Olive Garden Here I Come

[britman]

This came home with me this weekend. I can't explain it, but always wanted to try the "Goose" experience. I sold my beloved Thunderbird Sport a couple of months ago, the riding position and my ever increasing friendship with good old arthritis had finally reached the point of separation. Really is a learning experience, it is kind of like riding a high powered two wheel garden tractor. Well, at least I have the only one in the neighborhood..........

2000 Moto Guzzi Bassa with 12k on the clock......

 

[JRock]

I've always thought Guzzis were cool.
It looks to be in excellent shape. Can you share what you paid?

I'd be interested in your experience with reliability over time, as well.

 

[Fingers]

Good looking Guzzi !

 

[Big Gun]

Very classy looking. I like it!

 

[rocketjohn]

I like Moto-Guzzis....somehow I feel at 6'2", they are all just a tad too cramped. But I still would like to try the new Flying Fortress!

Moto Guzzi USA - Motorcycles - MGX-21 FLYING FORTRESS

 

[Bob R]

I have wanted one of the V7 Racers with the chrome tank for a while now but they look (and feel) so small!!

bob

 

[GPMAZ]

Great looking MG.

Its interesting how many of us elder folks can remember when a Triumph Bonneville was a big bike. I even thought my Honda 150 was pretty big. One of the factors that entered into my selling my R3T was riding a friends Scrambler. I guess everyone has a different opinion on the sweet spot when it comes to size. That's why they make so many options.

 

[BigNorm]

Nice looking Guzi.

 

[britman]

Thanks one and all. Don't mind saying what I paid at all, $3800 out the door. (Does not include taxes and tags.) It was on consignment at a small Royal Enfield dealer. It is an 1100 and I am impressed with the quickness and torque. I am tall also, 6'4", the bike came with two seats. Currently I using a taller Corbin over the stock solo. Also came with the stock pegs, I may try those also over the after market floor boards for a little more room. The riding position is somewhat like sitting in an upright chair and surprisingly the big jugs are not in the way at all. (Of course I have never had a problem with big jugs getting in the way.)

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I was enamored by a white 2K Bassa 1100 last year. It was a little rough and the guy wanted $5500 for it. I passed. It is a good looking bike for sure.