That's it then.

[Wrinkly]

Well after many years and many bikes, my blissful time of Moto Guzzi ownership has come to an end. Due to an ongoing physical problem (not life threatening) I am no longer able to safely operate a manual clutch motorcycle.
My Guzzi journey only began short 12years ago after a very negative experience with a very early WC 1200 GS and I swapped it for a New Stelvio NTX. In those few short years I've had about 30 guzzi's and loved everyone of them. Why so many folks may ask. I just wanted to experience as many as I could.
So whilst there will be no physical Guzzi in my shed, there will always be a few in my heart.

I tried the BMW ASA gearbox, totally clutchless. Not IMHO the prettiest of bikes but the auto gearbox worked very well and it keeps me riding. I could have had 3or4 lovely Guzz's for the price.

I am seriously thinking of getting a couple of Guzzi emblems and sticking them on the tank.
Keep loving your Guzzi's folks.

 

[llotse]

Well after many years and many bikes, my blissful time of Moto Guzzi ownership has come to an end. Due to an ongoing physical problem (not life threatening) I am no longer able to safely operate a manual clutch motorcycle.
My Guzzi journey only began short 12years ago after a very negative experience with a very early WC 1200 GS and I swapped it for a New Stelvio NTX. In those few short years I've had about 30 guzzi's and loved everyone of them. Why so many folks may ask. I just wanted to experience as many as I could.
So whilst there will be no physical Guzzi in my shed, there will always be a few in my heart.

I tried the BMW ASA gearbox, totally clutchless. Not IMHO the prettiest of bikes but the auto gearbox worked very well and it keeps me riding. I could have had 3or4 lovely Guzz's for the price.

I am seriously thinking of getting a couple of Guzzi emblems and sticking them on the tank.
Keep loving your Guzzi's folks.

Sorry to hear that but at least you can keep riding. I will be going to Teasdale's to look at a Stelvio when I return home to the UK, Andy once gave me a California loan bike whilst my Capo Nord was being serviced and I loved the bike, the engine was wonderful. Maybe time to scratch that itch.

 

[Wrinkly]

Sorry to hear that but at least you can keep riding. I will be going to Teasdale's to look at a Stelvio when I return home to the UK, Andy once gave me a California loan bike whilst my Capo Nord was being serviced and I loved the bike, the engine was wonderful. Maybe time to scratch that itch.

Make sure to ride the V85 also, it's a cracking bike. Not as quick as the Stelvio, but rides nicer IMHO.

 

[rovert57]

Didn’t guzzi have an auto in the seventies ,hard to believe they don’t have a modern version now .they must be missing a potential market with this omission.

 

[Wrinkly]

Didn’t guzzi have an auto in the seventies ,hard to believe they don’t have a modern version now .they must be missing a potential market with this omission.

They certainly did, the V1000 convert automatic. Not sure how it worked though, something involving hydraulics I think. I maybe wrong but I seem to recall it was only 2 speed.

 

[KMD]

I seem to recall it was only 2 speed.

I thought all Guzzi’s were two speed: sat still or going like the clappers !

Sorry to hear of your wrist issue, as you’ve probably read on here, I too have had to make a substantial change in a bid to remain riding. Is what it is mate unfortunately, but once you settle with your decision and subsequent choice, it makes sense. Good luck with it

 

[Oldrat]

Once a Guzzista always a Guzzista.

Hope that you enjoy your new steed Wrinkly

 

[Clifton]

What BMW are you buying, R1300GS? If so you should enjoy it, two friends ride them now one coming from a KTM 1290 the other a R1250GS and both like the 1300. Did you consider any of Honda's bikes with their excellent DCT?

 

[steve hughes]

They certainly did, the V1000 convert automatic. Not sure how it worked though, something involving hydraulics I think. I maybe wrong but I seem to recall it was only 2 speed.

Didnt one of our very early members “ Outomunch”? have one. They had a large aluminium wishbone / rocker type gear lever, but as you said just two gears.

 

[Wrinkly]

What BMW are you buying, R1300GS? If so you should enjoy it, two friends ride them now one coming from a KTM 1290 the other a R1250GS and both like the 1300. Did you consider any of Honda's bikes with their excellent DCT?

1300GS TE ASA. The Hondas are too tall for me.

 

[Wrinkly]

Didnt one of our very early members “ Outomunch”? have one. They had a large aluminium wishbone / rocker type gear lever, but as you said just two gears.

Not sure about Outomunch, but what's his name I think had one. I'll post his name when I remember.

 

[steve hughes]

Not sure about Outomunch, but what's his name I think had one. I'll post his name when I remember.

Was it Andres.

 

[ChasF]

Cookie had a Convert. Conventional torque converter = continuosly slipping clutch 2 speeds, tediously slow. Remember mini automatics, my only memories of autos that worked generally had large powerful? engine - I had a 3 litre Capri briefly.

Hope you enjoy the ASA Wrinkly.

 

[Santa-2512]

1300GS TE ASA. The Hondas are too tall for me.

Yer having a laugh Steve
even I could get my tippys/ balls down on a goldwing bagger, and prolly smaller than you lol

 

[glenn2926]

1300GS TE ASA. The Hondas are too tall for me.

I sat on the Honda at the NEC a couple of years ago. Very nice bike but as you found, too tall. I have an R1250 GSA and can flat foot it with the ESA set on min, dynamic mode.

 

[Smartbazza]

I’ve had shitty 1300s and rode a Stelvio last week and loved it

Barry

 

[Clifton]

I sat on the Honda at the NEC a couple of years ago. Very nice bike but as you found, too tall.....

Honda NC750 or Africa Twin? NC750 seat is only 800mm which isn't higher than a R1300GS low. Just seems like an NC750DCT could be a good clutch-less alternative to a V85TT.

 

[leadfarmer]

Yer having a laugh Steve
even I could get my tippys/ balls down on a goldwing bagger, and prolly smaller than you lol

Getting your knee down is cool, getting your balls down, now that Is fucking impressive

 

[glenn2926]

Honda NC750 or Africa Twin? NC750 seat is only 800mm which isn't higher than a R1300GS low. Just seems like an NC750DCT could be a good clutch-less alternative to a V85TT.

The Africa twin. Never thought about the NC750. It’s a good idea for him.

 

[SBD]

Cookie had a Convert. Conventional torque converter = continuosly slipping clutch 2 speeds, tediously slow. Remember mini automatics, my only memories of autos that worked generally had large powerful? engine - I had a 3 litre Capri briefly.

Hope you enjoy the ASA Wrinkly.

Except the convert has a marginally bigger engine, nearly three times the power , and weighs about a third as much as an old auto mini (which was a 4-speed, and spent the entire five minutes accelerating from 25 to 35 changing gear) .

I’ve not ridden a Guzzi Convert, but I’d be surprised if they’re “tediously” slow.