like National Cycle for those.
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Re: Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2015, 07:24:36 AM »
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I'm thinking I really like the new Eldorado, of course I am 2-3 hours from the nearest shop - so-

How much sorting do the 1400s need in general.?  Is it worth waiting for the 2015 vs getting a 2014?..

I've had my Custom for 15 months and 10,000 miles with zero problems.  I'd assume the only sorting you will have to do is the fit ,(seat, windscreen,etc.).

I really didn't like the Eldorado when I first saw it but it's starting to grow on me.
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Re: Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2015, 08:31:29 AM »
I've never had to "sort" a new Guzzi and feel bad for those that have had to.  I really believe that Piaggio's quality has vastly improved.  The only thing I've had to do to a new Guzzi is add the mods that I wanted to it.

That new Eldo is for sure nice looking and I wouldn't mind having one myself.  I've never been a fan of whitewalls, but that's an easy fix.

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Re: Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2015, 08:42:20 AM »
Also am diggin' the new Eldo. I'm going to wait to see if comes here in RED next year. The black version just doesn't do it for me.

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Re: Thinking of buying a 1400.....
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2015, 01:46:25 PM »
I'm thinking about the same thing also...I'm counting my pesos and I have a test ride schedule for Wed.  :azn:
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