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Where is that "Je ne sais quoi?"

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Been doing plenty of little jobs in the garage over the winter on my other Guzzis and one thing that has struck me is the fact I have not yet really bonded with my Stelvio.

Don't get me wrong, she is a lovely super handling bike with a peach of a motor but for some reason she does not have the emotional pull of my older bikes.

Is it because we have only had less than one year together? Or maybe the newer models just don't have that je ne sais quoi that the older bikes have?

What do other owners think?
 
Hi Guy

I think you should thank your lucky stars you have got one of the few Stelvio's that has behaved impeccabley:)

You do realise that could be your problem bonding with the Stelvio.
The bike is perfect, it starts well, runs great, no horrible noises and your electrical system is as reliable as the national grid:)
I would say an Italian Motorcycle that performs like that has got all of the je ne sais quoi needed:)

I say Good luck Guy, go bang the miles on it:laugh:

Perhaps a day out on certain german bike would make you glad to own a Guzzi:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Loftyjohn
 
I used to 'pat the tank' of my Stelvio, when returning from a long trip, ..".Well done lad"......ok for 9500 miles, till the cams went..... the "je ne sais quoi " dissapeared too. Only put 1000m on it since, done 5000 on the winter Pan Euro. I must take the MG out for a run soon, when the salts gone.
 
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guzzirider wrote:
Been doing plenty of little jobs in the garage over the winter on my other Guzzis and one thing that has struck me is the fact I have not yet really bonded with my Stelvio.

Don't get me wrong, she is a lovely super handling bike with a peach of a motor but for some reason she does not have the emotional pull of my older bikes.

Is it because we have only had less than one year together? Or maybe the newer models just don't have that je ne sais quoi that the older bikes have?

What do other owners think?
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You are not alone, It took about 5000 miles for me to feel a bond and a level of operating confidence with my Norge, If I could change one thing it would be a cable operated clutch instead of hydraulic one, does that sound crazy or what ? On the other hand it took less then 100 miles to bond to my V7C, everything about it just feels so right.
Anyone care to psychoanalyze this for me ?
 
It may be because you have several other bikes to choose from. It's the wealthiest man's problem perhaps!!! LOL
I only have my Stelvio and since I fell in love with it (before buying it) I never had a second of doubt about it.
I just watch the weather forecast every evening in hope that the next day will be a great riding day.
It's all that's been bothering me so far!
 
Hehehe having several bikes makes you very un-wealthy I can assure you!
 
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guzzirider wrote:
Hehehe having several bikes makes you very un-wealthy I can assure you!
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Thats for sure, Still to bond with mine also but need to get it back on the road first lol...
 
Interesting thread. I don't feel I have the miles to make that emotional call yet, but I know what you are talking about.

After moving to the mountains, I bought a BMW GS. Wonderful machine, always worked great, and was duller than toast. I decided the adventure bike was for me, but this one did nothing for me emotionally.

Then I swung the other direction and bought a Cagiva Gran Canyon. Wonderful machine, always worked great, and left me with grins after every ride and every time I went in to the garage. Now the only problem was the mileage and likely maintenance I just don't have the time and inclination to do any more.

Thus the Stelvio. So far I love it. I would love it even more if I could get the stupid weather up above freezing for a couple of days.
 
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I remember bringing this up with Todd about my Norge, when I was a couple of months into ownership. I didn't feel anything particular, the bike was everything that I'd guessed she'd be from this board, minus the, well, yes, bonding aspect.

Todd warned me Guzzis can do that. It can take a while, but all of a sudden you realise you've bonded. I just spent not even 2 weeks far from mine for the 1st time (and Wonder B at least had 2 bikes to look at every day ;) ), but I missed her from about day 2 of separation.
(Even if I hardly get to ride outside the weekends, I walk by her in the 'next-door street' every day just to check if all's OK...)
 
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guzzirider wrote:
Hehehe having several bikes makes you very un-wealthy I can assure you!
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I have absolutely no doubt about that!!!:lol:
It's just that you have to be wealthier than me to be able to afford to buy several...
Then it'll settle you back to my bank account level! LOL
So we end up on the same level in the end!:lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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