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OK - maybe VDG has a point re Grisos - call me indecisive.
« on: August 08, 2015, 06:49:34 PM »
I'm always praising the 2v 1200 Sport, and though I don't 'diss' my Griso 8vSE, I'm sort of bitchy about it (her.) 

Today, I took the Sport for a 40 mile to-breakfast ride, and was about to continue my ride, when I needed to stop by home for some forgotten item.  Eyeballed the lovely Tenni Green Griso with the extremely complementary two-tone brown saddle, and decided to switch bikes for the remainder of my ride.

The little Griso ran beautifully!  What a quick little bastard it is!  And, since I've begun setting tire pressure to the factory recommended setting, vs the typical 36 front, 38 rear I run on the Sport, life got better.  I think factory settings for the Griso are in the range of 33 psi front, 36 psi rear.  Much more compliant.  If they wear faster, well, that's how it is.  Pick a road with a bad surface ..... , give me the Sport, or better yet, the R100GS.  But today .................. , I picked the right bike and the right roads, for surface condition vs surrounding scenery.  Though here in NE Ohio, there's lots of good scenery.

Overall, lovely ride, lovely bike.

I often contemplate selling or trading the Griso because it seems too narrowly-focused.  But today was one of those special ones, where it all comes together, and you are one with the machine.  And it seemed impossible to contemplate selling the lovely Tenni Green machine.



Pic from July, 2012.  Taken at end of ride from Dahlonega GA to Hudson OH.  She looks as good to me today as back when.

Bob
« Last Edit: August 08, 2015, 07:52:05 PM by ohiorider »
Main ride:  2008 Guzzi 1200 Sport (sold July 2020)
2012 Griso 8v SE (sold Sept '15)
Reliable standby: 1991 BMW R100GS
2014 Honda CB1100 (Traded Nov 2019)
New:  2016 Triumph T120 (Traded Dec 2021)
New:  2021 Kawasaki W800

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Re: OK - maybe VDG has a point re Grisos - call me indecisive.
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2015, 08:16:03 PM »
Still would like to ride a Griso.  Love my Triumph 675R with much less weight though.

The Tenni green...is just amazing. 

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Re: OK - maybe VDG has a point re Grisos - call me indecisive.
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2015, 08:47:22 PM »
I had my Griso's suspension tuned by a pro. No longer need floor smooth roads. Whole new bike!

The stock seat is another matter. Replaced it with Pete's Russell Day Long. :)
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Re: OK - maybe VDG has a point re Grisos - call me indecisive.
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2015, 08:48:16 PM »
Still would like to ride a Griso.  Love my Triumph 675R with much less weight though.

The Tenni green...is just amazing.
Find a dealer that'll put you on a Griso, get the tire pressure set per factory, if you're a lightweight, get the suspension set soft, pick out some nicely surfaced roads, and enjoy.  It won't be a thing like your 675, which has to be lovely, but I think you'll enjoy the experience,  I recall your concern about difficulty in getting the side stand set to park the bike,  I think you'll find that to be no issue,  I'm less than 5'8", and it isn't an issue.

Bob
Main ride:  2008 Guzzi 1200 Sport (sold July 2020)
2012 Griso 8v SE (sold Sept '15)
Reliable standby: 1991 BMW R100GS
2014 Honda CB1100 (Traded Nov 2019)
New:  2016 Triumph T120 (Traded Dec 2021)
New:  2021 Kawasaki W800

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Re: OK - maybe VDG has a point re Grisos - call me indecisive.
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2015, 11:39:47 AM »
Never rode one, but I have a feeling they are a lot of fun!


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