Well, one of riding buddies, my brother has a 2012 ultra, something something, that he offered to me. He bought new, and has been adding farkles, some new chrome do-dad every month it seems. Anyway, he calls me and says he is selling his Harley, not time to ride and all that jazz, wanted to see if I was interested.
Its very clean, 12k miles as I remember, new tires and just had it serviced. It sure is pretty, shiny, and big.
I pondered over it, talked it over with the wife, but I ultimately decided it wasn't something I really needed. No place to keep it, the Guzzi has a place in my small shed, nothing else would fit. I was tempted due to the wife's back, thought it would be better for her to get on and off.
Then I thought of the weight in comparison to the Breva, and the sheer size. The way I ride, the Breva fills the niche very nicely.
The Ultra rides very well, smooth once under way, and surprising quick for such a big machine. I guess I just didn't like the forward controls and sitting position. If I was doing 500 miles days on a regular basis, maybe, but I just really like the way the Guzzi runs, feels, and I don't see myself at every intersection. Scarcity is part of the reason I bought a Guzzi, but now I realize how much I enjoy it.
I suppose I should have bought it, thats what the wife sad. Always wanted one, but now after 8years with the Breva, my tastes have changed.
Old Head
