Wildguzzi.com

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: drums4money on March 02, 2015, 06:28:40 PM

Title: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: drums4money on March 02, 2015, 06:28:40 PM: Ok. It's been the bucket list brand for maybe 10 years. Lightning struck this weekend with a bike available, dealer with a geneous disposition, and a wife that said "go for it" without even a hint of a haggle.

Wasn't really shopping, but the deal was good for me on what I've long-regarded as a once in a lifetime bike.

Now it's only 10 more weeks until spring. I'm truly blessed & still in shock that this dream came true.

I'll put up a few more pics- this one from the web was easy to grab.

(http://www.melillimotomvagusta.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Brutale_800-1419-racing.jpg)

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/ssasser/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0824_zpspy0tfjqm.jpg)

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/ssasser/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0823_zpsunprqngv.jpg)

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/ssasser/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0822_zps2zaacs3a.jpg)
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 02, 2015, 06:33:02 PM: Hey, you only live once. ;D My kid has the hots for one of those bad boys.. I asked him who was going to work on it. He said he didn't care. :o ;D
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: lucian on March 02, 2015, 06:47:09 PM: Wow , hold on tight. I'm still drooling on my keyboard. Love those MV's, congratulations.
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: Randown on March 02, 2015, 07:01:40 PM: Is that one of those new Whirlpool front-loaders?

:P
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: drums4money on March 02, 2015, 07:13:41 PM: Quote from: Randown on March 02, 2015, 07:01:40 PM
Is that one of those new Whirlpool front-loaders?

:P

it's got one hell of a spin cycle!
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: Cage Free on March 02, 2015, 07:23:40 PM: Very nice bike. I don't know how the hell you guys in the East can handle not riding for such a long time, especially with a new bike on the paddock. I would call it cursed not blessed. :(
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: cruzziguzzi on March 02, 2015, 08:15:26 PM: Just like not going grocery shopping while hungry - one should never buy a motorcycle outside of riding seasons. That way lies failed restraints. ~;
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: lucydad on March 03, 2015, 05:48:16 AM: Drums,

Fantastic! Is that the 800? I test rode a 675 B3 about a year ago. Very impressive and unique bikes with long heritage.

MV at the time was wrestling with fuel mapping issues and a sprag clutch that broke over and over. So I backed away.
Local Houston dealer was also murdered and the MV franchise recently picked up by a Yamaha dealer.

Love the tuned triple exhausts. Enjoy and anticipate!
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: molly on March 03, 2015, 05:58:54 AM: Very nice, the dog's bollox as we like to say.
Mercedes have a share in the company so things should be looking up for MV.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/mercedes-benz/mercedes-amg-buys-25-of-bike-firm-mv-agusta/
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: mjptexas on March 03, 2015, 06:26:27 AM: :+1

On my bucket list too. The attention to detail on a Brutale is amazing.
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 06:32:33 AM: Where'd you go - Eurosports? :bike
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: JeffOlson on March 03, 2015, 11:52:07 AM: Nice!

Now, you know that rear "fender" (the alien bits that stick out the back) is just begging to be removed, don't you? ;)
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: drums4money on March 03, 2015, 05:16:35 PM: Quote from: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 06:32:33 AM
Where'd you go - Eurosports? :bike

Yep. Ferracci is a ways away for me.
I did drive down some time ago & didn't realize it was you & the Mrs. taking photos out front w/her new Duc until you'd posted them here.
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: drums4money on March 03, 2015, 05:21:16 PM: Quote from: JeffOlson on March 03, 2015, 11:52:07 AM
Nice!

Now, you know that rear "fender" (the alien bits that stick out the back) is just begging to be removed, don't you? ;)

it is one hell of an exercise in origami. ;D
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: bpreynolds on March 03, 2015, 05:33:58 PM: Very nice. Congratulations. Report back soon after driving.
Title: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: Asylum on March 03, 2015, 05:38:09 PM: Very nice!

(http://media2.s-nbcnews.com/j/ap/547f4578-8aed-4f8b-bae5-4bda23edde4e.grid-6x2.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 08:08:17 PM: Quote from: drums4money on March 03, 2015, 05:16:35 PM
Yep. Ferracci is a ways away for me.
I did drive down some time ago & didn't realize it was you & the Mrs. taking photos out front w/her new Duc until you'd posted them here.
Ha ha, jeez that was like four years ago...

So I take it you're pleased with the guys at EuroSports then?
Title: Re: Re: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring.
Post by: drums4money on March 03, 2015, 08:49:11 PM: Quote from: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 08:08:17 PM
Ha ha, jeez that was like four years ago...

So I take it you're pleased with the guys at EuroSports then?

yeah. Was quite a while back. My son & I were leaving dna on the MV's on Feracci's floor at the time.

Everyone's experiences may differ, but I've been generally pleased with what I've given & taken in the relationship. Got some help on occasions when i needed help-REALLY needed help. Got some good pricing when I would've been content otherwise. Recived some much apreciated bennies on occasion. Had poor experience with Piagio, but didn't let it sour me.

I undersand it's a commerce relationship. I can't do it all alone. Some tools but not enough, some skills but not enough.
Title: Re:
Post by: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 08:52:58 PM: Cool... Been thinking about taking Jenn's Duc to them for a major service....
Title: Re:
Post by: drums4money on March 03, 2015, 09:08:59 PM: Quote from: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 08:52:58 PM
Cool... Been thinking about taking Jenn's Duc to them for a major service....

Service can get backed up- seems like the world descends on the back of the house at the first sign of the weather breaking. Also, Bill Himelsbach, long time tech & guru is taking a well earned retirement after March. He's looking forward to paddling a canoe & enjoying his bikes for a while.