Anyone else seen the new café Guzzi yet?
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killian101
Been Around the Block
will it available in the states? The BIG draw back to Moto Guzzi V7's, you really cannot do much modding on them. They're really restrictive and often times will require some hacking to make things works. Big draw back for folks who like to tinker, great bike for those who are hands off
Basement rat
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So buy this:
Chimera Moto Works
Been Around the Block
The more companies that start manufacturing cafe-ready/street-fighter-ready bikes, is going to bring down the "scene" IMO, and will only continue to deindustrialize(sp?) people/will make people who just want to "bought not built" happy. Basically, the bikes that are coming out look amazing, but no ones going to modify them like "we" do, they'll just do bolt-ons or leave it stock and upgrade it from the factory, and will then on just take it to a factory service place to be taken care of. Hard to explain what i'm trying to say, I guess i'm a fan of the bike itself, but eventually no ones going to fix or work on anything besides "technicians" because the World is building shit now so that No One can maintain it themselves, leaving everyone to rely and only know to take their cars/bikes/trucks to "service stations" E.G. Jiffy Lube, Valvoline, dealerships, etc. which = lame.
I'm not saying that Anyone on this forum has done this yet, but the 90's and newer kids are mostly raised to remember to maintain their vehicle by taking it to a mechanic/service shop. Not "pick up some tools, buy the tuneup parts you need, fix/maintain the vehicle" and with that happening, tons of people will never be "ignited" into gearheads likes us.
On the bright side, a few of us who will always do stuff ourselves, will eventually never have to worry about having work.
I apologize if this in any way comes off as a rant, and I thumbs up the Guzzi.
I'm not saying that Anyone on this forum has done this yet, but the 90's and newer kids are mostly raised to remember to maintain their vehicle by taking it to a mechanic/service shop. Not "pick up some tools, buy the tuneup parts you need, fix/maintain the vehicle" and with that happening, tons of people will never be "ignited" into gearheads likes us.
On the bright side, a few of us who will always do stuff ourselves, will eventually never have to worry about having work.
I apologize if this in any way comes off as a rant, and I thumbs up the Guzzi.
I was born 91, I much prefer to do things myself rather than send it to the shop. That being said I know my limits, if I've had my go at it and things don't turn out, I'll call my mate, he'll give me a hand and if that doesn't work then I go to the shop. I like doing my own body work and am always keen to hit up the scrap yards when I've got someone to go with. So I want to disagree with the statement that us who are born in the 90s are all brought up to send things into the mechanic.
Chimera Moto Works
Been Around the Block
HK_Sailor said:
You'll notice that before I go into that statement, that I specifically say "I'm not saying Anyone on this Forum does this.."
Also, not being rude by any means, but one person, who I applaud for working on things themselves for the education and accomplishment, isn't enough imo to change my mind on the "general" outlook of people in present time. "It's easier to just have someone else do it."
djelliott
Real bikes are built in garages.
swan said:
Super not yuck! That's just about everything I love in a home built bike. Not much of a mono shock fan, but that's just me. That bike looks well loved.
