doug m

Steve,basically the papers you need at the border are 1; the Original Title( registration of previous owner), 2; Bill of sale, and 3; A Recall Clearance letter. 2 and 3 can be copys. the recall clearance letter comes from Piaggio Group Americas, Inc., at 212- 380-4431 (Aftersales Dept.),(for moto- guzzi).If you have it shipped, the paperwork has to arrive at the specific border crossing ahead of the bike. I think it was at least a couple of days. A customs broker can help you with getting the paperwork to the border, and with tarrifs. I used A&A customs brokers out of Vancouver. About the only shippers bringing bikes into the country are JT intn'l shippers out of california. I had a bit of problems with them,as the drivers they hired (rookies), forgot to pick up some shipping documents at the warehouse by the border where the bike was shipped to before crossing. Luckilly, i was checking the tracking info from the shippers and noticed it wasn't moving from Blaine, and i got on the blower and got it straightened out. J T did not even know what was going on, and i wasn't impressed. In hindsight it would have been easier picking it up myself! I know a few buddies who have dealt with them with no incidents. Anyhow, it was all worthwhile when I saw my Nero being unloaded at my house! The only thing I had to do after that was get an interprovincial inspection done, and then get it registered. It really isn't too bad of a process; just getting the paperwork in order. regards,doug.

you may as well make that an aftermarket gauges and knob business! the old lady says i don't need another knob!

i just received a new speedo for my nero because i wanted it in km/hr instead of mph. NO KNOB...typical? of course the knob on my original mph speedo broke off as well, and the dealer said it wasn't listed and couldn't order it. after i got the new speedo, however, they said they would try and get a knob,so i told them to get 2 while they are at it,and stressed it needs the threaded screw as well after reading your post. still waiting to see what shows up. this is all after the speedo cable broke,also typical,and i waited a month and the wrong one showed up. the only good thing was the cable will fit my 00 sport,so i'll keep it for a spare. i imagine that will break as well ! the tach quit on the 00 also. from what i've gathered on this site is ,all the instruments and cables are crap! still love the bikes though...knock on wood?

pete; sorry to hear about your current situation at home, i was just wondering what the current price is, as i will probably take two.(might as well get it up on site again....).best regards,and much appreciated, doug

A friend of mine brought one of these in last summer, brand new from england, and pictures don't do it justice. Just a stunning machine! If guzzi could produce a newer streetable version with a 4 valve motor they would probably sell a lot more bikes, although the price tag could be a bit restictive if it is anywhere close to the tag on the mgs 01. i know i would buy one if it wasn't quite so pricey!

i bought a n 04 nero from the states last year when the dollar was at par, 1000 miles, like new,10 G + shipping, which was a lot of money,but worth it to me to have a bike rarely seen ,if ever in these parts! you won't be buying this one back to the U S, unless you pry it from my dead body! it looks nice next to my mocified 00 sport.