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what is it about motoguzzi.... i love those bikes.

Winter is a great time to buy a bike. (here)
I will look into what ever you guys think I should. A real sporty"( comfortable ) " two up" is whats needed !

I ride with a guy that has the big Rocket.....He's a big guy (350 lbs) and not a good rider, so I think he'd be happy with anything big and heavy. He's had it about 5 years and seems to be trouble free except the exhaust rusted out and fell apart.....I can call him and get more info if you wish?

get a BMW sport touring bike and thank me later for suggesting it.

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Originally Posted by afterburn 549 (Post 10077050)

I ended up with a F6B .
I can't stand it.
Oh it is the thing for reliability, get up and go, no problems, but it seems they forgot just one detail.
The driver!
OMG
I have tried everything.
My legs want to stretch out, foot pegs beside the valve covers?
I am spread like on a birthing table .
Not comfortable at all.
This bike is for people that can stay mounted in one position all day long on top of a barrel.
The seats are WIDE.
Handlebars can be moved but I am kept in the envelope of a jockey on a horse.
Ok
Has anyone had any recent experience with the Triumph Rocket?
I think that's about to be my next mistake.

Recently bought a water cooled GSA. The bike just does everything really well. Corners, two-up, Power, brakes, etc. Just a thought.

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Originally Posted by afterburn 549 (Post 10077062)

That would be great!
I have been surfing the net to see what can be found out.
It seems the early ones had some transmission problems.
So Newer is better. They should know how to make them by now! LOL
Thanx in advance!

George: Here is all the info he emailed me. I can PM you his phone number if you want more:

My is an 2008 Rocket 3 Touring. Mileage is roughly 30 to 35, depending on how aggressive you ride. Handles real well. Had only one issue with a dirty sensor that was making it run poorly.

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Originally Posted by nynor (Post 10077354)

get a BMW sport touring bike and thank me later for suggesting it.

I've had a few bikes in my days...had 15 at one time in CA. Some were grey market bikes.
If the universe compelled me to have and keep only one bike it would be the '99 BMW R1100S Sport Tourer that presently sits in one of my garages here at the house.
It does everything damn well. Power (acres of torque - I added Staintune), balanced handling (I added the Ohllins), excellent braking (I added SS lines), eats asphalt at over 100 mph all day long and then idles like a kitten.
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Edit: BTW, these bikes can be had for nominal $$$. A pity...a wonderful rig.
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/r1100s-bikes-parts-sale/
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BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum - Pelican Parts Forums
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Not mine but same color. With touring set-up.

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Originally Posted by nynor (Post 8321438)

what is it about motoguzzi.... i love those bikes.

I am not sure, can't be treated, genetic thing, your mother had a bad calzone when she was pregnant maybe. I think I have it too.

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