Guzzi Convert or Keep the Buell S2

odbuffalo · 09-13-2012, 02:04 PM

I like the older bikes, just more character. I have the opportunity to trade even for a 1976 Guzzi V1000 LAPD Convert bike with 23k for my 1995 Buell S2, 8300 miles.

I don't know squat about the Guzzi, but am interested in the Italian bikes.

Of course Id probably "do my own thing" to the Guzzi, but nothing crazy.

Is it a good trade? Just looking for some opinions and/or info on the Convert.

Im guessing the value of the bikes are both pretty close to each other.

Thanks

F_Sahms · 09-13-2012, 02:30 PM

A Convert is a totally different ride than any Buell, and even wierder than "regular" Guzzis. Some people like oysters; some like snails.

Have you ridden a Convert? It's like a 90-mph moped that weighs 550 lbs. Two-speed manual gearbox, hooked to a huge torque converter. You leave it in high or low and let the TC do the work.

Nessman · 09-14-2012, 12:54 PM

As Fred says, a Convert is an oddball abong oddballs.

From the flywheel back it's a completely different bike than others of the era, if you want to do much parts-bin customizing you'll have issues.

Blast from the past:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301352

anonny · 09-14-2012, 09:02 PM

Your Buell has plenty of "character" and isn't getting any newer.

OldPete · 09-15-2012, 05:16 AM

Having owned a G5, SP1000 Spada and ridden a Convert around the block, I'd say no. Run from it!

A Tonti framed Goose is a delight but not hooked-up to a Power Glide like tranny.

Look to a T3 or better.

neil p · 09-15-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldPete

Having owned a G5, SP1000 Spada and ridden a Convert around the block, I'd say no. Run from it!

A Tonti framed Goose is a delight but not hooked-up to a Power Glide like tranny.

Look to a T3 or better.

whooow............not so fast.

Converts are definately different, but it depends on what your after.

solid ,easy (and fun) to work on, no parts issues, tonti handling, enthusiastic owners ,max comfort , 2 up touring capacity, layed back rumble on the small stuff, like a scooter in town, motorway blaster and SO SMOOTH.

I have a k75 and 80gs in the shed, but its the goose that comes out most right now.

Can´t you have both, a convert would be the perfect Buell companion.

mtiberio · 09-18-2012, 08:40 AM

Riding a convert is like riding a magic carpet. Unbelievable city bike. I vastly prefer it to my others. Great handling. Last forever. Almost impossible to get them totally oil tight. Mine marks it spot when I park it. I use a tray in the garage... More questions, join the yahoo convert group:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MGconvert

09-13-2012, 02:04 PM	#1
odbuffalo ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: FTW, Indiana Oddometer: 162	Guzzi Convert or Keep the Buell S2 I like the older bikes, just more character. I have the opportunity to trade even for a 1976 Guzzi V1000 LAPD Convert bike with 23k for my 1995 Buell S2, 8300 miles. I don't know squat about the Guzzi, but am interested in the Italian bikes. Of course Id probably "do my own thing" to the Guzzi, but nothing crazy. Is it a good trade? Just looking for some opinions and/or info on the Convert. Im guessing the value of the bikes are both pretty close to each other. Thanks

09-13-2012, 02:30 PM	#2
F_Sahms mostly paved Joined: Mar 2012 Oddometer: 203	A Convert is a totally different ride than any Buell, and even wierder than "regular" Guzzis. Some people like oysters; some like snails. Have you ridden a Convert? It's like a 90-mph moped that weighs 550 lbs. Two-speed manual gearbox, hooked to a huge torque converter. You leave it in high or low and let the TC do the work. __________________ Life's too short.

09-14-2012, 12:54 PM	#3
Nessman Social invalid Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Everett, WA Oddometer: 1,291	As Fred says, a Convert is an oddball abong oddballs. From the flywheel back it's a completely different bike than others of the era, if you want to do much parts-bin customizing you'll have issues. Blast from the past: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301352 __________________ Matt Moto Guzzi T-3 '05 DR650

09-14-2012, 09:02 PM	#4
anonny What could go wrong? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beautiful Revelstoke BC Oddometer: 4,960	Your Buell has plenty of "character" and isn't getting any newer. __________________ Kawasaki H1 build thread 71- 450 Honda CL re & re Just another pathetic sheep following the herd

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09-15-2012, 05:16 AM	#5
OldPete Be aware Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Los Alamitos, CA Oddometer: 2,472	Having owned a G5, SP1000 Spada and ridden a Convert around the block, I'd say no. Run from it! A Tonti framed Goose is a delight but not hooked-up to a Power Glide like tranny. Look to a T3 or better.

09-18-2012, 08:40 AM	#7
mtiberio Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 86	Riding a convert is like riding a magic carpet. Unbelievable city bike. I vastly prefer it to my others. Great handling. Last forever. Almost impossible to get them totally oil tight. Mine marks it spot when I park it. I use a tray in the garage... More questions, join the yahoo convert group: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MGconvert