Tell me I'm crazy.

[DRKWNG]

The rear suspension isn't all that bad stock. Well, at least on the '06 Mono versions. The shock is fully adjustable and can give a decent ride if you take the time to set it up right. But again, I'm thinking about the Sport1000. The GTs came with dual shocks that I believe were non-adjustable.

[redxblack]

I wanted a gt1000, but I do not want a plastic tank. I'm waiting until the time is right to get one used.

[bikepilot]

I've never ridden one, but you can go here to compare ergonomics.
http://cycle-ergo.com/

I think a MTS might make a better commuter/2-up bike.

[rideserotta]

i almost got a gt1000 instead of a monster too... i saw one on craigslist going for around 5k and i was pretty tempted, but in the end chose the monster.  my only issue with the look is still that huge weird rear fender... not sure what kind of mods have been done to make it a bit more palatable, but if i ever got one, that would be my first mod.

Yeah... I see what you mean about the fender/rear wheel clearance. I looked at the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic for comparison and the rear fender looks much better. The one I'm looking at has leather Ducati bags that hide that huge gap. Here's the link.

http://www.myersmotorcycles.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=06197626X7K5K2011J7I25I37JAMQ6027R0&veh=25468&pov=2196326

I think it looks better with the bags and they'd be useful for commuting. It all has a nice set of Termi pipes. I'd replace the mirrors with bar end mirrors before leaving (IF I decide to pull the trigger...   )

[the_Journeyman]

Bags are very useful for commuting!!!  That does look nice with the bags too.  FWIW Myers is my local dealer and are usually really good to work with!

JM

[rideserotta]

Bags are very useful for commuting!!!  That does look nice with the bags too.  FWIW Myers is my local dealer and are usually really good to work with!

JM

I'm going to Myers tomorrow morning (I live in Spartanburg, SC a little over an hour away) so we'll see what happens. I learned about Myers through Facebook believe it or not. Last week I won a T shirt by answering "what is the best bike..." question. Interesting how marketing plays out sometimes.

[the_Journeyman]

Cool, didn't know they're on Facebook!  They're about 35 minutes away from me, I'm over in Waynesvile, about 30 minutes west of Asheville.

JM

[Kev M]

I like the GT1000 a LOT - the riding position is pretty comfy.

The time I took one out for a demo I thought to myself it would make a very nice sport touring mount.

It very much reminded me of the comfort/capabilities of my Guzzi Breva 1100.

The V7 is a great bike, but I doubt most Ducatisti would enjoy the more tractor like motor (broad torquey powerband, not very peaky and not particuarly fast). It's a great bike and I'd like one too, but as more of an around town bike or lazy touring mount.

[rideserotta]

Well... I think I'm going to go for the GT1000. I may regret this but I just posted the Monster in the for sale section. If you want a great, very well maintained, low mileage Monster go have a look!

[Kev M]

DAMNIT MAN - where was this 2 months ago when I was SCOURING the net and classifieds for a red 620!!!! Cash in hand - arghhhhhhh. We would have bought that in a heartbeat.

I'm very happy with our 696, but would have loved to have had that 620 instead.

Oh well - best of luck.

On one last word, honestly, remembering how similar the GT1000 is to my Breva - IF YOU CAN POSSIBLY justify owning 2 - keep the 620 you WILL NOT regret it.

RIDE SAFE,

Kev

[rideserotta]

I would LOVE to keep the 620. I thought of justifying it by keeping it for my 21 year old. He'd love that but my wife would KILL me. Literally. Also, paying for 3 kids in college beginning this fall doesn't allow for the luxury of keeping two bikes!

[Kev M]

I would LOVE to keep the 620. I thought of justifying it by keeping it for my 21 year old. He'd love that but my wife would KILL me. Literally. Also, paying for 3 kids in college beginning this fall doesn't allow for the luxury of keeping two bikes!

Ahhhhh that's what student loans are for.

My wife is/was the first from her family to go to college (and then grad and med school after that). We paid every dime on our own (and will be for the next 10-15 years at least - current balance $195k). Oh well, life goes on.

3 more of her siblings have since graduated from college - 3 more on top of that planning to go still...


Anyway, it's a gorgeous bike I can't imagine you'll hav a problem selling it.

Best of luck with the GT1000!

[thought]

post more pics once you get the bike and i'm sure you're going to love it

haha, though it might not work that well for you as a selling line, the cl ad i saw for the 5kish gt1000 comment was "THIS BIKE WILL GET YOU LAID" haha

[fastwin]

I would LOVE to keep the 620. I thought of justifying it by keeping it for my 21 year old. He'd love that but my wife would KILL me. Literally. Also, paying for 3 kids in college beginning this fall doesn't allow for the luxury of keeping two bikes!

Have you thought about getting rid of a couple of the kids to make room for 2 bikes? Just asking.

[rideserotta]

Have you thought about getting rid of a couple of the kids to make room for 2 bikes? Just asking.

I've thought of that... on SEVERAL occasions! Especially since I have - are you ready for this? - 6 kids.