Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

[Lannis]

You could start wearing pink now, as practice  :P

Men do NOT wear "pink" clothes.

Men wear "salmon" colored clothes .....  :D

Lannis

[Bill Hagan]

Men do NOT wear "pink" clothes.

Men wear "salmon" colored clothes .....  :D

Lannis

Thanks, Lannis.

That's what I meant to say, of course.  Darn auto-text.   ;)

Bill

[DougDoolin]

Doug Doolin here.
Been awhile since I have been on here.
Some will remember me and some will not.
I had the white stone that used to belong to sasquatch.
I am going to be involved in the sale of a few older Guzzis soon.
I have to go to where they are stored,document what they are, and get some pictures.
My sister in law's father had them and a couple other brand motorcycles.
He passed away recently and they are going to be sold.
I know they all have titles.
I am told he has numerous spare parts also.
I will post what there is exactly once I document everything.
thanks,
Doug

[TheSubmachine]

Riki Day, Psyciatric Nurse also make custom guitar pedals,
Kingston upon Hull, UK
48 years old
owned a California Ev 1997 for 4 years

[oldbike54]

Riki Day, Psyciatric Nurse also make custom guitar pedals,
Kingston upon Hull, UK
48 years old
owned a California Ev 1997 for 4 years

 Riki , you may find WG to be a bit of a busman's holiday for someone in your profession .

 Dusty


Sent from a submarine in Oklahoma .

[vstevens]

Hello all, I'm Vince Stevens, 54, and a public high school science teacher... biology and chemistry, mostly, and a high school olympic archery club coach in San Diego.  I haven't had a bike of any sort for several years and the bug is starting to bite...hard.  My last bike was an ET4 Vespa with a tricked out 190 motor.  my wife and I rode all over Southern California on that baby.  It would hit 70 mph downhill! I like the retro look of the V7 and the fact it is not a speed demon.  But I want a bike that can do 75 mph, 2 up, all day with a little left if needed... the Vespa had nothing left at 60 except a good tail- wind.  A local dealer has a new 2013 for 7000... seems like a good deal, a good bike, your thoughts? (past bikes include 80's BMW K1000, '73 Harley Sportster, '81 suzuki 550, suzuki 650 thumper... I tend to lean toward the lighter bikes.)

[tonUPRacer]

Hi Vince, welcome. 7K for a new Stone is a good deal IMO. The V7 will run happily all day at 70-75. Above that and things do get a little buzzy. Personally, I wouldn't do 2up all day riding on my Racer (I do have the 2up seat) but I really don't care for 2up riding anyway. The v7 is a great bike, take the bike for a test ride and see for yourself. Some caveats: suspension is lacking, don't expect to do the standard (chip, airflow, exhaust mods) to gain HP, it ain't gonna happen. You can make the bike sound better and lose weight but don't expect big HP gains. If you search the threads that will become apparent. Best bang for the buck is upgrading suspension, especially if you're going to be doing 2up riding.

[vstevens]

Hi Vince, welcome. 7K for a new Stone is a good deal IMO. The V7 will run happily all day at 70-75. Above that and things do get a little buzzy. Personally, I wouldn't do 2up all day riding on my Racer (I do have the 2up seat) but I really don't care for 2up riding anyway. The v7 is a great bike, take the bike for a test ride and see for yourself. Some caveats: suspension is lacking, don't expect to do the standard (chip, airflow, exhaust mods) to gain HP, it ain't gonna happen. You can make the bike sound better and lose weight but don't expect big HP gains. If you search the threads that will become apparent. Best bang for the buck is upgrading suspension, especially if you're going to be doing 2up riding.

Thanks for the reply.  Seems the V7 is plenty fast enough for my tastes, so the buzziness past 80 shouldn't be much of a problem.   This weekend I intend to take a black and yellow special for a test ride... been looking forward to it all week.  YouTube reviews and videos fault the suspension, but rave about the 'character'... That hard to define visceral quality that stirs up emotion...something the Italians seem to be quite good at.

[guzzibear]

Hi Guzzi-Bear (Ken) from Leicestershire in the UK I have had Guzzis for over 25 yrs owning a V1000 G5 much modified I have done most jobs on it I also run a 2002 V11 Le Mans The V1000 is now 39 with almost 300k miles up on it rarely has it ever stopped on road only being towed for punctures. ....I am a mod on the www.guzziriders.org I have posted help and advice on many issues there Hope to add a few more guzzisti

 My Wife runs a 535 Virago, as being petite (4ft9" and Uk ladies Sz8 anything else is too big a Guzzi Florida or Nevada is too tall with NO seat on it!!!

I also hope to learn more and help tech issues... We are both mambers of a local Bike club who reside at The Rockbar in nearby Burton Upon Trent check them out on Facebook .....

 I love finding alternative parts like recently the RPM/TDC sensor started leaking oil on the V11 found the part is a Marelli one also fitted to many Fiat,Lancia and Alpha cars a look on E-bay and the Guzzi part £139 the car part is IDENTICAL fits right in and connects to the Guzzi connector £25.99 Result I think Recently I found a Marine engineer who supplied a NEW Bosch rectifier for £40 that is nigh on what parts suppliers here want for a used one! this is a German made part and as the guy said NEVER ever had one fail in over 30 yrs....info on these parts are on the Guzziriders website

I also found a local supplier who can make Tee shirts ect to members wishes ...hope to be of use here too ...We have family over in the USA in Sarasota and Chicago IF any Guzzisti are ever in the UK  send me an e-mail we are in a Village 8 miles from Leicester where today the mortal remains of King Richard 3rd were re interred, nearby is of course Nottingham, The Sherwood Forest tamworth and Warwick Castles one of the few Bell Foundries in the World....

Have fun stay safe
Ken & Annie

[Fredward]

Hey everyone.  My name is Fred. I am 28 and recently started my new career as a nurse at barnes jewish hospital in st Louis missouri. I am planning on buying a v7 soon. It will be my first bike. Have been wanting to get a bike for years but can finally afford one. I love forums and all they add to different hobbies. Hope to use this one many times in the near future.


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[Kev m]

Hey Fred, a Murse eh? Best of luck with the career. An honest, hard working choice!

And great choice on a bike. A daresay you'll love it. Ride safe!

[heaubeau]

Hey Everybody!

I'm Michael. I'm 32 and live in Kenmore, WA.

I just bought my first goose on Wednesday. It's a '75 850 T3 Police edition and I can't wait to get to know it better. Prior to this I've ridden Ducatis and BMWs, but I've never really had an older bike or a project bike.

[MotoGoosy]

Hi Geese,

Bill Rose here

San Diego, California

69 (Look 40, act 25 and feel 35)

Retired, Accounting practice, last real job was Controller at Sony

'02 CA EV11
'09 Kawa Versys
'99 Harley Hugger
'05 Kawa Mean Streak

And two Chihuahuas to boot!!

[Lannis]

And two Chihuahuas to boot!!

That can get you in trouble with the ASPCA in some areas .....

[Jstew]

Jamie Stewart
51
Married, 2 pre-teens
Lawyer

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

[Osprey70]

Hi there, just joined the Forum. I'm called Simon and am now living in Switzerland. Started riding 3 years at 42 yrs old. Driving test and first year with a used Honda CBF 600 NA, then quickly bought 2012 BMW R1200GS. Put 20 000  kms on it and I am loving it!
The Honda has basically been sitting in the garage for the last 2 years.... I am now seriously contemplating trading in the Honda for a Griso. I believe I will enjoy the combination of GS for commuting and longer two up trips; and Griso for weekend day trips in the Alps :)

So far have test ridden a Griso - feels real fun, maybe a bit small for me? I am 6'3 with 33" inside leg. Must go for a longer test drive to see if it's not too cramped.
look forward to reading up on all the info available here on WildGuzzi.

In the meantime here is a pic of my GS

[kris]

Kris

56

Pest control

Orange County, California USA

[Americano]

Name: Gil
Age: 55
Years riding: since 1971
Motorcycles owned: too many to list
Guzzi currently owned: 1977 V50
Experience with Guzzis: Cousin had a white 1982 Le Mans III that I used to ride. He put a lot of money into it with a race front end and engine work.
Same cousin now has a 2002 Ghezzi Brian Folgore that I have ridden.
Currently involved in an interesting Guzzi related engine development project that I'll post more about.

[old as dirt 2]

Hello all you Guzzi folk. Just scored my first Guzzi. a 2013 Norge. I have been riding m/c's for over 45 yrs. the last few yrs been riding the other Piaggio products. A MP3 500 also have a Aprilia sport city 250. gonna keep the MP3 but the sport city will go on the market real soon. No pics of the bike yet as I did the deal over the phone with the dealer today and will fly there next Fri to pick it up and ride it home. Get to play in the smokies on the way home, Darn the bad luck. Hope to meet a few of ya'll on the road. I pass thru Deals gap often, stay over at Blue ridge m/c campgrounds a few times a year, also frequent TWO of Suches.

[johnlanguab]

John Lang
31
Cullman, Alabama
Engineer/Lawyer

I'm a toy junkie and I like thinks a little out of the ordinary, which brings me to Moto Guzzi...

[pat80flh]

Pat

 57 years, had a bike before a car at 16

Harleys since 1990, 69 kick only Xlch, and an 80 FLH

 Flat rate GM technician

  After 20 years on my Shovel, I took it down, needs a primary drive rebuild, and paint. Bought a 76 Bmw R/90 to see me through the rebuild, which I absolutely love. Shopping for a new ride for the girl, she came with a 91 Virago. She is absolutely enamored of the idea of owning a Guzzi, as am I. Looking at cheap V-11s, and soaking up knowledge here.

[High Octane]

Leigh, Estelline SD
Honda CB900C with aChampion Escort Sidecar
BMW K1600 GTL
Looking for my first Guzzi

[Trknomo]

Hi, I'm Wayne a 53 year old salesman from Delran NJ. Purchased my first Goose just last month and haven't been as excited about a new bike since my first 750K in 1979. Well almost as when I bought my K1200R in 06, but that went down the drain real quick with all the troubles I had with that one. Have to admit I was a bit skeptical after reading about all the fueling issues and surges with the Griso's, but they either updated the map in the factory or I got lucky as this bike runs really good. Been a blast to ride and hopefully if all goes to plan I'll be heading to the gathering of Nortons next Sunday.

[mradtke]

Hi Everybody!!

My name is Michael Radtke, I live in Republic, Missouri. I have had all sorts of motorcycles from a 1987 Honda Goldwing to a Honda Reflex. Currently riding a 2007 Suzuki Burgman 650. The other day I stopped by my local shop Performance Cycle and he had a 2001 California EV on consignment. For some reason I was drawn to it and I am here to learn about Moto Guzzi's and see if it will be my next motorcycle.

[DudenLA]

Hello forum members
My name is Greg and I live in Los Angeles.  I've been riding for a few years and have had several motorcycles and am currently without one but I do have a Vespa GTS 250 that I use for my daily commute.  I'm eager to have another motorcycle and have caught the MG bug, along with several other strains of bugs.  I'm here to broaden my knowledge of the Guzzi experience from riders themselves.  I will read written posts with interest and hopefully post a few questions here and find time for a test ride or two, of course.

Cheers.

[hlmiskelly]

Hermann Miskelly, 57, located in northern Alabama outside of Huntsville. 

After more than a year of lusting at a distance, I finally bought myself a 2015 MG Griso from Sloan Cycles up in Murfreesburg, TN.  My other bike is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8, lightly modified for short range sport-touring. 

Looking forward to ideas on customizing and modifying the Griso.  I've already removed the rear reflector, which hung off the license plate holder like a rouge dingleberry, and added a Dart flyscreen.  Also have a FEK on order from AF1 in Texas.

Glad to be a member of this small but dedicated band.

[Buckturgidson]

I had a somewhat interesting life musically. At 12 I was Chichester Psalms soloist for Lenny himself. In my 20s it was Bach, Palestrina, Poulenc, etc. in many major european cities. When I reached the proper age I had a piddling opera career, mostly minor roles like Morales or the Officer, but once had a Schaunard in La Boheme. Now I am grinding out my day gig as a pacu RN.

Favorite author: George Eliot
Married: nah
Special: girls
And I like Wagner as long as I'm not the one singing it.

[Bill Hagan]

I had a somewhat interesting life musically. At 12 I was Chichester Psalms soloist for Lenny himself. In my 20s it was Bach, Palestrina, Poulenc, etc. in many major european cities. When I reached the proper age I had a piddling opera career, mostly minor roles like Morales or the Officer, but once had a Schaunard in La Boheme. Now I am grinding out my day gig as a pacu RN.

Favorite author: George Eliot
Married: nah
Special: girls
And I like Wagner as long as I'm not the one singing it.

I think you mentioned some of that in previous posts, but I had not made the connection between your Norge's name and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7nKVj-BqIA.   ;)

Your intro reminded me of when I lived in Italy years ago.  Nearby Breganze -- of Laverda fame -- had a small movie theater named "Teatro Giuseppe Verdi."  [I just googled it and see it's still there.] 

Anyway, as I pedalled by (as in ... gasp ... I was a minor jock back in that day and belonged to Veloce Club Thiene!  :D) I used to think that only in Italian would "Joe Green's Movie House" sound so romantic.   ;D

Bravi on your musical attainments.  I was a drummer for years, i.e., not really a musician, but (and probably because) I stlll admire those with talent.
Bill

P.S.  As for George Eliot, gave her up after Miss Clements's 10th grade torture sessions. Girls generally, tho, I continued to pursue (but stopped, Kathi, I swear!).  ;)

[Buckturgidson]

Bill,
Glad to hear you spent some time in the old world and love the Verdi reference. My uncle Tony was from Napoli and he always said Joe Green was his favorite.

[Yukonica]

 

Riki , you may find WG to be a bit of a busman's holiday for someone in your profession .

 Dusty


Sent from a submarine in Oklahoma .

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