*Thinning the Herd* Four bikes to two.

[QCGoose]

The CR version was the one with the half fairing.

That's one of my favorite Ducatis, and one I'd like to acquire in the not-too-distant future. A '95-'98 can be had for a relative bargain these days.

[tazio]

Yeh, I know that headlight "dates" the bike some,
But I love that "old school" vibe about it!!
and I just like saying "old school" alot...

[Adan]

Seems to me the choice between older, rarer bikes that require more maintenance versus newer ones with performance advantages and reduced maintenance is a highly personal decision.  You already know how to weight the objective aspects of that choice.  I could tell you which direction I'd lean, but that's mostly irrelevant.

But i've noticed you posting a lot lately about riding the V7C.  This could be just a "new to me" infatuation, or it could be reflecting that it is the one that calls to you the most to be ridden.

[Mark West]

I think this is maybe one of those choices only you can make. the best others can do is give you things to think about. I know selling my MKIV was a tough decision because I really loved riding it in the right kind of situation. What made it easier was that my riding had changed to more roads that were not practical for that bike and I felt i was abusing it when I did.

Another factor in all this is how much you like a more modern bike. I suspect the Nero is much more refined than the Sport or MK V. Do you find yourself choosing the Nero when you go out for a ride due to it's ride quality or other factor? I'm sure it would be hard to sell the first Guzzi you ever had and your Sport is a beauty, but if you find yourself not using it, then maybe it's time. This for me would be the basis of my decision. Seems like the Nero may be that bike for you based on the miles you have on it.

[Vince in Milwaukee]

I'm going to jump on the band wagon for keeping the Sport 1100, especially since you bought it new.  I'm the second owner of my LeMans III and I would never get rid of it, short of a family catastropy.  I learned to ride on my LeMans and also got my license on it.  I've been all over the US east of the Mississippi and up into Canada as well.  Some bikes are simply meant to be held on to, and I feel that your Sport is one of those.   

[rocker59]

I've "officially" listed the V7C.

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?action=classifieds;sa=view;id=1088

http://fayar.craigslist.org/mcy/3331379199.html

[cruzziguzzi]

I've "officially" listed the V7C.

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?action=classifieds;sa=view;id=1088

http://fayar.craigslist.org/mcy/3331379199.html

And... The Sport breathes a sigh of relief - for now - as the youngest and most easily replaced gets voted off the island.

[LowRyter]

any idea what $ you can get on a trade?

(re: Carl Allison's thread)

[rocker59]

any idea what $ you can get on a trade?

(re: Carl Allison's thread)

LOL!  I'm more of a cash and carry sort of buyer...

[rocker59]

And... The Sport breathes a sigh of relief - for now - as the youngest and most easily replaced gets voted off the island.

Yeah. Despite the huge fun factor, a relatively easy choice. 

Once this one sells, the next choice will be a tough one...

[LowRyter]

LOL!  I'm more of a cash and carry sort of buyer...

spread the love, man

[rocker59]

spread the love, man

First, you'll have to sell that suburban OKC mansion of yours.  Then, sell the RV.  Hop in the wayback machine and undo the kid thing, and maybe the wife thing.  Then move over here to The Hills where the livin' is easy...  Then you'll have a pocket full of them Yankee Dollars to spend on frivolities...

[CalVin2007]

   Dang, Rocker....when did you get that spiffy new skylight?  Sweet!  ;-T

   Terry

[Lannis]

First, you'll have to sell that suburban OKC mansion of yours.  Then, sell the RV.  Hop in the wayback machine and undo the kid thing, and maybe the wife thing.  Then move over here to The Hills where the livin' is easy...  Then you'll have a pocket full of them Yankee Dollars to spend on frivolities...

Dagnabbit!  You're RIGHT!

This IS a lot easier - Maw, see if them Yankees sent our relief check yet, we's runnin' out of sugar fer the still ...

[LowRyter]

First, you'll have to sell that suburban OKC mansion of yours.  Then, sell the RV.  Hop in the wayback machine and undo the kid thing, and maybe the wife thing.  Then move over here to The Hills where the livin' is easy...  Then you'll have a pocket full of them Yankee Dollars to spend on frivolities...

I might drown in that house!

(the roof's got a hole in it)

[Shorty]

Dagnabbit!  You're RIGHT!

This IS a lot easier - Maw, see if them Yankees sent our relief check yet, we's runnin' out of sugar fer the still ...

Hey! I have a LH sporterized Hawkins black powder like the one in the photo...in 54 caliber. Cabelas?

[Joliet Jim]

that is sweet and i really like it, unfortunately my college student daughter ignored the lights on the dash of the 2008 scion and $4000 will be going for a replacement engine. so much for the autoshop class she took one semester in high school.  Best of luck on the sales.

[Lannis]

Hey! I have a LH sporterized Hawkins black powder like the one in the photo...in 54 caliber. Cabelas?

From an old Monacan we knew as Kumquato.   He found it next to a dead French fur trapper (the way he tells it);  I swapped a red trade blanket and a jug of forty-rod for it .....

[Bill929]

With the V7 sold, the question of the hour is:  What's next on the chopping block?  

[rocker59]

With the V7 sold, the question of the hour is:  What's next on the chopping block?  

It's not burning gas back to Wisconsin, yet, but that thought has been on my mind...

I recieved a starter in the mail this week from our friends at Moto Guzzi Classics in Long Beach.  I'll be putting it on the NC this week and getting the Sport's starter back to its rightful place.  I'm thinking of biting the bullet and ordering a set of "Crack Proof" headers from Todd at GuzziTech that eliminate the troublesome front crossover.  If someone wants the Nero Corsa, and at a good price, they'd better speak up before I fix all its ailments.  

I rode the LeMans 1000 to work this afternoon.

Damn!  I love them all!

[Kentktk]

It's not burning gas back to Wisconsin, yet, but that thought has been on my mind...

I recieved a starter in the mail this week from our friends at MG Cycle.  I'll be putting it on the NC this week and getting the Sport's starter back to its rightful place.  I'm thinking of biting the bullet and ordering a set of "Crack Proof" headers from Todd at GuzziTech that eliminate the troublesome front crossover.  If someone wants the Nero Corsa, and at a good price, they'd better speak up before I fix all its ailments. 

I rode the LeMans 1000 to work this afternoon.

Damn!  I love them all!

Glad to see you when push came to shove, you kept the IMO "real" Guzzis and dumped the toy.

[rocker59]

The Sport 1100 is probably out of play.  I can only be the first owner of my first Guzzi one time.

Now, do I sell the Aprilia Guzzi, or the SEIMM Guzzi?

[Chuck in Indiana]

The Sport 1100 is probably out of play.  I can only be the first owner of my first Guzzi one time.

Now, do I sell the Aprilia Guzzi, or the SEIMM Guzzi?

Well, duh. You go selling the old one, it better be to me.. ~;

[Stormtruck2]

Well, duh. You go selling the old one, it better be to me.. ~;

No NO NO.  I'm the next care taker of that beautiful 1000.  :+=copcar :bike :D

[tazio]

The Sport 1100 is probably out of play.  I can only be the first owner of my first Guzzi one time

AMEN Brother!!!

(...not trying to start a religion debate :pop ;D :D)

Hey, wait a minute, you said "probably"!?! :o

[cruzziguzzi]

The Sport 1100 is probably out of play.  I can only be the first owner of my first Guzzi one time.

Now, do I sell the Aprilia Guzzi, or the SEIMM Guzzi?

Same here: My Sport was my first Guzzi and I was the first owner outa the crate and it's still stunning to me, uglified U.S. headlight not withstanding. As I told my wife when she asked what I'd do with it if/when I was unable to ride it: "I'll enjoy the hell out of looking at it as a lawn ornament."

[rocker59]

Glad to see you when push came to shove, you kept the IMO "real" Guzzis and dumped the toy.

Had to come back to this.  

The Guzzi / Harley parallels are amazing sometimes.  Small Block to Guzzi = Sportster to Harley.   For whatever reason, neither gets a lot of respect from current owners the the marques' large displacement machines.

In 2009, just for kicks (and because it was available), I took a demo ride on the V7C at the MGNOC National in Salida Colorado.


I did the same thing again in 2011 at Elkader Iowa.  To say that these demo rides are "spirited" is an understatment.  The PGA guys haul ass.  On both demo rides, the group quickly broke up into an A group and a B group.  On both rides, i was in the A group on the V7C and was able to hang in there quite comfortably with riders on 1200cc Guzzis.  The little bikes can be ridden hard.  There are witnesses.  Some of them participate here on WG.

On top of that, the V7 line is affordable.  They have classic good looks.  They can be easily personalized by the owners.  The bikes can be stripped-down cafe bikes, or dressed up touring bikes.  They return decent fuel economy, and are a joy to ride.

No bike is going to satisfy everyone, but to call these smallblocks "toys" really is an insult hurled directly at Lino Tonti.

The longevity of the platform and of the V750 speaks for itself.  So, too, the sales of the current smallblock line.

I really wanted to own and ride one of these just to prove the naysayers wrong.  That's part of the reason for this thread.  Sunday, Marcia and I rode "the little toy" over 170 miles, roundtrip, of twisty mountain roads to eat lunch at Oark General Store and enjoy the fall foliage.  We did not hold anyone up.  In fact, we overtook several motorcycles, several autos, and a Class 8 truck, mostly using "European Rules" passing techniques.  The little bike performed admirably, and it will be a nice memory I'll keep after Paper takes the V7 home with him this weekend.

 




 :BEER:

 :bike

[Jim Rich]

Good choice.  You tease.

[rocker59]

*SOLD*

Our man, Paper, is on the way home with the V7 as I write this...





He's a true enthusiast and is looking forward to finally riding a Guzzi to the Guzzi Rally in Wisconsin next year!

[rocker59]

So, four become three...


I guess it's time to ponder the next move...