Quota - damn thing's growing on me!

[nick949]

Those wretched, unreliable 70's bikes in my garage had better watch it! This Quota is really growing on me. 

I know it's new to me and officially the 'work' bike, but already it is the bike I grab for just about everything while the others linger in the back of the garage.  It's definitely a generation older than the Breva 1100 it replaces, and down on performance and sophistication, but it has wormed it's way into my heart in a way that the Breva never did.

On paved roads it's smooth and comfortable with effortless long-legged power.  On unpaved roads, it's tractable and predictable and never feels unsettled. 

Yes it's tall in the saddle, but swinging my leg over helps keep my geriatric body limber and the riding position is perfect.  It just fits.  How come these bikes weren't a smash hit?  Everyone elses loss - my gain.

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Nick

[Unkept]

Seems perfect for your needs! I think the Quota is *pretty cool*.

-Joe

[Guzzistajohn]

Sounds like you've found the right rig, enjoy. I also enjoy a big tall ADV machine, I think I'll go put some miles on the Tiger. JS

[redrider]

I liked them when they were new and still do. Your comment about power is exactly why I prefer the two valve engine. The newer ones have lost the edginess that I like. Glad you found a friend.

[canuguzzi]

Better looking than any other ADV bike made.

[Green1000S]

Damn right it's a cool bike. Does nothing well, but it's a hoot to throw around on gravel or spend a day on the concrete slab.
Friendly ADV-greeting from June, when me and my daughter were in TX!

[nowgrn4]

Love mine. Rode mine this morning. I've had it 13 years and it has never let me down, or ever been in the shop.


Q picture thread?

[romanoaf]

I was considering picking that bike up when I saw it posted a couple months ago, or at least another red one with a prancing moose. Lovely bike, congrats.

[hauto]

I had for about a year now.It's a great around town bike or a decent over the road bike.I'm into mine for under $3000 .I don't think a stelvio is going to give me that much more for a extra $5000.

[canuguzzi]

Love mine. Rode mine this morning. I've had it 13 years and it has never let me down, or ever been in the shop.


Q picture thread?

Looks new. Is that blue? How about another pic, side on view.

[leafman60]

Did you get a Quota, Nick?

[nick949]

Did you get a Quota, Nick?

Where have you been Lfmn  ? 
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=79162.msg1244517#msg1244517
Yep. Nice one. Very much my kind of bike. Don't worry though, the oldies will still see some miles .

Nick

[JayDee24ca]

I have been enjoying mine this summer, exploring the old mining roads around the Boundary Country here in BC. The Eldo and SPII don't seem to get used as much as they used to, given the Q's better tractability on steep dirt and gravel roads. he Q is a bit tall and heavy, and I dumped it once way back in the bush and waited for several hours for someone to give me a hand getting it back upright after pulling my back out, but it's low rpm lugging power is great in the woods.

[leafman60]

Where have you been Lfmn  ? 
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=79162.msg1244517#msg1244517
Yep. Nice one. Very much my kind of bike. Don't worry though, the oldies will still see some miles .

Nick

Yes, I have been remiss lately. I'm not on here too much.  Been busy with work, life etc.

That's a nice Quota. 

I have a lot of experience with the Big Q.

My former long-time riding partner had one and I was his in-house mechanic/modification man!

We did a lot of things to that bike and I rode it many times.

My nephew graduated from college when the Quota was current and ended up buying a black on as his first (and last) bike.

It's nothing in the league of a Stelvio but the Quota is a competent woods tractor and does good on the highway too. For what they sell for nowadays, it's a huge bargain.  Lot of bike for the money.

You can read a lot of archival details of issues and mods for the Q. 

The charging system is a little weak when the engine is spinning slow (as in the woods). I installed matching twin batteries and a volt meter. We did many other things.  My friend was short, so I ended up doing a lowering job with a new machined suspension dogbone and a 19 inch front rim laced by Buchanan's. We had Russell (best seat anywhere) produce a special low seat too. Oh, Gustafsson makes a bigger windshield for it too.

A few shots while we were visiting a friend and during one of our ill-fated ice road riding expeditions in NC-

[canuck750]

Great looking bike Nick, I think the Quota was built for you.

I hope to read your reports from the wilderness next summer and your impressions of the Quota munching up miles of gravel!

Cheers

Jim

[leafman60]

Great looking bike Nick, I think the Quota was built for you.

I hope to read your reports from the wilderness next summer and your impressions of the Quota munching up miles of gravel!

Cheers

Jim

Ditto

One thing about that NFalcon - it'll make that Quota feel like a Super Bike.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I really liked Darth Quota. If my laigs were about 4 inches longer (they barely reach the ground)  I'd still have him.