Have you ever dodged a bullet because of BARF?

Cafe Racer

Cafe Racer

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Years ago, about 12...13...14 years, I was taken by the beauty of the Benelli Cafe Racer and TNT being sold at the SF dealership in the Mission district.

It was a stunning machine that pushed my buttons and made me want to start a relationship. Because I didn't know much about the brand I threw there idea towards BARF occupants to get some advice.

I was talked out of it. Reliability issues etc. And since this was to be my Daily and travel companion I was advised "No".

I was persuaded by several members of BARF to look at the KTM SuperDuke. I ended buying one and rode it across Canada and back. Pure reliability.

Anyone else feel as if they dodged a bullet?
 

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NoTraffic

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Interesting topic, before I bought my FZ1 you know of, I was looking at the Moto Guzzi V7. Shaft drive, retro reputation, cool styling - both BARF and other forums said stay away for their lower than average build quality.
 
Cafe Racer

Cafe Racer

King of this hill
NoTraffic said:
Interesting topic, before I bought my FZ1 you know of, I was looking at the Moto Guzzi V7. Shaft drive, retro reputation, cool styling - both BARF and other forums said stay away for their lower than average build quality.
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Quite frankly, put a lot of trust in the opinions of many on this forum. There is a collective intelligence based on more than just what you read in magazines or online.

There are a lot of folks here that have been around the block several times.
 
Butch

Butch

poseur
Staff member
Weird motorcycles are fun.

Says the guy with two Altas, two TM’s an an ATK...

I do have a Yamaha, so there is that.
 
ScottRNelson

ScottRNelson

Mr. Dual Sport Rider
NoTraffic said:
Interesting topic, before I bought my FZ1 you know of, I was looking at the Moto Guzzi V7. Shaft drive, retro reputation, cool styling - both BARF and other forums said stay away for their lower than average build quality.
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I must have missed that discussion. I thought the V7 Racer was a beautiful bike, even better when seen in person. I eventually convinced the Moto Guzzi dealer in Elk Grove to let me test ride a V7 Stone. Besides poking my knees where they touch the tank, the engine was BORING. My XR650L single at 41 hp felt livelier and more exciting than that V-Twin. Maybe some pipes would help it at least sound good, but looks alone aren't enough to make me want a bike, so I crossed that one off of my list. :x
 
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NoTraffic

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ScottRNelson said:
I must have missed that discussion. I thought the V7 Racer was a beautiful bike, even better when seen in person. I eventually convinced the Moto Guzzi dealer in Elk Grove to let me test ride a V7 Stone. Besides poking my knees where they touch the tank, the engine was BORING. My XR650L single at 41 hp felt livelier and more exciting than that V-Twin. Maybe some pipes would help it at least sound good, but looks alone aren't enough to make me want a bike, so I crossed that one off of my list. :x
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Yeah, I was drooling over one and the Moto Guzzi name alone brought a lot of childhood nostalgia. I saw one at Munroe Motors, they couldn't say much about the riding experience and no test rides obviously. I kept looking at the spec sheet and the 50hp did not sound electrifying at all, esp. with a 700cc v-twin. It was also air cooled which did not meet my needs for stop and go city traffic.

I was also in the middle of selling my KLR650 which had 40hp and was a fat pig. The last thing I wanted was a fatter pig. :party
 
Cafe Racer

Cafe Racer

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R3DS!X said:
Dude i would have talked you into it. That was a great bike!!!
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It was definitely a beautiful bike. And I remember the no test ride rules at Munroe (back in the day). But a year or so later, when Donny of Scuderia West slid the Superduke keys over the counter and said "not too many wheelies ok?" I was pretty much sold.
 
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