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Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !
MrFixit:
Bob Wortman 66 Northeast Alabama USA
I am retired from a career as an engineer and maintenance manager in a high tech industry. I have many interests. Theology, philosophy, recovery, motorcycling, home and professional sound systems, music, photography, fishing, shooting, whatever catches my ear or eye.
DWEL:
Hi there,
My name is Dave and I have 2 guzzi's now. I picked up this 2002 California Special Sport last weekend. It is in amazing condition.
Kiwi_Roy:
--- Quote from: Nowheelies on June 20, 2024, 06:36:57 PM ---Very casual lurker due to busy life, but decided it is time to stick my toe in the water. I bought a 2012 Norge late last summer with low miles. In an attempt to replace my FJR I ran across the Norge and boy howdy! I thought I liked the FJR and I guess I did, but this goofy Norge has got to be the most fun I have had on two wheels since I was a kid. Excepting an oil sensor leak that was present when purchased and fussing around trying to get keys made (it only came with one) it has been an absolute dream to own. Mrs. Nowheelies likes it as well and in my book that is a huge win. Must keep Mrs. N happy.
Ride mostly NE Minnesota, which means seasonal, unfortunately. No long trips, our style is more trailer to a part of the world we wish to be in and use either a camper or pickup box tent as a base camp.
One question that has been nagging me since day one. What on earth is the chrome lined black hole in the center of the bike. If I get sucked into it do I start speaking Italian? Will Mrs. N start weaving her way into a tarantella move? Is a pizza forthcoming?
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I believe that hole is used to susspend the bike on the assembly line in the factory,
I used it on my Griso to lift the bike off the ground for tire changing etc.
I posted sketch of how to do that a couple of years back.
ZGuzzi:
Hey all!
My name is Zack. I'm a California native, but currently in Indiana to get a PhD in Music Education.
I've been riding Guzzis since 2015. First a '10 Griso, then a '17 Cali14 Custom, and now a '14 Stelvio NTX.
Been working through lots of problems the previous owners left me, but I've been enjoying the journey and all the knowledge I'm picking up along the way.
I commute on my bike a lot and have put down about 9k miles since I bought it last April.
When I'm at a place to get a second bike, I'm considering a V7 Racer (or maybe a V7 850 I convert into a Racer style), a Le Mans, or an older El Dorado. Really leaning towards the older bikes.
Looking forward to hanging around here more.
Me on pickup day with the Stelvio:
A random lake I found while stretching the Stelvio's fire-road legs:
Previous Cali14:
Moto Mike:
Hello!
My name is Mike, thank you for having me. I'm a 46 year old working class guy that lives in Oregon. I grew up in SoCal and started riding in the dirt at age five, then transitioned to road bikes as an adult. I’ve been very fortunate to have owned many different makes and models (Japanese/european) over the years, each with their unique character and purpose. As I’ve aged, I have found that I prefer European motorcycles. Triumph and Moto Guzzi are at the top for me. I enjoy doing my own maintenance and mods. I recently sold my 2009 Triumph Bonneville and 2016 Street Triple Rx and replaced them with a 2017 MG V7 iii Stone and 2019 Yamaha XT 250 dual sport. This is my first Moto Guzzi, I bought it for the reasons a lot of people do.. the pursuit of character, old school analog feel, but with modern engineering. I have been enjoying my time with the V7! I bought it used with 1100 miles on the clock, it was completely stock. I've made a few changes so far.. generic bar end mirrors, Hornet fly screen, Leather Works saddlebags, and Raask slip on silencers. I have installed GuzziDiag on my laptop and purchased the proper cables. I have successfully connected to my bike and will continue to familiarize myself with the tool. This awesome resource and community is one of the main reasons I decided to pull the trigger and buy my V7. I want to be apart of it, exchange knowledge, experiences and offer anything that I can.
Gratefully,
Mike
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