Author Topic: Day Tripping on a GRiSO (Read 1359 times)

tazio · « **on:** March 28, 2020, 09:02:58 PM »

Woke up, fell outta bed, dragged a comb across my head...
Another sweet Saturday, Sun up to sundown. 320 miles. NOTHING runs like a goose! With a plastic bag filled with powerbars, two pair disposable gloves, water, P and J
sandwich and hand sanitizer, I lit off in the wee hours for some mental balm.
Spent the day exploring roads seldom traveled at a reasonable clip. No heroics, just takin' it nice and easy. Even worked in a dozen or so gravel miles, mostly to get a million dollar view at the top of Wayah Bold Mountain. As my wife and I both are considered "essential workers" (brings to mind "Schindler's List), with our employer's expectations of not not showing up for work (not not?), ANY means to decompress at week's end carries additional weight. So off I went.
Not looking for absolution, just want to contribute something relating to a motorcycle ride in these confusing times. Hope y'all enjoy the pics.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2020, 09:43:43 PM »

Nice ride, it was raining here so I stayed indoors

SmithSwede · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2020, 09:50:32 PM »

Excellent. Well done !

zebraranger · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2020, 10:07:46 PM »

Very nice and great pics. I love that area, Its my favorite place to ride. I can only get up there once or twice a year, but when I do, its a weeks worth of blissful riding.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2020, 10:07:46 PM »

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2020, 11:23:40 PM »

Nice pics, of a nice ride, on the perfect bike!There is nothing like an "attitude adjustment "ride, when needed !
Rick.

groundhog105 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2020, 11:26:40 PM »

Nice country to ride in. I’m getting my Griso out tomorrow

pebra · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2020, 07:00:16 AM »

Wonderful!

Decompression is vital. Keeping sane is a top priority!

It's still too cold around here, but I hope to take my Griso out in a few weeks' time.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2020, 08:06:51 AM »

Darren Williams · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2020, 08:20:05 AM »

I took my Griso out yesterday for a fun romp, with Lowryter on his Ducati Supersport. We were social distancing on a ride up north of town hitting the only good curves in the area.

azguzzirep · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2020, 08:26:50 AM »

Mee,too! Country roads, forests, mountains! But, a bit under 200km's because my stomach was a bit unhappy. Cold and snow/rain today.

tazio · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2020, 10:02:03 AM »

Sweet! Nice goose azguzzirep.
And thanks to all for the gentle comments. (Added a few more pics..)

short flower poem

LowRyter · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2020, 10:03:42 AM »

Quote from: Darren Williams on March 29, 2020, 08:20:05 AM

I took my Griso out yesterday for a fun romp, with Lowryter on his Ducati Supersport. We were social distancing on a ride up north of town hitting the only good curves in the area.

We took the road following the Cimarron River. HWY 77 north of Guthrie.

BTW- our town, Edmond, is the national crossroads where east-west and north-south highways, Route 66 and Route 77 cross.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2020, 10:15:46 AM »

Nice pics...something about that Red/Black Griso always catches my eye...may have to take mine out for a safe spin today.

Done enough projects around the house...time to exercise the Guzzi horses!

tazio · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2020, 05:55:57 PM »

Another 3 hour tour on the S.S. GRiSO...
Gilligan and the Skipper missed all the fun!
(Also, another 1hr on the mountain bike)
Covered Bridge, Grist Mill, Cosworth's, curves and sunshine. Alone, but never lonely!

blu guzz · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:08:45 PM »

tell me that is not a cosworth vega in that pic? was it driveable? one of the rarest of the rare.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:47:01 PM »

tazio · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2020, 07:53:05 AM »

Quote from: blu guzz on April 17, 2020, 09:08:45 PM

tell me that is not a cosworth vega in that pic? was it driveable? one of the rarest of the rare.

I guess it is. #1412 judging by that plaque on the dashboard
Never know what you'll find on the side of the road in Georgia

blu guzz · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2020, 09:34:08 AM »

Those automotive times were the very worst. The Cosworth Vega was an attempt to generate a little excitement, but it was just polishing a turd. Did not live up to the hype. Instead of the usual 85 hp, I think they managed 110 in that application. The premium price was outrageous, if I remember right, close to Vette territory. But, there can be very few survivors now.

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