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Final Tour on the Breva750

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Scott Carpenter:
Just came back yesterday from my 1492 mile tour of the Scottish Borders and the Lake District, on what is likely to be my final trip on a Breva 750 after 21 years riding them. I still find it a great bike for one up light touring, which is the sort of thing I like to do. The focus of the trip was the Buccleuch Arms in Moffat, a wonderful base for motorcycle rides out, caters for a riding crowd, and I believe the owners are rides too. We had 4 nights there; superb hospitality, food, and route information. The three days riding we did based there were wonderful, its a part of Scotland people rush through to get to the Highlands or Loch Lomond, but for riders it has a lot to offer. The Meggett and Dalvean Passes. Wanlockhead, Scotlands highest village (with the highest pub!), Galloway forest ride. We found great little cafes; The Glen Cafe at St Marys Loch, the Eskdalemuir Community Centre (really!), the Milkman in Peebles and the Feast Cafe in Kircudbright.  Leaving there was a bit of a let down, we stayed in a YHA for 2 nights and the weather was pretty wet throughout. Keswick heaved with tourists - we were not used to that! Our ride for the day was 101 miles in mostly heavy rain with flash flooding near Coniston. Still, it was an adventure.  :grin: Next days run was a slog to Brecon, then a slog home. Unfortunately motorways had to be used. My friend Peter enjoyed the trip I think..longest he's ever done. Both bikes held up well, but people did admire his V7III more....

Will post a few pics when I can.

DoubleGuzzi:
There are some peachy roads around there, as long as you look out for gravel, deer and sheep. :smiley:
(I still like the Breva as much as my V7III. It has been up for sale since getting the V50 but I don't really want to sell it.)

Mwether:

--- Quote from: Scott Carpenter on June 30, 2025, 12:21:56 PM ---...what is likely to be my final trip on a Breva 750 after 21 years riding them. I still find it a great bike for one up light touring, which is the sort of thing I like to do. ...

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Why the change, Scott?
Are you switching to a different bike or winding down your riding career?

Scott Carpenter:
I'm going to sell the 2004 Breva and get a new V7 850, probably the Sport model. I put 70,000 miles on the first Breva, and 22,000 on this one, and still think they are a great bike, but I have an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up to get a more capable bike, a very good looking bike, and to support Guzzi. So I'm going to take it. I'll likely fit it out with HB hard luggage and a centre stand and maybe a small screen and thats it. That will do me until I'm 80 - I hope!

DoubleGuzzi:

--- Quote from: Scott Carpenter on July 01, 2025, 12:15:24 PM ---That will do me until I'm 80 - I hope!

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It'll be heavier to push around and overall bulkier- just saying.

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