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Terrycoxusa
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2015 - 06:20 pm: |
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I sold my 06 Uly last week, bought a Moto Guzzi Stelvio. The Uly had 15,000 miles on it, I put on the last 8,000. Problems? The fuel pump wiring rubbed through and I had to pull it out and reinsulate, but the bike still ran fine, the pump just ran all the time. And I replaced the rear wheel bearings because there was a little rusty grease coming from the right bearing. Other than that, a great running, excellent handling bike. I bought an 09 Stelvio with 2,100 miles on it, literally like new, so I will see how it holds up. So far, I think the Uly has better suspension and is smoother at freeway speeds, since it has a rubber mounted engine. The Stelvio is a more polished machine, and the six speed tranny shifts as smooth and light as any bike I have owned. It's a pleasure to ride around town without the CLUNKY shifting. I think the Stelvio has a nicer exhaust note and a much peppier power band, although they supposedly make the same hp. As far as off road capability, they are both too heavy and tall for that kind of riding. I have a Suzuki DR650 for that, and if I drop it, no harm done. I'll miss all the great info and well mannered commenters on this website. |
Daddio
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2015 - 07:14 pm: |
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Terry-- Good luck with the Goose. Check in from time to time to let us know how it is. |
Fotoguzzi
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2015 - 07:38 pm: |
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cool, join up here, http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?board=1.0 |
Arry
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2015 - 09:42 pm: |
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Those are great looking bikes, and it's always nice to find a real low mile used bike. Let us know how you like it after some miles. |
Buewulf
| Posted on Monday, February 09, 2015 - 05:31 pm: |
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I like those Stelvios. Good luck with it. I hear Guzzis are great, reliable bikes these days. |
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