Distance from dealer

[Hope 4 V7]

Hey,

I’m back after nine years. Currently have a Bonnie T120, and looking to finish my riding years on a Guzzi. I had a V7 II in 2016 that had the right cylinder valve stem come out from the rocker arm. I had to trailer it over 400 miles to get it fixed. (I didn’t know how to fix it at the time). In any case, I’m currently in the market for a new (2026) V7, maybe the Sport, but I was looking at the Special as well. My concerns are that my closest dealer is about four (4) hours away. I could probably maintain the bike easily enough, but I wouldn’t be able to update the ECU if required. Does anyone have any thoughts on that? Thanks for any advice.

Jim

[TN Mark]

My nearest Moto Guzzi dealer is a 7 miles away. Would I use them to service my 2016 Eldorado 1400? Not a chance. They've only been a somewhat disgruntled Guzzi dealer for about 2 years. I'm not sure if they ever sold a Moto Guzzi. So, they've likely never seen or heard about an Eldorado 1400.

The nearest Moto Guzzi dealer I'd trust is Cadre Cycle which is about 360 miles from me. If need be, I'd strap the Eldo to a U-Haul bike trailer to get it their.

No, that doesn't bother me in the least. My other bike is a Victory Hard-Ball, I have a dealer within 30 miles of me. After this year, they'll likely stop any support of Victory anyway.  Fortunately, my Victory bikes continue to be 100% reliable 100% of the time for over 150k miles so far.

The 2016 Eldorado is new to me but it only has 2000 miles on it. It's too early to know if it will also be 100% reliable 100% of the time. My previous Guzzi biles were all that reliable.

Ride what you want, but worry about it much less. If a servicing dealer is a must have pretty much anywhere you are or could go: your only real option is a Harley-Davidson. There’s nothing wrong with that option as they’re making great motorcycles today.

[kingoffleece]

I went 405 miles each way to Hamlin Cycles.  A nice day ride.
Think of the fun you'll have for major service if you need it.  Call, ride up, service, ride home.  If it's bad-trailer.  But it won't be.

[Hope 4 V7]

New bike, new dealer, which is why I was asking.
I’m going to buy a new V7 Sport. I sam totally enamored with them for some reason. Those bikes just appeal to my soul.

TN Mark,

I have absolutely nodesire for a H-D. Both of my brothers have them, and it’s just not my thing. I have plenty of people here that could probably fix it, if I needed them to. My only concern is finding someone who can do the diagnostics on it if needed so I know what’s wrong with it if anything happens (but it won’t).

kingoffleece,

I have a little farther to go, but not much. I will try to find someone in my area, or maybe get a diagnostic tool if needed, if there’s one available.

Thanks for the replies, as it’s much appreciated.

Best regards,

Jim

[Vagrant]

The new v7, v85 are very well refined. I'd say there is only a 10% chance you will need a dealer. If so there is a 95% chance you can ride it there to put it on his computer.
Best of luck and post pics and review.
If it was me I'd drain the rear end and trans into a clean measuring glass then refill with the right amount. Not sure on the v7 but the v85 is now 130cc.

[Tom]

Dealer?.......?  What's dat???      No such animal out here.