I wonder ------

[barbagris]

How much beer/rum you can actually carry on a mid sized ADV?


Somewhere in the order of 100L.

Bring back real world tests I say. You never know when your life might depend on it!

[Mexican]

That is a sweet looking bike Chris!, how do you like it? how is the maintenence? I was going to buy one but with valve adjustments every 6000 miles,, that is a little too much for me

[barbagris]

Valve adjusting on Guzzis is a piece of cake. Good old fashioned tappets. And the Tank stays on. But under warranty I let my local shop do it anyway. As for the Bike itself. It may well be the best all rounder I have ever ridden. It is near enough the perfect bike for Spain as long as you intend not to spend much time on fast motorway. I would prefer it to be a little closer to the ground, but......

[Mighty Mouse]

Only problem is not too many dealers around. I really like their motorcycles. Once again, loved the California.

[barbagris]

The dealer thing - I am self sufficient on Guzzis (even down to special tooling), but have the advantage of having Spain's PREMIER workshop in Madrid, and it's run by an old friend. I shall be there early next week getting some spares (and new ignition) for the other Guzzi.

However I am getting to the stage I need a nice bike lift.

[Mighty Mouse]

I'm not too mechanically inclined with todays cars and motorcycles. I have to have it done. In fact, I would rather have someone else do it because I have a tendency to go way overboard and it consumes me. The wife gives me the side eye when I want to take on a new project that can be done by a professional. She says I'm not easy to live with and she's right. It's easier on my well being I guess. I do admire you guys that are good mechanics. I enjoy doing the small stuff. Cheers.