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decobike

I know Harley's get bashed around a little here but it's Moto Guzzi that many seem to feel is a real POS. I stopped at the local bike shop today looking for something else and liked the look of the California and Norge. So is Moto Guzzi really that bad?

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Shaunlee

A ride with a Guzzi owner (V11 Sport) and it is a nice bike. I don't think he has had any major problems.

One of the nice things about Guzzi's is you can do a valve clearance check in about an hour.

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Shaun

road_dog

I don't own a Guzzi (yet) but I'd like to. I mean I'd love to own a new Griso like this one...

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Wombat

I was looking at the V11 Le Mans prior to buying the Triumph.

I have absolutely no regrets in buying the TBS, but had there been a local Guzzi dealer, I may not have bought it.

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Bob

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RT

Would like to try a Norge. Only problem is we don't have a MG dealer closed by. Well we do but they don't keep any MG on hand but will be glad to order one if you want to buy it. Also understand there is issue's getting parts if you have any problems. May be why MG is doing the free loner program if the shop can't fix your bike in a certain time frame.

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HiDesert

From what I've seen, that's a theme with Italian bikes; need a part? Order it. When the factory gets enough orders, they'll make some.

That said, Guzzi has recently made some very droolworthy bikes.

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RRunner

Beautiful bike, lack of dealerships for support on trips away from home. The Norge, while a bit pricey, IMHO is a BEAUTIFUL machine.

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upNorth

I've always wanted to own a Guzzi and still intend to, one day. I've known several people with high mileage examples. They seem to run forever but things like bolts and exhausts tend to rust, in some cases. From the bikes I've seen, they're similar to Triumphs in the respect that if you do the maintenance, you have a reliable machine. As a big fan of large amounts of torque, a Guzzi has to be on my short list. Great exhaust note, too.

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Gdsila

My understanding is that they sold less than 500 units in the USA last year. So I guess parts/service would be an issue.

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steventhechef

I like the look of some of the new Moto Guzzi's but the exhaust note is a seller for me.

Isn't that why they sell Ducati's too??

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