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General Discussion / Re: Gathering the Goose

« Last post by smdl on Today at 12:37:35 AM »

My first Guzzi purchase (a 2003 V11 Le Mans) involved a 1700+ mile fly n ride from Florida back to the Toronto area, where I lived at the time.  Other than the seller, who was a great guy, the first person in the Guzzi community that I met was none other than Guzzi Steve, who was then wrenching at Rider's Hill, in GA.  What a great first impression he made, and that hasn't changed over the years.  So, here I still am, 15 years later, having just purchased my 10th Moto Guzzi, and still enjoying the best community of riders that I have ever encountered.

Enjoy the ride!

Cheers,
Shaun

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General Discussion / Re: The Yamaha that refuse to act nice

« Last post by faffi on Today at 12:21:30 AM »

Thank you! I have read articles of Lurch from the time it was built and raced, but this gave plenty of new information 

I almost bought a new TR1 in 1983, but being young and less sensible, I bought a Seca 750 instead. They carried the same price tag.

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General Discussion / Re: oil for Hydros

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 12:00:36 AM »

Rotella would be fine and normally a good price. Mobil 1 should be good as well if that's your preferred brand.

Bike gets Syn Rotella or Valvoline. 2014 F100 gets Mobil 1 for trucks rather than cars (probably the same stuff in a different bottle at the same price), but normal zinc levels due to Cats.

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: GRIT Rally

« Last post by Beaver on July 16, 2025, 11:47:10 PM »

Odin from New Hampshire will be here and will bring his mom and dad also! 🐶😃

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General Discussion / Re: oil for Hydros

« Last post by kingoffleece on July 16, 2025, 11:25:36 PM »

Here you go

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General Discussion / Re: The Yamaha that refuse to act nice

« Last post by nc43bsa on July 16, 2025, 10:33:51 PM »

You might be interested in this:

https://www.bikebound.com/2021/07/16/lurch/

I happened to find it last week.

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General Discussion / Re: Gathering the Goose

« Last post by normzone on July 16, 2025, 10:22:50 PM »

Consider this an official envious report filing.

There is no requirement for a response at this time, but the situation could change at any moment.

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General Discussion / Re: Gathering the Goose

« Last post by guzzisteve on July 16, 2025, 10:20:36 PM »

I'm not that old yet, gave a fair amount of Guzzi people their 1st taste. Most all MGNOC guys do that nothing new!! I am so glad NOT everyone rides a Guzzi.
I find my EV to be pretty effortless & relaxing, might see ya in NC

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General Discussion / Re: How hot is your exhaust?

« Last post by wirespokes on July 16, 2025, 09:54:13 PM »

Catalytic converters are supposed to run hot - they're burning up unburned fuel from the combustion process.

Be careful and mindful of that - remember it get really hot down there. I recall a BMW rider pulling off the road into some weeds. They caught fire and burned up the bike.

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General Discussion / Re: Gathering the Goose

« Last post by mrverveus on July 16, 2025, 09:04:02 PM »

GuzziSteve has been helping Guzzi riders stay on the road since 1921! 😁

Hope to see you at the NC Guzzis in the Blue Ridge Rally.

Aug 1 to 3. High Country Motorcycle Camp, Ferguson NC.