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Title: Finally One of the Cool Kids - HDM
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 02, 2025, 09:15:32 PM: I have always admired the 1998 EV in HDM trim, and I just bought this one owner. It has been very well taken care of its whole life and impeccably maintained at Ned's over the years.

The color scheme that separates the true believers from the pretenders. :cheesy:

(https://i.postimg.cc/52Dv5M8Y/thumbnail-IMG-5123.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hr4VHRZd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mDsHqNXT/thumbnail-IMG-5128.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KWyHtR0)
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: jrt on June 02, 2025, 09:47:17 PM: Nice. That's a true classic, right there.

Do you happen to know if Jim and his family are doing all right? Last time I went through there was when I met you and another gent and gave him a bunch of V11 (maroon) parts. 2022 maybe?
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: bronzestar1 on June 02, 2025, 10:03:25 PM: I had a '98 V11 way back when...very comfortable to ride with the floorboards and heel/toe shifter...

(https://i.ibb.co/RpGHYCwx/Abbey-on-Guzzi.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RpGHYCwx)
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 02, 2025, 10:06:28 PM: Quote from: bronzestar1 on June 02, 2025, 10:03:25 PM
I had a '98 V11 way back when...very comfortable to ride with the floorboards and heel/toe shifter...

(https://i.ibb.co/RpGHYCwx/Abbey-on-Guzzi.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RpGHYCwx)

Great picture. How old is she now?
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: bronzestar1 on June 02, 2025, 10:17:37 PM: Quote from: Dave Swanson on June 02, 2025, 10:06:28 PM
Great picture. How old is she now?

She turned 30 a couple of months ago, graduated from nursing school at Duke, and shares my passion for bikes. Here's a more recent picture of us:

(https://i.ibb.co/RG809C3B/Abbey-and-me1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RG809C3B)
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: blu guzz on June 03, 2025, 06:27:02 AM: It is fantastic to share this hobby with our kids. My boy (37) and I are taking a trip this coming weekend.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Tkelly on June 03, 2025, 07:26:27 AM: I have always liked the Pontiac Aztec and the AMC Pacer.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: guzzisteve on June 03, 2025, 08:02:34 AM: I burped a bunch of 98's to life in summer of 97, yes, 1st time they were early in getting to US. Only 1 HDM for a guy from Wheaton. Well, I keep in contact & worked on them, he sold it for a big BMW tourer.
Jump ahead to 2009 or so I was working on a HDM in GA at shop in mtns, Riders Hill. The bike had a plate on it from CHI BMW. It was same bike, like it was looking for me. I called past owner & told him about. Weird science.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 03, 2025, 09:24:58 AM: Quote from: guzzisteve on June 03, 2025, 08:02:34 AM
I burped a bunch of 98's to life in summer of 97, yes, 1st time they were early in getting to US. Only 1 HDM for a guy from Wheaton. Well, I keep in contact & worked on them, he sold it for a big BMW tourer.
Jump ahead to 2009 or so I was working on a HDM in GA at shop in mtns, Riders Hill. The bike had a plate on it from CHI BMW. It was same bike, like it was looking for me. I called past owner & told him about. Weird science.

Cool story!

This one was sold new out of South Suburban (Chicago).
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: kingoffleece on June 03, 2025, 12:01:28 PM: That's a beauty, Dave!
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: SemperVee on June 03, 2025, 12:13:22 PM: Imma just waiting to find an 1100 EV Cali or preferably blue but really does not matter..... Still on the hunt here in Western WA.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 12, 2025, 08:28:23 AM: Quote from: SemperVee on June 03, 2025, 12:13:22 PM
Imma just waiting to find an 1100 EV Cali or preferably blue but really does not matter..... Still on the hunt here in Western WA.

This super nice example just popped up on FB Marketplace in Savannah, MO. 26,000 miles and only asking $1500!!! 1 OWNER! If it wasn't a 7 hour drive away I might have 2 of them. :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRVKthdL/506208179-1009125458053221-7675661115354691393-n.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Tkelly on June 12, 2025, 09:24:32 AM: How do you guys with multiple bikes afford insurance ,assuming you ride them regularly?
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Moparnut72 on June 12, 2025, 10:24:15 AM: And in Cali if it is registered it is required to have current insurance. I have a friend in Nevada who has a lot of bikes, he says he has a blanket policy that covers anything he is riding.
kk
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 12, 2025, 11:41:52 AM: Quote from: Tkelly on June 12, 2025, 09:24:32 AM
How do you guys with multiple bikes afford insurance ,assuming you ride them regularly?

Volume discounts!

But if I had your money I'd burn mine Tom. Then it would be nothing but Vincents and Brough Superior. :laugh:
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: SemperVee on June 12, 2025, 12:29:00 PM: Anyone with experience of using a cost effective MC shipper and how you purchased from so far away?
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: bigbikerrick on June 12, 2025, 01:34:55 PM: I have had Chadd Mowery ( Churchtown Services) ship two Guzzis and a sidecar I purchased, and on all 3 shipments, he did an excellent job. He kept me informed, at all times, and delivered everything to my door in rural Southeastern AZ.He ships bikes all over the USA.
If I ever needed a bike shipped, I would use him, very nice guy to deal with.He was recomended to me by a wildguzzi member.
Give him a ring..610 823 8063
Rick.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: SemperVee on June 12, 2025, 03:22:47 PM: Quote from: bigbikerrick on June 12, 2025, 01:34:55 PM
I have had Chadd Mowery ( Churchtown Services) ship two Guzzis and a sidecar I purchased, and on all 3 shipments, he did an excellent job. He kept me informed, at all times, and delivered everything to my door in rural Southeastern AZ.He ships bikes all over the USA.
If I ever needed a bike shipped, I would use him, very nice guy to deal with.He was recomended to me by a wildguzzi member.
Give him a ring..610 823 8063
Rick.

Thanks for the Info Rick..
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 12, 2025, 04:32:09 PM: Quote from: SemperVee on June 12, 2025, 12:29:00 PM
Anyone with experience of using a cost effective MC shipper and how you purchased from so far away?

I've had good luck with UShip, but others have had not so great luck. With UShip, it is kind of the luck of the draw, although the individual shippers have ratings that follow them on the App. Do your homework and you should be OK.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: kingoffleece on June 12, 2025, 04:52:25 PM: I've used HaulBikes twice. Both times it was perfect. Kept me in the loop the entire time. Driver was tremendous.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: SemperVee on June 13, 2025, 11:05:21 AM: Too late, 98 EV sold to local. I wanted it more then needed it as I have barely room for 2 bikes. It was just my lust to own a well preserved EV11. Think I should take VroomHilda out for a ride as she is close to passing 50,000 mile mark soon!
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: kballowe on June 13, 2025, 11:50:04 AM: Wow ! Great find !
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: fotoguzzi on June 13, 2025, 04:47:36 PM: Go with Chad, he’s the best. And probably lowest cost..There’s over 2 million miles on his truck and his second trailer has over 1million.
The add image to post isn’t working for me.

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Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: fotoguzzi on June 14, 2025, 06:49:53 PM: (https://i.ibb.co/PGYfBZr7/IMG-2196.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9HvCR9pF)
Chads truck/trailer
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 15, 2025, 11:42:29 AM: Just need to Photo Shop the full size Wiener Mobile in the background.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pd9zSxW3/thumbnail-IMG-5228.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyLsyfBQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W4rtr4bp/thumbnail-IMG-5227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBLcndy6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/28zvDnjQ/thumbnail-IMG-5226.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjvjL2MR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zGvgL5g3/thumbnail-IMG-5223.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRy1t3JV)
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids - HDM
Post by: Tkelly on June 15, 2025, 02:02:10 PM: Where is the dog gonna ride?
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids - HDM
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 15, 2025, 03:02:34 PM: Quote from: Tkelly on June 15, 2025, 02:02:10 PM
Where is the dog gonna ride?
Joey has his own bikes. :thumb:

(https://i.postimg.cc/gJDY73my/thumbnail_IMG_3752.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RD5RR4z)
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids - HDM
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 17, 2025, 02:29:55 PM: The final touch!!

(https://i.postimg.cc/zv5hY9LY/thumbnail-IMG-5235.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2bcy49F0)
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: rocker59 on June 17, 2025, 02:37:17 PM: Quote from: Tkelly on June 12, 2025, 09:24:32 AM
How do you guys with multiple bikes afford insurance ,assuming you ride them regularly?

Progressive.
Title: Re: Finally One of the Cool Kids
Post by: pehayes on June 17, 2025, 03:44:41 PM: Quote from: Dave Swanson on June 15, 2025, 11:42:29 AM
Just need to Photo Shop the full size Wiener Mobile in the background.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pd9zSxW3/thumbnail-IMG-5228.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyLsyfBQ)

Such photo already exists. Someone has it. I've looked everywhere with no luck.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA