blacktruck
Just got it firing!
Okay, time for a confession. I have not been on here for a long time. I sold my Norge a few years ago to do some other types of riding. Did that. Two bikes and some 50K miles later and then I saw the V85 pictures. I had convinced myself mostly that the Triumph would be my last new bike. Now I am thinking I was a bit hasty in my decision. I have for long years wanted an adventure type of bike. Even when I had my Norge, it was in the back of my mind to get a KLR or some other farm tractor like motorcycle for some light off road adventures. I got a little hot when HD announced the Pan America a few years ago. I saw the pics and wanted one but as we all know, things happen. Now the HD people say this year maybe. And at HD prices too I might add. In a rare moment of clarity I decided that wasn't the bike for me. I wanted another Guzzi. The V85 seems to be that bike. I rode one at the local dealer and really enjoyed it. My caveat is this was a short ride. Putting about 20K a year or so is normal for me. For those of you who have one, how do you like it when covering some longer miles? How much range do you get on a tank of fuel? I am looking for a bike that I will keep for a long time (famous last words I know) and use for touring and commuting until I retire next year. After that, who knows where it will take me?