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February 12, 2011, 03:54:46 PM »
This afternoon, I put a deposit on a new 2007 Breva 1100. It is red. I will be taking a little trip down to Georgia on Friday to pick it up.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 12, 2011, 04:02:19 PM »
Quote from: flip on February 12, 2011, 03:54:46 PM
This afternoon, I put a deposit on a new 2007 Breva 1100. It is red. I will be taking a little trip down to Georgia on Friday to pick it up.
well done. Now, you'll need to get used to these two common questions:
1) "Moto Guzzi; do they still make those?"
2) "Moto Guzzi; who makes that?"
Some people have a snappy answer ready for each, but I find the best approach is to just explain that it's made in Italy and has been for 90 years.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 12, 2011, 04:28:10 PM »
Welcome to the risotto burning club.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 12, 2011, 04:39:16 PM »
Now I have to figure out luggage. I have 2 Krauser K5 cases. I haven't seen any Krauser mounts for Brevas. I may be able to make the Krauser mount work with the factory Guzzi luggage rack. I think I would like 3 cases for traveling.
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February 12, 2011, 05:06:01 PM »
I bet you don't regret your decision for a minute! Great bike
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 12, 2011, 05:10:07 PM »
The deals at European Motorsports in Georgia were just too great to pass up.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 13, 2011, 04:48:10 AM »
Flip,
European Motorsports is a great operation with good people. Enjoy your trip there and enjoy the new Guzzi,
Jon
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 13, 2011, 09:22:02 AM »
I cannot believe the prices they are showing for the leftover Aprilia Shivers.
If they had leftover V7 Classics at the same kind of discounts... I would be on the interstate heading South.
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February 13, 2011, 10:59:40 AM »
Looks like a flipping deal! Enjoy and thanks for the heads up on this dealer.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 13, 2011, 03:46:47 PM »
When I talked to them yesterday afternoon, they said that they actually have another new red 07 Breva 1100. That looks like the best deal on the East coast! The leftover Norges look like a good deal also! I would LOVE a Norge but I couldn't quite afford it right now.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 17, 2011, 08:42:17 PM »
I will be heading out in 6 hours to get my new bike. I can't sleep!
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February 18, 2011, 04:18:40 AM »
Flip, Remember we want pictures of every step, Oh, and the bike to!
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 18, 2011, 06:24:51 PM »
I got it! I got it! There is now a new, red 07 Breva 1100 in my garage.
Photos tomorrow.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 19, 2011, 05:05:07 AM »
Way to go, flip! Now get those pics posted!
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 19, 2011, 05:05:07 AM »
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 19, 2011, 06:38:00 AM »
Quote from: flip on February 18, 2011, 06:24:51 PM
I got it! I got it! There is now a new, red 07 Breva 1100 in my garage.
Photos tomorrow.
Congrats!!! Can't wait to see the pictures and hear your impressions of the ride.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 20, 2011, 02:05:06 AM »
I took a short ride on my Breva Friday at the dealership. I liked it!
Saturday, my son came home from college for a few hours to to check out my new bike and go for a ride. I had plans later in the day so we only got to ride for 2 hours.
We hit the twistiest roads in our area. We swapped bikes for a bit. My son really seemed to like my Breva. I don't think he was just being polite. That surprised me a little. He loves his SV and the it and the Breva aren't very similar.
The dealership did not get the factory luggage rack in for me. Oh well. That just gives me more time to decide between it and a Givi rack. I need to decide soon. I've gotten used to having a top case on a bike. I haven't decided yet if I will add side cases also.
I'm going to order the factory windshield.
I haven't decided yet between the factory heated grips or going with Dual Star grip heaters.
Likes:
The Breva turns very easily.
The ride is a pretty good compromise between cushy and sporty.
The seat is the most comfortable motorcycle seat I have ever been on.
The transmission shifts extremely smoothly. It is the best shifting transmission I have ever used.
Very nice midrange torque.
Dislikes:
I wish the pegs were mounted a little lower. My knees would appreciate another inch or 2 of legroom. Not that it is really uncomfortable but I think it would be more comfortable with a little less bend in my knees.
Neither good nor bad, just different:
The bike had more vibration than I expected. It's not the high frequency tingle like on an inline 4 cylinder. It's not uncomfortable, more of a low frequency rumble.
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Bella!
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 20, 2011, 05:03:32 AM »
Great looking bike, flip.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 20, 2011, 07:17:25 AM »
Looks nice... a bike with character also.
Overall...what was your impression of the dealership... I am intrigued by their prices on leftover models.
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Re: Soon to be a new Guzzi owner
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February 20, 2011, 07:30:44 AM »
Quote from: flip on February 20, 2011, 02:05:06 AM
I wish the pegs were mounted a little lower. My knees would appreciate another inch or 2 of legroom.
After-market adjustable pegs are available. I believe you can gain another inch.
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