Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

[Papa Lazarou]

oops-introduced myself in a separate thread. 

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=82408.0

[worgoose]

I have not been here in awhile. I've been on the dark side riding a Barvarian brand  but I'm feeling the draw of the new Cali.  What have I been missing in the last ten years since my V11 Sport

[lukee]

Hi there!

I am new here. I fell in love to MG Stelvio recently and I am about to buy one soon ('09 White with ABS). The reason for registerring into this forum is that I would like to discuss technical stuff with local fellows.


Regards,
Lukas

[Guzzibrat]

Hello and thank you for letting me in 

I live on the Isle of Wight, in the UK.
I have had a bike in my life everyday since I was 16. Now almost at 43, I currently own my first ever Guzzi which is a Stelvio, also a KTM 640 and Suzuki Hayabusa, all with their own uses, commuter, mud plugger and just for when i feel like scaring myself......just a little

I am also wildly into anything V8, having owned many many V8 powered cars over the years, most recently a Jensen Interceptor, a 55' Oldsmobile 88 and my 'everyday' car, a V8 Landrover Discovery.

I use my Stelvio every day as an island run around and commuter (some might say a bit of a sledgehammer to crack a nut), but I absolutely love it, looks great, goes great and there aren't many about, which is nice as i like to be different.
As far as im aware, there are only 2 Stelvio's here on the island.

Hi there.
I've visited the IoW a few times to visit my son (rugby coach and adopted islander).
I'll give you a nudge next time I'm down there.
Steve

[BB43215]

Hi and thanks for letting me join the group. I finally bought my first bike as an adult — a new '13 V7 Racer. I test rode it in October and rode it home that day. I've put nearly 3000 miles on it since and absolutely love it!

Cheers!

Blair Beavers
50
graphic designer / artist / espresso snob / bourbon aficionado / cyclist / guzzista
Columbus, OH

[oldbike54]

Hi and thanks for letting me join the group. I finally bought my first bike as an adult � a new '13 V7 Racer. I test rode it in October and rode it home that day. I've put nearly 3000 miles on it since and absolutely love it!

Cheers!

Blair Beavers
50
graphic designer / artist / espresso snob / bourbon aficionado / cyclist / guzzista
Columbus, OH

 Blair , there is an active Ohio group , usually a breakfast event posted in the stickies . Even though I live in OK some of these guys are familiar , and are much nicer than their reputation indicates 

 Dusty

[Big John]

Hi all.
Happy to be part of this new community. Bought my first Guzzi a couple weeks ago. I picked up a 71 Guzzi ambassador that I have been drooling over for years. Happy the previous owner passed it on to me to care for.

[kidsmoke]

Hi all.
Happy to be part of this new community. Bought my first Guzzi a couple weeks ago. I picked up a 71 Guzzi ambassador that I have been drooling over for years. Happy the previous owner passed it on to me to care for.

Welcome Big John. Sorry but this demands photos!

[Big John]

Sure. I like photos.
If I could figure out how to put them on here with my phone anyways.


This might do it

[kidsmoke]

Beautiful.

[Zoom Zoom]

Hi and thanks for letting me join the group. I finally bought my first bike as an adult � a new '13 V7 Racer. I test rode it in October and rode it home that day. I've put nearly 3000 miles on it since and absolutely love it!

Cheers!

Blair Beavers
50
graphic designer / artist / espresso snob / bourbon aficionado / cyclist / guzzista
Columbus, OH

I just wanted to add my welcome as well. There are actually a couple of Guzzi breakfast here in Ohio. The one in Kent is actually coming up this Sunday. There is another in the SW part of the state the first weekend of the month I believe. That may be closer to you, IDK. Anyway, the first one I mentioned is always the second Sunday of the month, 9:00AM. Rain or shine, ride or drive. The only exception is Mothers Day. We bump it out a week to the third Sunday. Usually a decent turn out of folks.

John Henry

[Alchymyst]

Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

My name is Tim, and since I was 18 I always knew that one day I would have a white Moto Guzzi. Took awhile. Acquired a pristine 2013 V7 Stone last December (in the driving sleet, no less) with only 691 miles - first service just done.  Am now in the process of getting it to fit me - got my lowered pegs (Knight Design) and waiting on new handlebar from Guzzitech.  Just briefly browsing this forum tells me there is a ton of knowledge here. I look forward to learning from you all.  Also maybe see you at the Guzzi gathering in Elkader, Iowa later this Summer.

Single
53
Test Technician

[kurtis]

Kurtis
Pushing 50
Laser cutting/Metal fab
Dumb as a bag of hammers
Ask me questions at your own risk

[oldbike54]

Kurtis
Pushing 50
Laser cutting/Metal fab
Dumb as a bag of hammers
Ask me questions at your own risk

 What is the meaning of life ? LOL

 Welcome to WG Kurtis

  Dusty

[ccoli]

Kurtis , just don't interrupt us.

[kurtis]

Interrupt is my middle name.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Well, obviously you'll fit right in, Kurtis..

[Allfat]

Hello there. Been lurking around here for a few months, enjoying reading about the world of Guzzi. Bought a 1997 Moto Guzzi California 1100 last November from a guy who wrecked it, and am currently rebuilding it.

No mechanical damage, only cosmetic. Front and rear fender dented, tank dented, one side cover had a tab broken off, dash totally broken to bits. Other than that it is in good shape. Currently starting to do body work and get ready for a new coat of paint. Really looking forward to getting it back together and riding the piss out of it!

[d-dog]

Greetings Guzzi enthusiasts.  I'm new to the board but have own Guzzis for the past dozen years or so.  I look forward to reading and learning many things from you all throughout this board.

Ride safe, everyone.

[Beerman]

Beerman (it is what it says on the tin!

55 but looks XXX

Averagely bad: cyclist, golfer, tennis player

Lives: Wolverhampton, England; from Edinburgh, Scotland
Married, children x2, horse x1, dog x1, cat x1, rabbit x1

Just bought a v711

[Jeepjohn]

John Dean
43
Professional geologist
I like jeeps, motorcycles and cooking Chinese food.

I had a "special sport" about 10 yrs ago and had to sell it. I recently picked up a black eagle and I have a question about it. Can I post a video to ask the question?

Hello everyone 😊

[oldbike54]

John Dean
43
Professional geologist
I like jeeps, motorcycles and cooking Chinese food.

I had a "special sport" about 10 yrs ago and had to sell it. I recently picked up a black eagle and I have a question about it. Can I post a video to ask the question?

Hello everyone 😊

 Hello John ,

 Yes , post a video , we like videos 

 Dusty

[Johan]

Johan

55

hobbies: camping, motorcycling, watching Formula1

bikes:
76 Le Mans
92 Daytona
93 Cali III
98 Cali "EV" with sidecar
13 Cali 1400

[oldbike54]

Johan

55

hobbies: camping, motorcycling, watching Formula1

bikes:
76 Le Mans
92 Daytona
93 Cali III
98 Cali "EV" with sidecar
13 Cali 1400

 Welcome , are you located in Europe ?

 Dusty

[MontGuzzi]

Gibson

47

Had an eldo sitting n my garage for nearly 20 years and just got it going.

Musician and environmental planner

Missoula, MT

[marc-s]

Marc, 33, Switzerland, photographer.

bikes:
New to me 1973 v7 gt 850 cali with 4LS drum brakes
1934 V, doing some maintenance, replacing some parts and gears and fixing the front fork
1946 Super Alce, currently in boxes, will be my next bigger restauration project after I've restored my 1969 Honda CB250 (=350 twin in the US).
some other non-Guzzi bikes

[n9iz]

Don't know if anyone is still reading these, but here goes...

My name is Jeff and I live in Central Indiana.  I bought a 2007 Norge 1200 last summer but didn't get to ride it much due to a lot of road construction.  I think it's a nice-looking bike and with very low miles for it's age (<2000).  Hope to learn some tips and tricks that'll make enjoying it a bunch of fun.

I also enjoy amateur radio (hence my username).  I'm a family man and work a lot as a production maintenance team leader.

All the best to the members of this group.

Jeff

[ohiorider]

Welcome, Jeff!

The two valve big block Guzzis are really nice bikes.  I've put over 62,000 on my 1200 Sport, which is essentially a Norge with less bodywork (or a Breva 1100 with more bodywork!) 

I do recall reading on Wild Guzzi that some of the earlier Norges (certain serial number range) had issues with oil pump rotors breaking.  I find it easier to search using Google than the WG search function ....... if your question is Guzzi-related, Google will generally lead you to Wild Guzzi.  Google  2007 norge oil pump for information on this issue.  Hate to start off your Guzzi ownership with a negative, but best you know it now vs not being aware of the potential issue.  Yours is such a low mileage bike, I would question whether the original owner had time to check on the problem.

Ask on the general forum.  There's several 2 valve Norge owners who should be able to provide you with more information.

Regards,

Bob

[Duc-Duc-Goose]

Hi all,

>> Barry, age 62 (going on 40), Cincinnati

New Norge today from Cadre Cycles, Cincinnati. Great group of guys!

Shout out to local Cincy riders Kirby, for sharing his Norge(s) experiences, and John (whom I met today!).

<Edit>
Forgot to add... Current stable of two Ducatis and now a new Norge (thus my screen name of Duc-Duc-Goose)

[dk]

Hi all, should've joined years ago!

Donovan Kirkwood, 45, Cape Town, South Africa

Conservation scientist/ecologist, still a keen photographer after working freelance many years ago. Enthusiastic veg gardener and indigenous plant grower and general workshop tinkerer. My aged father has a large collection of vintage Brit iron, I like old bikes, but prefer mine to have working brakes and be reasonably oil tight and reliable.

Bikes:
'71 Guzzi V7 Special that I've had since my early 20s, bought from an old fitter/turner out in the countryside.
'80 Guzzi SP1000, bought recently as disassembled parts but with only 24,000 km on the clock for around US$500 when the owner thankfully abandoned their idea of doing a Morgan 3-wheeler conversion before doing any harm to any bits. Everything present and I'll be putting it together as a very lightly customised daily runner.
Recently sold a lovely low mileage original paint '75 Honda GL1000 to free up garage space and cash to work on the other bikes.
'74 Ducati GT750 recently gifted to me by my dad after standing in his garage for around 20 years unused. Also low mileage, but needs a complete rebuild to deal with corrosion etc.