JJHB
Just got it firing!
Agree that every make and every dealer has horror stories. That's sorta why i'm brand agnostic....you have to end up loving the dealer as much as the bike imho. Esp. if there's only one dealer (in my case the guzzi....the bmw's have dealers everywhere in DC lol)I know this is an old thread but the obvious fact is that an R9T compared to any late V7 is a perfect example of a ridiculous comparison is almost every way.
I've not owned or ridden the R9T but I've seen a few and admire them despite the price. I currently ride a V7III and after 6500 flawless miles it is the most satisfying scooter I've owned over the last 50 years.
I've heard many horror stories about dealers for EVERY make, especially BMW and Guzzi. I'm fortunate to have a great Moto Guzzi shop just across town so I'll just keep riding this soulful piece of Italian tradition and consider myself blessed.