Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

[LooseClutch]

GmaninAZ
71 yr/young this July, retired, first Guzzi, but many other bikes. Been riding since about 14 yr/young.

2023 V100S Verde with 300 miles now, and a coolant leak. I have a short video of where mine is leaking from; it is at the large lower (I believe) hose connected to an aluminum tube with a smaller tube branching off and behind it. How do I find the posts here on this issue, and share my video  please? I love the bike but this looks like the clamp is not tight enough, and is very dissapointing.
I also have a neutral safety switch issue. When I shut the bike off after a ride it is in neutral. When I come back to re-start, or after sitting overnight upon turning the key to ignition, the gear indicator will show 2 gear and will not start, even though it is in neutral I have to engage first gear and roll the bike either forward or backward and hear a slight click and N will show in the dash enabeling  a start.

Thank you Gary

Hey Gary! I'd say welcome to the forum but I'm new too.
I travel to Tempe half a dozen times a year. If you're interested in a meet up, send me a private message.
I've considered renting a motorcycle while there. I've considered going up to the Canyon but figured that maybe too ambitious. Might be better to try some local routes early in the morning, if you have any suggestions?
Cheers,
C

[LooseClutch]

Hi Everyone,

I'm 33 years old and from Portugal.

Bought my first bike (2021 V7 Stone Special) last year.

I'm looking into expanding my Guzzi knowledge and also into getting some advice from more senior members regarding mechanical issues.

Nice! I'm just bought my first MG last year, a '22 V7 850 Stone. You've got great taste! 

[LooseClutch]

I'm back riding again for the first time in over 20 years, riding a '22 V7 850 Stone.

A perfect day for me is coffee with a nice breakfast, 100-150 mile ride, spinning a record on the turntable, and relaxing outside in the evening. It's been an amazing return, logging over 4k miles so far.

Glad to be here in the forums, I hope to contribute quality content and support the community. 

I'm in my 40s, living in the States. I've also joined MGNOC, the AMA, and another Guzzi forum (don't tell the moderators here). MGNOC published an "article" I wrote for them called "Start Something Old" that has more details about my return to riding, I think it's page 12 in the March issue?

Cheers,
C

[Dee_DV]

Hi Everyone,

Dieter, from Belgium, born in 1975.

2019 Moto Guzzi V7 Special iii
1973 Moto Guzzi V7 G50 GT

[Daniel Lucas]

Just got signed up here. Daniel Lucas from Iowa. Retired engineering technician. Recently purchased 1975 850T from my uncle. 6800 miles and runs like a top but could use some work

. What I know about Moto Guzzis wouldn't fill up a shot glass. So much to learn.

[guzzisteve]

Welcome, keep an eye on the chrome bores of cylinders for bubbles & flaking off of chrome. Moisture gets under the chrome from sitting. There is a good rally in Elkader, IA. Check out MGNOC, the Guzzi club here in USA.

[jumpmaster]

Welcome, keep an eye on the chrome bores of cylinders for bubbles & flaking off of chrome. Moisture gets under the chrome from sitting. There is a good rally in Elkader, IA. Check out MGNOC, the Guzzi club here in USA.

Also, "This Old Tractor" which is accessible online, and the book "Guzziology" should both become your new best friends for awhile as you ease into the old Guzzi world.

[faffi]

I'm from Norway, been riding since 1980, and own my second 850 Guzzi. The first, an Eldorado from 1972, was a project never finished, and the current is an absolutely mint V9 Roamer that I bought with only 4211 km (2616 mi) on the dial, and two weeks later the odo reads 6161 km (3828 mi).

[LooseClutch]

Just got signed up here. Daniel Lucas from Iowa. Retired engineering technician. Recently purchased 1975 850T from my uncle. 6800 miles and runs like a top but could use some work

. What I know about Moto Guzzis wouldn't fill up a shot glass. So much to learn.

Hio, I'm from Ohio. Practically neighbors!

[Arkyinny]

Hi Y'all,

As my tag implies, I'm an Arkie stuck in NY. Been here since Christmas '72, so not much prospects of moving out to be seen!`I'm 76 years old, a retired network engineer. My interests are motorcycles, of course, and running.

I just traded my Triumph Trophy SE for a '22 V85 TT Guardia D’onore; I've put a couple hundred miles on it so far, and I'm really loving it. I also have an '82 Honda Nighthawk project bike.

[Grrant1058]

Hi, this is Ron Grant from Brisbane Australia. Retired motorcycle apparel manager, 64 yo and married. On my third Guzzi being a 2019 V85TT.


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[Fredbj]

Hello there

Frederik from Denmark.
I got my first Guzzi 10 years ago. The old Stornello Sport was replaced by a SP1000. My all time dream-guzzi has always been the V7(00).
I got the chance to trade one 3 years ago.

Love most vintage bikes and cars.

[rex007can]

Hello everyone.
My name is Pat, and I'm an a... oh wait... wrong meeting.

I'm 56, my bike path has been BMR R80/7 --> 2001 Guzzi V11 Sport --> Tiger 955 --> Tiger 800 --> KTM 450EXC-F --> KTM 1190 Adv --> and now I'm just back from the dealership, having traded the KTM for a 2020 V85TT Adventure (in white and red)

Back into the Guzzi fold, so to speak.
I got into adv riding to challenge myself some, then I got into full enduro for a while, until I broke my ankle...in a trail, in the woods, by myself. I don't have an offroad riding buddy and it made me realize that riding alone in the middle of the woods may not have been the smartest idea... So...

The KTM1190 is an absolutely MAD bike to ride, with gobs of power... but it's... hmm... boring.
The V85TT's looks had me staring at them since they came out, and one was available at a close dealer, with the right price on it.

It's a bit of a gamble because I feel like I'm probably going to miss the horses... but... F it... that Guzzi sound has to be worth a shot again.

That is all...
Have a nice day.

[zo1100]

Hello
I'm Zoltán from Cluj, Romania.
I work as an electrical/ hardware engineer and I just bought a Moto Guzzi California 1100 from 2001.

and I'm not young enough to think I know everything :)

[guzzisteve]

Welcome, nice bike & great attitude. I have a 98, same bike different ECU. Find it all you are looking for with the search.

[Lada73]

Hello
Thanks for letting me join this forum.
My name is Lars and i'm from from Denmark.
I have a California vintage 2006 that I love. It is my first Moto Guzzi.
Best Regards.



 

[dumbquestion]

Nate, Educator, California - central valley.  Just bought my first Moto Guzzi; a 2022 v85 Travel.  Coming from a long history of 1100cc cruisers, it's a lovely switch. I'm digging it so far.

[MCR]

Hello,
I'm Michele from Turin Italy, 54. I'm an electronic designer of ECU.
I bought last november a Norge 1200 8V of 2015 (but build in 2011) rollerized by me.
I came from 13 years lived with a fantastic Aprilia Caponord 1000 ABS destroyed in a crash one year ago.
Now I' m riding my first Guzzi and then discovered this forum very interesting.
Pride to be part of this group

[Nick P]

Hey everyone.

Nick Pender. Age 26, Painter by trade. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

[zoltm]

Hello my name is Vitaly i am from Ukraine Kyiv, my work reflash ecu, srs, immo.
I have kess galetto v54 ktag abrites piasini x100pro orange vvdi mini vvdi prog and others.

[csteiner]

Hello everyone

Christoph Steiner, 64 from Switzerland. Last year I bought my first Moto Guzzi, a 2006 Breva 1100 (14'000 km).

[Jerry-Jay]

Hello,
Jerry here. I sold my Indian Chieftain last spring so I could purchase a new Toyota RAV4 for the wife.. Angry with myself for doing so. After a year without a motorcycle, I really need to ride. I decide that I really don't need a bagger anymore. I think the MG V7 or V9 look pretty dam good. Just need to decide on which one.

My previous rides: 2004 HD Sportster, 2004 Victory Kingpin and a 2014 Indian Chieftain.

I am 59. A fisher, photographer,MC rider

[BuckyMoto]

Darren

From Northern Ireland

V85TT owner - 1st Guzzi I've ever owned.

YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@buckymoto1784/videos

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucky_moto/

[briang]

Greetings again!
Having enjoyed my experiences with a number of V11 models by Moto Guzzi, I have decided to become somewhat more adventuresome and venture into the world of the V10 version.

In this regard I have recently acquired a 1998 Centauro from an older collector, which has very low mileage to date.  Something on the order of 7000 miles.

Having seen such limited use, this particular motorcycle has likely not seen any of the usual modifications that have been designed to address the characteristic concerns of the original V10 design.

Although there is much information written about these various issues, I have been unable to find a comprehensive list of these issues and their fixes.  Also I can find very little in the way of tutorial or instruction on the modification processes.  Surprisingly, I cannot find even one YouTube presentation on the V10 engine and its usual mods.

Can someone point me to a good resource from which I can start my Moto Guzzi V10 education?

Thanks!

[guzzisteve]

Welcome, Centy's are sweet. Tech's at most shops don't do tutorials on media BS. Not much out there.

[SgnDen]

Hello from Boulder, Colorado, USA.

After having owned many bikes of several brands over the past 30+ years, I'll have my first Moto Guzzi delivered sometime this weekend (hopefully). It's a 2018 Audace Carbon with ~900 miles on 'er.  Looking foward to all there is to come. I currently have a 2020 BMW R1250GS Adventure and just sold my 2006 Honda Goldwing. I try to keep it down to no more than a couple of bikes at a time.

[GmaninAZ]

Forgot to introduce myself over the last two months or so. So hello, V100S Verde.

[zoeraphaela]

Zoe, Pacific Northwest USA, 2017 V7 III Stone.

It wasn't what I thought I would get for a first bike, but after no luck finding the "perfect" hand-me-down starter bike, well...
It's absolutely amazing and I love it!

[Checkswrecks]

About to buy a V85TT Centenario with boxes in Maryland so doing a lot of learning here.
Forum name Checkswrecks is because I'm a semi-retired major aircraft accident investigator (NTSB) and life-long mechanic. Also am still a moderator at the Yamaha Super Tenere forum.
Thanks all,
Bob

[dena@xsinet.co.za]

Deena here from Durban, South Africa. Glad to be here. I have a 1981 V50 ll. Ongoing project. I am a semi-retired piping designer and former time-served mechanical fitter for the petrochemical oil & gas industry. Other bikes:- 1960 Triumph 5TA-Speed Twin; 1983 Z550F and 2011 CB1000R.