Cole Harvey
Just got it firing!
Hello,
Well its inevitable I will be getting a Moto Guzzi some time. I have ridden a new V7 and 2013ish Norge. For my sport touring needs I got a BMW K1300GT instead of the Norge.
The V7 was grand but it was just too small. I have only sat on a V9 Roamer. I like that is was bigger but I didn't like the saddle and the sharp angle on the side of the tank - it hit me right in the center of my knee.
First off, any easy options for different saddles and maybe a V7 tank on a V9?
My use for the bike is short trips and running around town. With that I had a crazy thought of taking a cheap used Norge and stripping away stuff. Somehow I doubt the result would be as nice as a V10 or V11 (other options I have been looking at).
Finally, I could consider killing 2 birds with bike, a Moto Guzzi and bike that would be fine on dirt - the Stelvio. A touring bike that will handle off road (hard pack, gravel, and some sand). I would look for a nice used one that I would be fine with dropping.
I welcome any ideas and thoughts.
Thanks,
Cole
Well its inevitable I will be getting a Moto Guzzi some time. I have ridden a new V7 and 2013ish Norge. For my sport touring needs I got a BMW K1300GT instead of the Norge.
The V7 was grand but it was just too small. I have only sat on a V9 Roamer. I like that is was bigger but I didn't like the saddle and the sharp angle on the side of the tank - it hit me right in the center of my knee.
First off, any easy options for different saddles and maybe a V7 tank on a V9?
My use for the bike is short trips and running around town. With that I had a crazy thought of taking a cheap used Norge and stripping away stuff. Somehow I doubt the result would be as nice as a V10 or V11 (other options I have been looking at).
Finally, I could consider killing 2 birds with bike, a Moto Guzzi and bike that would be fine on dirt - the Stelvio. A touring bike that will handle off road (hard pack, gravel, and some sand). I would look for a nice used one that I would be fine with dropping.
I welcome any ideas and thoughts.
Thanks,
Cole