Someone's looking to Trade a 750 Breva for a Triumph...

[SLDMRossi]

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2005-Moto-Guzzi-BREVA-750-5014979446

Not me...no connection to Seller/Trader...

Steven Rossi

[twowheeladdict]

Is that duct tape on the seat?

[SLDMRossi]

Sure looks like it ... obviously, if you were going to exchange for a Triumph, it would have to be suitable! Or, some cash would obviously have to trade hands...

I only posted it because Trades have become few and far between.

SR

[Guzzistajohn]

The taped seat makes me think it's been to that world famous custom bike shop in Muskogee, Ok. U.S.A. 

[ohiorider]

Aside from the saddle damage, it's low mileage, and looks to be cosmetically ok.

Bob

[SLDMRossi]

And...a Breva saddle is easy to find (Hamlin Cycles, e-Bay, etc.)

SR

[twowheeladdict]

Aside from the saddle damage, it's low mileage, and looks to be cosmetically ok.

Bob

But why is the saddle in bad shape?  Sitting out in the sun all the time?  cheaply made seats? 

[DesertPilot]

I saw that one.  And Sacramento isn't that far away!  But with the hang glider, three motos, and the rack for the mountain bikes, there's no space left in the garage.

Or is there?

[Dharma Bum]

That's a very nice one with that mileage and that price!

[reidy]

But why is the saddle in bad shape?  Sitting out in the sun all the time?  cheaply made seats?

Looking at the tape the damage is on the right hand side. If the seller is five foot nothing and has buckles on their boots, I would say it is highly likely that he/she drags their foot across the seat when mounting/dismounting.   

Steve

[steven c]

 The 750 Breva the most under appreciated Guzzi...

[JJ]

Is that duct tape on the seat?

Whaaaaaaaaaaat?!?

[sign216]

A Breva for a Triumph?  He has not met The Community.

We could take of his wishes.

Of course, there would be sweat equity and tears.  But that goes with wanting something.

[malik]

Looking at the tape the damage is on the right hand side. If the seller is five foot nothing and has buckles on their boots, I would say it is highly likely that he/she drags their foot across the seat when mounting/dismounting.   

Steve

That would be my guess, too. A new cover can be had, and/or a new or second hand saddle (there was a lowered one for sale on the Swap Meet here, recently). Replacing that speed sensor is an easy job & the new one comes with (if it's necessary - on that mileage, it's likely that boot where the wires come out may be exposed & merely in need of a clean & some liquid tape).

[DaveJT]

This one has luggage https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2004-Moto-Guzzi-BREVA-750-5014888610

[SLDMRossi]

As an owner (2007), I can confirm that you can't beat a Breva 750 for the price...particularl y with factory (Hepco Becker) luggage!

FYI, the 2004s can be a little soggy, suspension-wise. The later ones are a little more compliant.

Steven Rossi