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- Dec 29, 2010
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Hello forum , I have for awhile been looking to purchase a new motorcycle. I'm looking for a bike designated purely for long distance riding . Its only job will be for 4 weeks out of the year to take trips on. Cost is an issue here 7000 being the max partly because its not something that will be ridden on very often plus I would feel like I'm cheating on my real love my 74 Norton. I'm not much for any of the Japanese bikes and although I can see a few advantages of Harley , I'd rather not plus its out of the cost range. So I'm thinking a 2000-2002 or a 2006-2009 Moto Guzzi California that are relatively cheap most being around 5000. I have tried to do some research on what to expect but the problems listed by the owners of these bikes that I have found , well the seem kinda cute , like a turn signal getting loose and the oil pressure light coming on in the rain, aww. So I thought I would ask the forum , though I have not seen pictures of many in the forum I picture the die hard Norton fan at being six foot plus with grit under are nails who can split cranks with are bare hands with out the use of tools," I may have just given an exact description of hotbot????". So basically your opinions /input is what I put stock in . So for any one who has first hand knowledge of these bikes any info would be great. Any alternative suggestions would also be appreciated.