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  1. Yes, all stock Qs had the single throttle body. Mine was pretty highly modified..it was the infamous "Darth Quota".. the Guzzitech commuter in SoCal. If the tank is full of gas and it's not leaking, it's ok. Mark at MG Classics had *several* for me to choose from when I was going to attempt a repair. It was a common issue, obviously. I made a semi permanent repair of the turnsignals on the MZ using popsickle sticks as a splint and wrapping them with self sticking silicon tape. They were still ok if ugly after a year. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do..
    3 points
  2. It's worth remembering that the Quota was, and always will be, an orphan. It uses a whole load of stuff that is both weird and nowadays unobtanium to boot. The strange single throttlebody. The now impossible to buy TPS. The weird one model only gear ratios. Impossible to find bodywork. Crack prone wheel rims. Oddball forks and brakes. The list is almost endless. I'd rather set fire to my scrotum than own a Quota! Get a late model Stelvio instead. They're ten times the bike. With the 'Variable Distribution' mentioned on the V85? This has been discussed elsewhere and general consensus is that it isn't actually variable valve timing but the incorporation of knock sensors to allow for super-lean €5 fueling.
    3 points
  3. I found a couple of pictures in the german forum. I'll risk linking them here, as on of the posters would certainly permit it, and the other is no longer active. From the first bloke with the comment "the frame has the usual cracks", it is a Quota 1000. He also commented that the 1100 frame is "immune" to the problem. This bloke is a vehicle engineer, and very knowledgable in Guzzi lore. Not very good photos, but one can see what is meant. And this from the second bloke, apparently a Quota 1100 So I would be having a very good look at the frame in those areas. Edit PS: further reading indicates that the second bloke's problem with the 1100 may have been a one-off, but the cracks in the 1000 frame seem to be a known problem.
    2 points
  4. For 2024, Moto Guzzi introduces a new variable distribution on the 850, with new cylinder heads design; Power goes from 76 hp @7500 rpm to 80 hp @7750 rpm and torque from 82 Newton.metre @5000 to 83 N.m @5100 A new entry too with the Moto Guzzi V85 Strada; This model is aimed at those who will never venture off the asphalt. Non spoked wheels same dimensions though 19" front 17" rear, smaller windshield, 4 kg less than the V85 TT. 11,000 Euros and available in April 2024. Also, for 2024, Moto Guzzi has revamped the dashboard and incorporated a six axis IMU. I am starting to think that I should rather consider a V85 rather than chase this illusory Quota. Here's an article you can consult: https://ridermagazine.com/2023/11/10/2024-moto-guzzi-v85-range-review-first-look/
    2 points
  5. Price for camping at the rally: Zero! For $500 bucks, might as well go to the Caribbean for a nice island vacation!
    1 point
  6. Yes, most likely. That would be a bit of an issue here, as the inspectors for the bi-annual roadworthy inspection tend to get a bit allergic when it is apparent that there has been welding done on a frame. If that isn't an issue, I have no doubt that a competent welder could sort out the cracks.
    1 point
  7. That I have read throughout the many forums Bard nicely compiled for me. It is amazing how AI can actually help, as long as you verify everything compiled. However, what I read that the problem happened on the 92/93 1000 Quota, after the switch from Carburetor to EFI. So much, that some owners reverted to carburetors. But as far as I could read, the 1100ES 2000 was not perfect, but not as bad as the earlier models.
    1 point
  8. I don't remember that one. Wheels, crossover, but don't remember frame cracks. Oh, one other thing.. the original ECU totally sucked. That may have been the low mileage issues. Just the same, It's one of Guzzi's very best touring bikes ever.
    1 point
  9. Yeah, that's the issue. They are molded in, and if torqued too much break the tank. I used a full kit of Caswell's epoxy tank liner and spent a lot of time making sure it was heavily applied on those areas. It worked, and repaired the "unrepairable" tank. Darth was capable of 50 mpg.. but I have heard of very poor mileage with the Quotas.. even as low as the 20s. (!!)
    1 point
  10. I don't know if it has been mentioned here, so for the record: I reckon I've read somewhere that the frame on the earlier Quota version was prone to cracking down near the swing-arm / shock mount. Don't know exactly where. Can anyone confirm the rumour?
    1 point
  11. The red's turnsignal stalks have failed.. a common malady with them. Failing memory says they are the same as the V11S. My MZ Skorpion had em too.. replaced with some generics from Amazon. Cheap. (Guzzi content) The low mileage black one may have bad wheels? Exhaust cracks? I don't remember the issues exactly. I'm old The single throttle body is a PITA to tune, I think. Mine had dual throttle bodies, so I never had to fool with it. Edit: Almost forgot. One of the things you *really* have to look out for is the 4 screws that mount the fairing to the tank. If they have been over tightened, the inserts inside the tank will break loose and the tank will leak.
    1 point
  12. Balls to that… odd’s cool 😎 When the going gets rougher the Quota is tougher
    1 point
  13. Agreed. When younger i would have openly scorned trailering a bike, but now accept that its different strokes for different folks, and fit the tool to the job. Meaning, ride there, but there are lots of variables, so whatever works. I assume at some point I gotta do the southern spine raid to meet some of the good folks on this forum, but no way i have time to ride from oregon to wherever it is out east where that happens (till retirement becomes realistic), so it’ll be a “fly-n-rent” visit. My alaska buddy has done the AlCan more than most, been-there-done-that, but has an old Stornello to pick up and a van to get south, so I’m assuming he’ll be trailering. You texans making the ride…. That’ll be long but excellent! No question that I’m jealous. My new-to-me V85tt will live on the road. I don’t have time to do the round trips I’d like to do, so i ride one-ways, then leave the bike and airline home. Repeat. The old KTM lived in alaska the last 5-6 yrs for that purpose, now its home in my shop all dolled-up to sell, and the V85 will replace it as the next itinerant use bike, probably based in CO for a while. back to the john day topic, i checked pricing at Silvies Valley Ranch , straight south from John Day about half an hour or so, in a sort of odd but nifty spot, but was dumbfounded by the price. It’s a neat place, but as i recall it was round $450/night, or up from there based on the room. Suffice to say that I’d recommend it for out of state visitors for a night, as it’s a cool place to stay, but not at that price, unless price is no object. If you’re an avid golfer, it’s got a great golf track out there in the middle of nowhere, and I’m told they can set you up with a goat as a bag caddy. I’ve not done that goat thing nor played the course, but enjoyed a night there on the V11 a few years back, poking around that area in the late season, and had a nice stay and a couple great meals. also a lot of great ADV riding out in eastern oregon, with a couple spots where its easy to jump onto the ORBDR for a short or long way, for those on that kind of bike. And i guess for what its worth, as an Oregonian I’ll offer to the forum that if someone needs a place to leave or fix a bike for some reason for the trip, I’m about 45 mins from Portland airport and have a large shop…. (But its still about 5hrs from John Day)
    1 point
  14. I find it surprising how much difference that makes. I had the fairing from my V35 Imola re-painted, and didn't think to specify that it should be black inside. In fact, they could have just not painted the inside, as the (then original) fairing was made of black ABS. They didn't, so the inside became red as well. Annoyed me quite a lot. Fortunately ( I cursed a lot at the time, but now I have realised the advantage... ) the bike fell off the side-stand again, and that fairing got broken beyond repair. The one on it now is a bit shabby, but it is black on the inside. Much better.
    1 point
  15. @Speedfrog the Red Quota from Arizona transmitted his phone number via Facebook Messenger. I was already setting up to travel to see the Black one. I guess I am going to have to see them both.
    1 point
  16. Rizoma mirrors. I have a set of knock off the same in matt black on my Enfield but they are disappointing in that the ball adjusters are so tight they are unuseable. If you knock them out of adjustment you need to loosen the mounts to re align. Just buy Rizomas, expensive but quality. The top nut came from Stein Dinse. Phil
    1 point
  17. Before California completely DEVOlved. Works better than caffeine.
    1 point
  18. for the bike, or for you when yourWife comes home?
    1 point
  19. myWife is away for the weekend. Maybe I should slip a bike into the house and see how it goes . . . Anyone have a spare room?
    1 point
  20. My wife keeps plants in the house. I don't mind. I keep motorcycles in the house, she doesn't mind. A woman who won't allow a motorcycle in the house is not a "keeper".
    1 point
  21. Going to California is double drop D it seems.
    0 points
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