newbie question

[x7]

Hi Chaps (and lasses). I live in the UK and I've just taken the plunge and purchased a bike for the first time in nearly 30 years. Midlife crisis I guess.....I need to have fun again. I used to have a Honda CX500 (no screams please) so I thought a Guzzi would be the closest in terms of riding. I've got a 2004 Nevada 750 arriving in about a week. Its got 9,000 miles on the clock.
Any hints or tips on what to do / not to do / possible problems? I always carried out my own servicing and I presume with this bike I can do the same?

[Tom H]

You might try a read here:
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=83337.0

And congats on the new bike!!
Tom

[Sasquatch Jim]

 put gas in it and change the oil.

[x7]

thanks for the replies - here's a photo off the dealers website


couldn't resist it...total impulse purchase

[twowings]

Very nice! Ride it long and often....don't lock it away somewhere!

[PJPR01]

Enjoy the impulse buy! 

Is that exhaust vented somehow with a gap in the muffler?

[x7]

"Is that exhaust vented somehow with a gap in the muffler?"

I think its just vanity decoration! - or a heat shield to stop the pillion's feet from burning

[Chuck in Indiana]

Heat shield..