Author Topic: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group ! (Read 793803 times)

coast range rider · « **Reply #2850 on:** June 22, 2019, 11:48:39 AM »

My first Guzzi was a 1982 GL500 Interstate. Used as commuter from Santa Cruz Mountains to Silicon Valley.
Now 30 years later I'm on my second, a NOS 2017 Stelvio. I'm so happy they added FI and ABS. Retired to Southern California, at the foot of Palomar Mountain.

jumpmaster · « **Reply #2851 on:** June 22, 2019, 01:54:43 PM »

Quote from: coast range rider on June 22, 2019, 11:48:39 AM

My first Guzzi was a 1982 GL500 Interstate. Used as commuter from Santa Cruz Mountains to Silicon Valley.
Now 30 years later I'm on my second, a NOS 2017 Stelvio. I'm so happy they added FI and ABS. Retired to Southern California, at the foot of Palomar Mountain.

Welcome to the group. Not to start you off on a critical note, but the GL500 Interstate was/is a Honda, not a Guzzi, right? I've not ridden one, but I hear that the Stelvio is a fun bike. You've probably already figured out that this forum is an outstanding, generally non-judgmental, source of information and entertainment.

Norge rider · « **Reply #2852 on:** June 25, 2019, 02:38:58 PM »

Hello,
Bob 55years old, Fergus Falls,Minnesota. I restore fabric covered aircraft for a living. About a year and a half ago I bought a 09 Norge with 21000 miles. Great bike, I couldn't be happier.Other bikes are a Honda Ascot FT500, Yamaha SR500, project 81 Yamaha DT175 and 61 Triumph TR5AR project.

mitch hamler · « **Reply #2853 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:45:56 AM »

Quote from: SISU Printer on October 05, 2006, 11:54:21 AM

It's been a few years since I did this and the results were interesting then...

Please introduce yourself to the group. Give your name, age, occupation and location.

Mitch Hamler, 60, ex racer from Tallahassee Florida

Wildgoose Chase Moto Guzzi · « **Reply #2853 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:45:56 AM »

kingspearo73 · « **Reply #2854 on:** June 27, 2019, 02:17:22 AM »

Howzit

Rob

Marine Engineer

Auckland, New Zealand

74 Eldorado currently in pieces beneath the kids bikes..

Max1000sp · « **Reply #2855 on:** June 28, 2019, 03:29:34 PM »

Max
Born 1963
Bought a 1980 1000SP in 2003. Still have it.
Quickly restored it to Street-style.

Mostly I just drive smaller trips in Denmark. And a few hundred km in Germany Or Sweden.
In 2005 I went to GMG in Mandello del Lario and 2018 I took a tour through some alp-passes, including Passo Spluga, Passo Gavia and Passo Stelvio. Fantastic journey.

Latest project: I am rebuilding a LM3 engine with 2 plugs/head to mount hopefully this winter.
Keeping the roundfinned and rebuild that too.

Tom · « **Reply #2856 on:** June 28, 2019, 05:52:48 PM »

Fun ride for the SP.

ssolitarioo · « **Reply #2857 on:** June 30, 2019, 08:20:11 AM »

Hello.
Roberto (Bob), 64, retired. I write from Pavia, Lombardy - Italy. Many motorcycles since 1971. Now the Piaggio Vespa PX 150, the Piaggio Ciao 50 cc, the Motom 48 cc ..... and the 1983 Moto Guzzi California 2.
Sorry for Google translator.
Good life to everyone.
Bob

https://i.ibb.co/KXXcQ61/Moto-Guzzi-California-2.jpg

mcmuck · « **Reply #2858 on:** June 30, 2019, 10:00:31 AM »

Hi There! Kelly Here in Medicine Hat Alberta Canada. Worked in the motorcycle industry all my life finished off the last 8 years doing custom machine work and restorations. Still have a small fleet I'm a Beemergeek but recently bought a Spada, (as I age the fairing is more attractive) putting it back to stock (ish) : ) hence joining here got some questions but thats another post. Still doing some specialty work for the Airhead community as I don't see that as a growth market and didn't want to leave them in the lurch.
Kelly

PKScott1079 · « **Reply #2859 on:** July 07, 2019, 09:08:09 AM »

Phil Scott, 53, retired Marine and retired police officer (Huntington Beach, CA), Richmond, Texas

2014 Norge 8VGT (First Moto Guzzi and I love it)

Phil G · « **Reply #2860 on:** July 11, 2019, 02:30:48 PM »

Hello All,
Phil,
Rigger,
60,
UK,
4 guzzi's

exc911ence · « **Reply #2861 on:** July 11, 2019, 03:48:07 PM »

New owner here of a 2016 V7ii Racer.

My first Moto Guzzi although I have been lusting for a Racer ever since I saw my first one. That didn't stop me from owning both a Thruxton 900 and a RnineT Racer instead however... better late than never, I suppose. The Guzzi lives in my garage with three Suzukis... not sure if they'll have anything to talk about but I'm hopeful.

As for me, I'm a 49 year old aircraft mechanic currently living in Victoria BC Canada.

klebersten · « **Reply #2862 on:** July 19, 2019, 08:17:55 AM »

Johan

54

Married, 2 kids

Western suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts

R&D Manager

Sailing, Soaring, Motorcycles

2000 Quota 1100 ES
1979 BMW R65

alacy01 · « **Reply #2863 on:** July 19, 2019, 10:18:16 PM »

Adam L, 47, Rochester MI, Cybersecurity (IT and Vehicle). I bought my first Guzzi Eldorado when I was 13. Long story and restoration pending. I recently picked up a 75 850T, but now pending a rebuild.

CavScout87 · « **Reply #2864 on:** July 22, 2019, 03:28:32 AM »

Mike here, 49, Ford MoCo in Buffalo NY
Had more bikes than I can actually remember but currently on my first MG - always wanted to wrench on one!
2002 (or 3 - the jury is still out - may end up pulling the cam covers to look and know for sure) California SS Aluminum.

In the garage with my last project that, after I completed it, realized I wasn't comfortable on it (92 ST1100) and an 86 Helix w/factory stereo that actually works (I keep it just to make other's crazy lol) I'm sure I'll be picking the database here clean for information! :)

Replica182 · « **Reply #2865 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:42:36 AM »

Hi all
Chris 46
Electrician
Darwin Australia

Long time First time owner
Cali 1100 EV
MuZ .Replica
MuZ Traveller x2
MuZ Sport
MuZ Baggy
Triumph T100

Tom · « **Reply #2866 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:40:43 PM »

Would like to hear your impressions of your EV vs. the rest of your bikes.

SpadaScuro · « **Reply #2867 on:** July 24, 2019, 07:36:50 AM »

Hi Folks

Alex B/ 64.
Health Scientist (retired), Univ.Lecturer and Writer (Technical)
Dwelling in south Englandshire....
Long term Guzzisti (since 1983).
e.g.
MG California Mk 1
MG V65 Lario
MG Sport 1200
MG V1000 Spada (in T3 clothes)
..and so on.

TCP Gris · « **Reply #2868 on:** July 28, 2019, 06:15:32 AM »

Tom, 58, District Manager, North Carolina, USA.
Back into Moto Guzzi, this time with a 2017 GRiSO SE. I've had a Jackal and Le Mans III in the past.
Current mods.: Evap. canister removed and I have on order the GTM MEG Slip On, BMC Filter and Re Flash tool, can't what to what these do.

EmRach199 · « **Reply #2869 on:** July 28, 2019, 10:29:51 PM »

Emily Rachel

38 turning 39 in a few months

San Jose, CA

Small business owner(online)

MG V7 III STONE

JC85 · « **Reply #2870 on:** July 29, 2019, 09:26:21 PM »

Welcome, Emily! Glad to see some younger members like myself joining the board. Hopefully, you and your husband will be able to make some long distance trips to attend some of the Wild Guzzi events. You'll find that this board is an excellent resource for all things Guzzi, from general chat to technical advice, so don't be shy about posting.

Taso · « **Reply #2871 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:19:08 PM »

Hi to all, I'm Taso from Somers CT. Just bought a new 2016 Audace,my first Moto Guzzi.

gerryp · « **Reply #2872 on:** July 31, 2019, 05:38:54 AM »

Quote from: Taso on July 30, 2019, 07:19:08 PM

Hi to all, I'm Taso from Somers CT. Just bought a new 2016 Audace,my first Moto Guzzi.

Taso,

Greetings from Guilford, CT

Congrats on on the bike. did you get it from Hamlin Cycles as it looks like the one that was in the showroom?

Gerry

Taso · « **Reply #2873 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:44:02 AM »

Thank's Gerry, I bought the audace from Seacoast Sport Cycle .

gerryp · « **Reply #2874 on:** July 31, 2019, 11:31:26 AM »

Quote from: Taso on July 31, 2019, 08:44:02 AM

Thank's Gerry, I bought the audace from Seacoast Sport Cycle .

If you're not already familiar here's a couple of events.

The Monthly Guzzi breakfast.

Third-Sunday-of-the-Month, Connecticut-Rhode Island MGNOC Breakfast (we also get guzzi riders from MA)
Sunday, August 18, 2019
8:00 AM -- ??:??

Britt Jam at Middle Haadam the same weekend.

http://www.ctbritiron.org/britjam34.htm

Hope to see you there.

Gerry

Gerry

von smallhausen · « **Reply #2875 on:** August 07, 2019, 11:41:45 AM »

Hello all

i am Jos
60 years
and i am building a rusted and leaking lario v78 8v to a sort off fast allroad .
With : mono shock , suspension front and rear 20cm , ktm handlebar with all the switches , home made exaust , completely adjustebel ignition , etc

if there is interest i post some pics .

BubaDragon · « **Reply #2876 on:** August 12, 2019, 08:40:17 AM »

Greetings Earthlings!
Thanks for the approval, as Groucho Marx almost said "I question any club that would accept someone like me as a member!"
I'm one of those "new Guzzi" types who is eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new 2018 California 1400 Touring. The dealer is toying with my emotions, telling me it will get here one day and then pulling the rug out from under me! (To be fair, it was just last Saturday and the truck didn't show and they had not received back all the paperwork). But as a grumpy grey-bearded old man I reserve the right to be cranky and complain (hey you kids, get off my lawn).
I'm moving up from a 2001 Suzuki Intruder 800 Volusa, it's a nice bike, I just feel like a monkey on a football when I ride it (always regretted not getting the 1400 version). I will confess to a small amount of trepidation in making a jump like this in mass and displacement, hopefully a bit of empty parking lot work, followed some quiet urban riding, and a trip to the casino (an hour away) should smooth out the rough edges and raise my comfort level. Who knows, maybe I'll hit a jackpot and be able to pay off the bike! Hey a guy can hope right?
I live in North Texas (Dallas area) and am always looking for more people to ride with!

Tom · « **Reply #2877 on:** August 12, 2019, 02:47:40 PM »

Your bike should be ready for the GRIT in Lindale, TX. Local rally with some misfits showing up from other areas of the country.

jetboy · « **Reply #2878 on:** August 13, 2019, 12:45:56 PM »

I used to be a member here but either i forgot what username i used, or I got purged for not coming back for 5 years or so!

So new account and new introduction: Yesterday I plunged back into Guzzi space with a 2000 v11 sport that was priced very nicely:

Funny is that I went to see the bike in Fremont, CA (I am in oakland) and it was at a condo complex and the guy had said: I put it outside so you can see it when you come by. So I pull into the complex and trying to find number 383904 - and I can't make heads or tails over how the condos are organized.. it seems random and I cant even find that number on the map so I park and walk around.

and .. I see a v11 Lemans in Sliver parked outside a condo. So I think: ??? were the pictures in the ad wrong?? Or is that his other bike and hes selling the sport? But either way, I figure I got the right spot. what are the chances there would be 2 people with guzzi v11's parked outside in the same condo complex?

pretty good as it turns out. Seller did not even know about the other Guzzi owner after I texted and finally found him. I came home with a black sport and not a silver lemans. I would not have minded the lemans! but pretty stoked anyway.

newtotheGuzzi · « **Reply #2879 on:** August 16, 2019, 05:17:42 PM »

Jordan Blake Parker
34
Oklahoma
I run a NonProfit that gets addicts into treatment at no cost to them or their families.
2017 V7 iii Anniversario

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