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Be careful, Its an addiction and an expensive one at that! At least for me it is.
My main ride is a BMW R100GS Paris Dakar edition and its starting to get long in the tooth at 200.000 miles.
I have no plans of selling it, but thinking its time to start shopping for a new long distance bike, and the Moto Guzzi Stelvio is at the top of the list next would be a Yamaha Super Tenere, but no new BMW in my future.
Price point, and relability issues have turned me off on them.
Did you get any luggage or panniers with the bike?
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Yes, the MG Jackal is basically a stripped down version of their California lll. However this did come with the standard 'police ' style windshield which is good for keeping bugs off you, but it's non adjustable and will buffet you pretty good unless you lean into it a bit. John Herring suggested a Plexistar ll, which is adjustable and gives better wind coverage. And they're about $200.00.

It also came with some 'economy" soft saddle bags that work well. The problem is they're a bit far forward and almost are an interference with the passenger foot pegs. That'll be the next swap out. But would work good for a solo rider.

Next I'll be getting a backrest and box. Might have to modify because Guzzi accessories are expensive! That is unless you're savvy at eBay.
A new sissy at rig is about 5-600$ from Guzzi. If I'd had the bike 2 months ago I could have gotten a nice used on on eBay. It topped at $125. So I'll keep my eyes out for something.

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

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I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

On Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:04:34 -0500, wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

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I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

I've had two. I put 137,000 miles on the first one, a '74 850T, and it was never in
the shop. Not that nothing ever broke, but that I was able to read the book and fix
whatever went wrong. On my 'new' one, an '89 Mille Gt, I've put a bit over 70,000
miles, and it has not been in a shop. Again, I've been able to fix anything that went
wrong. Although, I'll admit to having some help replacing the final drive seals from
a Dutch Guzzi driver. Oh, and I'm no mechanical wizard!

However, I don't think I'd buy a new one. The new ones have all the electronic stuff
and a computer. People get attached to their Guzzis, although they certainly aren't
without their problems. I'd expect the average age of a Guzzi owner to be much higher
than that of the average Honda, Kaw, Suzikik etc owner.

I've always been able to ride my bike home, no matter the problem on the road.

I think it's more emotion than anything else. I figure mine will last until I can't
ride any more - or hit a bridge abutment doing about 80mph.
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Ban idiots, not guns!

On 11/4/15 5:43 PM, John H. wrote:

I figure mine will last until I can't
ride any more - or *hit a bridge abutment doing about 80mph*.
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That'll do it, and no need for a viking funeral. Practice a few times
and you are sure to get it right.

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:04:35 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

===

I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

Good question, Wayne. I suppose they have more of a 'cult' following than anything. They're simple, almost trouble free. and they wear like iron.

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 20:10:20 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:04:35 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

===

I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

Good question, Wayne. I suppose they have more of a 'cult' following than anything. They're simple, almost trouble free. and they wear like iron.

===

Those are all good reasons, sounds sort of like a Detroit 6-71. :-)

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 09:02:13 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 5:22:48 AM UTC-8, Tim wrote:
Beautiful morning. No fog. Got up at the usual 5am, and went to the farm to start the da, and as the sun started rising I thought this is too good to pass up. So I put in the jacket, helmet and gloves and went and fired up the mighty v11. Started easy...

Took out on the highway and headed north. Almost no traffic. Went 25 mi up to Dietrich. Went in the gas station for a quick diet coke and ran into my brother! Hey! It's coffee time!

Had a good yet brief visit at the table, then he had to go. Me too. So now back at the farm and ready for the day. Man, this is fun!

Be careful, Its an addiction and an expensive one at that! At least for me it is.
My main ride is a BMW R100GS Paris Dakar edition and its starting to get long in the tooth at 200.000 miles.
I have no plans of selling it, but thinking its time to start shopping for a new long distance bike, and the Moto Guzzi Stelvio is at the top of the list next would be a Yamaha Super Tenere, but no new BMW in my future.
Price point, and relability issues have turned me off on them.
Did you get any luggage or panniers with the bike?

He has a Moto Guzzi, not an expensive Beemer!

So one day my youngest bro and I were talking. He was riding a K100RS at the time. We
were talking maintenance and I mentioned that I could adjust the valves in both
cylinders in 45 minutes. He said he could do it much faster. When I asked how, he
said, "I just take it in and yell, 'Hans, adjust the valves please!', and then I give
Hans about $490."

I think the Stelvio is beautiful, as is the R1200GS. But, as I wouldn't be doing much
off-roading or 'adventuring', I'd probably get the Honda ST1300. At least I'd be
confident there's a nearby Honda dealer if something went wrong.
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I've had two. I put 137,000 miles on the first one, a '74 850T, and it was never in
the shop. Not that nothing ever broke, but that I was able to read the book and fix
whatever went wrong. On my 'new' one, an '89 Mille Gt, I've put a bit over 70,000
miles, and it has not been in a shop. Again, I've been able to fix anything that went
wrong. Although, I'll admit to having some help replacing the final drive seals from
a Dutch Guzzi driver. Oh, and I'm no mechanical wizard!

However, I don't think I'd buy a new one. The new ones have all the electronic stuff
and a computer. People get attached to their Guzzis, although they certainly aren't
without their problems. I'd expect the average age of a Guzzi owner to be much higher
than that of the average Honda, Kaw, Suzikik etc owner.

I've always been able to ride my bike home, no matter the problem on the road.

I think it's more emotion than anything else. I figure mine will last until I can't
ride any more - or hit a bridge abutment doing about 80mph.
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I don't know. This bike is throttle body fuel injected with computer etc. I like it. Starts easy and can ride immediately without the 'big' from the old cold d',Lorto carbs. I realize this is an 1100 compared toy old ambassador 750, but this bike can get quite angry when you WOT . Instant power response...

big- I meant "bog" from the old carbs. But yes John. You don't find very young people riding them. Kids around here seem to go for the crotch rockets.

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 05:22:47 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

Beautiful morning. No fog. Got up at the usual 5am, and went to the farm to start the da, and as the sun started rising I thought this is too good to pass up. So I put in the jacket, helmet and gloves and went and fired up the mighty v11. Started easy...

Took out on the highway and headed north. Almost no traffic. Went 25 mi up to Dietrich. Went in the gas station for a quick diet coke and ran into my brother! Hey! It's coffee time!

Had a good yet brief visit at the table, then he had to go. Me too. So now back at the farm and ready for the day. Man, this is fun!

Great. Good to hear it. From my Guzzi experience, I would suggest getting one of
these ASAP:

http://tinyurl.com/nqebdek
or
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...r+plus+charger

along with:

http://tinyurl.com/ndjr223
or
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...GE8 3HPKER57S
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Ban idiots, not guns!