Author Topic: What I like about my Guzzi.... (Read 9170 times)

MotoGoosy · « **on:** March 16, 2015, 03:15:11 PM »

1. Stability - Even for a heavy bike, it's very easy to maneuver.

2. Riding position - Perfect for my body. The buckhorn bars and footrests are in just the right position.

3. Sound - Very subtle, doesn't set off car alarms or piss off the neighbors, but has a deep throaty rumble. Wouldn't change the exhaust system.

4. Fuel warning light - It's accurate and reliable.

5. Low RPM torque. Taking off up a hill doesn't bog the engine a bit.

6. Look - White with lots of chrome - Get comments at gas stations.

It's an '02 EV11.

neverquit · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2015, 03:35:58 PM »

1. Decent performance and light weight.

2. People, including me, think it is cool.

Today I started it for the first time since late October. It cranked for about 2 sec and fired up. I call that a good bike.

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2015, 03:56:57 PM »

Throttle response/tractability is great throughout the gears. 1st gear is as fun as 3rd.

jabberwocky · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2015, 04:32:56 PM »

Quote from: neverquit on March 16, 2015, 03:35:58 PM

1. Decent performance and light weight.

2. People, including me, think it is cool.

Today I started it for the first time since late October. It cranked for about 2 sec and fired up. I call that a good bike.

Light weight?

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2015, 04:32:56 PM »

MotoGoosy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2015, 05:31:51 PM »

Feels light when riding, but I wouldn't want to push it very far.

willowstreetguzziguy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2015, 07:45:26 PM »

I love it because the only person I have to impress is me.... and I'm very impressed by the complete 1200 Sport package

56Pan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2015, 07:48:26 PM »

Quote from: willowstreetguzziguy on March 16, 2015, 07:45:26 PM

"I love it because the only person I have to impress is me...."

:) :+1

lucydad · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2015, 08:08:33 PM »

1.. just love the engine, the look, the sound, the torque the uniqueness
2. love twin upswept pipes on V7R
3. appreciate the details, the rear sets, the red frame, the braided brake lines
4. and I like that the bike is rare, and quirky, and sings in Italian.

Penderic · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2015, 11:22:33 PM »

LowRyter · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2015, 11:38:13 PM »

aren't you the guy that said your EV shook more than a Sportster?

twodogs · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2015, 05:43:01 AM »

:+1 willow

samfrank · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2015, 11:51:30 AM »

Quote from: Penderic on March 16, 2015, 11:22:33 PM

;D

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kevdog3019 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:04:02 PM »

Just the right kind of smooth, sound, and hits whatever mood I'm in. Not sure anything compares. :BEER:

LOVE THAT SHIRT MAN!!

not-fishing · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:33:55 PM »

It's a big Thug of a bike.

I'm a bit of a big Thug from decades in Construction trades, I wear a big hat and love to shoot big guns. The beard and long hair went away decades ago

I just need to get the patch

MotoGoosy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:47:22 PM »

Yup. Runs like a paint mixer. But I still haven't had the heart to part with it.

Tobit · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2015, 01:53:52 PM »

Quote from: MotoGoosy on March 16, 2015, 03:15:11 PM

1. Stability - Even for a heavy bike, it's very easy to maneuver. Only when the engine is running.

2. Riding position - Perfect for my body. The rearsets, clip-ons and seat are where I need them.

3. Sound - Not very subtle. Sets off car alarms but doesn't piss off the neighbors, it's a velvet timpani. I've changed the exhaust system.

4. Fuel warning light - Doesn't have one. When it gags it's time to switch to reserve.

5. Low RPM torque. Taking off up a hill doesn't bog the engine a bit. In second.

6. Look - Red, black and grey. Gets sideways glances at gas stations.

It's an '86 LeMans IV.

Fixed. ;D

lucian · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2015, 02:48:25 PM »

I like that it makes all the harley,triumph,harley and bmw and yahmasuki guy's I ride with wonder who the messed up one is. And I like that they put the motor in facing the right way.

rodekyll · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2015, 07:41:13 PM »

I like them because they're easy to cut up and make something else out of.

MotoGoosy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:31:24 AM »

It's a great ashtray.

mtiberio · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2015, 08:09:00 AM »

I know where to put my hands...

Sheepdog · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2015, 08:16:17 AM »

I like that my Guzzi just gets better with age and doesn't scrape the undercarriage in turns.

gwb_mg · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2015, 09:42:14 AM »

I love my Guzzies because they are just plan enjoyable to ride.

redrider · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2015, 09:51:25 AM »

Smoothness, comfort, handling and a fantastic group of owners.

MotoGoosy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2015, 10:20:48 AM »

The sound. The stock mufflers produce just the right amount of noise without being offensive.

bib · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2015, 01:57:01 AM »

UJM riders treat it like its slow... they are correct, it is slower than big UJM machines
BMW riders dont even bother noticing it .... they are only impressed with bikes that are more expensive than what they are on.
HD riders try to pass you no matter what illegal speed you are at... typical HD rider behaviour
Triumph riders give you a wave ... they know what it is like riding a 'unique to rest of you' machine.
Riders on vintage bikes give you a good long look... they appreciate the beauty of form vs function.

After owning bike's for close on 40 years - from 1956 BSA to Honda's, BMW, Kwaka 1100 to Suzuki 1000 I now own and ride a bike I
feel more satisfaction each day I ride it and less disappointment when it has a fault to be fixed than ANY of the previous bike's.
Keep in mind some of my earlier bikes were off the dealer's floor new.

2012 Norge 8v or Black Italian Beauty.
How do you know you are on a great bike? When caught in slow moving traffic you squeeze your knees together and a grin lights up your dial. :BEER:

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2015, 06:59:13 AM »

The other day someone pointed out that my bike had the engine in sideways "It must be a reject from the Harley factory" ;D

Scott of the Sahara · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2015, 08:44:15 AM »

Low end pull on a Sport Touring bike with an upright riding position that allows a short legged person to touch the ground at a stoplight.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #27 on:** March 21, 2015, 09:01:55 AM »

Because when the Centauro hits 5000rpm it's like the millennium falcon going into hyperspace.

and the old cali is just plain fun cruising

poorBob · « **Reply #28 on:** March 21, 2015, 10:38:46 AM »

I like my Stelvio - that's why I bought it. After about 14 k of 300 mile or less days, I did a 900 mile day.

That's when I fell in love with it. I rode it up to the Canadian border and it gave me the impression it would just keep charging right up Niagara Falls if I asked it to.

I've had the bike for almost 3 years and I like it better now than when I got it.

nick949 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2015, 07:34:05 PM »

Load like mule. Add gas. Go................. ........! ;-T

Nick

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