GrahamNZ
High Miler
Sad, but the weight was getting too much for me so sold to a friend today. 
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Breva sold today
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GrahamNZ said:Sad, but the weight was getting too much for me so sold to a friend today.
After reading your posts Graham he sure got a well maintained bike .. got a replacement in mind ?
Art
GrahamNZ
High Miler
Holt and rturo
No replacement intended.
No replacement intended.
Graham,
Please stay with us on the forum. Even if the Breva is gone, it is no reason to leave us.
Please stay with us on the forum. Even if the Breva is gone, it is no reason to leave us.
Sorry to hear that Graham ( the weight issue ). I agree with John ,stick around. Your posts I always find interesting.
FBC
FBC
NeroGuzzi
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Someone got a beautifully maintained Guzzi. Thank you for the many detailed posts. They gave me the confidence to wrench on my Guzzi. Hope you still stick your nose into this forum every now and then. Best of luck.
GrahamNZ
High Miler
Zapa
After riding a Breva 750 when they first appeared I really liked it and thought it would be the ideal bike for me when I became too old and weak for a heavier bike. That time has come, sadly, but now I have a Buell which is about the same weight at a Breva 750 but has A LOT more performance, especially in the torque zone, which is what appeals more that top speed.
After riding a Breva 750 when they first appeared I really liked it and thought it would be the ideal bike for me when I became too old and weak for a heavier bike. That time has come, sadly, but now I have a Buell which is about the same weight at a Breva 750 but has A LOT more performance, especially in the torque zone, which is what appeals more that top speed.
Cat City Rider
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Graham,
Since that Buell is now gone, do you think it's a good deal to buy one? It is my understanding there will be plenty of parts and support for years to come.
Comments?
Since that Buell is now gone, do you think it's a good deal to buy one? It is my understanding there will be plenty of parts and support for years to come.
Comments?
GrahamNZ
High Miler
Cat City Rider
IMHO of course:
Buells are small bikes with big hearts
huge character - like Guzzis
great fun to ride
fine handling, oodles of ground clearance, very good suspension
interesting and generally sound engineering but not as well made as Guzzis
big-time torque for their light weight
good power but run out of breath up top
very smooth once off idle
lovely clutch action
smooth gearbox but slow changes are best because of engine flywheel effect
very easy to maintain - hydraulic tappets - the 2010 models also have self-setting TPS
fuel frugal
reliable, from 2005 onwards
basic equipment compared to a Guzzi
hopeless headlights
front disc distorts easily - Braking brand wave rotor fixes that
hot in summer - adding a right side airscoop helps a lot
some models have cramped legroom
a grumpy fuelling spot when cruising very lightly below 2,500rpm
Being backed for warranty and parts by HD means that I'd buy one with confidence, even although Buell production has ceased. With that, prices took a big tumble and there may even still be new bikes available at give-away prices.
IMHO of course:
Buells are small bikes with big hearts
huge character - like Guzzis
great fun to ride
fine handling, oodles of ground clearance, very good suspension
interesting and generally sound engineering but not as well made as Guzzis
big-time torque for their light weight
good power but run out of breath up top
very smooth once off idle
lovely clutch action
smooth gearbox but slow changes are best because of engine flywheel effect
very easy to maintain - hydraulic tappets - the 2010 models also have self-setting TPS
fuel frugal
reliable, from 2005 onwards
basic equipment compared to a Guzzi
hopeless headlights
front disc distorts easily - Braking brand wave rotor fixes that
hot in summer - adding a right side airscoop helps a lot
some models have cramped legroom
a grumpy fuelling spot when cruising very lightly below 2,500rpm
Being backed for warranty and parts by HD means that I'd buy one with confidence, even although Buell production has ceased. With that, prices took a big tumble and there may even still be new bikes available at give-away prices.
Yup 65000 km on a guzzi is enough Graham
FBC
FBC
FrostBittenCanadian said:
Meaning I'm about to sell mine?
No way.
I do hope you won't leave us, Graham, despite the absence of Guzzidom. Wouldn't it be better to loose some weight, if you feel the equipage to heavy? :mrgreen:
GrahamNZ
High Miler
Holt
I've always had an affection foir Guzzis and that is unlikely to change.
I did sell my Breva to a friend so no doubt I'll see it from time to time. :? I feel that I have many friends on this forum so I do intend keeping in contact. 
The weight thing: Going by official figures the Breva is around 55kg heavier than my Buell. Add to that 23 litres of fuel all up high and the Guzzi is a pretty top-heavy beast when comes time to stop and lower one leg to support the bike. In my case weight is also a problem when I have to reverse a bike out of the garage and turn the bike around on a narrow driveway before riding off. My weight is 82kg and my shape isn't obesse. Losing a bit of weight could be a good idea for health reasons, but the real issues for me are low-spine osteoarthritis and the decreasing leg strength which comes with age.
My Guzzi ownership has been interesting and enjoyable, if sometimes demanding.
I've always had an affection foir Guzzis and that is unlikely to change.
I did sell my Breva to a friend so no doubt I'll see it from time to time. :? I feel that I have many friends on this forum so I do intend keeping in contact. The weight thing: Going by official figures the Breva is around 55kg heavier than my Buell. Add to that 23 litres of fuel all up high and the Guzzi is a pretty top-heavy beast when comes time to stop and lower one leg to support the bike. In my case weight is also a problem when I have to reverse a bike out of the garage and turn the bike around on a narrow driveway before riding off. My weight is 82kg and my shape isn't obesse. Losing a bit of weight could be a good idea for health reasons, but the real issues for me are low-spine osteoarthritis and the decreasing leg strength which comes with age.
My Guzzi ownership has been interesting and enjoyable, if sometimes demanding.
Roblatt
High Miler
Graham,
My wife has osteoarthritis in her lower back. She struggled to do normal daily chores. Then she got onto "Hi-Strength Liquid Fish Oil" each day, tastes really bad apparently, but now, 5 months later she is again competing on her horses. It could be the placebo effect but may be worth a try.
Sorry your Breva is gone, but glad you're staying.
My wife has osteoarthritis in her lower back. She struggled to do normal daily chores. Then she got onto "Hi-Strength Liquid Fish Oil" each day, tastes really bad apparently, but now, 5 months later she is again competing on her horses. It could be the placebo effect but may be worth a try.
Sorry your Breva is gone, but glad you're staying.
sign216
High Miler
The weight of modern bikes is an issue. They are getting bigger and heavier! I was attracted to the Guzzi V7C because of it's light weight. Long live the smallblock!
Joe
Joe
GrahamNZ
High Miler
Thanks for the friendly comments. 
Roblatt
Thanks for that. For a year now I've been taking two capsules per day containg Glucosamine Hydrochloride (750mg) with Fish Oil (500mg) and Boron (1mg). Maybe I'd feel worse without them?
Roblatt
Thanks for that. For a year now I've been taking two capsules per day containg Glucosamine Hydrochloride (750mg) with Fish Oil (500mg) and Boron (1mg). Maybe I'd feel worse without them?
Roblatt
High Miler
Graham,
The wife did those for a couple of years too, without success.
The oil liquid for some reason made a huge difference. Her physio made her swap over.
It took 2 weeks to see the difference.
Anyway, this is the stuff
The wife did those for a couple of years too, without success.
The oil liquid for some reason made a huge difference. Her physio made her swap over.
It took 2 weeks to see the difference.
Anyway, this is the stuff
GrahamNZ said:Holt
I've always had an affection foir Guzzis and that is unlikely to change.
The weight thing: Going by official figures the Breva is around 55kg heavier than my Buell. Add to that 23 litres of fuel all up high and the Guzzi is a pretty top-heavy beast when comes time to stop and lower one leg to support the bike. In my case weight is also a problem when I have to reverse a bike out of the garage and turn the bike around on a narrow driveway before riding off. My weight is 82kg and my shape isn't obesse. Losing a bit of weight could be a good idea for health reasons, but the real issues for me are low-spine osteoarthritis and the decreasing leg strength which comes with age.
My Guzzi ownership has been interesting and enjoyable, if sometimes demanding.
I feel the same way about bike weight, and solved it with a 2009 V7Classic, Light weight, and my feet are flat on the ground when stopped. Big plus at 70, is that I can pick it up when it goes over (Long muddy driveway makes for slippery conditions
and bike washings :lol: ).Bill