17TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY FALL RALLY, Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2017

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Have a great ride Chuck. Nick and I will hold down the fort. Well,we might go to breakfast somewhere.......

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[vintagehoarder]

I plan on getting over there EARLY Friday see y'all then ...Yay!!  Four day weekend, heading out Saturday mid morning through to run up to Columbus for the AIM show.

[Guzzistajohn]

Will they have KY jelly?

[bpreynolds]

Will they have KY jelly?

Only if you got purdy ears.

[oldbike54]

 You folks have fun , and post some pics please .

 Dusty

[twhitaker]

I'd like to give a big 2 thumbs up to Enzo at Cadre Cycle. A fellow bent the rim on his Norge and Enzo took one off a bike that's for sale, bringing with him today.

[motorjon68]

Enzo and crew are great people! I have been looking for a nice Guzzi. I had looked at the 2007 at Cadre Cycles, Enzo's dealership. He actually called me to see if I minded him taking the wheel off the bike to help someone. That's a true act of integrity! I can't speak highly enough.

[twhitaker]

His alternative was to rent a van or a U Haul truck. Appreciated.

[blu guzz]

Since I recently joined the Guzzi Clan, this was my first Guzzi rally.  I felt welcomed from the start and everyone I met was very laid back.  I even heard a respectful discussion and disagreement about a very sensitive political topic.  I guess the people are like the brand and the country it comes from in that they know how to enjoy life.  I can't say I have ever had a better time or better carrot and lemon cake at a rally.  Can't wait for next year.

[vintagehoarder]

It was a great weekend, here are some pics.

https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/2017-MGNOC-Kentucky-Guzzi-Rally

[guzzimatic]

Thanks to all the Great Guzzi people who helped me at the rally,especially Enzo!!! I got home safe and sound after 400 plus miles at 6:30 pm! Boy was I glad to be home...

[Chuck in Indiana]

I don't think that will buff out, Jim..
2017-09-25_05-30-36 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Let me join in on props for Enzo and Cadre MG. He took a wheel off a bike, making it unsalable until he gets another, brought it to the rally for Jim.. and *didn't hose him* like some dealers would.  Matter of fact, it sounds like he gave him a deal from the numbers I heard. 
The Kid said, "I'm not in the market for a Guzzi, but if I were, I know where I would go."
Me, too. That was above and beyond, Enzo.
Jim & Enzo..
2017-09-25_05-31-34 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

More about the rally and a few pix tomorrow.

[twhitaker]

 

[kidsmoke]

Jim & Enzo..
2017-09-25_05-31-34 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

FWIW, that fella with the water bottle is Enzo's partner at Cadre, Carl. Likely the guy who'll answer the phone. stand up dudes, running numbers for a part for me as a result of the visit as well. Hung out for the evening, looking agog at some of the bikes just like the rest of us do, asked permission to sit on Randy's quota and was giddy when he was told to help himself.

[vintagehoarder]

Thanks to all the Great Guzzi people who helped me at the rally,especially Enzo!!! I got home safe and sound after 400 plus miles at 6:30 pm! Boy was I glad to be home...

Glad to hear it Jim!  Great meeting you and Bill!

[Chuck in Indiana]

The Kid and I meandered down Thursday via a road along the Ohio river, then ky. 227 and 355 to 127 and the rally site. Nice ride.  Dorcia was already there with the camper, so we started setting up in the heat of the day. Hmmm, not too bright.. we could have waited until late evening. Come to think of it, though.. we might not have figured out how to set up the camper by then..   At any rate, we were welcomed by some of the earlier arrivals and beer.  Nothing better than a cold beer after a hot ride.
2017-09-26_03-38-08 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Carla and Donna had bbq that evening. It was much appreciated. There was a gathering around our camper later in the evening, a bottle of Knob Creek magically appeared, and many of the world's problems were solved. (except for politics and religion, of course.) 
There is currently a Chihuly exhibit at Maker's Mark, and John Henry led Kidsmoke, Randy, The Kid, Dorcia and I to the distillery Friday morning. We got lost of course.. everyone does. <shrug>
A line of hand blown MM color reeds lined the path to the start of the tour: Kidsmoke on the left..
2017-09-26_03-47-30 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
There were *many* pieces.. I'll show a few.
This tree IIRC will be permanent. It lights up, and I'll bet it is spectacular at night.
2017-09-25_05-28-36 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Dorcia shows off a blue "fountain" that is designed to remind you of the limestone waters at the distillery. If it doesn't light up, he's missing a good bet. 
2017-09-25_05-29-39 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
The ceiling leading into the bottling area was filled with color of every description.
2017-09-25_05-29-24 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
One of the old ads lining the walls.. it gave me a grin anyway. 
2017-09-25_05-29-04 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
By the time we returned Friday afternoon, many had arrived and set up. Always good to meet old (and new) friends. This guy must be a kindred spirit. It is his first Guzzi rally, and he told me he was impressed with the knowledge of the attendees. He said previous rallies he'd attended were filled with check riders. You know.. if you want to maintain your bike, just write a check.    Nice chook, btw. 
2017-09-25_05-29-52 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Speaking of check riders, NoGuzzi Dave  was there on his Mulitstrada, and he led Pat Cowden, the Kid, and I on a uhh.. spirited ride of about 150 miles of Kentucky goodness Saturday. Yeah Baby!
Sunday morning was foggy as usual. Depend on taking down a wet tent at the Ky. rally. In the words of the immortal Babe the Pig, "That's the way life is." 
Thanks to all that worked tirelessly so the rest of us could have a good time! Kentucky is one of the best..

[kidsmoke]

I'll tag on here with one more pic. This was a brief detour on the way back from makers mark at the four roses distillery. I nailed it. note lower right.
This is Chuck, the kid, and Randy. Sorry. Don't know his board name.

Nice weekend all around.

 

[Chuck in Indiana]

That is Randy Hardesty.. he's not on the board. I don't know who that old fella is on the left.

[Arizona Wayne]

Looks, sounds like you folks had a good 'ole time.   How many riders made it?  Even a Motus rider participated.    Would have liked to see that up close.

That Norge front rim sure got whacked.  Had that happen 1 time on my CX100.  Luckily it had a tube in it and we were able to ride it home 100 miles.   Had it been tubeless we would have gone down for sure. You could see the tube between the rim & the tire. 

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I don't recall the exact head count, but I **think** it was 70 something. The Motus was Beardog here on the board. Yes, that is a nice looking bike. Sitting at idle, it easily makes twice as much mechanical noises as a Guzzi.

John Henry