Dave Richardson, of Moto International, Retires

[Guzzi Gal]

I checked it out a couple of yrs ago.  96 percent HD, 3 percent Indian/Victory & 1 percent import.  0 Guzzi.

What you're saying is we Guzzista should make our presence known.  Where would you like to meet?   

[John Ulrich]

What you�re saying is we Guzzista should make our presence known.  Where would you like to meet?   

No Motorcycles for me this winter.  I tore up my rotator cuff and start therapy out there when I arrive next week.  I was going to bring my Bassa out from MN and leave it but that's a no go this trip.

[Guzzi Gal]

Here's to a quick recovery!  I have an iffy relationship with mine, knock on wood, but it's been behaving this year.  Many years lifting 35" tube TVs for Circuit City took its toll. 

[twowings]

Sorry to hear it, John...maybe some kind soul will let you ride pillion!   

[Tom]

So is this an organized cruise night on Main Street.  Monster Burger to El Charro?

[Guzzi Gal]

So is this an organized cruise night on Main Street.  Monster Burger to El Charro?

Something like that.  Being newbs, we just want to lookie-loo, maybe catch a bite, and see what it's all about.   

[Tom]

A lot of profiling and "Look at me" types there.  The machines are worth the look.

[sidecarnutz]

Back in 1996 I attended the western NY Rally with Bill Sharp, the MD/Rep who passed earlier this year. That was my first long ride after recovering from two crushed legs. Still had quite a bit of bone pain. Best memories besides the outstanding 600 miles ride there, winning a signed copy of Guzziology as a prize and having a club Guzzi racer pass me on my own bike, Mille' GT, as we test rode each others bikes before sunset. He yelled at me "You ain't getting on it hard enough!" as he passed me mid corner with flat track style. Shortly after that I knew what it felt like to take a Sport 1100 up to the ton. its killing me that I can't remember his nickname. He passed from bone cancer a few years back. OK, got it now. "Snuffy" Smith. Takes the brain cells a few minutes to play catch up these days. 

I have frequently used MI as my parts source over the years. Great folks to deal with.

All my best to Dave in his retirement.

[Guzzi Gal]

Back in 1996 I attended the western NY Rally with Bill Sharp, the MD/Rep who passed earlier this year. That was my first long ride after recovering from two crushed legs. Still had quite a bit of bone pain. Best memories besides the outstanding 600 miles ride there, winning a signed copy of Guzziology as a prize and having a club Guzzi racer pass me on my own bike, Mille' GT, as we test rode each other's bikes before sunset. He yelled at me "You ain't getting on it hard enough!" as he passed me mid-corner with flat track style. Shortly after that, I knew what it felt like to take a Sport 1100 up to the ton. it's killing me that I can't remember his nickname. He passed from bone cancer a few years back. OK, got it now. "Snuffy" Smith. Takes the brain cells a few minutes to play catch up these days. 

I have frequently used MI as my parts source over the years. Great folks to deal with.

All my best to Dave in his retirement.

What a story!  I also understand about "the brain cells".