I said I'd update you on my test ride on the Tracer 7GT and it went very well, a lovely bike plenty of power, comfortable, stopped well, not the best finished bike in the world but overall a nice little bike so we made a trade-in deal and I paid a deposit and went home for the bank holiday weekend. Over the weekend I couldn't help feeling I'd made a mistake but I couldn't put my finger on why or what was wrong with the bike because there wasn't anything but I wasn't excited about the prospect of owning it. It was my Son who set me straight on the Sunday by saying if it's not right then don't buy it and you should buy the bike that speaks to you and, of course he was absolutely right so I went back on the Tuesday told them I didn't want the Tracer but I had seen something else that was in their showroom that I couldn't stop thinking about so I am now the proud owner of a T120 Bonneville and I absolutely love it, I love the look of it, the quality of the finish is fantastic, it has more power than I will ever need and it's comfortable.
@@oldguyinshed1703 Absolutely I was trying to make a practical decision and it was never the right thing to do. Having said that the Tracer 7 was a great little bike that was hard to fault just not right for me.
Are those mudguard brackets riveted on? Bit of a faff but if they are it might be an idea to take them off and sort out any rust underneath them while your at it. Nice to see you back, we've all had a Guzzi moment like that 😂
I did think of drilling the rivets but they are of the blind press type and pretty heavy duty so I didn't want to disturb them. all machines fail occasionally, it's just the Falcone always exudes an air of indestructibility.
@@willyrackham2957 I will sort out the mudguard one way or another, as to the Morini I have have a few of them now and this is the scruffiest hence the indecision on the improvements. They really do have a great engine that is very much under the radar of most bike owners.
If you ride 'em, you break 'em. Usually it's something minor, and easy to fix. All part and parcel of the project bikes hobby. Some bikes require exorcism
I can relate to you breaking down on the falcone, broke down twice when the plug was fouling up. First time didnt have any tools or plug. Always carried one since. The falcone is the only bike i wish i never sold a couple of years ago.... Anyone have one for sale.....
It's a bit embarrassing sat on the side of the road being all smug about how the old ones are the best but it's not actually running. There are quite a few about for sale and there are huge discussions on how much they are worth. I get ask all the time about mine and I always say the price to buy it off me is more than it's worth because how would I replace it.
Forgot to say, commented on you cali video a while ago, managed to pick up a carbed cali 1100 few months ago. Engine is great, still not sure on the looks. Thought the bike would be a little more spacious than it it
Being a Guzzi guy, I enjoyed the story. I've wondered just a bit off the Italian reservation lately. Bought a 58 Puch 250.
The only Puch I had anything to do with was the ubiquitous Maxi, which had a wiring issue as I remember. Let us know how you get on with it.
I said I'd update you on my test ride on the Tracer 7GT and it went very well, a lovely bike plenty of power, comfortable, stopped well, not the best finished bike in the world but overall a nice little bike so we made a trade-in deal and I paid a deposit and went home for the bank holiday weekend. Over the weekend I couldn't help feeling I'd made a mistake but I couldn't put my finger on why or what was wrong with the bike because there wasn't anything but I wasn't excited about the prospect of owning it. It was my Son who set me straight on the Sunday by saying if it's not right then don't buy it and you should buy the bike that speaks to you and, of course he was absolutely right so I went back on the Tuesday told them I didn't want the Tracer but I had seen something else that was in their showroom that I couldn't stop thinking about so I am now the proud owner of a T120 Bonneville and I absolutely love it, I love the look of it, the quality of the finish is fantastic, it has more power than I will ever need and it's comfortable.
Your last two words are interesting (it's comfortable) also your Son was right in putting you back on the straight and narrow of bike ownership.
@@oldguyinshed1703 Absolutely I was trying to make a practical decision and it was never the right thing to do. Having said that the Tracer 7 was a great little bike that was hard to fault just not right for me.
Nice to meet you at J&S, my first celebrity selfie.
It was great to meet you and I am nothing like a celebrity. Your bike is a very tidy example (V85TT) Always good to chat with Guzzi owners
you might consider jb-weld, epoxy, waterproof, good stuff, can be filed.
I agree with Rob12449, use something waterproof. Most car body filler needs to be sealed both sides with paint, otherwise it absorbs moisture.
Good call, I have used JB in the past with some success.
Are those mudguard brackets riveted on? Bit of a faff but if they are it might be an idea to take them off and sort out any rust underneath them while your at it. Nice to see you back, we've all had a Guzzi moment like that 😂
I did think of drilling the rivets but they are of the blind press type and pretty heavy duty so I didn't want to disturb them. all machines fail occasionally, it's just the Falcone always exudes an air of indestructibility.
@@willyrackham2957 I will sort out the mudguard one way or another, as to the Morini I have have a few of them now and this is the scruffiest hence the indecision on the improvements. They really do have a great engine that is very much under the radar of most bike owners.
If you ride 'em, you break 'em. Usually it's something minor, and easy to fix. All part and parcel of the project bikes hobby. Some bikes require exorcism
Your right about requiring exorcism, it is now coming good and is fun to ride
great since im an old guy in a shed lol
It's not a bad thing to be.
I can relate to you breaking down on the falcone, broke down twice when the plug was fouling up. First time didnt have any tools or plug. Always carried one since. The falcone is the only bike i wish i never sold a couple of years ago.... Anyone have one for sale.....
It's a bit embarrassing sat on the side of the road being all smug about how the old ones are the best but it's not actually running. There are quite a few about for sale and there are huge discussions on how much they are worth. I get ask all the time about mine and I always say the price to buy it off me is more than it's worth because how would I replace it.
@@oldguyinshed1703 🤣, will keep a look out for one. Keep up with the videos
Forgot to say, commented on you cali video a while ago, managed to pick up a carbed cali 1100 few months ago. Engine is great, still not sure on the looks. Thought the bike would be a little more spacious than it it
@@Tomahawkfalcone I thought the Cali would have been better than it turned out to be
Ever owned a Laverda Alpino? I'm considering finding one (which isn't easy apparently), looking for feedback from experienced Italian bike owners.
I have never owned a Laverda, which is very remiss of me but none have ever turned up when I'm in a buying position.
pop the rivets, clean all surfaces of rust, use car filler, presto
Kind of where I am tending to go.