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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1320 on: May 29, 2014, 12:24:13 PM »
Hello,
My name is Keith Reaves. I live in Oklahoma City, Ok. I am 55 years old. I manage multiple car dealerships. Motorcycle riding, fishing & shooting.

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76 Kawasaki KZ 900 LTD Turbo
78 Kawasaki Z1R Turbo
79 Honda CBX
83 Kawasaki KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica
83 Honda CB1100F
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85 Moto Guzzi Lemans
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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1321 on: May 29, 2014, 02:21:25 PM »
Welcome to the forums everyone.

kjdunno

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« Reply #1322 on: May 30, 2014, 04:27:14 AM »
Keith Dunlop, 51, print finisher/digital printer, Gold Coast Australia

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1323 on: May 31, 2014, 04:27:26 PM »
Good evening

My name is Gareth Thomas, although friends call me Trog. I like to spell Trogladyte incorrectly, so don't bother to tell me. I have my reasons. I'm in London in the UK, where I work in government. I'm into bikes and music, have had many Guzzis, and currently have a Griso 8v. I also run Trog Racing, which is basically me (spanners and money) and my 16 year old son (he rides the bike). We are currently running an Aprilia RRV450GP in the Thundersport Aprilia Challenge.

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« Reply #1323 on: May 31, 2014, 04:27:26 PM »

shep

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« Reply #1324 on: June 01, 2014, 02:55:08 PM »
My name is Jamie and I just joined the forum today. I am a Guzzi "wanna be." I'm 53, been riding since age 6, owned lots of Beemers and Ducs, but no Guzzi. Considering adding one to the garage and thought this might be the place to start learning.

Shep

Donkey

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« Reply #1325 on: June 02, 2014, 07:30:04 AM »
I everyone, my name is Brett and I just bought a V7 about a month ago. I live in Rockville, MD, and im loving this bike. I already installed the clip ons!



Yesterday was so nice, a few friends and I finally got out  together.

skaelmore

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« Reply #1326 on: June 02, 2014, 12:23:12 PM »
I bought a white 1400 Touring in December (my second bike).  Bought a 2012 Triumph America half way through 2013 (my first bike, also a nice bike).  I live in Arroyo Grande, Ca. if anyone in the area would like to set up a ride.

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1327 on: June 03, 2014, 08:48:41 PM »
Hey, i'm Toby and live in the Charlotte, NC area.  Owner of a 2002 V11 Lemans. This is my 3rd Guzzi.  Its been a struggle since day one with this bike when it had air pods. I had an old Eldorado and a v50 in the 90's.  Also have a Benelli Barracuda and 4 Moto Morini's.  I've been trying to fix a bad idle problem at stop lights. When the bike is hot it will try to die at stop lights or stumble when pulling up to stops.  Anyone else in the Charlotte area?
Thanks,
Toby

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1328 on: June 04, 2014, 09:39:34 AM »
Hello, Real name Chris but have been known as Yeti since I was 20, live in southern England. I've had my T4 since 1997, a 950 kit 36mm PHFs and an SS2 cam make it a bit livelier, this is my daily transport. I also have a Lemans 3 I was given a few years ago as a non runner that I'm putting back on the road at the moment.

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« Reply #1329 on: June 04, 2014, 03:55:06 PM »
Hi Folks,

I recently rescued a '98 V11EV (HD&M version). I had been wanting another one since shortly after I stupidly sold my last one. This one had some issues, but I got it anyway and am happy to have it. In addition to my previous V11, I also had a LMIII and a '95 1100 Sport (my favorite bike ever, it was killed by a jeep).
The V11 shares the garage with a Buell Ulysses and an '84 R100RS.
So far the V11 has had new tires, battery, brake pads, fuel lines, fuel filter and a voltage regulator. I hope it's happy for a while so I can get a sport screen soon. I'm looking forward to putting some miles on it and have enjoyed reading this forum.
I'd post a picture but I haven't figured that part out yet. I'll work on that.
Cheers!
Craig (in Alabama)

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snuffcityrider

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« Reply #1330 on: June 05, 2014, 06:41:12 PM »
Hello from Texas! No Guzzi yet, but I'm working on it. Sat on the Griso last weekend and fell in lust. Currently have two Yami's, FZ1 and the Tenere. Also have a Goldwing for two up touring duties but want something that stand's apart from the typical scoot. I've owned three Triumph's in the past, the America, Rocket lll classic and the Speed Four. Time to try something Italian...
Just gonna hang out and see what I can learn.

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« Reply #1331 on: June 06, 2014, 08:13:30 AM »
My name is Bill. Soon to be a first time Guzzi owner. I'll be headed down to AF1 in Austin to collect my black California Touring. I have ridden for several years and have owned several great bikes. As of now the California will share shop space with my Ducati Diavel and Yamaha Super Tenere. I'll post pics from the ride home.
Cheers
Bill

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« Reply #1332 on: June 06, 2014, 08:13:31 AM »
My name is Bill. Soon to be a first time Guzzi owner. I'll be headed down to AF1 in Austin to collect my black California Touring. I have ridden for several years and have owned several great bikes. As of now the California will share shop space with my Ducati Diavel and Yamaha Super Tenere. I'll post pics from the ride home.
Cheers
Bill

illini80

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« Reply #1333 on: June 08, 2014, 12:01:01 PM »
Cody
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Have a Triumph Bonneville and am interested in the Moto Guzzi's (they sure are great looking bikes).

folsomphipps

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« Reply #1334 on: June 08, 2014, 02:31:22 PM »
Hi, just bought my first Moto Guzzi, a black 2007 Griso. Looking forward to reviewing all the experiences and advise from existing owners.

John Phipps
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oldmotoguy

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« Reply #1335 on: June 09, 2014, 08:59:06 AM »
Hi..Name is Brent...07 Guzzi Norge 1200 owner for two weeks now...also ride Suzi GSX1100g.  Retired Mech Engr, Cal Poly SLO grad '71, previously import car and tractor mech and corporate accountant (really).
Vietnam Vet - 1st Inf Div '66-'67
Now recovering from 4 RCA Stents and CABG open heart surgery last March.  Back in the saddle EOM! 

Look forward to learning from other's experiences and goof-ups..we all have them, huh? I know I do...riding a '42 Cushman from Lancaster, CA to Las Vegas in '59 at 14 years of age? Yep. Did that.

guttzi

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« Reply #1336 on: June 09, 2014, 02:23:15 PM »
HI Guys
Peter
Cardiff United Kingdom
Married four freaking times and still have my own hair
determined to get my cal 3 950 working

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« Reply #1337 on: June 09, 2014, 02:38:50 PM »
Bob Santelik, Indianapolis IN.  
Computer Security Analyst for a regional insurance company.
Age 48
Just purchased an 01 California EV.  Also have an '81 BMW R100RT sidecar project that is in several pieces.
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2001 California EV

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1338 on: June 11, 2014, 03:30:13 AM »
Hi to all
Andy from Western Australia, just about to purchase the bike I always wanted, Series 1 Le Mans 850 :)
Oh happy days............
« Last Edit: June 11, 2014, 03:31:09 AM by AndyS »

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1339 on: June 11, 2014, 05:51:53 AM »
Rob
58 years
never chained
no progeny (that I'm aware of)
no job
no debt
no Guzzi ::(
drooling daily on the keyboard, someday I'll have my own

Abominable

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« Reply #1340 on: June 14, 2014, 09:05:02 AM »
Scott
Finance manager at an auto dealership in Idaho.
I found this site while researching the 00 Quota I just purchased.


canuguzzi

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Hello
« Reply #1341 on: June 15, 2014, 05:32:37 PM »
I wanted to say hi and intro myself. Here are some vitals:

Age - over 50 not close to 60
Occupation: Looking at a Norge to buy. It is becoming a full time thing.
Location: Northern California. Yes, I know that is like saying Northern World.

I've owned about 35 different motorcycles, never a Guzzi but that may soon change. When I was younger, it seemed a new motorcycle was in the cards every six months. Here are some of the more memorable bikes:

Scorpion mini 172cc. Basically one of those lawnmower engined things except it had a real torque converter, disk brakes and telescopic suspension. It was a blast.

Honda CB200
Kawasaki 250 Triple
Honda 350 Four
Suzuki 550
Kawasaki 750 (the four cyl)
Kawasaki 750 (twin)
Honda 750F
Honda CX500
Yamaha XS500
Yamaha Vision 82
Yamaha Vision 83
Honda VF700s
Honda V65 Sabre 84 (I had two of these through the years)
Aprilia Pegaso 650 Cube
Triumph Trophy 1200 (96 - sport fairing)
Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2006 model)
Triumph Trophy 1200 (2000-Touring fairing)

There were lots of others like the Yamaha RD400 that like riding a two by four  but they didn't make the short list. Now I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2013 Norge. Actually it is a toss up between that and a '14 Caponord, a '14 1000 V-Strom or the new Trophy. It isn't about the money nor about going off road because the first is lined up and the second I simply don't do.

I'm leaning way over to get a Norge and figured since they recently updated the design perhaps it wouldn't be dated real soon. I read there might be a new model on the way but that probably applies to everything being made these days.

So thats me and I'll post over on the other thread for some questions I have.




canuguzzi

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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1342 on: June 15, 2014, 05:33:32 PM »
I wanted to say hi and intro myself. Here are some vitals:

Age - over 50 not close to 60
Occupation: Looking at a Norge to buy. It is becoming a full time thing.
Location: Northern California. Yes, I know that is like saying Northern World.

I've owned about 35 different motorcycles, never a Guzzi but that may soon change. When I was younger, it seemed a new motorcycle was in the cards every six months. Here are some of the more memorable bikes:

Scorpion mini 172cc. Basically one of those lawnmower engined things except it had a real torque converter, disk brakes and telescopic suspension. It was a blast.

Honda CB200
Kawasaki 250 Triple
Honda 350 Four
Suzuki 550
Kawasaki 750 (the four cyl)
Kawasaki 750 (twin)
Honda 750F
Honda CX500
Yamaha XS500
Yamaha Vision 82
Yamaha Vision 83
Honda VF700s
Honda V65 Sabre 84 (I had two of these through the years)
Aprilia Pegaso 650 Cube
Triumph Trophy 1200 (96 - sport fairing)
Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2006 model)
Triumph Trophy 1200 (2000-Touring fairing)

There were lots of others like the Yamaha RD400 that like riding a two by four  but they didn't make the short list. Now I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2013 Norge. Actually it is a toss up between that and a '14 Caponord, a '14 1000 V-Strom or the new Trophy. It isn't about the money nor about going off road because the first is lined up and the second I simply don't do.

I'm leaning way over to get a Norge and figured since they recently updated the design perhaps it wouldn't be dated real soon. I read there might be a new model on the way but that probably applies to everything being made these days.

So thats me and I'll post over on the other thread for some questions I have.



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Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
« Reply #1343 on: June 19, 2014, 05:39:50 AM »
My name is Steve

I come from the land down under, QLD Australia.
I have had my Guzzi Nevada for about 13 years and have made a number of changes.

What else do you put here. I like long walks on the beach, motorbikes and tinkering in the shed.

Most people know me as Reidy.

Thanks for the good read on the forum.

Joe90

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« Reply #1344 on: June 19, 2014, 07:55:23 PM »
Joe
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Joe90

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« Reply #1345 on: June 19, 2014, 08:01:40 PM »
Joe
Publishing
Dublin, Ireland
Le Mans IV

jptripp

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« Reply #1346 on: June 20, 2014, 08:11:45 PM »
Hi there all!

I'm John, 41 from Richmond, California, near San Francisco. Self-employed entrepreneur type, working in the technology business, with an emphasis on "green" stuff.

I got my M1 on a lark a few years ago and then had to put off purchasing my first bike after my ex and I separated. I've been hunting around for a while and would pick up a Guzzi, but I'm thinking I should probably get an older beater to practice on first.

Anyway, that's me!

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« Reply #1347 on: June 20, 2014, 10:13:54 PM »
Age - 55
Occupation - USAF Retired
Location - SC

'74 850 (stored since ~1985).

Experienced on OV-10s, F-4s and F-16s, cars, trucks, and other bikes but this is my first Guzzi.


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« Reply #1348 on: June 21, 2014, 07:18:45 PM »
Hello folks,

 mainerider here, you will never guess where I'm from  ;) 
I have been riding for 45 years trail, dirt, street I have owned too many bikes to list Russian, Jap, Brit, US, China, Spain, Swedan, but oddly enough never a Guzzi or BMW
My current rides are 2011 Ural Gobi Gear-up (year round commuter), 1995 Honda GL1500 SE Anniverary Addition, 2013 Yamaha TW200.
As I age, I find myself looking to form a collection of different or more unique motorcycles. I am not looking for power and speed, just the sheer beauty of something out of the norm. I just enjoy riding, and riding pretty much anything on 2 or 3 wheels.
Now I am looking at the purchase of a V7 Stine in the spring of 2015.

valevale

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« Reply #1349 on: June 23, 2014, 07:41:50 AM »
Hello, I'm new here.

My name is Valentina, I'm 25 and I come from Milan - Italy.

I wanted to share with you the joy I feel every morning when I lift the gate of my garage and find my motorbike waiting to be turned on in order to release all its inimitable and engaging sound.
My Guzzi Nevada has a soul. It shines with its own light. It’s a steed that makes me proud of the fact that Guzzi is an Italian motorcycle admired throughout the world.
A Guzzi doesn’t work, it lives. It lives like a biker, who rides a Guzzi.

Do you agree with me?

 ;-T

 

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