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First off I have not read all the posts on the V9 Suspension thread. I am a big guy and I know the V9 suspension is not ideal. In the future I plan to upgrade the suspension. In the mean time, man the ride is harsh, to the point that the it seems like the tires are hopping off...
My new V9 seems to be a very primitive motorcycle and I love it for that. When starting the bike cold it takes some cranking if I don't add a little throttle. Then when riding off it stumbles unless I am heavy on the throttle. It's like the bike has no idea what the temperature is or does not...
Sorry to take this thread on a tangent, but metal vs plastic tanks, I would like to know more thoughts on this. Certainly, if cared for a metal tank can last forever and plastic will degrade regardless. I can see an advantage that plastic is more puncture resistant. Of course as a purest...
Todd, Thanks for info. I might take a closer look at the Breva. I have an around town bike, an '81 Suzuki GS850G. My friend just got a BMW GS1200 and is having a blast dropping it in the dirt and I want to join him. My preferred use of a motorcycle is touring and camping. So I guess I will...
+ for hair dryer. WD40 to remove any left over gum, it is water soluble and wont damage the paint. Also you can try a soft eraser on left over adhesive.
Hello,
Well its inevitable I will be getting a Moto Guzzi some time. I have ridden a new V7 and 2013ish Norge. For my sport touring needs I got a BMW K1300GT instead of the Norge.
The V7 was grand but it was just too small. I have only sat on a V9 Roamer. I like that is was bigger but I...