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Title: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: canuck750 on August 05, 2019, 08:41:39 PM: Ok I will go first, if I could have only one Moto Guzzi, and I have had a couple of the iconic ones, it would be this one

(https://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/Moto%20Guzzi%20GTS_zpssoss1eu1.jpg) (https://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/Moto%20Guzzi%20GTS_zpssoss1eu1.jpg.html)

Girder front suspension, the big headlight, 500cc horizontal single, pre-war 500 GTS

Perfection
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Lannis on August 05, 2019, 08:52:03 PM: Is the rule that you can only have one Guzzi but you can have other brands of bikes to ride?

That two-up trip to the Grand Canyon is going to take a while on that old bacon slicer ...

Lannis
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Cam3512 on August 05, 2019, 09:02:48 PM: Ice blue or white '76 850 LeMans. Hands down.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: canuck750 on August 05, 2019, 09:09:07 PM: Quote from: Lannis on August 05, 2019, 08:52:03 PM
Is the rule that you can only have one Guzzi but you can have other brands of bikes to ride?

That two-up trip to the Grand Canyon is going to take a while on that old bacon slicer ...

Lannis

Lannis you can keep all your British beauties but only one Guzzi!

The older I get the less of a hurry I am in, a slow ride to the canyon sounds perfect!
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: canuck750 on August 05, 2019, 09:10:48 PM: Quote from: Cam3512 on August 05, 2019, 09:02:48 PM
Ice blue or white '76 850 LeMans. Hands down.

Oh yes! if I could find an original ice blue Le Mans it would be with me until I am ashes in a jar :wink:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: TN Mark on August 05, 2019, 09:38:31 PM: An all black Eldorado 1400 with a known good Demand Sensor, California Touring hard bags, windshield, driving lights and heated grips.

I hate reading the rumors the 1400 has already been or soon will be killed off. Unless Piaggio does an 1800 version for the Moto Guzzi Centennial.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Yukonica on August 05, 2019, 09:51:16 PM: As Lannis alluded; there are aesthetics and there is practicality. And possibly the two could be combined. Le Man's hooked me on the brand in the early 80's. Bacon slicer's are works of mechanical art. I am neither wealthy nor mechanically astute. My only bike is more ridden than washed. Therefore my choice would still be a LeMans. Two. Or maybe something the Doctor built. Anything built by the guy in Edmonton would be on my list as well.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: nick949 on August 05, 2019, 10:07:11 PM: Easy. For all its warts (which Jim is quite familiar with)

Nick

(https://i.ibb.co/51XP4DB/20190705-165358.jpg) (https://ibb.co/51XP4DB)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: fotoguzzi on August 05, 2019, 10:24:12 PM: A 74 Police Eldorado
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Tom H on August 05, 2019, 10:28:05 PM: If I had to pick one. My Eldo. Light enough weight for city, enough power for highway.

Tom
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: rschrum on August 05, 2019, 10:29:14 PM: Easy one. GRISO!
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Huzo on August 05, 2019, 11:02:51 PM: My choice would be a red ‘07 Norge with a VFR 800 style muffler and aluminium rims with stainless spokes and no tubes.
Title: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: John Warner on August 05, 2019, 11:07:34 PM: Easy.
I can only have one Guzzi, and it's what I have.
Gradually modified to be exactly what I want in a Bike.

(https://i.ibb.co/dKjr61t/LeftSide.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dKjr61t)

(https://i.ibb.co/K6L2J7B/Right-Side.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K6L2J7B)

If we're talking 'fantasy' Guzzis, also easy.

(https://i.ibb.co/g6MqPzR/04-MGS019-730x487.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g6MqPzR)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: wirespokes on August 05, 2019, 11:33:24 PM: For me it's the 1990-91 1000S.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: pete roper on August 06, 2019, 12:04:41 AM: Quote from: TN Mark on August 05, 2019, 09:38:31 PM
An all black Eldorado 1400 with a known good Demand Sensor, California Touring hard bags, windshield, driving lights and heated grips.

I hate reading the rumors the 1400 has already been or soon will be killed off. Unless Piaggio does an 1800 version for the Moto Guzzi Centennial.

Not possible.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Bobic69 on August 06, 2019, 02:48:36 AM: I'm hoping that it'll be the road version of the V85.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Peter949 on August 06, 2019, 05:32:07 AM: California II :bike-037:
(https://i.ibb.co/TTTJDQ0/20190606-144413-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TTTJDQ0)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Dave Swanson on August 06, 2019, 05:48:38 AM: Jim, that's an interesting question to contemplate!

Since my preferred bike to ride is a Guzzi I would have to pick the bike that can do any ride I could imagine doing. Small enough to nip down to the pub, but powerful enough to cruise 80 mph all day on a long trip. A number of the Guzzi's I own could get it done, but the one that would do it most competently would be the Norge.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VLFgK1L9/IMG_4427_(2).jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJJYbGdk)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: lucian on August 06, 2019, 06:52:53 AM: A white one

(https://i.ibb.co/gVVcZD5/IMG-0190.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gVVcZD5)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Trogladyte on August 06, 2019, 06:54:26 AM: I'd go back to my dear long lamented Le Mans 3 with a big bore kit, and 40mm pumpers. It was a beast.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on August 06, 2019, 07:18:58 AM: I’ll have to agree with the 850 LMIII crowd. Out of the 5 guzzis I’ve owned, I get the most enjoyment out of that bike. That motor and that light weight low slung design is just right.
(https://i.ibb.co/x3ypyyG/5-EEB56-A0-F42-F-4098-954-C-DE2-C8-DE7-E264.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x3ypyyG)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: s1120 on August 06, 2019, 07:34:21 AM: That's tough because Ive ridden so few Guzzis…. So first Im saying a 1000S.. First bike I fell in love with the second I got on it... Those old stiff throttles can be a bear though.. Im assuming at this point in the game there are fixes for it.. Maybe a small removeable sheld for the colder seasons... Second choice would be a LMIII...
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: rjamesohio on August 06, 2019, 07:35:58 AM: I'll have to join the early LeMans crowd although I think the Cali is now better for me given I've broken my back twice. The Cali is such a relaxed and enjoyable machine, and I like it's funky looks.

But if I was going to sit and LOOK at it, definitely an early LeMans. My LeMans 5 was UGLY (always hated the high tail) but what a beast. Maybe put that motor into a Tonti frame and change the ergos? No wait - forget that. I remember trying to keep those Del Ortos 40 MM carb springs open.

OK - back onto my beautiful Cali 1100i with a nice throttle action, comfy riding position, and carrying capacity!
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Dilliw on August 06, 2019, 07:42:26 AM: 1. Tenni Griso :thumb:
2. Long rumored new Le Mans big block
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: bodine99 on August 06, 2019, 08:19:12 AM: The red 1990 Mille GT posted by jumpmaster on CL Baltimore :grin:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on August 06, 2019, 08:36:43 AM: Quote from: Dave Swanson on August 06, 2019, 05:48:38 AM
Jim, that's an interesting question to contemplate!

Since my preferred bike to ride is a Guzzi I would have to pick the bike that can do any ride I could imagine doing. Small enough to nip down to the pub, but powerful enough to cruise 80 mph all day on a long trip. A number of the Guzzi's I own could get it done, but the one that would do it most competently would be the Norge.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VLFgK1L9/IMG_4427_(2).jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJJYbGdk)
That is a purdy one!
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: ratguzzi on August 06, 2019, 11:28:19 AM: For me, it would be my 1975 850T with a 2002 Stone driveline.
If I get a bit of time home, I will be putting on EV frame rails so I can bolt up a set of V7C footpegs to them for the master cylinder so I can add a rear disc. Already has a disc swingarm and T-3 final drive.
JB

(https://i.ibb.co/z7T0NX5/dragon.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z7T0NX5)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: SED on August 06, 2019, 11:30:06 AM: Good question - but tough!

I'd like to say it is the GTV - for the same reasons you like the GTS but with two over-head valves! :evil:

(https://i.ibb.co/GFyhvxq/IMG-6654crop.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GFyhvxq)

but in reality it would probably have to be the LMIII - bigger, tougher, faster. And if I couldn't have it, I'd have to switch to a flying brick for my practical bike...

(https://i.ibb.co/52vkLg5/IMG-6790crop.jpg) (https://ibb.co/52vkLg5)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: RinkRat II on August 06, 2019, 11:43:16 AM: I have it!. I ride it almost every day and it puts a smile on my face whether I'm haulin ass or just puttin' around town.
(https://i.ibb.co/6YWDYMd/20180331-144017.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6YWDYMd)

Paul B :bike-037: :boozing:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: TN Mark on August 06, 2019, 12:17:15 PM: Quote from: pete roper on August 06, 2019, 12:04:41 AM
Not possible.

Oh come on, surely Piaggio can find a reliable Demand Sensor. 😀

It certainly is possible for Piaggio to make an 1800 version of the Moto Guzzi V Twin. They just likely don’t have the stomach to do so. If BMW, H-D, Polaris Indian etc can make big v twins that pass current regulations certainly Piaggio could as well. Perhaps they see Moto Guzzi’s future relegated to 750 and 850 bikes. If that’s the case, then that’s what will happen. Making only midsize bikes seems to be working for Ural and Royal Enfield at this point.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Tom on August 06, 2019, 12:57:23 PM: I would narrow the choice to either one of the Daytonas or one of the 1000S's. That's the best I can do. :shocked:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Lannis on August 06, 2019, 01:32:01 PM: I'd say "Who made this damn rule?" and then I'd go out and buy two Guzzis and dare them to do something about it! :thewife:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: mtiberio on August 06, 2019, 02:11:08 PM: My Eldorado Automatic
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Tom on August 06, 2019, 03:25:54 PM: Quote from: Lannis on August 06, 2019, 01:32:01 PM
I'd say "Who made this damn rule?" and then I'd go out and buy two Guzzis and dare them to do something about it! :thewife:

:thumb:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: willowstreetguzziguy on August 06, 2019, 04:18:33 PM: 08 1200 Sport
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Muzz on August 06, 2019, 04:58:33 PM: Because I am of middling height and middling weight, and our roads in NZ tend to have corners..... :grin:

I would like a bike that has yet to be built. That is the V85 slung in to that road bike that was on a post recently. Because of dodgy back and a few other things the seating position would need altering, but that bike would be ideal for our NZ conditions. Until then, the Breva suits me admirably.

When I win the lottery.... :grin:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Devildog on August 06, 2019, 05:36:02 PM: (https://i.ibb.co/q7x4RF0/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q7x4RF0)

I could easily be tempted by the Le Mans 1,2&3, but giving up the Daytona would be almost impossible....
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: ScepticalScotty on August 06, 2019, 05:50:35 PM: Until the road versions of the V85 come along - its an easy answer for me - a Breva 750 just like mine.
(https://i.ibb.co/4d1CkGD/IMG-20190710-161920.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4d1CkGD)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on August 06, 2019, 05:54:29 PM: I already have it. It's the only bike I have ever been able to flat foot. That is becoming more important as I..err.. mature. :smiley: Decent handling, decent brakes, goes pretty well and sounds bitchin.. :thumb:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48121243998_17f734a233_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gjiXjE)2019-06-24_12-40-45 (https://flic.kr/p/2gjiXjE) by Charles Stottlemyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/107188298@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: j.r.r. on August 06, 2019, 06:19:19 PM: In my case the choice is very easy, it will be Moto Guzzi but nothing produced before 2016. I will keep my 2016 Eldorado but... it will be very hard to let my Audace go. On another hand, f&^%k the one bike restriction, I will keep both.

(https://i.ibb.co/dPZkyYQ/2019-07-24-0653.png) (https://ibb.co/dPZkyYQ)

(https://i.ibb.co/Fs1RVT3/20190401-120930.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fs1RVT3)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Muzz on August 07, 2019, 03:09:44 AM: Quote from: ScepticalScotty on August 06, 2019, 05:50:35 PM
Until the road versions of the V85 come along - its an easy answer for me - a Breva 750 just like mine.
(https://i.ibb.co/4d1CkGD/IMG-20190710-161920.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4d1CkGD)

I guess makes at least two of us Scotty. :grin:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Joliet Jim on August 07, 2019, 07:49:13 AM: almost any 1100 California post 1998
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: rocker59 on August 07, 2019, 08:08:24 AM: If I could have one Guzzi, but did have other bikes to ride, I would want one of these two:

Bicilindrica GP bike.

MGS-01.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Luap McKeever on August 07, 2019, 09:08:15 AM: (https://i.ibb.co/ys8zWbB/front-wheel-cover-removed.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ys8zWbB)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Glawster on August 07, 2019, 11:47:45 AM: I reckon I've got all the bases covered, but for me the V7 Sport has a charm and style that even a Mk1 Le Mans cannot match.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/4857/47413560951_3ba38a04e7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2feLTNP)DSC_0910 (https://flic.kr/p/2feLTNP) by Derek Wardell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154993838@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Idontwantapickle on August 07, 2019, 02:44:11 PM: Quote from: Lannis on August 06, 2019, 01:32:01 PM
I'd say "Who made this damn rule?" and then I'd go out and buy two Guzzis and dare them to do something about it! :thewife:
Snort!

If I can only have one "Guzzi" I'll have this one:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi

(https://i.ibb.co/SRQrmcd/1280px-Moto-Guzzi-Mandello.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SRQrmcd)

If limited to something that fits in my garage I'll go with the current fleet of 72 Eldo, 85 LeMans 1000 and 2007 Norge.
Ain't picking a favorite.
Ok, it's the Eldorado.

Hunter
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: janguzzi on August 07, 2019, 02:58:54 PM: I would keep my 1200 8V Griso. The best bike since the Le Mans Mk I. :thumb:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Lannis on August 07, 2019, 04:02:13 PM: Quote from: janguzzi on August 07, 2019, 02:58:54 PM
I would keep my 1200 8V Griso. The best bike since the Le Mans Mk I. :thumb:

And I'm surprised that many people appear to NOT be doing what you're doing ... to already OWN the one Guzzi they'd like to have!

I mean, it's not like there's a Guzzi production version of a Brough Superior SS100 at half a mil ... with the exception of a few one-off exotics like the V8 Racer, any of us could own any Guzzi in the world for the price of a family car, or, for most Guzzis, the price of a 2011 Ford Fusion.

If I didn't like the ones I have, and there was another that I lusted after and thought I would like better, I'd sell what I've got and buy it!

Lannis
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Muzz on August 07, 2019, 04:05:33 PM: I do Lannis. :thumb:

The one I want hasn't been built....yet. :grin:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Tom on August 07, 2019, 05:32:13 PM: Oh.....you're looking for the Moto Guzzi equivalent of the morphing Sportster from Then Came Bronson. :shocked:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on August 07, 2019, 06:20:06 PM: Quote
I didn't like the ones I have, and there was another that I lusted after and thought I would like better, I'd sell what I've got and buy it!

I've done that. More than likely, I have my "wind up" bikes.. :smiley:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: twowheeladdict on August 07, 2019, 07:06:09 PM: Since we are fantasizing here, the one that comes with Anne Margaret

(https://i.ibb.co/4ZmM9dh/50250715-10156954974178088-5238953291789893632-o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4ZmM9dh)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Ncdan on August 07, 2019, 07:54:01 PM: This one.
(https://i.ibb.co/L6fK6Mv/D87-E8-F18-BCE6-4034-987-B-2-E048-BF2-F25-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/L6fK6Mv)

image hosting (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Huzo on August 07, 2019, 10:35:25 PM: Quote from: Glawster on August 07, 2019, 11:47:45 AM
I reckon I've got all the bases covered, but for me the V7 Sport has a charm and style that even a Mk1 Le Mans cannot match.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/4857/47413560951_3ba38a04e7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2feLTNP)DSC_0910 (https://flic.kr/p/2feLTNP) by Derek Wardell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154993838@N08/), on Flickr
I remember that driveway...!
Oh, BTW...?
This one will do nicely.. :thumb:

(https://i.ibb.co/YTqkXTh/D3-B7-D427-0429-4137-862-C-35-F184671-D76.png) (https://ibb.co/YTqkXTh)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Glawster on August 08, 2019, 04:28:09 AM: That Norge is a fine motorcycle Huzo. You've done more on that bike than I've done on all mine put together. I'll have to take an updated photo deleting the T3 Cali and adding the V85
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Rick in WNY on August 08, 2019, 07:19:34 AM: At the moment... I only own one Guzzi... my much loved and often misunderstood 2004 California Titanium. Yes, it has the Hydro motor, and a properly "fixed" Hydro is a wonderful thing. Yes, the tank looks like a "flaccid whale dork" but listen to me...

I. Don't. Care.

Because that machine is a sweet symphony of power, handling, charm, quirks, and class. She's my first Guzzi... and first loves are something special. Yes, there are faster bikes out there, but she's plenty fast for the riding I do. Sure, there are better looking bikes out there, at least by some opinions, but I love how she looks. But most important, I love how it feels when, like this morning, we went for a ride. Home to work is 42 miles... and I enjoyed every one of them!

Nice cool morning air, no fog for a change, it was glorious. This is why I ride. But I ride my Guzzi because of her quirks and "imperfections," those are the things that give her character and make the ride so much more enjoyable than being on a (cough, cough, Honda, cough) that while it was a great bike, it was so smooth, so predictable, so... bland, that it was boring. It was like riding a blender or some other "appliance" to work. Where's the fun in that?
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: s1120 on August 08, 2019, 07:29:26 AM: Quote from: twowheeladdict on August 07, 2019, 07:06:09 PM
Since we are fantasizing here, the one that comes with Anne Margaret

(https://i.ibb.co/4ZmM9dh/50250715-10156954974178088-5238953291789893632-o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4ZmM9dh)

1960's era for both im assuming...
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: davedel44 on August 08, 2019, 04:16:14 PM: Mine.

2013 V7 Stone.

Dave Galveston
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: pete roper on August 08, 2019, 04:32:55 PM: Quote from: TN Mark on August 06, 2019, 12:17:15 PM
Oh come on, surely Piaggio can find a reliable Demand Sensor. 😀

It certainly is possible for Piaggio to make an 1800 version of the Moto Guzzi V Twin. They just likely don’t have the stomach to do so. If BMW, H-D, Polaris Indian etc can make big v twins that pass current regulations certainly Piaggio could as well. Perhaps they see Moto Guzzi’s future relegated to 750 and 850 bikes. If that’s the case, then that’s what will happen. Making only midsize bikes seems to be working for Ural and Royal Enfield at this point.

It would have to be a completely new design from the ground up. There isn't enough size or volume, (Or probably strength!) in the *Old* crankcase for more crank throw and the crankcase pressurisation and venting issues would render it unfeasible. That's all. Any '1800' would have to be a clean sheet design.

Pete
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: TN Mark on August 08, 2019, 07:52:38 PM: Quote from: pete roper on August 08, 2019, 04:32:55 PM
It would have to be a completely new design from the ground up. There isn't enough size or volume, (Or probably strength!) in the *Old* crankcase for more crank throw and the crankcase pressurisation and venting issues would render it unfeasible. That's all. Any '1800' would have to be a clean sheet design.

Pete

I agree 100% which is why I suspect few at Piaggio would be interested. Especially with the current success of the V85TT.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: alanp on August 08, 2019, 11:08:47 PM: I find it hard to believe I am saying this, but it would have to be my V7II Stone. Hard to believe because there are so many Guzzis that I love and I have never been ALL that smitten with the V7II. But it worms it's way into your heart by being good at a lot of things without being particularly great at anything, and I think that is a very Guzzi characteristic.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: boatdetective on August 10, 2019, 12:01:46 PM: Why this is easy- a V8 dust bin racer, of course. Nice, soothing engine note. Comfortable on the highway. iron horse durability

(https://i.imgur.com/Hq5Um0X.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Guzzidad on August 10, 2019, 07:55:55 PM: I wish they would have brought the Bellagio to the US. If they did I would have have one and probably be happy with it as my only bike.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: alanp on August 10, 2019, 08:49:13 PM: Quote from: boatdetective on August 10, 2019, 12:01:46 PM
Why this is easy- a V8 dust bin racer, of course. Nice, soothing engine note. Comfortable on the highway. iron horse durability

(https://i.imgur.com/Hq5Um0X.jpg)

I bet you could fit a Windjammer on that and make a proper tourer of it. :boozing:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Burkslaw on August 10, 2019, 09:21:26 PM: If I could only have one, it would be the two I own now.
Hey! The question didn't make sense to me!

(https://i.ibb.co/WtGhs7H/Guzzi-pair.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WtGhs7H)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: s1120 on August 11, 2019, 07:16:55 AM: Quote from: alanp on August 10, 2019, 08:49:13 PM
I bet you could fit a Windjammer on that and make a proper tourer of it. :boozing:

Just add some floor boards, and buck horns from a EV and some angle iron to rise the dust bin fairing a foot higher... easy peazy.. :)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: tusong200 on August 11, 2019, 12:51:06 PM: The same one I've been looking for ...my old Monza. Bought from Sonny Angel in 1986. Rode for 20 years, then sold to a guy here in Wisconsin with the promise that he would give me first refusal should he decide to part with it at some point in the future. Of course he didn't keep that promise. He sold it to someone in Albuquerque NM. Easy to spot..Blue powder-coated wheels, custom paint (Guards Red with gold and blue pinstriping, OEM water-slide decals), Mikuni flat-slide carbs, Works Performance shocks, Corbin seat.

If you see it, or know where it is, let me know!! I will buy it!!
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: TalbotMatra on August 12, 2019, 02:11:35 PM: If I wanted a Guzzi other than my V9 Bobber, I would have bought it. But I don't want another one! It's that simple. :bike-037: :grin:

Ciao
Lars
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Don G on August 13, 2019, 09:08:12 AM: If I could only have 1? I assembled this out of the left overs and spare dregs, this is an Ambo-Vert ,the best of both worlds:
(https://i.ibb.co/B2Q3gCr/IMG-1696.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B2Q3gCr)

(https://i.ibb.co/DWVC264/IMG-1697.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DWVC264)
:thumb: DonG
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: kingoffleece on August 13, 2019, 10:34:58 AM: It would have to be a V7.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: larrys on August 13, 2019, 02:42:07 PM: My Cal. It fits me, it's fast enough, and I still like it after eighteen years of riding it. I went to Hamlins earlier this summer when they had the demo bikes. None of 'em called to me...
Larry
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: MGrego on August 13, 2019, 03:09:02 PM: Quote from: Burkslaw on August 10, 2019, 09:21:26 PM
If I could only have one, it would be the two I own now.
Hey! The question didn't make sense to me!

(https://i.ibb.co/WtGhs7H/Guzzi-pair.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WtGhs7H)

I have never seen that color combo on an EV -- I like it !! :thumb:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Buckturgidson on August 13, 2019, 03:14:58 PM: 2V Norge.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Oldrat on August 13, 2019, 04:08:07 PM: It’s an easy choice for me, I built this Guzzi exactly how I wanted it.

(https://i.ibb.co/sF4ktGn/45-D3-DA6-A-8-A2-D-4049-8737-A0545-AC1504-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sF4ktGn)

(https://i.ibb.co/JmwMb0b/9757-CA7-E-7-B87-408-D-B3-AE-92426369-CFD2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JmwMb0b)

(https://i.ibb.co/b5shsrf/A6030-D4-F-6580-4678-88-DE-D9-BA34964-E68.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b5shsrf)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Huzo on August 13, 2019, 06:59:37 PM: Quote from: Oldrat on August 13, 2019, 04:08:07 PM
It’s an easy choice for me, I built this Guzzi exactly how I wanted it.

(https://i.ibb.co/sF4ktGn/45-D3-DA6-A-8-A2-D-4049-8737-A0545-AC1504-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sF4ktGn)

(https://i.ibb.co/JmwMb0b/9757-CA7-E-7-B87-408-D-B3-AE-92426369-CFD2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JmwMb0b)

(https://i.ibb.co/b5shsrf/A6030-D4-F-6580-4678-88-DE-D9-BA34964-E68.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b5shsrf)

One of the nicer ones going around too IMO.
Can you show us some more shots ?
Also a description of how it started off before you transformed it.
You got the seat treatment spot on, some specials are a disaster in that area. It looks like you could do @ decent day on it, I would have loved to havE seen it while in UK.
Maybe 2021.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Tom on August 13, 2019, 07:27:11 PM: Beautiful! Bella....BELLA! Only comment is that the right carb needs a little twist to the right to level it off.
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Huzo on August 14, 2019, 02:08:00 AM: Quote from: Oldrat on August 13, 2019, 04:08:07 PM
It’s an easy choice for me, I built this Guzzi exactly how I wanted it.

(https://i.ibb.co/sF4ktGn/45-D3-DA6-A-8-A2-D-4049-8737-A0545-AC1504-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sF4ktGn)

(https://i.ibb.co/JmwMb0b/9757-CA7-E-7-B87-408-D-B3-AE-92426369-CFD2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JmwMb0b)

(https://i.ibb.co/b5shsrf/A6030-D4-F-6580-4678-88-DE-D9-BA34964-E68.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b5shsrf)

Does the rear of the tank sit just a touch high ?
I reckon that is really beautiful and wonderfully styled. I would love to see a thread on how it came to be..
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: jas67 on August 14, 2019, 03:54:54 AM: Quote from: Oldrat on August 13, 2019, 04:08:07 PM
It’s an easy choice for me, I built this Guzzi exactly how I wanted it.

(https://i.ibb.co/sF4ktGn/45-D3-DA6-A-8-A2-D-4049-8737-A0545-AC1504-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sF4ktGn)

(https://i.ibb.co/JmwMb0b/9757-CA7-E-7-B87-408-D-B3-AE-92426369-CFD2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JmwMb0b)

(https://i.ibb.co/b5shsrf/A6030-D4-F-6580-4678-88-DE-D9-BA34964-E68.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b5shsrf)

Wow, beautiful!
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Oldrat on August 15, 2019, 05:36:43 AM: (https://i.ibb.co/syPvSNK/AEFD733-F-26-C1-4-B95-A964-31-DB45-ABA6-CC.jpg) (https://ibb.co/syPvSNK)

(https://i.ibb.co/kq38Rv9/FA54685-E-FC5-D-4-EAB-86-DB-DE69-C2-E35-F02.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kq38Rv9)

(https://i.ibb.co/56JRgRD/5-E87-AD52-0782-4441-8-A05-B87-C0-CB41012.jpg) (https://ibb.co/56JRgRD)

Thank you for your kind words. Here’s some more info as requested.

(https://i.ibb.co/hLVsT0f/B445-E770-1950-45-FB-818-D-7-D7-C719-C1-B44.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hLVsT0f)

(https://i.ibb.co/Y7Y2SRx/8-BCB8-EA6-AD8-A-44-A8-97-D6-253-B1-F5-A5-D13.png) (https://ibb.co/Y7Y2SRx)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Tom on August 15, 2019, 04:38:12 PM: :thumb:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Huzo on August 16, 2019, 01:14:46 AM: Jeez arse mate..
That’s nice... :bow: :thumb:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Oldrat on August 16, 2019, 05:43:15 PM: Thank you kind sir
:thumb:
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Litre1000 on August 17, 2019, 09:49:04 AM: Quote from: Oldrat on August 15, 2019, 05:36:43 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/syPvSNK/AEFD733-F-26-C1-4-B95-A964-31-DB45-ABA6-CC.jpg) (https://ibb.co/syPvSNK)

(https://i.ibb.co/kq38Rv9/FA54685-E-FC5-D-4-EAB-86-DB-DE69-C2-E35-F02.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kq38Rv9)

(https://i.ibb.co/56JRgRD/5-E87-AD52-0782-4441-8-A05-B87-C0-CB41012.jpg) (https://ibb.co/56JRgRD)

Thank you for your kind words. Here’s some more info as requested.
I love the character of that bike...

(https://i.ibb.co/hLVsT0f/B445-E770-1950-45-FB-818-D-7-D7-C719-C1-B44.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hLVsT0f)

(https://i.ibb.co/Y7Y2SRx/8-BCB8-EA6-AD8-A-44-A8-97-D6-253-B1-F5-A5-D13.png) (https://ibb.co/Y7Y2SRx)
Title: Re: If you could have only one Guzzi?
Post by: Huzo on August 17, 2019, 03:04:01 PM: Quote from: Oldrat on August 16, 2019, 05:43:15 PM
Thank you kind sir
:thumb:
Would you put up a thread that chronicles it’s creation ?