Author Topic: Never thought I would get here (Read 4619 times)

faffi · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2025, 02:53:42 AM »

I do not mind topics straying off in the least. In fact, I enjoy it, because it resembles more of a typical conversation, where topics evolve naturally.

MikeP996 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2025, 07:31:32 AM »

OK, I understand but anyone thinking of buying one based on UTube reviews is not going to see anything but pretty much raves with some very minor quibbles that some reviewers find but others do not notice.

I got a private offer from a dealer who I had asked a while back about a new '24 V100 he had at a fair price. We're out of the country until mid Nov and I offered to send a deposit to hold it for me until I got back to the US but he didn't want to do that, saying he needed to sell it. Obviously he's had no takers and offered it with another $1000 reduction if I send the full amount for the sale so I was considering it even though my gut feeling has been that the bike is heavier than I'd like. So I was interested in the "problems" the bike has that no one on Utube is mentioning. I guess if I decide to buy it I'll find out for myself! ;)

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2025, 07:36:09 AM »

Quote from: faffi on October 30, 2025, 02:53:42 AM

I do not mind topics straying off in the least. In fact, I enjoy it, because it resembles more of a typical conversation, where topics evolve naturally.

Yep.

Free range conversations (no fences) are the most interesting and Informative!

turboguzzi · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2025, 12:45:05 PM »

OK faffi, Mike, here you go, lets start with a big one

then there are plenty other things, but lets thread slowly

It's loud and extreme, but regretfully not the only full engine & tranny replacement ive read about

Caveat - I did not wrote this, Im a life long guzzista, it pains me that this is happening.

https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/scott-m%E2%80%99s-v100s-mandello-lemon-catastrophic-tale.28259/

turboguzzi · « **Reply #34 on:** October 30, 2025, 01:08:28 PM »

MikeP996 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2025, 01:31:45 PM »

Thanks, appreciate the links! I read all the posts on the Guzzi-tech site and am now moving to the others... Interesting stuff. ;)

red stripeguz · « **Reply #36 on:** October 30, 2025, 01:35:11 PM »

Quote from: turboguzzi on October 30, 2025, 12:45:05 PM

OK faffi, Mike, here you go, lets start with a big one

then there are plenty other things, but lets thread slowly

It's loud and extreme, but regretfully not the only full engine & tranny replacement ive read about

Caveat - I did not wrote this, Im a life long guzzista, it pains me that this is happening.

https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/scott-m%E2%80%99s-v100s-mandello-lemon-catastrophic-tale.28259/

I swear, does every regular on that site have to think they are god's gift to the motorcycle world?

I'll be interested in the result of his lawsuit against MG, I'm betting it will be a far cry from his demands

Of course what do I know, I'm just one of those stupid, gullible V7 owners with 13k trouble free miles on my '23

faffi · « **Reply #37 on:** October 30, 2025, 01:52:38 PM »

Holy smoly! I just typed "v100 guzzi problemen" because I wanted to see if there was any German reported issues. No German hits that I could see, but man did the search come up with a whole range of issues, for engine big ends failing after 2300 miles to coolant leaks to gearbox issues to starting issues to MIA and more.

I then replaced V100 with V9. Not a single issue popped up.

Vagrant · « **Reply #38 on:** October 30, 2025, 01:54:16 PM »

FYI, you didn't read far enough. MG agreed to fix it then did with a new engine. Almost instantly the clutch went out and he's still waiting for a replacement.

faffi · « **Reply #39 on:** October 30, 2025, 01:56:39 PM »

I only skimmed through the ingresses as I am not in the market for a V100, but they were depressing enough. Reminds me of BMW reports. That is not a compliment.

turboguzzi · « **Reply #40 on:** October 30, 2025, 04:32:23 PM »

Sorry for the dark mood, but since some asked why i passed on the V100, am just passing on what i captured. In another guzzi forum i got a stoning treatment for saying this, so kudos to all of you :)

Not the first lemon out of europe lately, 1300GS, the KTM twins and it's chocolate cams come to mind.

Crazy how +30-40 years after japan showed what QA and QC mean, products are still sent to market with built in faults, like nobody leaned the lesson.

MikeP996 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 31, 2025, 03:18:35 AM »

I read every post. Based on THAT information, I would never consider a V100 - at least not the current model. OTOH, virtually all the reviews on Utube rave about the bike. It's difficult to believe the posts/reviews are about the same bike!!

TBF - our '20 Hyundai Santa Fe was in the shop for almost 60 days while they tried to sort out a transmission issue and FINALLY replaced it with a new one. My wife's '22 Mercedes has been in shop 5-6 times for various issues, each time for a week or more!

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #42 on:** October 31, 2025, 05:51:15 AM »

Quote from: MikeP996 on October 31, 2025, 03:18:35 AM

I read every post. Based on THAT information, I would never consider a V100 - at least not the current model. OTOH, virtually all the reviews on Utube rave about the bike. It's difficult to believe the posts/reviews are about the same bike!!

TBF - our '20 Hyundai Santa Fe was in the shop for almost 60 days while they tried to sort out a transmission issue and FINALLY replaced it with a new one. My wife's '22 Mercedes has been in shop 5-6 times for various issues, each time for a week or more!

Yeah. My Brother in law was thrilled with his first Hyundai for years until the check engine light came on and the dealer could not figure out how to turn it off.
After several months in the shop, apparently nothing wrong other than the light was on.
It would not pass inspection in NY state with the light on.

He bought a new one and is less happy to learn the computer must be appeased. Even the dealers are slaves to the electronic god within.

An interesting problem in logic and humans becoming slaves to their own creations.....

"What is wrong with the car?"
"The check engine light is on."
"So what is the problem?"
"We can't find any problem."
"So, if you can't find a problem, the car must be fine!"
"But the light is on!"
"If there is no problem, put an inspection sticker on my car!"
"We can't! The light is on!"

Meanwhile, back in small town America, the mechanic would agree.

"I can't find a problem. And I can't fix a problem that does not exist! Here is your inspection sticker! Have a nice day!"

My newest car is a 2003. As long as they are running, why not drive them...

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