Anyone Else As Crazy As I Am - Bikes

[Dave Swanson]

I am pretty much always pondering another motorcycle addition to the stable.  Just in the past month or so I have seriously considered all of the bikes below.  It doesn't cost anything to ponder.

California 1400 Touring -  I always wanted to try one, and they just look so good.  Maybe I would love it enough to sell my HD Limited and take a huge bath $$$ 


Road King -  really enjoyed my RKs in the past.  Sometimes they really tug at me, and the M8 engine is supposed to be very good. 


KTM 1290R Super Duke  -  I think about getting an ultimate hyper naked for the adrenaline rush.  Since I sold my CBR 954RR haven't had that kind of performance in the stable. 


Aprilia Tuono  Factory - same rationale as the Super Duke.   Do it now before I am  "too old" ?   


KTM 890R - A bit more sane package power wise than the 1290R - not quite so hyper naked.   The KTMs and Tuono are all in the toy bike category for me.  I look at them as single purpose, fun, corner scratchers, although plenty of owners ride them more than that. 


V7III Milano - a sane choice, and totally unnecessary as I love my V7, but it just looks so good!  Pic stolen from HarveyMushman

 


Sometimes I think I am a bit unbalanced.   Any other nuts out there like me?

[Zoom Zoom]

We all are.

I just bought a Milano. I really, really, really like this bike. It would be even better with a little skinny guy riding it.

ZZ

[s1120]

I am!!  Just got back into the two wheel world after a long time out last year, and while I love my 02 stone, I would really like to get something to beat around on..  Been looking at a lot of old Honda CL350's!  Maybe find a old dual sport.

[Lannis]

I'm already bike-poor, 7 of them in the shop, riding 3, 1 near riding, 1 two days work away, 1 2 weeks work away, and one in bits.

Yes, I DO think about getting another bike.   Sometimes I almost wish I could make myself "start over" ... sell 'em all and start fresh with something different.   Can't make myself do it; I bought them all for a reason ....

Be careful (he said to himself) that you don't let possessions and greed make you do silly things!

Lannis

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

ALL THE TIME!

I want a V7iii Milano as well, it is gorgeous--- but I love my v65 and have spent years and $$ getting it dialed it-- it's basically the same bike. I'm taking it back down this winter to de-link breaks, change the bars, replace the dash, etc.. so it's likely not going anywhere soon.

I lust after a Tenni Griso-- prob my favorite guzzi (top 3 for sure)-- but I already have a CARC bike I've dropped time & $$ into and it just doesnt make sense-- plus I would have to worry about finding a correct roller kit and the associated work to install-- Plus the GRiSO wouldn't accommodate my pillion as well as the Breva--  if I could find a rollerized low-mile bike I would probably jump on it and sell the breva.
If the Tenni GRiSO posted here a couple days ago was rollerized and around $1k more, I would probably already be on my way to TN to pick it up.

1000s/LMI - would love either of these, but I worry about the maintenance of an older bike- I can't/wont do the mechanical work or much restoration myself, and the only Guzzi mechanic I have available to me is no spring chicken..  I can parts swap and do cosmetic stuff.. But if it needs a frame-off re-build it's beyond my skillset

I am about to undertake restoring my Ambo, we will see how that goes... If I can get it on the road I might use it for pillion duties with the low height and big seat, we only ride 2-up to cruise the parkway or run around town-- that would free me up to get the GRiSO and drop the Breva--  It might also embolden me to try vintage bike ownership and take a stab as a LMI or a T, T-3, or SP LeMans knockoff/clone

I love my V65 too much to ever give it up, maybe if it ever drops a valve or is wrecked I will pull the trigger on the Milano

I can't say I'm with you on the KTM's tho... They sound like an ownership nightmare with all their issues and quirks, plus the bug aesthetics are too far-out for me.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Rarely. About the only new motorcycles that I even lust after a little are the Royal Enfield 650 INT and Himalayan. Happy with what I have (or will be once the Morini is done).

[AH Fan]

Hmmm ...Yes I think there may be a few of us out there.
Cant speak for all of your desires listed but in my travels I have had a few sellers remorse moments over the years so I would be careful about sending others along as you stated.
Have you ever considered a Griso as your sane M/G hot rod?
Its the only Goose i owned years ago then sold only to purchase another after trying numerous other sporting machines from other brands over the years.
It really is that good IMHO.... It ticks a lot of boxes.

Most importantly........ . enjoy the journey.     

Ciao

[Dave Swanson]

Have you ever considered a Griso as your sane M/G hot rod?
Its the only Goose i owned years ago then sold only to purchase another after trying numerous other sporting machines from other brands over the years.
It really is that good IMHO.... It ticks a lot of boxes.

Most importantly........ . enjoy the journey.     

Ciao

Yes, I happen to have one, and you are correct, it is a sane hot rod that I am perfectly content with, and its a GUZZI which is a big deal to me.   At my age (66 today)  I know rationally that I don't need more than the  Griso.  I would probably end up in the hedges on a Super Duke or Tuono. 

[cliffrod]

I used to be, not now.  Old bikes were and are my focal point.    After so many bikes over so many years, it's not the priority it used to be.   I want a few, probably fewer than I have now, and think I have all I need to be completely happy for a long, long time.   Now when we see bikes we like, the conversation invariably ends with "yeah, but what are you actualy going to do with it?" just before we turn and walk away.   Adding any more would have to align all the right stars with the right machine....

We've also cleaned out and helped settle enough estate situations over the past 10-15 yrs to see how untenable it is to try to "have it all."   Had a chance yesterday to go through another big estate, was shown pics of multiple Bultacos, BSA, Maico, endless Jap bikes and more.  Decent and nice bikes, not trashed junk. It was easy to say No....

[bad Chad]

I hear what you’re saying Mayor!  V65 are cool!

But the difference between late model small blocks and the v65 are quite significant, so much so that in my opinion they are definitely not “basically the same “.

[usedtobefast]

Yes.  You know it is bad when your motorcycle friends get tired of hearing about which bikes you are thinking of next! 

In the Moto Guzzi world, desired bikes: 

Loved the green Stelvios




Light little V50




Because a Quota isn't odd enough




Classic beauty




Love the looks of this model




Practical and not crazy expensive

[JJ]

OK, I'll bite...I like them all, but have fantasized about these four for a while...

* SSR Motorsports 250cc Dual-Sport
* HD Softail Slim
* Moto Guzzi V85TT
* Triumph T120 Black











Sadly, I am retired, on Social Security / Medicare now, so I would have to part with my 2014 Victory Vision and/or my '98 Centauro GT...and I am not ready to do that....

[fotoguzzi]

what,, no Ducati?

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

I hear what you’re saying Mayor!  V65 are cool!

But the difference between late model small blocks and the v65 are quite significant, so much so that in my opinion they are definitely not “basically the same “.

I could deff go for the extra 5-10 hp and the modern tech, the big tank would be a nice upgrade (my v65 has the small nylon V7 Classic tank on it), but I dont think it's so much larger that my pillion would ride it with me, and having the big-block CARC with fully boxes and  fairing, I would'nt choose the V7 for long trips either. So yeah I get it's not exactly the same bike, but it would occupy the same range of uses I have for the v65, so to me it's not worth the switch. I pretty much use my v65 cafe for solo backroads ripping around...  I'm sure the v7 would be better than the v65, but I can't imagine it would be $6k+ better!

[fotoguzzi]

I'll probably get this as soon as they come to the states.

[Sasquatch Jim]

 Yes we are.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Nope, I think I have my wind up bikes.  You know.. the ones you wind up with..

[Tom]

Ditto Dave.  Many Moto-nuts here.  You should really try a 1400 Eldo.  The engine of the Cal 1400T but handles better w/16" wheels.  Zoom Zoom says his old one is at Cadre. 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Nope, I think I have my wind up bikes.  You know.. the ones you wind up with..

 

[kballowe]

No, not me.

I never look at other bikes.

Nope

[Guzzistajohn]

I've just gotten the CX100 back on the road today after a few months of new suspension parts changes and a serious case of CalVinitus. It's like having a new bike again. I'm OK for awhile 

[Perazzimx14]

February 8th 2020 - Bought a 2005 R1200GS. Already had 2006 and 2007 in the garage

May 9th 2020 - Sold the 2006 R1200GS

June 19th 2020 - Bought a 2009 R1200GSA

June 27th 2020 - Sold the 2005 R1200GS

July 3rd 2020 - Bought a 2009 R1200GS

Hard to tell what next week will bring

[bad Chad]

February 8th 2020 - Bought a 2005 R1200GS. Already had 2006 and 2007 in the garage

May 9th 2020 - Sold the 2006 R1200GS

June 19th 2020 - Bought a 2009 R1200GSA

June 27th 2020 - Sold the 2005 R1200GS

July 3rd 2020 - Bought a 2009 R1200GS

Hard to tell what next week will bring

Hard to tell???  Clearly it will be yet another GS!

[kingoffleece]

It's the "nother cookie" syndrome.

No matter HOW many you have, or have had, you always want "nother cookie". Simple.

[wirespokes]

Took a while to realize it was false thinking that the 'new' bike would be everything I need and the last one.

Guzzi didn't make a mechanic out of me, it was all those used British, Japanese and German vehicles that got me here. So I'm used to working on 'new' stuff that comes my way. Nice thing about Guzzis is once fixed, they stay fixed.

I've learned there's always something new to grab my interest, but I'm finally getting it through my thick skull that every new bike requires a minimum of two solid weeks sorting everything out. It's one thing if those two weeks could be spread over five or six months, but I have a problem getting obsessed and doing nothing else. So even if I can afford another project, can I afford the time and disruption to my schedule?

Yeah, there are bikes I've wanted in the past and it's tempting when one of those projects shows up for the right price. But new Harleys, KTMs, Ducatis - no. No interest there - I prefer the simplicity of carburetors, mechanical gauges and minimal electronics.

[LesP]

Happy Birthday Dave. 

[Dave Swanson]

This thread is quite interesting!  Enabling and sober replies all.  Thanks for the responses.

For my birthday my son and I had a motorcycle oriented outing.  My son is in the market for his first new bike.   We went to a local dealer that has Moto Guzzi, HD, Triumph, BMW, Aprilia, and Royal Enfield all under one roof, which was very convenient.

We went by the V85TT and I said a novena hoping this would be the one.   He test rode it last year and liked it quite a bit.



But his eyes were wandering to the BMW 850 GS



And the new Triumph 900 Tiger.



Both the BMW and Triumph are nice bikes and fit him well.  The Triumph has quite a bit more content that then BMW for the same price and the reviews for the Triumph are great.  It is leading the pack right now.

I was enamored with the paint on this V7III Special.  Really sharp!  Not good enough to kick the Milano to the curb but very nice!



To keep this thread on track, I also had the chance to check out a new Tuono, and lightly used 1290 Super Duke and a California 1400 Touring. 

Not to offend but the California looked very overweight in the flesh.  I think it makes a Road King look svelte. 

When trying to picture myself tearing around on a Tuono or a Super Duke, I just couldn't see it.  In other words I wasn't salivating at the chance to bring either one home.  The Griso has it over both of them style-wise in spades, and I think I can stay alive on my Griso.

The day was very productive.  My son is 90% in the Triumph Tiger camp now, and I have eliminated a few bikes from my wish list.   

[ampm7]

I'd like to have a lot of bikes but you can only ride one at a time. "59 Duo Glide, MGS-01, 1937-69 Triumph twin, SS100, Daytona RS or the first, R69 with spring seat,'37 and '47 Indian Chief and 1940 Chief 4 cylinder, and the list goes on and on...Unfortunately, I can only dream and that is good.

[inditx]

We are all addicted.
Could be much worse things to take up our time......
 

[LowRyter]

Nope, I think I have my wind up bikes.  You know.. the ones you wind up with..

I think the middle bike needs an air worthy cert.     

One of them could use a paint job.   Just sayin'      <ouch!!!!!>

<shrug>