Is the V9 a gateway drug?

[bkiser]

I recently bought a V9 Bobber after being bikeless for about 7 years.  My last bike was a 2004 Bonneville Black which was nice, but somewhat characterless even with substantial modifications.  So, now that I have put a couple of hundred miles on the V9, and have relearned how to ride somewhat, I have become aware of its short-comings....which I promptly forget every time I crank the bike.  Then I wonder....what Guzzi can I get next?  This is a powerful drug.

Brian
Ringgold, GA
Tornadoes coming...car is outside, bike is in the garage

[Kev m]

Yup, they're like Pringles.

[bkiser]

I am thinking the V9 is a little small for two-up so now that my wife wants to go for a short ride, I am thinking a used Cali 1100 would be nice. 

[cloudbase]

For me it was the B750.  That was five Guzzis ago.

[rocker59]

I am thinking the V9 is a little small for two-up so now that my wife wants to go for a short ride, I am thinking a used Cali 1100 would be nice. 

If you want another bike, get another bike.  No excuses needed.

The V9 is plenty of bike "two-up for a short ride".

[tazio]

Get you a GRiSO, then call me. I'm in Acworth

[roadscum]

I recently bought a V9 Bobber after being bikeless for about 7 years.  My last bike was a 2004 Bonneville Black which was nice, but somewhat characterless even with substantial modifications.  So, now that I have put a couple of hundred miles on the V9, and have relearned how to ride somewhat, I have become aware of its short-comings....which I promptly forget every time I crank the bike.  Then I wonder....what Guzzi can I get next?  This is a powerful drug.

Brian
Ringgold, GA
Tornadoes coming...car is outside, bike is in the garage

Yea, if the wife ain't happy we won't be happy.   

Please tell us what you see as it's short-comings.

Paul

[Chuck in Indiana]

Hi, my name is Chuck. The Centauro was first, the Monza number 13, but I can quit any time I want..

[Adan]

Describe what kind of riding you do, maybe you'll get some useful advice. 

The V9 is an urban cruiser.  Great around town, ok for an hour at a time on B roads.  Not very qualified for much else.  If you thought you were getting a touring or sport bike, you now know better.

[rocker59]

Describe what kind of riding you do, maybe you'll get some useful advice. 

The V9 is an urban cruiser.  Great around town, ok for an hour at a time on B roads.  Not very qualified for much else.  If you thought you were getting a touring or sport bike, you now know better.

dood. TOURING is something you do.

There are people who 2-up tour tge world on KLRs.

The OP is talking about hauling the wife for coffee or lunch somewhere. The V9 is more than capable.

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[Adan]

dood. TOURING is something you do.

There are people who 2-up tour tge world on KLRs.

The OP is talking about hauling the wife for coffee or lunch somewhere. The V9 is more than capable.

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I get it.  I've toured on small bikes.  I would tour on the V9.  But if I described it as a "touring bike" to someone who was bike shopping, I'd be doing them a disservice because these terms are applied in a relative sense.  A 1200RT is a touring bike.

I've upgraded the suspension and added the solo "comfort" seat on my Bobber, but it's still not comfortable for more than an hour at a time.  And I'm fine with that.  At this stage of my life, that's how I like to ride. 

[Kev m]

Adan, I get it, I really do. I've argued the semantics here before to the point of ad nauseum. But some here can't separate semantics and outliers in usage.

Rocker, honestly the V7 just isn't a 2-up bike to ME (unless we're talking my 5 y/o as the passenger).

Now maybe the V9 is better, but still I'm not gonna second guess the OP. He seems to WANT something bigger for that and I get it.

[rocker59]

Adan, I get it, I really do. I've argued the semantics here before to the point of ad nauseum. But some here can't separate semantics and outliers in usage.

Rocker, honestly the V7 just isn't a 2-up bike to ME (unless we're talking my 5 y/o as the passenger).

Now maybe the V9 is better, but still I'm not gonna second guess the OP. He seems to WANT something bigger for that and I get it.

And I recommended he buy the second bike, no excuses needed...

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[rocker59]

  A 1200RT is a touring bike

There are going to be some poor pissed BMW sport - touring guys, when they read this...[emoji3]


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[Kev m]

And I recommended he buy the second bike, no excuses needed...

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Not really, my point is the it's NOT an excuse if they genuinely find it inadequate for their desires.

It's funny I was crawling around the new Road King Special with Jenn yesterday saying I like it, and I want it, but I just don't NEED it in my life right now. With our young kids there's nothing it does THAT much better then my Sportster that would justify the $25k and lost parking spot to other bikes.

But that's a case of simple ROI, as there's no doubt it would be a better "Tourer" to me in terms of comfort and capability, especially 2-up.

[rocker59]

No brother, you NEED that RK to haul the wife down to Starbucks.  A Sportster just won't do. ..

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[Kev m]

No brother, you NEED that RK to haul the wife down to Starbucks.  A Sportster just won't do. ..

[emoji6]

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Jenn does NOT ride pillion unless she has too lol.

Ok, semi-related story. Was running early for my surgery yesterday so we stopped on the way at a Harley dealer to kick tires and keep my mind off it while wasting time.

Looked at the RK and then a nice silver Roadster. I asked Jenn to stand it up and give an opinion, partially because she'd not seen one in person before and I was curious, but mostly because with this broken wrist I couldn't stand it up safely myself and I really want one so I'm living vicariously right now

And that's when the salesman swooped in!

Call the following "fun with a salesman"

Sales Dood to Jenn "you look good on that, it's my last one, I can make you a deal"

Jenn "oh, I don't want it, I've got a Ducati"

Me "She hasn't ridden her Sportster in like 6 years since she got the Duc, it's me that wants one"

Him staring at my right arm in the splint "Well I can make you such a deal'

Me "I've got surgery in an hour, maybe another time"

Him "ohh"

That said, as soon as Shay (youngest) is big enough we'll have to figure out her 2-up bike cause it won't be the Duc. It could be the V7, but I'm still thinking it might be a Scrambler or Street Twin, they'd work 2-up with a petite woman and our 4-5 y/o son. 

[Perazzimx14]

I bought 11 different Guzzi's from 2010 to 2015. Had 5 at one time. Its a slippery slope.

[rocker59]

And that's when the salesman swooped

Surprised he didn't try to up sell her to a Softail.


LOL



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[Kev m]

Surprised he didn't try to up sell her to a Softail.


LOL



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Ha ha I know right. They had two of whatever stupid Softails the have the USD forks and dual disk brakes.

Maybe he overheard is making fun of them before that. "What a great front end, WHY did they put it on a Softail?"

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[Chuck in Indiana]

Really? They put a USD front end on that POS Softtail?  You're kidding, right?

[Kev m]

Really? They put a USD front end on that POS Softtail?  You're kidding, right?

I wish I was kidding.

CVO Breakout Softail

[lucian]

Check this stable out. I don't feel so bad owning three any more. I'd hate to see just his registration fees annually. Much less the depreciation going on . Ya it's addictive!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssd5xOLE50k

[Kev m]

Check this stable out. I don't feel so bad owning three any more. I'd hate to see just his registration fees annually. Much less the depreciation going on . Ya it's addictive!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssd5xOLE50k

There's not a bike in the bunch that really does anything for me.

And I can't see how I would ever keep the many ridden.

Nope, not envious at all.

<shrugs>

[Penderic]

Check this stable out. I don't feel so bad owning three any more. I'd hate to see just his registration fees annually. Much less the depreciation going on . Ya it's addictive!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssd5xOLE50k

Well, I am impressed!


 

[Ncdan]

I would love to have another guzzi but the Calvin simply won't allow it in the basement:)

[Unkept]

Hi, my name is Chuck. The Centauro was first, the Monza number 13, but I can quit any time I want..

Thanks for the laugh Chuck! 

Lindsey and I rode two up on the Breva 750 with full luggage, I liked it just fine... but we're smaller people and I didn't need to go fast. (We cruised at 60-70mph just fine)

The V9 (in theory) is even more capable, with a modern six speed transmission, more power, and maybe a better front suspension... I know it has a smaller seat though.

A couple airhawks and some luggage would be all I'd need probably.

-Joe

[wymple]

There's not a bike in the bunch that really does anything for me.

And I can't see how I would ever keep the many ridden.

Nope, not envious at all.

<shrugs>

Exactly.

[chuck peterson]

 

U R Doomed...

 

[Penderic]

You are lucky. There are many support groups and programs to help.


"You will not buy another Moto Guzzi. You will not buy another Moto Guzzi. You will not buy another Moto Guzzi. You will not buy another Moto Guzzi. You will not buy another Moto Guzzi."