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    #16
    Since there is talk of Guzzi:

    Their parts are expensive as f!$k as well; but to be honest my experience with parts from other brands is limited to my old bikes.

    Love my V7 to bits; it's fun, torquey no-frills motorcycling.
    #1: 1979 GS 550 EC "Red" – Very first Bike / Overhaul thread        New here? ☛ Read the Top 10 Newbie mistakes thread
    #2: 1978 GS 550 EC "Blue" – Can't make it a donor / "Rebuild" thread     Manuals (and much more): See Cliff's homepage here
    #3: 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer – One needs a runner while wrenching
    #4: 1980 Moto Guzzi V65C – Something to chill

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      #17
      The biggest mark again Moto Guzzi is the distance to the nearest dealership.


      Gave serious consideration to getting an R1200C a while back. For a boxer they go for reasonable $$$. Its a way to stick you toe in the water without too much downside.

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        #18
        Originally posted by jabcb View Post
        The biggest mark again Moto Guzzi is the distance to the nearest dealership.


        Gave serious consideration to getting an R1200C a while back. For a boxer they go for reasonable $$$. Its a way to stick you toe in the water without too much downside.
        I've thought along the same lines, jabcb, but usually I end up gravitating toward an R1100RS, or some such shortly thereafter. But the elemental aspect of an Airhead still has an appeal that no other Beemer quite does for me. Same as a Guzzi 850t.
        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
        ~Herman Melville

        2016 1200 Superlow
        1982 CB900f

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          #19
          Originally posted by Vmass View Post
          I love the R's. I was close to buying a little one (65) a couple years ago that was pristine. We just couldn't quite meet on the price.

          Here is a nice one: https://westernmass.craigslist.org/m...449753998.html
          The 65 is a sweet little machine. Not sure I'd want to do long trips on one, but they are really lovely.
          "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
          ~Herman Melville

          2016 1200 Superlow
          1982 CB900f

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            #20
            I had a '95 K1100RS for several years, (well I actually had a second, a '96, but it didn't last long). I still consider it to be my all time favorite bike, especially for two up and long distance work. Long wheelbase, so you work a little harder on tighter roads, but it will do it. On the highway it would want to cruise at 80-85 all day long. Never got to ride a K75, but heard very good things about them while hanging with the brick riders.

            And, the Bricks are still garage mechanic friendly, unlike newer models. The used part market is strong, and new parts are still out there.

            Also had an R1100S for a short while. Maybe a '99? Didn't like it much, didn't like the R motor, didn't like the telelever suspension, but it looked great!
            Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
            '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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              #21
              When I had my BMW, I've always liked the story I'd tell on why I bought a BMW... "My Harley friends told me I needed a BIG TWIN, so I got one!" Haha😀
              My Motorcycles:
              22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
              22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
              82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
              81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
              79 1000e (all original)
              82 850g (all original)
              80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                #22
                Nice! I'm sure that tweaked them a bit.
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                  #23
                  The R80 I looked at was punched out to a 1000.

                  Guzzi folks make fun of them as VTwins that sag.
                  "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                  ~Herman Melville

                  2016 1200 Superlow
                  1982 CB900f

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View Post
                    The R80 I looked at was punched out to a 1000.

                    Guzzi folks make fun of them as VTwins that sag.
                    Haha, I think the Guzzi guys are right. It's always better to have two perky jugs than two saggy ones. 😀
                    My Motorcycles:
                    22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                    22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                    82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                    81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                    79 1000e (all original)
                    82 850g (all original)
                    80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                      #25
                      You'll laugh there, because I also looked at a Buell this week. I've ridden a few and always liked them. Two big American jugs, very perky.
                      "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                      ~Herman Melville

                      2016 1200 Superlow
                      1982 CB900f

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                        #26
                        Nothing against Buells...
                        I love my XR-12 and that thing is more Buell then it is Harley... Seriously I just bought a re-gear for it and the only parts that fit are XB12R bits.
                        Jedz Moto
                        1988 Honda GL1500-6
                        2002 Honda Reflex 250
                        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                        Originally posted by Hayabuser
                        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                          #27
                          never had one but watching my friends trials with interest it seems to me and him it's best to Get an old airhead with points. ...Seems there were bad times when BMW was figuring out electronic ignition in the '80s. Also, it seems that the speedometers were a weak point too-that is, worse than our JapBikes. VERY expensive replacing stuff.

                          Lot's of ODD things I've learned unnecessarily about beemers.. like brake reservoirs hidden under the tank? or was it the seat-oh well. BUT the charging system has a regulated field like a car and I would guess it's waaay more reliable than ours...

                          look here at Snowbum's stuff. Enough to make you sick
                          Snowbum BMW Motorcycle articles, maintenance, snobum, Airheads, K, Oilhead, sidecars,
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                            #28
                            Last time I looked at BMWs, I found myself gravitating to the K75, and now it's happening again ...
                            "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                            ~Herman Melville

                            2016 1200 Superlow
                            1982 CB900f

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                              #29
                              The K75 makers a great foundation for builds...
                              I love this one:
                              Jedz Moto
                              1988 Honda GL1500-6
                              2002 Honda Reflex 250
                              2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                              2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                              Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                              Originally posted by Hayabuser
                              Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post
                                The K75 makers a great foundation for builds...
                                I love this one:
                                Woah, well done, and even more so considering the starting point. Making a mental note.
                                #1: 1979 GS 550 EC "Red" – Very first Bike / Overhaul thread        New here? ☛ Read the Top 10 Newbie mistakes thread
                                #2: 1978 GS 550 EC "Blue" – Can't make it a donor / "Rebuild" thread     Manuals (and much more): See Cliff's homepage here
                                #3: 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer – One needs a runner while wrenching
                                #4: 1980 Moto Guzzi V65C – Something to chill

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