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That is exactly my problem. My left knie is not stabile and I have problems to park the RGS under difficult circumstancies and with a tank bag and other baggage. So I bought a Zane 750 Formula. But it did not become better, the Formula was less comfortable and no torque at all compared to the RGS. So I sold it.
Now I will keep the RGS and for shorter rounds I have the modified SFC, which have about 220 Kg now.
 
My worry with the RGS, now that I am older, is how high it seems to carry the weight. A heavy bike with a low center of gravity feels less worrisome to me. I’m always afraid of a foot slipping on gravel as I paddle it backwards in a parking lot. If I can go forward it’s no problem, just let the clutch out and pull-up my feet!
 
Thats why I have tipped my Atlas over twice, with its high-mounted 25-litre tank it does not take much to have it lean over at a walking pace beyond my ability to hold it upright. That same tank then makes it hard to lift back up on my own. It's 100% different to much lighter Dirtbikes with 7 and 9-litre fuel tanks, or modern Dirtbikes with much lower beside their engine and some even under-the-seat fuel tanks. You see tiny women lifting 900lb Harleys upright and BMW GSs BUT both of them when laying on their side are held at almost 45 degrees, that makes them so much easier to get vertical. I need more seat time on the Atlas that's for sure.
 
Andy J said:
Problem I have, like Lee, is expecting my 60 kilo average weight to be able to move any 200+ kilo bike around at all let alone safely...😕
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I know that problem from the time I started my Laverda-life back at the beginning of the 90's. I was around 80 Kilos by then, came from a Yamaha RD250LC which weighted roughly half as much as the Laverda. Let's put it that way: I adopted to the weight of the Laverda over time... 😳
 
Alzero said:
My worry with the RGS, now that I am older, is how high it seems to carry the weight. A heavy bike with a low center of gravity feels less worrisome to me. I’m always afraid of a foot slipping on gravel as I paddle it backwards in a parking lot. If I can go forward it’s no problem, just let the clutch out and pull-up my feet!
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Sounds like you're in the market for a Guzzi T3 or similar big block.:D
 
RGS1000RGS said:
Sounds like you're in the market for a Guzzi T3 or similar big block.:D
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I giving it some thought. I like the looks of the V100, the new engine….. I’m also thinking of a Thruxton. A wild card is the Yamaha MT-01, but it may be too top heavy again. It will be a year or two before we are in a position to be buying stuff again.
 
Alzero said:
I giving it some thought. I like the looks of the V100, the new engine….. I’m also thinking of a Thruxton. A wild card is the Yamaha MT-01, but it may be too top heavy again. It will be a year or two before we are in a position to be buying stuff again.
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I have a 2015 Thruxton 900 Efi. A lovely bike, not a long legged on the top end as my T3 (they were speed trapped to 117mph by 'Bike Magazine' in the late 70's ), that I've geared up to calm down the revs for cruising at higher speeds; it's not as 'buzzy' now. The 1200 I've never ridden bit with a few hundred more cc's and 30 or more extra HP. I'm sure you'll test ride both, but the Guzzi may feel differen't due to the longitudal crank layout and angled cylinders which make for a shorter engine, height wise.
 
The thing is, I doubt very much if I’ll ever do any more motorcycle touring again. I’m really looking for something for a maximum 4 or 5 hour day trips and often even shorter. I’ll be getting into my mid 70s and realistically I cannot see much in the way of overnight roadtrips in my future. I could see something along the lines of the new small Triumph as well as something classic, but who knows? I would not say no if a suitable SF Laverda was available at the time.😉
 
Alzero said:
The thing is, I doubt very much if I’ll ever do any more motorcycle touring again. I’m really looking for something for a maximum 4 or 5 hour day trips and often even shorter. I’ll be getting into my mid 70s and realistically I cannot see much in the way of overnight roadtrips in my future. I could see something along the lines of the new small Triumph as well as something classic, but who knows? I would not say no if a suitable SF Laverda was available at the time.😉
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One of the guys ( I'd guess is in his 70's) at an 'old bloke's motorcycle meet' I go to, bought one of the new 400 Triumph singles last summer, and was extremely pleased with his purchase (there was quite a queue for them, and he managed to get a one because someone dropped off a dealer's waiting list).
 
Alzero said:
I could see something along the lines of the new small Triumph as well as something classic, but who knows? I would not say no if a suitable SF Laverda was available at the time.😉
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Former colleague of mine has bought a Trident 660 and is extremly pleased with it. She bought it 2 years ago, covered the first 1.000km in less than a week (the dealer couldn't believe she is asking for the first service just 5 days after she got the bike...) and has meanwhile put something like 30.000km on it (and yes, she has a job and other hobbies, just no husband, kids or even a boy friend...). At around 10.000km the head gasket and piston rings have been exchanged as it consumed 0,5 Liter oil per 1.000km. No oil consumption ever since. Engine runs perfectly smooth, has good torque and overall power. Bike is quite light (185 kilos I think to remember with 95HP and something like 69Nm at 3.100rpm or so). I am thinking of one for me, too, once I have sold some of my Laverdas...
 
Alzero said:
I forget add that I see no reason to limit myself to just one motorcycle!
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Just vary them, so they are all good at different things? For many years, my Gpz900r and my T3 have been my 'ying and yang' machines; both can do the same things, but one is better than the other for varying aspects of riding, on different types of roads (country lanes Vs main roads).
 
Laverdalothar said:
Former colleague of mine has bought a Trident 660 and is extremly pleased with it. She bought it 2 years ago, covered the first 1.000km in less than a week (the dealer couldn't believe she is asking for the first service just 5 days after she got the bike...) and has meanwhile put something like 30.000km on it (and yes, she has a job and other hobbies, just no husband, kids or even a boy friend...). At around 10.000km the head gasket and piston rings have been exchanged as it consumed 0,5 Liter oil per 1.000km. No oil consumption ever since. Engine runs perfectly smooth, has good torque and overall power. Bike is quite light (185 kilos I think to remember with 95HP and something like 69Nm at 3.100rpm or so). I am thinking of one for me, too, once I have sold some of my Laverdas...
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I like the sound of 185kg! And 100hp is all I need too.
 
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