Jtaalj
Just got it firing!
Hi,
Just to introduce myself, I've been riding bikes for 40 years, mostly Ducati's and Brit bikes some dirt bikes, a few race bikes, 2 Guzzi's (a V1000-convert and a '72 V7-special, that I should not have sold). Lately we are going back to two-up touring. Initially on a '90 K100 but I was looking for more two up comfort. I have always loved the looks of the black 850T3 with the white striping and I think the black 1400 cali is a beautiful tribute to that bike. After a short test ride I bought a 2013 Touring with 18k miles on the clock.
The first ride on the bike was great, comfortable, good handling, good brakes smooth engine.
When I started riding around town I discovered some issues I am not liking so much. Are these normal for this bike or can they be fixed? Been searching this forum but there is sooo much info.....
What is the issue;
I find it very difficult to ride the bike smoothly at slow speed around town and out of corners.
The throttle response is jerky, there is play in the transmission and the bike doesn't seem to run very smooth under 2500 rpm.
Especially when the road surface is not smooth these things add up to a very uncomfortable ride.
The play in the trans is always there, rolling on and off the throttle needs to be don carefully to avoid a jolt. Switching off the cruise control also gives a jolt. At slow speeds in town I have to shift down to 2nd or 1st to keep thing a bit smooth above 2500 rpm but that makes the throttle response even more nervous. 3rd gear under 3000 rpm is very noisy (gear whine) and gear shifts below 4000 rpm always give with a healthy clunk
Bought the bike at a dealer with warranty. Do I have a claim or is this part of the Guzzi 1400 experience (I probably cant live with). Hope you guys can give me some pointers,
Regards, J
Just to introduce myself, I've been riding bikes for 40 years, mostly Ducati's and Brit bikes some dirt bikes, a few race bikes, 2 Guzzi's (a V1000-convert and a '72 V7-special, that I should not have sold). Lately we are going back to two-up touring. Initially on a '90 K100 but I was looking for more two up comfort. I have always loved the looks of the black 850T3 with the white striping and I think the black 1400 cali is a beautiful tribute to that bike. After a short test ride I bought a 2013 Touring with 18k miles on the clock.
The first ride on the bike was great, comfortable, good handling, good brakes smooth engine.
When I started riding around town I discovered some issues I am not liking so much. Are these normal for this bike or can they be fixed? Been searching this forum but there is sooo much info.....
What is the issue;
I find it very difficult to ride the bike smoothly at slow speed around town and out of corners.
The throttle response is jerky, there is play in the transmission and the bike doesn't seem to run very smooth under 2500 rpm.
Especially when the road surface is not smooth these things add up to a very uncomfortable ride.
The play in the trans is always there, rolling on and off the throttle needs to be don carefully to avoid a jolt. Switching off the cruise control also gives a jolt. At slow speeds in town I have to shift down to 2nd or 1st to keep thing a bit smooth above 2500 rpm but that makes the throttle response even more nervous. 3rd gear under 3000 rpm is very noisy (gear whine) and gear shifts below 4000 rpm always give with a healthy clunk
Bought the bike at a dealer with warranty. Do I have a claim or is this part of the Guzzi 1400 experience (I probably cant live with). Hope you guys can give me some pointers,
Regards, J