New Moto Guzzi Door Mats Available Now
Ahem: Motorcycle Daily test rider says: "That vibration at higher rpm levels reflects the fact that this particular Guzzi likes to be short-shifted, rather than revved....
I love this bit about vibrations ....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwC4Y4djJuw&feature=player_detailpage#t=1261
Sure wish there were an aftermarket rubber mount retrofit kit.
Yeah, in contrast, my Kawa 1600 (rubber mount) is so smooth, it's almost boring. I need meds.
On most big blocks the really sweet spot is around 4200. :beat_horse
If the sweet spot is 2300 RPMs there is still something amiss . Dusty
I'd have to stay in 4th gear to keep it at 4k at 70.
ITS NOT A HARLEY! Don't ride it like one! If you are running it at 2300 you are riding it like a Harley.. level ground with light throttle 3k minimum highway 4k is fine. Those who say 5th is for 80 and above are looking for spirited throttle response. 4k in 5th will give you 70 mph. Spin the engine.Did I say DON'T RIDE IT LIKE A HARLEY?The problem isn't the bike but how it's being ridden.
Everybody on the forum has been very patient 'cause they want to help...me too... but..Do you know what "FLOGGING A DEAD HORSE" means?mike :-)
Got it back from the shop today, after tappet adjust, TB sync, and hotter plugs. Runs slightly better, but it's a solid-mount Guzzi. Sweet spot is at 2,300 rpm. Sure wish there were an aftermarket rubber mount retrofit kit. With the engine mounted sideways, the hammering is a way of life with a Guzzi. Wonder if BMW airheads are rubber-mounted.