dtr20 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I was thinking about getting a new old stock 2016 moto guzzi audace 1400cc. I currently own a 2003 Honda magna 750cc V4. I know the maintenance is significantly more on the moto guzzi. Does anyone here have experience with them as far as reliability, longevity, etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 That's one bad Moto Guzzi. Question is, how do you afford your rock n roll lifestyle? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozmeister Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Dtr20, I have a friend of many years who LOVES Italian motorcycles. On average he has about 4 of them at any one time in his garage. It's typically a mix of Ducati, Aprilla, and Guzzi. I can tell you what he's told me several times: He wishes he'd never bought the first Ducati. He became bewitched by them and it spread to other Italian hardware. His point is always the same...they are expensive, GLORIOUS, temperamental, and they all leak oil. Every bike he has, whether new or nearly new, gets a transmission drip pan placed underneath it. Invariably, they all spring some kind of oil leak. This is not to say they are junk, but they are not Japanese either. They won't give you length of service that say a BMW or a Japanese bike will. It's important to note that he won't ride anything else, but he also spends a whole lot of money on maintenance at the dealers. By the way, the Guzzi bikes always sound different than the other bikes and when I say different, I mean awesome! I say go for it and never look back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 53 minutes ago, The Dude said: That's one bad Moto Guzzi. Question is, how do you afford your rock n roll lifestyle? Cake. Awesome Dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Frozmeister said: His point is always the same...they are expensive, GLORIOUS, temperamental, and they all leak oil. Every bike he has, whether new or nearly new, gets a transmission drip pan placed underneath it. Invariably, they all spring some kind of oil leak. Ain't gonna lie, this freaked me out more than convinced me to get the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 17 hours ago, dtr20 said: I was thinking about getting a new old stock 2016 moto guzzi audace 1400cc. I currently own a 2003 Honda magna 750cc V4. I know the maintenance is significantly more on the moto guzzi. Does anyone here have experience with them as far as reliability, longevity, etc? Thanks what are you waiting for ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 ntact Us << Prev Index Next >> New Motocycles 2016 AUDACE 2016 1400CC TORQUE LOADED V-TWIN RUBBER MOUNTED ENGINE WITH 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION AND DRIVESHAFT. FORWARD FOOTPEGS WITH ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROLS AND 5.4 GAL FUEL TANK MAKE THIS BIKE A LONG DISTANCE RIDER. AJ Cycle 274 Route 2 Scenic Mohawk Trail Gill, MA 01354 map 413-863-9543 Hours: Tue-Fri: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sat: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have a friend that sells a lot of Italian bikes. He has a dealership in Pensacola that sells a lot of Aprilia, MV Agusta, and Ducati. There is something special about a hand made Italian bike, some are pretty sexy. I do hear a lot about some of the teething problems, especially on first year models. It just comes along with owning one of those bikes. I'm not sure who's Moto Guzzi's parent company is, but I think they have a pretty good reputation for holding up well. My friend had a price list for all the body parts of a high end Ducati street legal factory replica race bike, body parts only list was over $40k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 If leaking oil bothered me, I never would have owned the alfa's that I loved or the 441 thumper or the triumph bonneville. I miss every one of them - despite the oil puddles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 4:00 PM, Ceptorman said: I have a friend that sells a lot of Italian bikes. He has a dealership in Pensacola that sells a lot of Aprilia, MV Agusta, and Ducati. There is something special about a hand made Italian bike, some are pretty sexy. I do hear a lot about some of the teething problems, especially on first year models. It just comes along with owning one of those bikes. I'm not sure who's Moto Guzzi's parent company is, but I think they have a pretty good reputation for holding up well. My friend had a price list for all the body parts of a high end Ducati street legal factory replica race bike, body parts only list was over $40k. I like my Italian bike ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 4:00 PM, Ceptorman said: Moto Guzzi's parent company Piaggio Group brands Aprilia – motorcycles, scooter and mopeds Piaggio – scooters, mopeds Vespa – scooters and mopeds Scarabeo – scooters and mopeds Derbi – motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and recreational ATVs (quads) Gilera – motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and recreational ATVs (quads) Moto Guzzi – motorcycles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Husky's are now Italian?? I always thought they were Swedish? A man's man....goes with one wheel..... Unicycle baby!!! (oops, wrong thread.....return to your prior programming) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/motorcycles/italian-racing-motorcycle-museum-threatened-with-liquidation/ar-BBU7tYI?ocid=spartanntp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Coytee said: Husky's are now Italian?? I always thought they were Swedish? A man's man....goes with one wheel..... Unicycle baby!!! (oops, wrong thread.....return to your prior programming) Theu 1 hour ago, Coytee said: Husky's are now Italian?? I always thought they were Swedish? A man's man....goes with one wheel..... Unicycle baby!!! (oops, wrong thread.....return to your prior programming) In 1987, the Husqvarna motorcycle division was sold to Italian motorcycle manufacturer Cagiva and became part of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. The motorcycles, widely known as "Huskies / Husky", are from now on produced in Varese. https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/heritage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 One of my regular riding buddies has one. He hasn’t had a lick of trouble with it. Fantastic bikes. He is thinking of getting a new one and I have an eye on his soon to be former bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 5 hours ago, dirtmudd said: In 1987, the Husqvarna motorcycle division was sold to Italian motorcycle manufacturer Cagiva and became part of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. The motorcycles, widely known as "Huskies / Husky", are from now on produced in Varese. Ok, so if you've ever thought that I seem to be behind the times, you now have proof positive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Coytee said: Ok, so if you've ever thought that I seem to be behind the times, you now have proof positive! That also has changed 2007 BMW bought out husqavarna.. A historic reunion - two become one again! In 2013 Pierer Industries AG (Husaberg’s owner) bought Husqvarna Motorcycles - marking the reunion of two halves of the original Husqvarna brand of the 60’s and 70’s! For 2014 the ‘new’ Husqvarna Motorcycles brand returns to it’s glorious origins with state-of-the-art technology and the iconic Swedish blue, yellow and white colour-scheme. A brand new range of Enduro and Motocross motorcycles sees one of the oldest manufacturers return to the top of off-road motorcycle sport. In over 50 years of racing and with more than 82 world titles so far.... the legendary tale of Husqvarna continues! The big split When Husqvarna motorcycles was bought by Cagiva MV Agusta in 1987 - plans were set to relocate to Italy by 1988. The core Husqvarna development team chose to rather remain in Sweden - breaking away and launching ‘Husaberg’ in 1988. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 I bit the bullet and picked her up today. This is my old bike that I traded in next to the Guzzi.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Congrats on the Guzzi, be careful out there and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 2 hours ago, dtr20 said: I bit the bullet and picked her up today. This is my old bike that I traded in next to the Guzzi. Congrats on the new iron, from an old biker. You live in Massachusetts, it gets cold there according to all the newspaper accounts. What the heck are you doing with a naked bike? At the very least you'll need a windshield, probably some saddle bags. I bet that engine design keeps the heat in cold weather riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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