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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: willowstreetguzziguy on February 25, 2016, 01:57:44 PM
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When you're out riding your Guzzi and park it, what's the first comment or question that people ask you about your Moto Guzzi? For me it's been ...(from other riders) "Haven't seen one of those in a long time", or "Where do the sell /service those around here?". (From non-riders) "Who makes that?"
Any other interesting comments you've gotten?
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The most recent comment to me was, "Had one of those 30 years ago." (so did I.)
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Most frequently heard first comments:
- "Nice BMW" (my bike is a Norge)
- "Just what is that?"
- "Are they still in business?"
- "I thought they just made cruisers"
- "Where do they make those?" (often while in plain view of the flags on the tank and trunk)
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"What's a... *looks inquisitively at brand logo on gas tank*... Moto... Guh-zee? Who makes that?"
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"Moe-Toe-Goo-Zee. You don't see those often!"
I usually reply, "I do, but that's because I hang out with the other eleven freaks who own them."
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https://vimeo.com/42594178
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https://vimeo.com/42594178
Well done!
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https://vimeo.com/42594178
Brilliant!
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The most common comment that I hear is "who makes that? I've never seen one before."
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When you're out riding your Guzzi and park it, what's the first comment or question that people ask you about your Moto Guzzi? For me it's been ...
1) "Haven't seen one of those in a long time", or
2) "Where do the sell /service those around here?".
3) "Who makes that?"
That pretty well covers it for me.
When I reply "120 miles to the nearest dealer. I do most service myself", their eyes glaze over and they wander aimlessly away...
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That pretty well covers it for me.
When I reply "120 miles to the nearest dealer. I do most service myself", their eyes glaze over and they wander aimlessly away...
Or just to play with them a bit...you could say, the Italian mechanic from Lake Como flies in once a year on the Guzzi private jet to tune it up...it's a one of a kind motorcycle requiring very special attention! :grin: :grin:
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When I picked up my 2012 NTX I stopped for lunch in Lone Pine, CA. After lunch I was sitting on a bench talking to my brother-in-law telling him about the bike when a father and son drove up in a pick-up and parked next to the Stelvio. They got out, walked over to the bike and the father said to the son "that's a bad ass bike". :cool:
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Because my Guzzis are "old", it's usually: "What year is that?" Monday when I was out riding a customer's 850 GT, I stopped for gas and a police officer wandered over and said: "Cool bike, mind if I check it out?". He now wants an old Guzzi...
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It must be nice (meaning one of those),how many those damn things you got????
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I have a 2013 V7 Stone. Several times people have asked me "what year was that bike made?" And they seem surprised when I say "2013" as opposed to "it's a 1973 model I restored a few years ago."
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Well, since I don't currently own a motorcycle, when I pull up going "vroom, vroom, putt putt" mostly they don't ask me anything at all. They all just move away from me whilst wearing odd expressions that I think are similar to fear.
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(http://images1.tickld.com/live/1331387.jpg)
(beyond comment)
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I get something like WHAT THE HELL IS IT?
I tell 'em it's a Moto Guernsey, cousin to a Cowasaki. :grin:
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I get something like WHAT THE HELL IS IT?
I tell 'em it's a Moto Guernsey, cousin to a Cowasaki. :grin:
The barnyard bikes: Geese, Hogs, Cows, and Ducks.
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Around here its always... Who Makes That
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This afternoon, on my way home from work on my Norge, while stopped at a light, a fellow drove past me in the next lane, stopped, backed up next to me, and said through his open window:
"That's a beautiful bike! What is it?"
"A Moto Guzzi."
"A Moto Guzzi? Do you commute on it?"
"Yes."
"That's a beautiful bike!"
"Thanks!"
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Calvin - "How old is that?" Implying that a bike as old as it mus tbe looks pretty damn nice.
Sport - "Is that some sort of Ducati?" Noting that even a casual observer is likely to identify Italian flair.
Breva - "Honda?" Nodding to the CX series.
Each of the above, in one form or another has been heard multiple times.
The Calvin nods to an HD, I'll leave go.
Todd.
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I was in a hardware store a couple of day s ago zeroing in on something I was looking for when an agent stocking his product looked at me sweltering in my armoured jacket and said, "pretty hot today in the jacket huh" and as I nodded in agreement he looked at the Moto Guzzi emblem on it and said, "at least you ride a decent bike!" :thumb:
had a bit of a yak. Seems like he regularly goes to the isolated place I was born and bred in on his BMW Adventure bike and stays right next door to my mate (and former boss) up there.
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Around here the motorheads are pretty sophisticated. When they notice the bike at all I usually get a thumbs-up and a grin.
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"Is that Chinese?"
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I'm not sure people in my area care as I do not get confronted about the brand more than maybe 1 or so every 2 years. Suites me as I rather not spend my time talking about brands with someone at a gas station when I could be riding.
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If on the Norge It is either ignored of I get a comment about it being a nice looking BMW. If I am on the T-3 it seems like every time I stop someone approaches. Usually the comment is "I had a one years ago, or father had one, or Uncle had one, etc. Probably second most common comment is "I have not seen one of those in years.
GliderJohn
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I am usually surprised when anyone makes a comment. Lots of Harley guys are fascinated with my Vintage, but few know anything about them. Their comments are usually a variation of, "Nice bike...Motor Guh-zee?" However, it's always a bit of a shock when old fellows wander up at a gas station and tell me about their old Ambassador or Eldorado. Those are the really cool meetings...those old guys always have a wistful look in their eyes.
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Comments about my Norge:
1. From many old timers: Moto Guzzi, "I had one of those ___ years ago; didn't know they still made them...."
2. "Who would buy a piece of Jap-crap like that..." From a young lady who climbed off the back of cruiser made by a well known American manufacturer.
3. "Norge!? Didn't they make refrigerators?" From an older HD rider.
Jon
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A guy asked me if Ferrari made my Guzzi.I said "how did you know that".You always get a lot of "nice bike"
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(http://images1.tickld.com/live/1331387.jpg)
ROFLMAO Funny
I am using that the next opportunity that's presents itself.
Thank you
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Usually I get, "how come you don't have a Harley" my standard answer is , "because I did once"
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A guy asked me if Ferrari made my Guzzi.I said "how did you know that".You always get a lot of "nice bike"
I did have a friend who owned a Suzuki Boulevard misread "Moto Guzzi" on the valve cover on my Mille the first time he saw it, and ask "Maserati?" I assume he didn't have his reading glasses with him. He's a retired diesel mechanic, and chose the particular model of his Boulevard because he liked the sound of "oil cooled".
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I usually get 'you need a bigger bike".
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I think the top three have been mentioned several times....but the most memorable comment I've had...I was parked downtown... just coming up the block from about 300 ft. away and could see this guy standing beside my bike looking intently...not really moving...just sort of staring...I approach and say "Hi" ....he's got this great big smile on his face...looks up and says "Someone's living right" and walks away. He too had that look in his eyes.
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"Is that Chinese?"
Delrod and I met at a truck stop on the way to JN Smyth's funeral last June . A younger couple walked by our bikes and we overheard the guy say to his lady friend , "Don't know , Chinese maybe ??"
Dusty
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l5tpY6SXMc
well, nevermind
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Quote from old bike54:
" Delrod and I met at a truck stop on the way to JN Smyth's funeral last June . A younger couple walked by our bikes and we overheard the guy say to his lady friend , "Don't know , Chinese maybe ??"
Dusty"
What makes you think they were referring to the bikes? (I planned to end with the grin icon but it wouldn't work)
GliderJohn
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Quote from old bike54:
" Delrod and I met at a truck stop on the way to JN Smyth's funeral last June . A younger couple walked by our bikes and we overheard the guy say to his lady friend , "Don't know , Chinese maybe ??"
Dusty"
What makes you think they were referring to the bikes? (I planned to end with the grin icon but it wouldn't work)
GliderJohn
Hmm , well 18,000 years back half of my ancestors would have looked very Asian ... LOL . My emos must be on vacation in Hawaii with your emos .
"I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so "
Dusty
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l5tpY6SXMc
well, nevermind
my version is funnier,
https://vimeo.com/42594178
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my version is funnier,
https://vimeo.com/42594178
Brad , do you have the original uncut video of the two guys walking around the Guzzi ? I loved it when the guy makes the V sign .
Dusty
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Usually I get, "how come you don't have a Harley" my standard answer is , "because I did once"
OOOh, (ouch). I like that one. :grin:
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Brad , do you have the original uncut video of the two guys walking around the Guzzi ? I loved it when the guy makes the V sign .
Dusty
I just added the SNL to another video posted here, I think by another member.. so no I don't think I have the raw video..
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I just added the SNL to another video posted here, I think by another member.. so no I don't think I have the raw video..
Thanks Brad . A friend who is a long time member here showed me the original probably 5 years ago . OK , who has it ?
Dusty
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From people who don't know what it is (nearly everyone), "Beautiful"
From other riders: silence with that look on their face that says they want to ask but don't want to in front of everyone else.
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I got a few drive-by compliments, a couple of thumbs-up :thumb:, several polite inquiries from first timers and even one.....
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic001/what-the-f_zpswgbgemnh.jpg)
:huh:
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Today I rode my `77 Guzzi Convert. to get some stuff from our nearest Sam's Club. As I was getting ready to ride off a well proportioned female customer said, "you sure know how to pack those saddlebags". I laughed and said "I have to." Not sure she noticed I was on a Guzzi, but I like scoping her out. :smiley:
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Today I rode my `77 Guzzi Convert. to get some stuff from our nearest Sam's Club. As I was getting ready to ride off a well proportioned female customer said, "you sure know how to pack those saddlebags". I laughed and said "I have to." Not sure she noticed I was on a Guzzi, but I like scoping her out. :smiley:
With a lead-in like that, you could have said something much more raunchy...
Then again, I think you (like me) may be approaching the age when we get excited, but can't remember why!
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With a lead-in like that, you could have said something much more raunchy...
Then again, I think you (like me) may be approaching the age when we get excited, but can't remember why!
Like me she was no spring chicken, but I still appreciated what my imagination saw if she was nekkid. :azn:
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With a lead-in like that, you could have said something much more raunchy...
Without any more raunchiness than her comment: "Yes, I've been forced to learn to fit big things in small spaces."
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Today I rode my `77 Guzzi Convert. to get some stuff from our nearest Sam's Club. As I was getting ready to ride off a well proportioned female customer said, "you sure know how to pack those saddlebags". I laughed and said "I have to." Not sure she noticed I was on a Guzzi, but I like scoping her out. :smiley:
Maybe she wasn't talking about the bike.
Do you run past mirrors for shame, when naked? :boozing:
Todd.