Guzzi, errr, character?

**Taz** · 16th July 2009, 16:13

Originally Posted by Dodgyiti

Saves creating more damage, see... they love you really

I had a flashy Honda, a late model BMW and all they did was bore the crap out of me. Did the job with mind destroying efficiency, bah! Gimme some entertainment!

If it had not backfired and popped off the rubber, how much do you have to tell the missus when you get home?

"uhhhh passed another WOF, rode home, slashed my wrists..."

You have a whole closet full of whips and chains don't you??

**nudemetalz** · 16th July 2009, 16:45

Yeah, with a Guzzi you can't just pass a WOF without drama !!!

**shafty** · 16th July 2009, 16:54

Determined to buy a Euro shaft drive tourer, I tested a demo Guzzi California years ago, loved the idea of V Twin cred etc, but unfortunately I returned to the shop 20 minutes later with my pockets full of the bits that rattled off her, - tank badge etc etc - Bummer! Bought a 900 Trophy instead.

**Molly** · 16th July 2009, 20:15

When you take a V11 for a WoF, how do they lift the front wheel to check bearings?

My V11 went through compliance a few months ago and I noticed too late that they'd jacked it on the sump. Thankfully no damage but I thought it had to be risky.

Have I really got to drag my front and rear stands down to the WoF station with me?

**Paul in NZ** · 16th July 2009, 20:18

Originally Posted by Molly

When you take a V11 for a WoF, how do they lift the front wheel to check bearings?

My V11 went through compliance a few months ago and I noticed too late that they'd jacked it on the sump. Thankfully no damage but I thought it had to be risky.

Have I really got to drag my front and rear stands down to the WoF station with me?

Block of wood and jack it on the sump - whats to break???

**Voltaire** · 16th July 2009, 20:29

I've had my Jap import 900ss for nearly a year now and its started first time every time, nothings fallen off it, and its very reliable.... I'm thinking of asking Haldanes for my money back and getting a Guzzi.

**caseye** · 16th July 2009, 21:19

Ya won't do it! Eyes nose ya wont! Bloody Guzzi's they fall down when boats are anywhere near them, they backfire at the warrant shop, but hell they look and sound great.

**Dodgyiti** · 17th July 2009, 06:54

Bloody BFTP Riders!

There is nothing that a big hammer can't fix.

As for things rattling off- Loctite

As for Haldanes giving anyone their money back, good luck with that!

It is really hard for someone to go out and buy a Guzzi for the first time, not the new ones though, they are fairly normal, but the older ones are so out there compared to say a BMW boxer even though they are pretty much the same that I can understand someone doing a 20 min test ride and never cocking a leg over a Guzzi again. Which is why they are so special

**Dodgyiti** · 17th July 2009, 06:58

Originally Posted by caseye

Ya won't do it! Eyes nose ya wont! Bloody Guzzi's they fall down when boats are anywhere near them, they backfire at the warrant shop, but hell they look and sound great.

Sound great, you ain't heard nothing!
Just put a full competition exhaust on my Mk1, and it is radical, and even more antisocial than I am!!
Just wait till the BFTP Anniversary Ride, wear earplugs and stay a safe distance behind because I am shooting flames out the back on the over run baby!

**caseye** · 17th July 2009, 07:08

EWE anti social? Neva.So if I was exactly the right distance behind ya I could score a scorch Flame Paint job then???
Looking forward to hearing and seeing that special bike mate.

**nudemetalz** · 17th July 2009, 10:33

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Block of wood and jack it on the sump - whats to break???

Exactly, as long as you support the weight across the whole sump, you're okay. The sidestand has to have a little extra block of wood too as that extra lean angle on the spindle stand (which is bolted to the sump) can be a concern..
I hope this is what they did !!!

**Taz** · 17th July 2009, 10:39

Nothing weak about the sump on my '79

p.s Dodgy - I'm gonna have to replace that rear seal

**Molly** · 17th July 2009, 10:40

So do I...

I've got nice front and rear stands for the bike but not one that'd let you check the head bearings. Good to know I can safely lift it on the sump.

Cheers :-)

**idb** · 17th July 2009, 10:48

Ah yes, character!
That is the very reason I own two Ducatis, so the odds are that I'll always have one on the road.
The longer you own one the more you actually know about it, not just how to turn it on and make it go, but what makes it go.