As you've gotten older, have CARC bikes gotten too heavy?

[piecemealadventurer]

From eschade:Wow! I have a 2011 Norge and to me the shifting is snick, snick, snick...but then my only other Guzzi experience is 70,000+ miles on a T-3.
Seriously, I rode a 77 Suzuki GS400 had very light and positive shifting and the Norge is all over that. Maybe I just don't know any better.
GliderJohn

I agree shifting on the Breva is smoother and more positive than my Aprilia. So if the v7 is better it must be fantastic

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[Huzo]

Good to see you back Huzo and sounds like you had a great trip. Over West. Those Germans are pretty adventurous when they get going. Pulled the pin and retired last week and on the plane to the UK on Sunday. Chapter 3 of my European adventure is about to start.

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You beauty..!
Have a good time and don't lose your keys under your chair like I did...

[piecemealadventurer]

No worries Huzo there are many of your European feats I can only hope to match but losing my keys are not one of them!!!!!!

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[nobleswood]

Bob,

Although I'm buried with work at the moment I had offered to meet you somewhere 1/2 way between Columbus & your NE corner so you can take my 2004 V11 Sport for a ride.

Tim

[ohiorider]

Bob,

Although I'm buried with work at the moment I had offered to meet you somewhere 1/2 way between Columbus & your NE corner so you can take my 2004 V11 Sport for a ride.

Tim

Tim, that is one generous offer!  I have never ridden a V11, but sometime I'd like to take you up on this.  I'm posting your offer to my calendar, so don't be surprised if sometime this summer you get a call from me to take you up on it.  Not sure a V11 would be the right bike, but the opportunity to spend some saddle time on one would certainly help me make that decision.

Regards,

Bob

[Huzo]

No worries Huzo there are many of your European feats I can only hope to match but losing my keys are not one of them!!!!!!

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Hag...!

[frans belgium]

Yes, after 17 years of heavy Guzzi's, downsized 2 years ago to a lighter Beemer and never regretted it.  V7 was not an option because not capable of doing what the Beemer does (long comfortable hauls - two up- full bags) and the V9 - well, let's say not my thing at all.

Keeping a close eye on the V85 though, sincerely hope to ride a Guzzi again one day.