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In mentioning Charlotte and Greenville, SC, and the mileages to each, you must be located in the general Asheville area. The dealer in Charlotte has a good rep, and has been in the Guzzi game for quite a while. Keep in mind there's also another strong dealer in Greensboro, not much farther from you, and they're becoming known as having some of the lowest prices on new Guzzis in the US.
You are location correct - well done.I'm a strong believer and advocate of building/maintaining relationships. When I visit with the owner of the local service shop, I'm hoping he'll give me the green light on this so he and I can do this together.We gotta bunch of hills in this area with some steep roads - which I do frequent - including I-26 and the Highlands, North of Brevard. I strictly ride solo and that won't change. Still think the Milano over the Roamer? Just asking because I don't know and why I was slightly leaning towards the Roamer. DO like the dual clocks and bigger tank on the Milano though. And, after 2+ hrs riding, I'm ready for a short break - which means the Roamer has enough range too. Yeah, I'd like a little more power but lighter weight and really good handling trumps HP/torque for me.
Get the Guzzi. Ask your dealer to ride it and break it in. Have them change fluids and do first valve check. Go over the bike so you have peace of mind. Then enjoy your trip.Don't laugh. This happens more than folks know. You'll love the V7.
You are location correct - well done.I'm a strong believer and advocate of building/maintaining relationships. When I visit with the owner of the local service shop, I'm hoping he'll give me the green light on this so he and I can do this together.As for buying a MG and my concerns spoiling the ownership - that was a very insightful post. I'm confident I can handle dealing with minor issues with some local back-up. As the miles add up, I'm also confident the concerns will fade.We gotta bunch of hills in this area with some steep roads - which I do frequent - including I-26 and the Highlands, North of Brevard. I strictly ride solo and that won't change. Still think the Milano over the Roamer? Just asking because I don't know and why I was slightly leaning towards the Roamer. DO like the dual clocks and bigger tank on the Milano though. And, after 2+ hrs riding, I'm ready for a short break - which means the Roamer has enough range too. Yeah, I'd like a little more power but lighter weight and really good handling trumps HP/torque for me.It's been a good day here and a lot of that is because of those of you who took the time to respond. THANKS.
I am NOT mechanically inclined in ANY way. Yes, I know, ANYTHING mechanical can break down. I would greatly appreciate your honest advice here.
Last night, I finally decided on the 2018 Carbon Black.
The idea that Guzzi need to be “sorted out “ is a hold over from years back. By in large Guzzi made since we left the single digits of this century have been free of needing sorting. The small blocks have received a lot of attention and refinement from the factory.
Why not grab a low mile one that's been "sorted" and save a lot of $$$$'s in the process ?
Kev, I did say "by and large", which I think equates with your own statement, of "low and random".Meaning if you do run across a problem, they are likely to be few and taken care of by a good dealer.