Was Dusty right?

[Travman]

Bob- Perhaps you should go back to the Griso 8V. They feel like they carry their weight a lot lower than the 1200 Sport. You could soften the Griso Suspension if you felt it was too stiff.

[ohiorider]

Bob- Perhaps you should go back to the Griso 8V. They feel like they carry their weight a lot lower than the 1200 Sport. You could soften the Griso Suspension if you felt it was too stiff.

Don't tempt me. Travman.  However, I still have a Becker Technik stand that does a great job of elevating the rear wheel, and a lovely set of bar risers that match the contour of the Griso riser base.    NOTE ... and a working copy of VDSTS .... Oh, and a set of HB bag mounts for the Juniors.

[oldbike54]

OK, I'll be the first to acknowledge what we've all been dancing around in this thread.

Dusty....

What bike should I buy next?

 

 I'm gonna start charging , no more free tickets to motorcycle Nirvana 

 Dusty

[Darren Williams]

What Dusty understands after many years of touring and racing, is that sport bike engines that are high strung with light flywheels do not make for a pleasant touring road bike experience. There are a few exceptions, of course, like a Bandit for example.  My 360 degree Thruxton feels very different from a 270 degree Bonneville. If I was touring on it, I would prefer the 270 for it's more "thumper" feel verses the much smoother power delivery and feel of the 360.

[Kiwi Dave]

But the main thing may be ....... I simply like the feedback I get from twins vs 4 cylinder machines.

Bob

And that's it in a nutshell.  It is the feedback that a Moto Guzzi engine provides, that turned me onto our marque so many years ago.

Everybody on this forum must agree ......or why are you here?

[LowRyter]

the CB is a "retro bike".  It doesn't have performance and handling compared to 4 cyl sport standards, like 1000 Ninja, GSX-S, CB1000R or older bikes like my '98 1200 Bandit, 919 Hornet, or ZRX.

But it does have the style and performance associated with standard machines of the '70s with modern tech and reliability.  It's down to preference and choice. 

[LowRyter]

Dusty is like "Silent Cal" Coolidge.   He rarely speaks, but when he does, he's usually got a cogent point. 

I've decided I like bikes with character.   To me, smoothness is not the goal.   Crazy impressive performance specs don't do it.   And I generally find I-4 engines too smooth overall . . .  yet annoying "buzzy" as well. 

I'm working hard to like a recently purchased Triumph Street Triple Rx.   But like you, I just haven't jelled with it so far.

And like you, Dusty gently suggested the Triumph Triple would be a mistake (for me). And I didn't listen.

Dusty "silent"?   I'm not sure we're talking about the same guy.     

[Dharma Bum]

So far this has gone two pages and, no concensus whether Dusty is right or not! Don't leave him in suspense!!

[ITSec]

So far this has gone two pages and, no consensus whether Dusty is right or not! Don't leave him in suspense!!

Hey, I asked him for a recommendation so I could see if he is right, but he says he's gonna start charging for them! 

[Huzo]

I'm not really across this one, but I think Dusty said he'd find it as boring as a wooden spoon. The hint of flavour in Bob's post was looking a bit that way wasn't it ? That would make Dusty..... Ummmmm.......RIGHT!!!

[jas67]

Don't tempt me. Travman.  However, I still have a Becker Technik stand that does a great job of elevating the rear wheel, and a lovely set of bar risers that match the contour of the Griso riser base.    NOTE ... and a working copy of VDSTS .... Oh, and a set of HB bag mounts for the Juniors.

I'll just leave this right here.....
https://nwct.craigslist.org/mcy/d/moto-guzzi-griso/6222723581.html

[ohiorider]

That is so thoughtful!

Bob