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Offline Warren Rhen

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Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« on: May 15, 2018, 11:56:05 PM »
Any Guzzi riders or other Sport touring riders in the Phoenix area?
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2018, 07:41:51 AM »
Any Guzzi riders or other Sport touring riders in the Phoenix area?

* The first Sunday of every month - I-17 / Bell Road @ DENNY's - The monthly AZ MGNOC Guzzi breakfast - always draws 15-20 bikes

* The Grotto - Every Sunday morning in Cave Creek - always draws 15-20 bikes

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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2018, 07:58:20 AM »
Me & my Breva 750 planning to planning to move to Sun City West or Surprise sometime this fall.  Hope to meet up you then.

Breva has a few too many miles on her (like me). There are also two sweet Norges I've had my eye on down there...(Beep Beep!)

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  https://prescott.craigslist.org/mcy/d/sport-tourermoto-guzzi-norge/6557924070.html

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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2018, 10:26:36 AM »
Hello from South Mountain! 
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2018, 02:29:22 PM »
* The first Sunday of every month - I-17 / Bell Road @ DENNY's - The monthly AZ MGNOC Guzzi breakfast - always draws 15-20 bikes

* The Grotto - Every Sunday morning in Cave Creek - always draws 15-20 bikes

 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :1: :cool:

Also, there will be a group of riders going to the New Mexico State Guzzi Rally in Datil in mid-August and the N.A.R. Guzzi Rally in Lake Henshaw, CA in mid-October, if you are interested.  Watch for details on this forum! :thumb: :cool: :1:
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2018, 01:00:33 AM »
Looking forward to meeting up some Sunday. Can't make every Sunday, have church duties. What time Sunday do they meet up at Denny's and what time at the Grotto. I'm more inclined to try the Grotto
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2018, 10:40:46 AM »
Looking forward to meeting up some Sunday. Can't make every Sunday, have church duties. What time Sunday do they meet up at Denny's and what time at the Grotto. I'm more inclined to try the Grotto

@ DENNY'S, in the summer time, about 6:45am - 7am...in the winter months...about 7:30am-7:45am

The same times for "The GROTTO" up in Cave Creek...
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2018, 12:08:19 PM »
Itty-bitty-bump.   :grin:
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2018, 01:30:11 AM »
Itty-bitty-bump.   :grin:
Well maybe we'll get to ride sometime. Your choice of weapons Guzzi's or scoots. I had a GTS 300 when I came out here but decided the 16" front wheel was much better suited for my riding out here in the open old west. If I had to go down to one bike I'd guess I'd keep the BV350 but I don't see that being a nessessary choice in the near future. Look forward to meeting more Italian riders
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2018, 08:31:53 AM »
 :thumb: We look forward to meeting you!
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2018, 01:29:00 PM »
I'm in Mesa. Which bike do you use for sport touring?
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Offline Warren Rhen

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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2018, 10:55:17 PM »
I'm in Mesa. Which bike do you use for sport touring?
Depends on how far I'm going. I ride my BV350 most of the time. Better weather protection, more storage and almost as fast. I told my friend , if I want to go somewhere I use the BV. If I want to arrive somewhere I use the Guzzi. I'm pretty sure I'll be at the Grotto in the morn. Hope to meet some of ya'll  there
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2018, 12:43:31 AM »
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2018, 08:47:21 AM »
My husband and I haven't gone to the Grotto yet but it's on our list.  We do belong to a few scooter/motorcycle Meetup groups based out of the east valley so a lot of their rides are rather far for us to go to. We still have young kids at home so we limit our time away accordingly. :tongue: 

I will be abandoning the kids to attend our local Vespa Parade Day on June 23rd (all brands welcome, check your local listings for locations) with one of the groups, which should be fun.
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2018, 04:48:07 PM »
My husband and I haven't gone to the Grotto yet but it's on our list.  We do belong to a few scooter/motorcycle Meetup groups based out of the east valley so a lot of their rides are rather far for us to go to. We still have young kids at home so we limit our time away accordingly. :tongue: 

I will be abandoning the kids to attend our local Vespa Parade Day on June 23rd (all brands welcome, check your local listings for locations) with one of the groups, which should be fun.

Some genuine "GUZZI-GEEZER'S" seen this morning at..."The Grotto!!" :laugh: :grin: :wink:



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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #15 on: May 28, 2018, 10:00:35 PM »
Welcome to our summer. It’s a dry heat.
So much riding to choose from.

I’m on the far west side, so I have unlimited two lane riding out my door. No traffic.
Hope to see you in datil or henshaw. Great group here in the valley.
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Re: Looking for riders in Phoenix area
« Reply #16 on: May 28, 2018, 10:46:27 PM »
Related: my buddy Leo has sold his farm here in MD and bought a house in Tucson. He'll be looking for new riding buddies and someone to take care of maintenance and any repairs on his '75 Convert.
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