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I looked around to see what my bike was worth, and the impression I got was that $2000 would be fair.As for opinions of the bike:1. The side covers are garbage. Expect them to fall off, and fiberglass replacements (if available) will run $180 unpainted.2. The chrome falls off and rusts.3. Getting the bike moving from a dead stop is not pleasant because first gear is so high. I have to rev mine up and let the clutch out gradually.4. Someone here compared the seat to sitting on a log. That's the best description I've seen. After an hour, you will need to get off. I got a quote on redoing mine, and it was over $400 before shipping.5. The gas cap may get stuck because the plastic swells.6. Changing the oil is a nightmare unless you have a Harper Outsider. If you buy an Outsider, double-check the length of the bolts they send you with it, because sometimes they send the wrong ones, and they will tear threads out of your engine. The Outsider will not work well with the original crossover, so you will need an H-pipe to go with it.7. The rear shocks are horrible, so you will want to replace them. 8. Shifting is unbelievable. You will get false neutrals all the time if you don't stomp on it. Fun bike, though. Great sound. It has a wide torque band (at least compared to my other bike), so it's easy to fall into a habit of shifting too early, but it seems to ride best when you wind it up pretty good.
Did you hear this at the Honda dealer?
I looked around to see what my bike was worth, and the impression I got was that $2000 would be fair.As for opinions of the bike:1. The side covers are garbage. Expect them to fall off, and fiberglass replacements (if available) will run $180 unpainted.Original side covers are still doing fine after 15 years. 2. The chrome falls off and rusts.Have not experienced this. 3. Getting the bike moving from a dead stop is not pleasant because first gear is so high. I have to rev mine up and let the clutch out gradually.Have not experienced this. 4. Someone here compared the seat to sitting on a log. That's the best description I've seen. After an hour, you will need to get off. I got a quote on redoing mine, and it was over $400 before shipping.Stock seat is, indeed, not very good. I had mine re-shaped to be flatter and higher. I forget the cost, but it was considerably less than $400.00. Of course, it was a dozen+ years ago. 5. The gas cap may get stuck because the plastic swells.I'd be surprised if there are many Guzzis of that era that haven't had this fixed by now. Anyhow, its been well addressed on this forum and elsewhere. Repair involves dis-assembling the cap and filing down the offending part in a few key spots. Takes a bit of time, but not difficult and costs zero dollars. 6. Changing the oil is a nightmare unless you have a Harper Outsider. If you buy an Outsider, double-check the length of the bolts they send you with it, because sometimes they send the wrong ones, and they will tear threads out of your engine. The Outsider will not work well with the original crossover, so you will need an H-pipe to go with it.Pan needs to be dropped every 2nd or 3rd change for filter replacement. Not difficult, just takes a while because there are a lot of bolts holding that pan in place. The only remotely tricky part is making sure ALL the bolts have been loosened off. Oil changes not requiring filter replacement are super easy. 7. The rear shocks are horrible, so you will want to replace them. Not horrible in my experience, but just OK. If original, they're pushing 14-15 years old, probably should be replaced anyway. I put YSS shocks on mine. Very happy with them. 8. Shifting is unbelievable. You will get false neutrals all the time if you don't stomp on it. Hasn't been a problem. There are some linkage adjustments that can improve shift quality. (Also covered elsewhere on this site.)Fun bike, though. Great sound. It has a wide torque band (at least compared to my other bike), so it's easy to fall into a habit of shifting too early, but it seems to ride best when you wind it up pretty good.Agreed.
Original side covers are still doing fine after 15 years.
Have not experienced this.
Have not experienced this
Stock seat is, indeed, not very good. I had mine re-shaped to be flatter and higher. I forget the cost, but it was considerably less than $400.00
Pan needs to be dropped every 2nd or 3rd change for filter replacement. Not difficult, just takes a while because there are a lot of bolts holding that pan in place.
Not horrible in my experience, but just OK.
Hasn't been a problem. There are some linkage adjustments that can improve shift quality. (Also covered elsewhere on this site.)
And ya know what, I don't regret a moment of owning it. Like the V7, it was a throwback to a more simple mechanical bike that was fun to ride and easy to work on.The motor, drive line, and frame were like anvils and would probably last a lifetime.Always got me home too.
I bought Kev's Jackal a few years ago. Yes, it took me a little time to adjust to the clunky transmission, and yes, changing the oil/filter was a royal pain-in-the-ass, and yes, minor problems with the bike continued to pop up. However, I really started to bond with the bike. I loved it's simplicity; even a bozo like me could fix/adjust about anything on the bike. For a cruiser it handled incredibly well. I loved the feel of the motor. I was planning to replace stock seat; it was like sitting on a plank. With a good seat, it would have been fine for touring. Unfortunately, it was totaled when a distracted driver rear-ended me.In the not-too-distant future, I will likely try to purchase another. Jon