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Offline raul

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1290 on: April 29, 2014, 04:37:13 PM »
I'm John, and my regular user name was taken.   :(  Oh, well, this will do.

I just bought a V7 Stone in white.  It's in Wichita.  I go pick it up on May 6.

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1291 on: April 30, 2014, 09:51:14 PM »
Hello, I was wondering if you have any pictures of your friends bike? Or could obtain some. Manfred hecht was my father and I'm just trying to put a little something together if you could help that would be amazing thank you!

Rob Morton

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1292 on: May 01, 2014, 01:10:18 AM »
"Manfred hecht was my father and I'm just trying to put a little something together if you could help that would be amazing thank you!"

The film maker?

 :)

Rob

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1293 on: May 01, 2014, 04:30:34 AM »
I'm John, and my regular user name was taken.   :(  Oh, well, this will do.

I just bought a V7 Stone in white.  It's in Wichita.  I go pick it up on May 6.
Welcome John! I'm just south of you in Springfield, come down here where the roads are better and we'll go ride :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike :bike
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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1293 on: May 01, 2014, 04:30:34 AM »

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1294 on: May 01, 2014, 12:08:05 PM »
Sounds like a pretty interesting gaggle of new members above-- multiple welcomes to all.
I'd like to browse through Fredly's collection someday, but I would be absolutely sure not to call his
wife H----e if I went down to their place.   :)
« Last Edit: May 01, 2014, 12:09:23 PM by Railroad Bob »

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1295 on: May 03, 2014, 03:29:18 PM »
Let me introduce myself.  I live in central NJ.
I got a new 2013 V7 Stone about 2 weeks ago.
I'm 57 and rode a Honda 450 for a few years in the late 1970s.
Then was the long dry period, which ended last year when I started riding a BMW R75/6.
A truly wonderful bike, but it has a few issues, like any 37 year old bike would.
I'm mostly into commuting (25 miles and 50 minutes each way)
and don't really want a hobby bike, I just want to ride to work without too much fuss.
But I like a "classic" style, and finally settled on the V7.
So far it's been great!  I've got about 450 miles so far.
I put on the OEM crash bars and am about to put on the OEM/Stuchhi? tail rack.
Other than that, I like a pretty naked look, so no side bags or top box for me!

JayDMan

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1296 on: May 03, 2014, 07:26:02 PM »
Hello all...I'm Josh from Corning, NY and am a recent Guzzi purchaser. Having owned many bikes, I'm looking forward to learning about my 2003 Stone Touring.  It's in great shape, I stumbled on it and bought it!  Definitely very unique...

I'm a Director for a Silicon Carbide ceramics company, have two young kiddos (4 and 6) a wonderful wife and am knocking on 40 yrs old.

Thanks in advance for answering what are likely going to be very elementary questions!

Josh

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1297 on: May 05, 2014, 03:20:04 PM »
hi I'm mark just bought my first guzzi 2014 stone in black .I live in cornwall in the southwest of the uk .I am 58 but on a good day I can pass for 57.for the last two decades I have been riding bmw airheads and I thought I would try something similar! the bikes have a lot in common but ride completely differently so it looks like I have got a lot to learn about my new toy and I hope you guys and ladies won't mind me asking stupid questions like why does my sump have two drain plugs?

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1298 on: May 05, 2014, 06:14:37 PM »
Karl
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Rob Morton

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1299 on: May 06, 2014, 01:47:04 AM »
hi I'm mark just bought my first guzzi 2014 stone in black .I live in cornwall in the southwest of the uk .I am 58 but on a good day I can pass for 57.for the last two decades I have been riding bmw airheads and I thought I would try something similar! the bikes have a lot in common but ride completely differently so it looks like I have got a lot to learn about my new toy and I hope you guys and ladies won't mind me asking stupid questions like why does my sump have two drain plugs?

Ditto Mark.
Not many Guzzi's down here.

 :)

Rob

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1300 on: May 06, 2014, 07:50:50 AM »
Hi, my name is Dave. I live in California and have been riding motorcycles for 50 years. Can't really remember when I didn't have one even though I have never owned a Motoguzzi. The reason I am here is I was doing some research on a guy I bought a company from many years ago, Bill Blake. One of the things that popped up when I did a search was the valve covers he casted and sold. I am no longer in that business but do still have the sand cast patterns for the covers and some other stuff I kept for nostalgic reasons. Looks like an interesting group here.
Dave

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1301 on: May 06, 2014, 11:17:10 PM »
I have a 30' RV so it is one of the smaller ones. It is possible to get up to 36' RVs in Europe.

The question is... should I buy a white Norge or a brown Norge?

White!
Tom K.

Suzuki V-Strom DL650A

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1302 on: May 07, 2014, 08:16:58 PM »
Hello Everyone! My name is Craig. I am 25 years old. I am Active Duty Army stationed at Fort Eustis, VA. I am a Machinist/Welder for the Army. I am currently looking at purchasing a Moto Guzzi so I joined on here to learn and get some advice on Moto Guzzi's. I have been riding for a little over a year now and I have owned 2 bikes already, 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 and a 1999 Honda Magna. I am not a fan of the Ninja 300, so its now the wife's bike and I sold my 99 Magna for a Fiero (my other hobby). Looking forward to meeting everyone on here and learning about these unique motorcycles.

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1303 on: May 08, 2014, 12:07:54 PM »
Hey! Steven from Seattle. 45 years old and have been riding all my life. Grew up in Hawaii riding dirt bikes and have had just about every type and size of bike.

Here's the latest!

2007 Griso 1100
2000 Honda CB-1
1988 Honda Hawk NT650GT

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1304 on: May 08, 2014, 04:13:39 PM »
Hi All

Robert from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

After 11 BMWs, 5 Hondas and 3 Ducatis I have bought my first Guzzi - a 2014 V7 Stone in "Rosso Corposo" that should be delivered on the 23rd May - which is also my 57th birthday.



Can't wait - it is a great little back road bike...

Looking forward to being a part of the community and learning about all things Guzzi!

Cheers

Robert

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1305 on: May 09, 2014, 05:23:37 AM »
Welcome to the forum Robert. Lots of good advice to be found here, especially from Vasco D G who lives near Canberra. A veritable fountain of wisdom and knowledge, and a great bloke too.
Wyno

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1306 on: May 10, 2014, 12:25:52 AM »
Donna

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Care Assistant.....and motorcycle demolition(when I get a free day or 2)I do put them back together again just takes longer

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1307 on: May 11, 2014, 12:30:43 PM »
Hello! Name is Jesse live just outside of San Francisco but originally from New Jersey. Recently purchased a '13 V7 Stone and commute to the city every day on it. I'm a Customer Service Manager (among other things) at a small company that specializes on custom cell phone cases.

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1308 on: May 12, 2014, 10:08:46 PM »
Steve,  50,  Connecticut USA,  Banker.  Will be performing the 600 mile service this weekend on my 2013 v7 Classic.  Really enjoying it.

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1309 on: May 13, 2014, 01:40:46 PM »
Hi all.
Mike Matthews
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Retired at 50, ex murder squad detective with 25 years service. Before that, a lab tech.
Widowed, unfortunately.
Biker, hiker, drinker, eater, motorhomer.
Live in East Yorkshire, north England. And in North Yorkshire. And County Durham. Restless.
V7 Classic. Cali 1400 Touring. 2 Beemers. Mobylette.

juliensic

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1310 on: May 13, 2014, 07:33:55 PM »
Julien Sicuro
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2014 V7 stone
1998 shadow VT750 ACE

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1311 on: May 13, 2014, 07:56:50 PM »
Julien Sicuro
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Montreal

2014 v7 stone
1998 shadow vt 750 ace

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1312 on: May 15, 2014, 04:31:16 AM »
Craig
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Mackay Queensland Australia
Locomotive driver
lurking for a year

2013 V7 special


Ducati monster
BMW R65

Trickyrabbit

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1313 on: May 15, 2014, 12:35:30 PM »
Cheers all!
My name is Angela Plitsch
I've survived 49 on big blue and currently live in the Kansas City Area
Working as a Mechanical Designer for a conveyor mfg.

I'm touring on a 2008 Suzuki V-Strom that is really aspiring to be a 2014 Norge 1200

Thanks for opening the door....



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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1314 on: May 16, 2014, 12:58:19 PM »
Great site!

Paul in Chicago
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Recently bought a '75 850T and absolutely love it. Riding it almost daily, while my modern bike is collecting dust (although I do love the R12R).

Current:
'75 850T
'12 BMW R1200R
Past:
'72 BMW R75/5 Toaster
'84? Honda V45 Magna
'82? Yamaha Vision College beater

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1315 on: May 16, 2014, 06:57:27 PM »

Hi all ,
by way of introduction My name is Rob (robfnq) i'm 49 and I am a dog trainer from far north Queensland Australia. My current ride is a 96 sport 1100, bought my first Guzzi in 2000 and have loved them ever since. The thing I like about Guzzi's apart from that beautiful sound is that they mark their owners as independent thinkers and not cattle.

Tioli

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1316 on: May 18, 2014, 01:16:04 AM »
Aloha!

I'm Tioli from Captain Cook on Hawaii Island, the big island. My main bike is a 93 Yamaha XJ600 Seca II which I love, mainly because I rebuilt it and made it my own. I've been riding for 42 years and can't seem to kick the habit. I recently picked up a 2004 Breva with 12K miles on it from a guy leaving the islands. I paid $400 for it. I think it was a good deal. It has some of the standard electrical quirks to work out but is solid and definitely worth 400.00.

I'm an ER Nurse at our local hospital...54 years old.
« Last Edit: May 18, 2014, 05:55:47 AM by Tioli »

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1317 on: May 20, 2014, 04:32:27 AM »
Hello, I'm Nick from just north-west of London, England.   I've just started riding again after 20 odd years of not having a bike.  Bought myself a 2013 model V7 Special which I'm going to be converting into something scrambler-ish over the next few months.  Got lots of questions I need to ask first...

MikexG

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1318 on: May 22, 2014, 12:00:16 AM »
Mike
Chicago
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2001 V11 Sport
Also have a 2010 K1300 GT and 2012 Ducati Monster 796

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1319 on: May 26, 2014, 05:07:24 PM »
Hello, I'm Robert from Appleton WI.  I've been searching for my next ride and after riding a California a couple of days ago I think I may have found it.  Joined so I could learn more and answer some of the questions I have. 

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