JesterGrin_1 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 What are the thoughts about the Loopers or so I think they are? You know the ones that were close to what the early and older HD FL's were? I know a good deal about the older HD's From Shovel down to knuck and without trying to hurt anyone's feelings they just really do not float my boat all that much as far as riding is concerned. I would not even be asking if it was not for this Hunk Of Junk 02 V11 LeMans and a crazy guy here that goes by Docc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I love Loops. Just love 'em . . . Can't help myself . . . But, it's just an *idea* for me. I've never ridden a Guzzi without a Spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Okay, okay, so . . . I "know a guy" . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Roy Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 You have never rid a real Guzzi til you've rid a loop There's nothing like barreling along at 100 mph then realizing you need to stop. But referring to them in the same breath as old Harleys That's fighting talk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 You have never rid a real Guzzi til you've rid a loop There's nothing like barreling along at 100 mph then realizing you need to stop. But referring to them in the same breath as old Harleys That's fighting talk Funny. Good thing his next breath was about Harley's not floating his boat... Jester - you should visit WildGuzzi to learn more about loops. I can imagine a CalVin or LAPD Eldo in my garage one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I had an early V700 until the infamous crash & burn. DON'T use that fuel crossover. Although Charlie Mullendorf sez they will stop fine, *I* couldn't get that front brake to work. Dorcia loved that bike. Soft ride. Handled..er.. ok. Gave you the feeling it would soldier on to the end of the earth, and probably would. Think 55 Buick.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luhbo Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Don't know anything about 'Loopers', never owned one, just several Tontis, but if I had the option I'd surely love to try one. If they can do the same sort of magic as my 50ies 250 TWN can do with 10HP then they're worth the money. What they look like is quite promissing. Try it out before you buy, I heard the Nuovo Falcones aren't that magically gifted for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoagy Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I love my '74 Eldorado. Of all the bikes in my life it is the one I feel most in tune with. It is comfortable. It has enough power. It is easy to work on. I have done several 3000+ trips on it and never felt beat up or apprehensive. I often ride with a four friends and while they have experienced a variety of ECU and expensive repair issues I always make it home without problems. My only criticism of my Eldo is the brakes. It's a tradeoff. I just got a 2002 V11 lemans that I have yet to try out (Maine roads in winter) but I have a feeling it will not be a good fit for me and will be on the market soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Don't sell your V11 short . . . even JesterGrin_1 found some goodness in his 2002 LeMans. Where is that fellow these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 thoughts? way better than an old HD.. just get one..74 Eldo with disc brake.. best.. but never sell the V11, what's your problem ? we can fix it. or sell to me cheap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motortouring Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 There is this guy, Paul Van Hooff, who took his v700 from Prudhoe bay to Ushuaia and from Amsterdam to Tokyo. He has some nice shots on YouTube https://youtu.be/07VDJXIowz0 and he has a website Guzzigalore.nl It shows the unbeatability of the looper. Verstuurd met Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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