Wildguzzi.com
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: wymple on August 23, 2015, 01:08:18 AM
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http://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/5151785349.html
My kids keep sending me stuff like this to look at, tho usually it's a Guzzi I'm slobbering over. This would a badarse ride with back seat and tail trunk removed.
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That's one of those Hondapotomusses. I have the money but not the slightest interest in one of those.
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They are big. But seems like everyone has something of a hippo over 800 lbs to offer. My son has an 850 lb Yamaha in his stable, my nephew has an 825 lb Indian. I guess big is relative.
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That's one of those Hondapotomusses. I have the money but not the slightest interest in one of those.
Hondapotomus; I like that. I think I'd spend the money on something lighter .....
Lannis
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Ah, asking price $9000? On the high side IMO
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13,000 miles in 16 years?? must not be a great bike to ride....even in Iowa...that bike was made to cruise the flat interstates of the Midwest. Looks like it weighs 900 lbs.
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Hmmm :violent1: :thewife: :copcar:
As the world's most interesting Guy says ; Stay Poor, My Friend !
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If you have it, don't flaunt it.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Worlds-Most-Expensive-Motorcycle-01_zps3lyquzd3.jpg)
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...unless it is a tax deductible expense.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/gold%20elvis_zpsrwys4hhx.jpg)
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That's one of those Hondapotomusses. I have the money but not the slightest interest in one of those.
Where I come from they're Hondabagos. :wink: Look, there's a herd of Hondabagos......... . :grin:
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It's 150 lbs lighter than some of them, spec sheet says 662, and a low CG. As easy as my GS850 I bet.
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Engine is great, nice CG, wonderful bikes unless you're tall. At 5-10 I'd find myself wadded up after a day, I know. I keep sitting on them and realizing the cockpit is great for someone 5-6!!!! I think my 1400 is a little like that, but for someone 5-7 with a long body or something like that. Actually, just lifting the bars 2" made it perfect. Much more roomy than the Valk!
They'll handle well enough - have seen them crank through the Dragon at rather nice speed. Then again, a Rocket III all the way over will do quite well. Just takes the fellow who can lean a monster all the way over in control to do it!!
If a Valk fit I would probably have one.
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I like it better than the current version. It actually looks good. I could waste some time on the Interstate with that.
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I like it but the price seems to be overly reflecting "... a kind paint job that was $3000 dollars to have done" and a $900 seat. $900?!? Magic beads pinched from a falafel stained cab cost a lot less.
As far as the weight and day-to-day ownership, I never really noticed on mine unless I had to push/pull it on gravel. Like a big bottomed gal with an otherwise average build, the weight is carried low, she's light on her feet, a pleasure to dance with and long term comfortable.
The problem - particularly with the "Interstate" - is that they represent a hell of a paradox for me... They have the comfort, reliability is legendary and power is not ever a consideration, but that fuel tank! Those bikes getting a hundred and a bunch miles outa a fill up? Ridiculous.
After I got rid of mine I heard about an under-slung aftermarket auxiliary tank. haven't ever seen one but it would have gone a long way (NPI) in getting me to keep mine.
Todd.