Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

[akhileshb@hotmail.com]

HI Everyone,
Name: Akilesh
Age: 48, male
Indian origin,lived in states more than half my life.
Live in Tulsa, OK.
Just bought my first motorcycle!

Guzzi v7, 2014 stone.

Breaking it in slowly,  and getting used to driving it.
Loving it.
 

[Revan]

Quote from: Lannis on Today at 09:04:38 AM

The Norge is a bit more work than a Stelvio, for example, because it has to shed some plastic before you can get to it, but these bikes are surprisingly easy to work on.    My Stelvio manual is very complete and has good pictures, OR you can start a "tech-session" thread here, where folks will be glad to step you through a process like changing a fuel filter with pictures and all.   


I'm sure that some of our Okla-Homies will be able to let you know a good dealer.   Loaners aren't very common, as far as I know, so you may have to do some fancy footwork and bike-swapping to avoid being out-of-wheels if there's something that takes more than a day, especially if the bike has to be cold when it's worked on.   But these are the sorts of things we ALL fight through  .... !

Good luck!

Lannis

Thanks, Lannis...I appreciate it. It is good to hear that I can get a walk-through if I need it.

Yeah, that is one of the reasons why I love the Stelvio, though......everyth ing is right there with very little covering it up.
Getting one of them is definitely one of my long-term goals.....that and another Ducati    I just have to get rid of the Harley, first.

Thanks, again.

Revan.

[MGrego]

Greeting from Texas !

Name : Mark Gregory

DOB : 1970

Location : Dallas Texas

Current Bikes :

1982 Honda V45 Sabre
1996 California
2003 V11 LeMans
2004 Cali Hydro EV
2004 Triumph Bonneville T-100
2006 Harley-Davidson Superglide
2012 Norge GT8V

[Scud]

Greeting from Texas !

Name : Mark Gregory

2003 V11 LeMans

Welcome. If you have not done so already, you may want to take a look at www.V11LeMans.com, where you will find a model-specific forum.

[Kev m]

Hi, I'm Kim. I'm 46 and a music librarian in Philadelphia PA USA. My husband and I just upgraded from our Ninja 250 'starter bikes' -- he got a Thruxton and I was considering a Bonneville, but I test rode the V7 and instantly fell in love. I got it on August 28th and I've already put 1100 miles on it. Glad to be a new member of the family.

I missed this intro first time through.

But Cam should be by soon to tell you to check out the NJ MGNOC website:

http://mgnocnj.forumcircle.com/index.php and/or watch here for our monthly breakfast/lunch rides.

It's funny, but for a NJ group we wind up in PA pretty often (Washington's Crossing for the Gathering of the Nortons or some other bike show, or Bowman's Tavern in that same area south of New Hope for Lunch).

Another V7 would be great to have along, and there's nothing wrong with Hubby's Thruxton. You guys should join us sometime.

Kev

[sincolita]

I missed this intro first time through.

But Cam should be by soon to tell you to check out the NJ MGNOC website:

http://mgnocnj.forumcircle.com/index.php and/or watch here for our monthly breakfast/lunch rides.

It's funny, but for a NJ group we wind up in PA pretty often (Washington's Crossing for the Gathering of the Nortons or some other bike show, or Bowman's Tavern in that same area south of New Hope for Lunch).

Another V7 would be great to have along, and there's nothing wrong with Hubby's Thruxton. You guys should join us sometime.

Kev

Thanks for the info and invite, Kev. We ride in Upper Bucks Co a lot and always cross the river for coffee in Frenchtown. It would be great to know some more nice roads on the Jersey side. I'm not fast on more technical roads (yet; practice, practice, practice is my mantra) but if you stick me in the back of the group I can always catch up even if I can't keep up.

[Cam3512]

Like Kev said, join our NJ website and come on out and participate!  Only a small creek seperating us, and lots of bridges!

Cam

[sincolita]

Like Kev said, join our NJ website and come on out and participate!  Only a small creek seperating us, and lots of bridges!

Cam

Done.

[ROv7C]

Daniel, 32 years old, living in Bucharest, Romania(yeah, I know, kind of unusual for this forum), on the way of owning a V7C 2012. Working as a Project Manager for some time, with a solid IT backround in general. Two wheels fan, running a lot, liking the twisty roads like everybody here. Glad to Chat with you and why not, someday also meet one of you. Cheers and thousands revs!

[dubtac]

Frank Nuzzo

[dubtac]

Frank Nuzzo

26 Years old
HVAC Tech
New Orleans LA
Fixing everything

Bought an 06 Breva 1100 in 08 for a good deal. Riding it around since I was 18 as my 1st bike, been working on it since I was 19, even changing tires by hand. Discovered a forum that is just for Guzzitalk.

[dubtac]

Well hello Frank 

  Dusty

  Nice to meet you Dusty

[Cwolfe]

My name is Chris Wolfe
My age is 59
I am a Technology Education teacher at a public high school in Berlin, CT.
I live in CT.
My main hobbies are playing bass guitar in a blues band and riding my motorcycle

My current bike is a 1968 BMW R50/2

[Lannis]

My name is Chris Wolfe
My age is 59
I am a Technology Education teacher at a public high school in Berlin, CT.
I live in CT.
My main hobbies are playing bass guitar in a blues band and riding my motorcycle

My current bike is a 1968 BMW R50/2

I'll be glad when you post a picture of it, I love those old Beemers!

Lannis

[Guzzitucky]

Al Newland

41 years old

Louisville, Kentucky

Currently upgrading '03 California to dual-plate clutch..

[Zimbo]

 Hi,  I live in western France, an hour inland from La Rochelle.  My passion is touring the 3 great mountain ranges in France

bought my first ever Guzzi this summer, a new V7.  Been used to mainly big Jap 4s in the past, but my last bike was a Tiger 800.

[PDX V7]

Grant C.

56 years old

Health Care Administration

Portland, Oregon

Guitars and motorcylces

Just bought my first Guzzi, a '14 V7 Racer. Coming from Triumphs the last 20 years.

[CapitalGoose]

Morning all!

Name: Asanga, but everyone calls me "Crash" (Nope, nothing do do with my prowess as a rider...my nephews gave me that one after seeing me ski)

Age: late 30's

Occupation: Attorney

Location: DC Area (VA)

Bike: 2016 V7ii Stone

Lurked around on here for a while. You gents were instrumental in my decision to buy a V7ii! Thank you all for your knowledge and experience. Not that it matters, or that there is anything wrong with it, but [I hope] I'm not the typical attorney-type with a motorcycle (read: older, soft, Harley). I love to be outdoors; my wife and I are into hiking and kayaking and other fitness-y stuff. But I bought this bike because I've always wanted one and I can finally afford to have one! It may be a little under-powered for some folks, but it fits my needs perfectly: I can commute, putz around town, and even take it out to Shenandoah & beyond (after its broken in!). I'd post a pic but I haven't quite managed to figure that out yet!

I look forward to meeting at least the local guys, if not more, and wrenching & riding with y'all!

Cheers, 

Crash

[Bill Hagan]

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Not that it matters, or that there is anything wrong with it, but [I hope] I'm not the typical attorney-type with a motorcycle (read: older, soft, Harley).

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I resemble that remark. 

No, wait a minute.  I don't have a Harley ... tho I wouldn't mind one, actually, as long as I don't have to wear any of the regalia.   

Very nice Guzzi, Crash.  I saw one of those in the flesh recently and thought it especially good-looking.

If you get past the Shenandoah sometime, stop off at the Moto Grappa in Cross Junction.  I'll have a beer and you can have a tofu smoothie and we can chat Guzzis.   

Seriously, welcome and best wishes for miles of smiles.

Bill
Kentucky Bar #27800

[shapemaster]

Ken Cooley

Saint Joseph, Illinois

New to Guzzi

54+

Riding 100,000 miles in 9 years, began riding at age 45

Motorcycle junkie / 26 bikes in these 9 years with Harley as main recent squeeze but having own most every brand.

Huge fan of dual sports

Enjoy short rides however have completed many 2 to 5k mile trips

Designer/ president and CEO of ShapeMaster, Inc.

I am here because I plan to purchase a new Guzzi v7 within the next few days and have been looking for best forum to join and learn.  I'll need help because our dealer network is so spread out and nearest to me is 85 miles and two hours away.

[CapitalGoose]

I resemble that remark. 

No, wait a minute.  I don't have a Harley ... tho I wouldn't mind one, actually, as long as I don't have to wear any of the regalia.   

Very nice Guzzi, Crash.  I saw one of those in the flesh recently and thought it especially good-looking.

If you get past the Shenandoah sometime, stop off at the Moto Grappa in Cross Junction.  I'll have a beer and you can have a tofu smoothie and we can chat Guzzis.   

Seriously, welcome and best wishes for miles of smiles.

Bill
Kentucky Bar #27800

HA! My apologies, Sir Bill! I meant no offense. Honestly, I was thinking about a Harley myself (Sportster in the 1948 trim) before getting the Stone.

I might just take you up on that offer to join you in Cross Junction in the spring, if it still stands. However, I will skip the tofu and join you and a tasty brewed beverage and maybe a cheeseburger (for health reasons).

Thanks for the welcome!  I'm looking forward to a long happy friendship with my new baby! I've decided to name her "Lucy".

Regards,

Crash

[Rox]

I noticed I never introduced myself.
My name is Rich . Im 39 going on 21. My current Guzzi is a 02 v11 Lemans . Love the shit out of it. Other rides are a 14 Honda CTX 1300 ( the grocery getter), a 12 Triumph Street Triple R( white tuxedo) and a 07 Yamaha r6( for when I wanna scare myself).
Originally from Orange County, NY but carpetbagged over to Southern California because I don't like to winterize ... Past bikes are a 76 CB750 caffe, a 06 Triumph Speedfour, (2) Triumph Thruxtons, a Triumph bobber and A Triumph Rocket 3 which I had for 12 hours after the rear wheel locked and almost killed me severing my long relationship with Hinckley Triumphs. New to Guzzis but of what Ive been learning about them and the riders I meet I am now fond of them and their riders. Great folks ride Guzzi.

[veltro_nero]

Hi, I'm Dominic from NJ.

Just picked up a 1967 V700 project that I'm going to be putting together while I put my 1957 BMW project on the backburner (it's getting way too $$$). I actually planned on fixing the Guzzi up and flipping it, but I'm kinda falling in love with it and am going to permanently add it to my stable.

The bike's a bit of a time capsule. It had a lot of work done to it in the 70's and then apparently just sat in a shop while the owner planned on restoring it. The chrome cylinders are in excellent shape (though I'll likely be getting them Nikasil plated) as are the pistons, it had top end work done, and is very complete, though the condition of the rear splines (or lack thereof) makes me doubt the odometer reading of approximately 19k miles. For that reason, I'll be opening it up and checking the condition of the sludge trap. I'm documenting the process on my blog @ symphonyofshrapnel. blogspot.com

Other bikes I own:
- 1975 BMW R90/6 cafe - my daily ride (all year round)
- 1967 Aermacchi 250 SS - special bike I built for my daughter to own when she gets older, featured in Italian Motor Magazine issue 6
- 1957 BMW R60 - building up from a bare frame and empty case, just about there, but need to get the crank rebuilt, then I can assemble it and get the paint work done.

I'll likely post questions here and there so please be patient, I'm finding that although I'm intimately familiar with BMWs, Moto Guzzis are very similar in a lot of espects, but completely foreign in others.

[oldbike54]

 Hello Dom , and welcome . But let's be honest here , that Aermacchi , well , that wasn't built for your daughter 

  Dusty

[veltro_nero]

Hello Dom , and welcome . But let's be honest here , that Aermacchi , well , that wasn't built for your daughter 

  Dusty

Well that excuse definitely helped sell the idea to the wife!

In all honesty, I bought it for her on her 2nd birthday so that she can learn to turn a wrench and work on stuff as she gets older (it's pretty maintenance intensive), learn to ride on it since it's so well handling and for lack of a better word, slow, and then when she turns 18 she can decide to keep it or sell it back to me. I just keep it running and maintained in the meantime 

Next year, my son will be 2, so I'll have to get the Guzzi finished to be able to justify something for him.

[Devildog]

Bill Dickinson
Urbanna VA

We run a bed and breakfast in this quaint harbor town, www.atherstonhall.c om, we are motorcycle (and dog) friendly.
We have had BMW's and HD's visiting  also one Hyabusa (on a trailer) but  as yet no Guzzi's.

Bikes, inc dirt bikes, sailing and gardening are my hobbies

[MotoGuzziMiami]

 Hey Moto Guzzi Friends!!

Bryan Morales
Miami,FL
23 Years old
Own a 2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 with just 5000 miles on it.  I'm second owner.
 I also have a 97' Honda Magna 750 with 8000 miles on it.  My pops got it brand new.
And recently got a 05 Triumph 7000 miles on it.

Excited to be here!

[archwaykid]

Hello all
Jay Serrao
36
London, England
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone
Previous bike - Honda Shadow Black Spirit (or Phantom as it is in the US)

Ta

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Hi, I'm Dominic from NJ.

Just picked up a 1967 V700 project that I'm going to be putting together while I put my 1957 BMW project on the backburner (it's getting way too $$$). I actually planned on fixing the Guzzi up and flipping it, but I'm kinda falling in love with it and am going to permanently add it to my stable.

The bike's a bit of a time capsule. It had a lot of work done to it in the 70's and then apparently just sat in a shop while the owner planned on restoring it. The chrome cylinders are in excellent shape (though I'll likely be getting them Nikasil plated) as are the pistons, it had top end work done, and is very complete, though the condition of the rear splines (or lack thereof) makes me doubt the odometer reading of approximately 19k miles. For that reason, I'll be opening it up and checking the condition of the sludge trap. I'm documenting the process on my blog @ symphonyofshrapnel. blogspot.com

Hi Dominic,

Great blog and V700 project you've got started there! Two resources you might find helpful, if you haven't already found them: 1) Greg Bender's This Old Tractor website: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_loopframe.html and the Loopframe Guzzi Yahoo Group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Loopframe_Guzzi/info

I look forward to following your progress.

[veltro_nero]

Hi Dominic,

Great blog and V700 project you've got started there! Two resources you might find helpful, if you haven't already found them: 1) Greg Bender's This Old Tractor website: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_loopframe.html and the Loopframe Guzzi Yahoo Group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Loopframe_Guzzi/info

I look forward to following your progress.

Hey Charlie,
     Thanks! I was actually referred to Greg Bender's site and what a fantastic resource that is. Besides having the factory manual and parts book, I think I'm going to pick up Guzziology as well. Besides digging into the engine, I'm also going to have to replace the rear drive splines and the splines on the hub and the factory manual doesn't go into any detail about that - I assume it's an interference fit, but I guess I'll see when I start taking things apart.