Jenko
Tuned and Synch'ed
Well, I gave it a go, and I enjoyed some of the Guzzi journey, but alas it's time to move on, back to Triumph pastures.
I finally gave up on the Guzzi after a horrendous tankslapper almost put me through a hedge at 60mph.
Yes, I'd checked my tyre pressures before riding. The suspension was set as best I could get it, but to be honest, even with the so called uprated Bitubo shocks, it's still crap. And the front forks? Worst I've ever come across.
The rear tyre is shot after only 2700 miles, and a lot of that was running the bike in, so not exactly hard riding. And apparently the rear wheel is a bitch to remove and refit.
The dealer network in the UK is shockingly bad. I usually service my own bikes, but as this is new, warranty, etc, I let a dealer touch it. Overfilled the gearbox and caused a leak. No courtesy bike either. Warranty fix on a weeping front brake reservoir? No problem sir, I'll just wipe it with a damp rag. Sorted. Really? This is a brand new machine. It shouldn't leak in the first place, should it?
So after spending money sorting out the exhausts (yes, I know I didn't really need to do that bit, it was a personal choice) but I did need to buy the remapping tool to sort out the constant stalling when cold.
If I'd have read this forum prior to buying the bike, I'd never have touched a Guzzi. Over-charging regulators, leaking bits, rear wheel removal nightmares, fuel tanks imploding, and so on.
I don't want to sound negative, but my old 750T was a much nicer bike, at a fraction of the cost.
The best part of my Guzzi experience was using this forum, so I'd like to thank you all for that.
Such a shame, cos I really wanted to love the bike, but it's not for me. The ride is way too harsh after about 50 miles, and It actually gets painful. I refuse to throw even more money at it, to sort out something that should be ok from the start.
Good luck with your rides, whatever badge you have on your tank.
Jenko,
Now the proud owner of a Triumph Thruxton Ace Cafe Special, as well as a Bonneville SE. The new Thruxton cost a pound less than the Racer, and comes with TOR exhausts and Triumph remap already done! I pick it up on Friday, just got to keep the Guzzi running til the dealer takes it off my hands!
I finally gave up on the Guzzi after a horrendous tankslapper almost put me through a hedge at 60mph.
Yes, I'd checked my tyre pressures before riding. The suspension was set as best I could get it, but to be honest, even with the so called uprated Bitubo shocks, it's still crap. And the front forks? Worst I've ever come across.
The rear tyre is shot after only 2700 miles, and a lot of that was running the bike in, so not exactly hard riding. And apparently the rear wheel is a bitch to remove and refit.
The dealer network in the UK is shockingly bad. I usually service my own bikes, but as this is new, warranty, etc, I let a dealer touch it. Overfilled the gearbox and caused a leak. No courtesy bike either. Warranty fix on a weeping front brake reservoir? No problem sir, I'll just wipe it with a damp rag. Sorted. Really? This is a brand new machine. It shouldn't leak in the first place, should it?
So after spending money sorting out the exhausts (yes, I know I didn't really need to do that bit, it was a personal choice) but I did need to buy the remapping tool to sort out the constant stalling when cold.
If I'd have read this forum prior to buying the bike, I'd never have touched a Guzzi. Over-charging regulators, leaking bits, rear wheel removal nightmares, fuel tanks imploding, and so on.
I don't want to sound negative, but my old 750T was a much nicer bike, at a fraction of the cost.
The best part of my Guzzi experience was using this forum, so I'd like to thank you all for that.
Such a shame, cos I really wanted to love the bike, but it's not for me. The ride is way too harsh after about 50 miles, and It actually gets painful. I refuse to throw even more money at it, to sort out something that should be ok from the start.
Good luck with your rides, whatever badge you have on your tank.
Jenko,
Now the proud owner of a Triumph Thruxton Ace Cafe Special, as well as a Bonneville SE. The new Thruxton cost a pound less than the Racer, and comes with TOR exhausts and Triumph remap already done! I pick it up on Friday, just got to keep the Guzzi running til the dealer takes it off my hands!