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  1. 28th September 2011, 07:33 PM #1
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    Hypothetical Bike Question

    Heart or Head ?

    I've always wanted a Moto Guzzi and I could get a V11 Le Mans, 2001 vintage, for between $12-$15K. Obviously being an "older" Italian Bike the maintenance will be a bit more frequent and expensive than for a Jap bike. Also I can't afford those $ at the moment or a bank-rate personal loan.

    On the other hand for similar money - around $15K - I could buy a UJM in this case a Yamaha XJR1300. Bloody fantastic naked bike by all reports. Should be simple and cheap to maintain, relatively cheap to insure, and at the moment Yamaha bike finance are offering a rate of 6% !

    So the (purely theoretical) question would be:
    • Save up and buy the Guzzi I've always wanted,but that will be years away; OR
    • See what kind of deal I can get on the Yamaha and get out there on the road. I can always get a Guzzi later.......
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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  2. 28th September 2011, 08:21 PM #2
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    Yes indeed but I'm not sure what answer that is....
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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  4. 28th September 2011, 08:41 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    On the other hand for similar money - around $15K - I could buy a UJM in this case a Yamaha XJR1300. Bloody fantastic naked bike by all reports. Should be simple and cheap to maintain, relatively cheap to insure, and at the moment Yamaha bike finance are offering a rate of 6% !
    You'll love the XJR - I have one. They'll rip yer bloody arms off with acceleration. Insurance for me is around $320 per year.

    Glenhendry also had one.
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  5. 28th September 2011, 08:43 PM #5
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    Ron has a XJR1300,, not sure what year,, but couldnt hurt to ask about it


    buy the one with the saggy tits

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    I've sent Vlad a PM. It's a Nov 2007 reg.
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  7. 28th September 2011, 09:12 PM #7
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    Buy the Yamaha & you will love it and forget about the Guzzi

    OR buy the Yamaha & hate it. Wish you never set eye's on it & still want the Guzzi.

    Or hold off till you can afford the Guzzi. What you realy want

    Descisions Descisions Bloody hard one that and only you can make it in the long run. Its your money Ralph

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    Save up for the Guzzi otherwise you will never stop wondering.
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    Just get out ther on the road, get the Guzzi if you really want later.
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