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Title: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: willowstreetguzziguy on March 24, 2019, 03:18:37 PM: So how much do you love your favorite Guzzi... enough to accept an even trade?

If Moto Guzzi offered you a new 2019 V85TT in trade for your favorite Guzzi in your stable, would you accept or decline the offer and if so, why?
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: twowheeladdict on March 24, 2019, 03:23:21 PM: Absolutely! Then I could go buy another V7III and put the green tins on it! LOL!
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: pebra on March 24, 2019, 03:32:53 PM: No way! :grin:
Adventure style bikes don't appeal to me, quite simply.
But maybe if the V85 motor appeared in a nice street bike, and there was a considerable weight saving compared to the Griso……
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: twowings on March 24, 2019, 03:34:30 PM: That's a tough choice...the 2V 1200 motor in the Norge is SO sweet and the bike so comfortable to me that I would have to take the V85 on a LONG ride to see if it eats the miles as effortlessly as the Norge...OTOH, being able to explore farther afield would be a nice extra...can't I have BOTH??? :evil:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: beetle on March 24, 2019, 03:36:50 PM: No.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: willowstreetguzziguy on March 24, 2019, 03:44:08 PM: Quote from: twowings on March 24, 2019, 03:34:30 PM
That's a tough choice...the 2V 1200 motor in the Norge is SO sweet and the bike so comfortable to me that I would have to take the V85 on a LONG ride to see if it eats the miles as effortlessly as the Norge...OTOH, being able to explore farther afield would be a nice extra...can't I have BOTH??? :evil:

I agree. The 2v 1200 motor in my 1200 Sport is sweet too and the bike is set up like MG built it for me.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Matteo on March 24, 2019, 04:51:33 PM: Yup, pick one😎
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: lucian on March 24, 2019, 04:52:51 PM: Interesting scenario, hard to answer as I have not yet ridden one. I will say that the 850 motor in my LMIII is my favorite to date. I already have a reserve on a test ride with option to purchase one of the first of six to arrive at Seacoast. If the new FI 850 is as smooth as the carbed 850 of yesteryear, we will be talking turkey.
I know I know , yes or no would have answered your question. :laugh:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 24, 2019, 05:00:37 PM: Nope.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Green1000S on March 24, 2019, 05:10:14 PM: Quote from: Matteo on March 24, 2019, 04:51:33 PM
Yup, pick one😎

Do the Robin.... :thumb:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Green1000S on March 24, 2019, 05:11:50 PM: Stelvio? Nope, its my warrior, Big Fat Green Hippo.
Stornello? Nope, Its my "lets have fun bike".
I'll trade my Daughters Duke for V85TT....
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: wavedog on March 24, 2019, 05:17:21 PM: Yes! And laugh my head off while I rip down the road.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: kingoffleece on March 24, 2019, 05:34:12 PM: nope
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Huzo on March 24, 2019, 05:50:22 PM: Quote from: kingoffleece on March 24, 2019, 05:34:12 PM
nope
Nope, but I would probably swap my Mk 2
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Turin on March 24, 2019, 05:52:28 PM: Nope. To much time and history with those bikes. I might trade my Ducati.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: travelingbyguzzi on March 24, 2019, 06:28:31 PM: My favorite Guzzi (85 Cal II) has 250K miles on it, so, yeah, probably would. Can always buy another Cal II.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: cloudbase on March 24, 2019, 06:53:25 PM: I'd trade the Quota.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: T4halo on March 24, 2019, 07:01:41 PM: No, waiting on the new LeMans. I’m sure it’s coming.

T4
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: egschade on March 24, 2019, 07:02:14 PM: I would say 'yes, in gray please'. The big blocks are kinda heavy for my weak back and while my V7 III is great, I think the V85 will be the Goldilocks bike that isn't too big but still offers a more modern ride than the V7.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: rschrum on March 24, 2019, 07:06:02 PM: Only if I could lie about which is my favorite.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 24, 2019, 07:27:04 PM: No way I'd trade them my '69 Ambo even though it has 111,000 miles on it, needs a bit of work and isn't the prettiest thing.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: jas67 on March 24, 2019, 07:32:17 PM: I'm not really sure which is my favorite.
The V7 Racer is probably worth the least, but, would be hard to replace due to the record fairing.
The Le Mans is a project (currently with no fork on it).
I pretty much enjoy riding the V7III and Eldorado equally, depending on what I'm in the mood for.
Since I have more $$$ into the Eldorado than it is worth, and likely as much as the MSRP for the V85TT, I'd let them take the V7III, as replacing it would be far easier and cheaper than replacing my Eldo.

So, yes. Heck, if I missed the V7III, I could sell the V85TT, and buy another V7III and have change left over.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: not-fishing on March 24, 2019, 07:44:28 PM: Can I replace my Griso 1100 "favorite" afterwards or would I have to stick to 2 bikes?
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: PeteS on March 24, 2019, 07:58:26 PM: I'd trade my '76 LeMans but those in the know here think my LeMans would be worth two V85s. I'd settle for a V85 and a 1400 Eldorado.

Pete
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Travlr on March 24, 2019, 09:43:25 PM: Quote from: willowstreetguzziguy on March 24, 2019, 03:44:08 PM
I agree. The 2v 1200 motor in my 1200 Sport is sweet too and the bike is set up like MG built it for me.

:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Guzzi Gal on March 24, 2019, 09:48:36 PM: Them's fightin' words! :boxing:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Fireflyr on March 24, 2019, 09:57:30 PM: I'd buy a cheap V7 used, tell them it was my favorite, and trade. That way I could keep my LMIII, my T3 and the Eldo. :grin:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: JJ on March 24, 2019, 10:07:56 PM: Ahhhhh...."NO" - somewhat attached to my '98 Centauro GT, aka..."The Yellow Horse!"

...1 of 245 imported to the USA... :laugh: :grin: :wink: :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: pete roper on March 24, 2019, 10:10:53 PM: Not in this lifetime.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: John Croucher on March 24, 2019, 10:27:58 PM: I never fall in love with my bikes. I have found that there is always something else that I would like to have. Would I trade my FrankenGuzzi? I would.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Muzz on March 24, 2019, 10:46:40 PM: I only have the one, and although I love it I could be persuaded to let it go and be given a brand new V85TT.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Tom H on March 25, 2019, 01:11:58 AM: Quote from: Fireflyr on March 24, 2019, 09:57:30 PM
I'd buy a cheap V7 used, tell them it was my favorite, and trade. That way I could keep my LMIII, my T3 and the Eldo. :grin:

I'm going with this if I can find one very cheap. But....

If I had to give up one of my bikes, NO WAY. I don't really care for the style. But....

If they offered a new version of my Eldo with a 900-1000cc engine , I might just give up my EVT.

Tom
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: ohiorider on March 25, 2019, 03:42:12 AM: My one and only 1200 Sport for a new V85?

Sure! I'd like to go lighter.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Glawster on March 25, 2019, 04:27:22 AM: I rode the V85TT last week, found it to be very impressive and I'm thinking of buying one.
However, if I had to give up this, then no chance...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4487/23556361498_853c942e4a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BTAvzL)DSC_3394 (https://flic.kr/p/BTAvzL) by Derek Wardell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154993838@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Huzo on March 25, 2019, 04:37:30 AM: Quote from: Glawster on March 25, 2019, 04:27:22 AM
I rode the V85TT last week, found it to be very impressive and I'm thinking of buying one.
However, if I had to give up this, then no chance...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4487/23556361498_853c942e4a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BTAvzL)DSC_3394 (https://flic.kr/p/BTAvzL) by Derek Wardell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154993838@N08/), on Flickr
Don’t bloody well blame ya’
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 25, 2019, 06:29:06 AM: ^^^ nice picture.. :thumb:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Perazzimx14 on March 25, 2019, 08:18:35 AM: I'm in the "no" camp. Everytime I see a picture of the bike from the front it reminds me of Gonzo.

(https://i.ibb.co/NNmSS3N/images-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NNmSS3N)

(https://i.ibb.co/vw1fpG8/download-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vw1fpG8)
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Sheepdog on March 25, 2019, 09:13:07 AM: The V85 is the most desirable bike Guzzi has made since I bought my Vintage, but there is no way that I would give up that 'ol ditch pump. Those two valve Big Blocks aren't being made anymore...
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: JeffOlson on March 25, 2019, 11:59:52 AM: I like much about the V85TT, and I would take one if given it. However, I would not buy one or trade for one: I do not like adventure-style bikes with their beaks, I do not like them, Sam I am...
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: kingoffleece on March 25, 2019, 12:06:40 PM: Quote from: Perazzimx14 on March 25, 2019, 08:18:35 AM
I'm in the "no" camp. Everytime I see a picture of the bike from the front it reminds me of Gonzo.

(https://i.ibb.co/NNmSS3N/images-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NNmSS3N)

(https://i.ibb.co/vw1fpG8/download-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vw1fpG8)

You say that like it's a bad thing-ha ha!
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: canuck750 on March 25, 2019, 12:09:35 PM: Nope,

My all time favorite Guzzi is still my 72 Eldorado, the V7 Sport, 750S are nice bikes, pretty to look at, a little quicker than the Eldo (not much though) but not as comfortable to ride, but no, the current Guzzi line up would not have me trading in my 70's iron.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: maquette on March 25, 2019, 12:54:42 PM: Absolutely, if it came with the luggage. My 1000SP needs work, so I guess they could fix it. :grin:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Toecutter on March 25, 2019, 01:14:08 PM: I'd take it!

and then promptly trade it for a shiny new V7III.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: inditx on March 25, 2019, 01:32:19 PM: Thought this was a trick question...Of course I would! :bike-037:
inditx
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: larrys on March 25, 2019, 02:27:32 PM: No way ever. I 'm a dinosaur, I'll keep my dino bike.
Larry
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: j.r.r. on March 25, 2019, 06:46:04 PM: I have to say NO to the deal. My latest addition just arrived to Toronto today, still in the crate:

(https://i.ibb.co/sHNxDRj/InCrate.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sHNxDRj)

but... next year I would like to review the option to have V85TT in my garage. It is great looking bike and I would love to buy one but not sure if the insurance premiums will be friendly/affordable enough to get one :(

BTW, anybody wants to guess what's in the box?
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Cam3512 on March 25, 2019, 07:04:04 PM: I have a V85 ordered. Having said that, I would NEVER trade in my '71 Ambo Police or '74 V7 Sport for one. And both are worth a straight up trade. NEVER!
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: twowheeladdict on March 25, 2019, 07:17:38 PM: Quote from: j.r.r. on March 25, 2019, 06:46:04 PM

BTW, anybody wants to guess what's in the box?

Rarefied air?
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Cam3512 on March 25, 2019, 07:20:07 PM: Quote from: twowheeladdict on March 25, 2019, 07:17:38 PM
Rarefied air?

NOT a Guzzi...
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: zebraranger on March 25, 2019, 08:06:52 PM: I'd have to decline and keep my Griso since they no longer make them. Plus, I don't think the V85 can offer the same thrill.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHDHqRck/2200p-ENH.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ctv0cvMT)
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: wyno on March 26, 2019, 02:48:46 AM: ^^^^^
Wot he said. I'll keep my Griso. But if I could afford it, I'd have a V85 too.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Smithy on March 26, 2019, 05:14:03 AM: Yup, my Cali is for sale and I will be looking at a V85TT, GS 1250 or the new Rocket 3..
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: flip on March 26, 2019, 05:37:07 PM: Sure, I’d trade my Breva 1100 in a heartbeat for a new V85TT. Then I’d make one of you guys a good deal on the V85TT! Then I’d go bike shopping.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: jwinwi on March 26, 2019, 05:59:54 PM: I'll only get a new bike if I don't have to give up any of the old ones. :cool:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: pebra on March 26, 2019, 06:02:04 PM: Quote from: j.r.r. on March 25, 2019, 06:46:04 PM

BTW, anybody wants to guess what's in the box?

You found Jimmy Hoffa?
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: j.r.r. on March 26, 2019, 06:38:26 PM: Quote from: pebra on March 26, 2019, 06:02:04 PM
You found Jimmy Hoffa?

No, keep looking.
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: Luap McKeever on March 27, 2019, 12:43:36 PM: I'm afraid it would take four v85's to get me off my MGX. That way I could sell 2 of them to buy another MGX. Then, the wife and I would each have 2 bikes :thumb:
Title: Re: If MG offered to give you a new V85TT for your favorite Guzzi...
Post by: azguzzirep on March 27, 2019, 12:59:35 PM: I would trade my 1998 EV, but not my 1968 V700 !!