Author Topic: Guzzi went down on the BRP today (Read 2174 times)

Ncdan · « **on:** September 26, 2020, 06:44:53 PM »

Was there by chance one of you guys on the BRP(blue ridge parkway) today?
Some of my riding Pals and myself did a 300 mile loop through the Smokies. Part of the run was on the BRP. We stopped at a scenic overlook for a break and a couple of bikes come from the other direction. They were several yards above us so we were not paying much attention to them because bikes were coming and going The whole time. All of a sudden we heard a loud thud crash sound, that only a motorcycle makes. We immediately looked in that direction to see a bike on its side. The rider immediately began crawling from under the bike and his buddy was helping him up. We decided not to approach them, figured since he was ok we didn’t want to add to the embarrassment he could have been feeling. Anyhow, after several minutes they both mounted and started out, going by us.
The bike that fell was a Guzzi. I’m not to good at identifying the non cruiser models but it was not too sporty looking, like a crouch rocket but it did have an upswept exhaust system. The rider seemed to be ok and we didn’t see any obvious bad damage.
I hope it wasn’t any of our guys, just checking out of concern for him and the goose.

Muzz · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2020, 03:31:17 AM »

The Breva 750's certainly have an upswept exhaust.

wirespokes · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2020, 07:28:07 AM »

I'd never hear that before, but like it! Crouch Rocket.

No, don't know who that might have been - I'm three thousand miles to the west, but glad he was ok.

Lannis · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2020, 07:30:28 AM »

It's the easiest thing in the world to glance to side for just a second, even a fraction of a second, and have the bike go "off line" in that direction too far to catch it in a turn and bang! lowside time ... Glad he was OK.

Lannis

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2020, 07:30:28 AM »

DougG · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2020, 07:39:32 AM »

Hi Dan, 9-27-20

Never a good sight (or sound). Glad the rider was OK.
Whereabouts on the BRP was it?

Be well, Stay well,
DougG

Ncdan · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2020, 07:59:31 AM »

Quote from: wirespokes on September 27, 2020, 07:28:07 AM

I'd never hear that before, but like it! Crouch Rocket.

No, don't know who that might have been - I'm three thousand miles to the west, but glad he was ok.

Lol, yea my spelling is atrocious, let me try it again.
Crotch rocket👍

Ncdan · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2020, 08:12:05 AM »

Quote from: DougG on September 27, 2020, 07:39:32 AM

Hi Dan, 9-27-20

Never a good sight (or sound). Glad the rider was OK.
Whereabouts on the BRP was it?

Be well, Stay well,
DougG
The overlook was around 30 minute south of Fancy Gap Va

DougG · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2020, 08:16:28 AM »

Got it. I've only been up that way once. It's God's country for sure!

Be well, Stay well,
DougG

wirespokes · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2020, 11:22:18 AM »

Hey, I like CROUCH rocket. It's what you do on one of those things.

Ncdan · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2020, 12:58:20 PM »

Quote from: wirespokes on September 27, 2020, 11:22:18 AM

Hey, I like CROUCH rocket. It's what you do on one of those things.

Lol, I reckon so:)

Testarossa · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2020, 01:55:46 PM »

Isn't the speed limit something ridiculous, like 35, on the brp?

Ncdan · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2020, 02:01:24 PM »

Quote from: Testarossa on September 27, 2020, 01:55:46 PM

Isn't the speed limit something ridiculous, like 35, on the brp?

45 and the park rangers gives a little lead way, I emphasize a little as I have seen them stop bikes and cars stopped and the ranger walking back with paper in hand. Actually it’s too much beautiful scenery to speed by and not enjoy.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2020, 02:03:07 PM »

Quote from: Testarossa on September 27, 2020, 01:55:46 PM

Isn't the speed limit something ridiculous, like 35, on the brp?

<click for aircraft

Seth,

Yep, it's slow. But those are just suggestions aren't they? I managed to roll through with license in tact! Some of the vistas are spectacular!

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2020, 05:27:32 AM »

Quote from: Testarossa on September 27, 2020, 01:55:46 PM

Isn't the speed limit something ridiculous, like 35, on the brp?

only in busy sections (at popular stops like Mt Mitchell/ Craggy Gardens area or the WNC nature Center or Folk Art Center or thru Roanoke & Asheville), it's 45 mostly in the mountains, easy to run about 55-60 which is perfect speed for the road and sight lines IMHO. speed limits barely/lightly enforced.

The one up in VA that picks up where the BRP ends is 35mph the whole way, and it is heavily enforced (Skyline Drive)

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2020, 05:28:30 AM »

road surface just south of VA line up thru Fancy Gap sucks right now, fresh chipseal this summer

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2020, 06:55:35 AM »

Dorcia loves the Blue Ridge.."it's like a slow ballet.."
We've been on it with several bikes over the years. This was the latest.

2019-06-24_12-40-45 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2020, 07:05:42 AM »

Sorry to hear anyone going down.

The BRP is a ride not to be rushed because of the Scenery. The are plenty of roads in those mountains with 55 mph limits that will entertain you. If you need more, go to a track day.

Ncdan · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2020, 07:57:27 AM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on September 28, 2020, 07:05:42 AM

Sorry to hear anyone going down.

The BRP is a ride not to be rushed because of the Scenery. The are plenty of roads in those mountains with 55 mph limits that will entertain you. If you need more, go to a track day.

You are exactly right TWA👍

Testarossa · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2020, 10:38:46 AM »

Quote

The one up in VA that picks up where the BRP ends is 35mph the whole way, and it is heavily enforced (Skyline Drive)

This explains my confusion. My brother and I drove Skyline Drive in my TR4 in the summer of '72 I think.

Muzz · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2020, 11:45:42 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on September 28, 2020, 06:55:35 AM

Dorcia loves the Blue Ridge.."it's like a slow ballet.."
We've been on it with several bikes over the years. This was the latest.
2019-06-24_12-40-45 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

Love the rocker covers on the Aerolario Chuck. Quite different from the usual generic run-o-the-mill 750's.

John Ulrich · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2020, 07:27:58 PM »

Last time I heard the sound of a Breva crash, I was leading a ride. We were crawling thru a small town and a bicycle came down a hill and crossed the street “taking out” the Breva that was behind me. No one hurt, just a lot of pride and scratches.

RD350c · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2020, 07:32:35 PM »

Six of us are heading down that way to do BRP, Deals Gap and more. I am a cable cutter and I get dozens of stations that run all sorts of syndicated stuff. They show the motorcycle show "Free Ride" and i recorded the episode on BRP for my buddies. It's kinda cheesey and the bike stuff's dated, but it does right by the road. Here's the YouTube link - enjoy.
https://youtu.be/PHfTiARjShU

ozarquebus · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2020, 11:57:06 AM »

Glad he rode away.

jwinwi · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2020, 12:37:51 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on September 28, 2020, 06:55:35 AM

Dorcia loves the Blue Ridge.."it's like a slow ballet.."
We've been on it with several bikes over the years. This was the latest.
2019-06-24_12-40-45 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

Beautiful picture Chuck. Thank you for posting!

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