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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Luap McKeever on May 22, 2018, 07:33:04 AM
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We've done the "how old are you" poll. How about this; How long have you been riding ONLY Guzzis?
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Ever since I got rid of the Ducati ST2. Torture rack.
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I love my Guzzi but have never ridden only Moto Guzzi
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I love my Guzzi but have never ridden only Moto Guzzi
I so agree. There are lots of great bikes, Guzzi are best, but only riding a goose is like only eating one recipe, so limiting
Andy
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Couldn't afford having more than one and only Guzzis. One is my max, lots of work and expense to maintain my V7 compared to my other bikes. It is unique and a conversation starter but so are my other vintage bikes? I shouldn't think about this, Makes me wonder WHY?
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Been a purist since 88, thirty years ago sold the 70 Ducati 350 Desmo to cut back on bikes. Did not have the room after quitting farming.
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I love my Guzzi but have never ridden only Moto Guzzi
:1: There have been short periods when a Guzzi was my only bike, but most of the time there was (one or more of) something else. MZ, Benelli, Morini, Yamaha XT500, etc.
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IS there anyone who only and ever rides Guzzis?
It would be like eating nothing but veal picatta morning noon and night 365 days a year.
Lannis
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Since I busted 9 spokes on my SOHC rear wheel.
My "only Guzzi" phase will last until I relace said wheel.
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IS there anyone who only and ever rides Guzzis?
It would be like eating nothing but veal picatta morning noon and night 365 days a year.
Lannis
I can think of a few folks. Bill Hagan only owns and rides Guzzis for instance.
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I rode only the T for more than three decades -- from 1984 until the Boulder flood a few years ago. Thats when I started accumulating a series of cheap riders to use while rebuilding the T.
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My sickness began in Sept 2001. My wife bought the 01 Jackal for me on a trip to San Francisco to celebrate her birthday.
Only Guzzi's since then by choice. I said it was a sickness!!!!!!!
Jeff
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I love my Guzzi but have never ridden only Moto Guzzi
Yup, that's what I was going to say .... they left NEVER off the poll.
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I guess I could have worded it a bit different. I was just thinking this morning that since giving up HonKawZukis in 1997, I have only ridden Guzzis. Was curious about others. I know it's possible for people to have other bikes, but as long as you've been riding Guzzi's with those other bikes, you're still riding Guzzi.
Tater - potato
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Ever since I bought a Convert, that was before the turn of the century. DonG :boozing:
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I love my Guzzi but have never ridden only Moto Guzzi
Same for me...first Guzzi was at age 23, a new 1978 850 Le Mans, and I have owned and ridden 5 Guzzi's since then, but not exclusively...alway s had and rode other brands... :thumb: :1: :cool:
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I guess I could have worded it a bit different. I was just thinking this morning that since giving up HonKawZukis in 1997, I have only ridden Guzzis. Was curious about others. I know it's possible for people to have other bikes, but as long as you've been riding Guzzi's with those other bikes, you're still riding Guzzi.
Tater - potato
OK, then about 15 years...
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For me it isn't so much the Guzzis but the people who inhabit our little family .
Oh , exclusively Guzzi for about 5 years now .
Dusty
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With exception of Vespa I've always been Guzzis riders. I sold Vespa last year, now I'm 100% Moto Guzzi bikes.
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I guess I could have worded it a bit different. I was just thinking this morning that since giving up HonKawZukis in 1997, I have only ridden Guzzis. Was curious about others. I know it's possible for people to have other bikes, but as long as you've been riding Guzzi's with those other bikes, you're still riding Guzzi.
Tater - potato
Since '83 then.
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14 years since owning only Guzzi.
I have ridden some other brands during that time.
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I started with Guzzi in 1998. I currently have 6 of them but always seem to have an off brand, too. Currently the off brand is a Buell xb9s. Great bike. Very light and quick handling. I ride the Guzzis at least 90% of the time, though.
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I can think of a few folks. Bill Hagan only owns and rides Guzzis for instance.
Oh, yeah - the poll left out the word "fanatic" or I'd remembered .... !! :wink: :grin:
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The last time I had only one brand of bike was in my college days...a 1975 Suzuki T500. However, I’ve had my Vintage (the one and only Guzzi I’ve owned) for eleven years and have no plans to sell it...
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I guess I could have worded it a bit different. I was just thinking this morning that since giving up HonKawZukis in 1997, I have only ridden Guzzis. Was curious about others. I know it's possible for people to have other bikes, but as long as you've been riding Guzzi's with those other bikes, you're still riding Guzzi.
Tater - potato
Tater... :laugh:
Since 1983, a 1980 SP1000.... I will not bore you with all that followed.... and by all I mean many.
Still have some Guzzis amongst the other stuff.
Best,
Rob
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Bought my 1st Moto Guzzi 29 years ago. But I've had BULTACO, Gas Gas, Fantics, and KTM's during that time too. Man cannot ride on pavement alone : )
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IS there anyone who only and ever rides Guzzis?
It would be like eating nothing but veal picatta morning noon and night 365 days a year.
Lannis
The largest percentage of those who responded to the poll have been Guzzi only for over 25 years if you trust Luap's numbers... They're so easy to own and maintain I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Wow, time flies. I bought my raT-3 a little over 20 years ago. The vin plate is still registered but it is now on a different frame.
I have owned a wide variety of Guzzis since then and I also have had other brands but Guzzis have been 98% of my riding.
Roughly estimated, I am around 750-800,000 miles on Guzzis.
JB
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Other than the MZ, which is a special case so I don't feel bad about a Guzzi rusting and corroding in California, nothing but Guzzis since I first rode a Centauro. I've had 13 since, Big block, small block, 2V, 4V. Still have three.
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All day.
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Interesting numbers so far. I'm intrigued.
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I'm like most on here and enjoy other brands besides my Guzzi (my baby, BTW) Started riding Guzzis @1990 and then added a BMW in 94. Most of my riding has either been my LeMans III or a BMW K75 in some form or another. I bought a 96 R1100RT a couple of years ago, but it's just too big of a boat for me. Hopefully I will be able to sell it soon.
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I sold my Yamaha soon after buying a Guzzi in 1978 as I could only afford to own and run one bike. It's been Guzzi for me ever since then, some 40 years!
I had a go on a Kawasaki Z1, some time in the late 80s I think it was, and had a Suzuki SP370 for a couple of weeks around the same time but that's it.
It might have been a restricted diet but I know what I like! Having said that, after all my big block v-twins, if I get an additional bike it'll likely be a single from before I was born and it needn't be a Guzzi either.
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I have been riding “predominantly Guzzi” since I bought my first in 1996. During that time I have ridden only Guzzi for about 10 years, but had a second (or 3rd) non Guzzi in the stable at times. My Guzzis are in my signature. My non Guzzis include a BMW K100RS, a Suzuki V Strom 650 (really great bike), a Triumph Trophy 1200 and an FJR. If the Norge hadn’t had unfixable out of warranty electrical issues*, I would never have purchased the last 3.
* may not have been unfixable but I couldn’t find anyone who could figure it out and didn’t feel like trailering it all over the country trying.
Anyway, the V Strom was the only non Guzzi that really clicked with me, but like all bikes it had shortcomings. It was my first Norge replacement, and didn’t quite have enough engine to be my long distance tourer.
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Bought my first Guzzi 17 years ago, picking up my second one ithis weekend. No other bikes during this time.
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IS there anyone who only and ever rides Guzzis?
It would be like eating nothing but veal picatta morning noon and night 365 days a year.
Lannis
I like Guzzis more than veal picatta, and I really like veal picatta.
After a brief fling with a sports car I got my MC license in 1989 at age 30 and bought a 1972 Guzzi Eldorado. Since then have only owned/ridden Guzzis. Currently have a 1975 Eldorado and a 2013 Griso.
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I cannot envision owning only one type of bike. If I could only have one bike, it would most likely be a Bonneville variant. They tick the most boxes for me, and I can manage them. I have reached a stage in life where the G-5 is almost too much bike. I might put a sidecar on it just to hear the glorious thing run and not fall over. :grin:
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1972 till now. 46 years of nothing bu Guzzis.
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Exclusively for 14.1/2 years. :thumb: My Guzzi is my only bike and does all that I need it to do, piddle around town, day rides, two day rides, touring. All good.
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never owned only a guzzi , i started riding in 1980 with a yamaha xs400, i still own it , but it is in the back of the shed somewhere...
i currently own a fleet of bikes , but daily my transport is a guzzi ( and has been for the last 10 years... )
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After stopping my racing and trail riding of the "odd" dirt-bikes (Gas Gas, Husky, Husaberg, Beta), my wife and I decided to get a "street" bike we both could enjoy. Since 2002 we've been riding "2-up" on only aprilia and Guzzi.
The bikes we have/had:
2002 aprilia Futura (still have)
2006 Breva 1100
2013(?) NTX
2015 aprilia Capo 1200 (still have)
2006 Breva 1100 (newly have)
richy
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37 years of only Moto Guzzi.First was a 1980 SP that I bought brand new from Action Cycles in New York City.Then A 1984 SPNT used in the late 80's which I still have.And now a 2007 Cal Vin that I just bought from a Wild Guzzi member.....
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I like Guzzis more than veal picatta, and I really like veal picatta.
Like Groucho said when he asked the lady why she had so many children, and she said 'I love my husband very much' ...
"Hey, I like a good cigar, but I take it out of my mouth every once in a while ..... !"
I like my Guzzis, but ....
Lannis
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I've never been exclusive to Guzzi.
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Since the Bassa about 8 years ago we've been Guzzi-monogamous, although I'm about to have an affair with a Honda (CX500, so sorta Guzzi-like...), but it won't mean anything - it's just practice & a source of funds for the T3 that's going to replace her as my second bike (& first second-Guzzi)....
Don't see any reason, in our particular situation, to have anything else.
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I love riding my Vespa (with my wife on her Vespa), but the only motorcycle I have owned and ridden for the last several years is a Moto Guzzi Norge. Before that, I rode both a Ducati ST2 and a Triumph Thruxton.
I am not opposed to riding other motorcycles, but I am currently exercising some restraint in how many I own at any one time...
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I have had a Guzzi or three in my Garage since the late 80s starting with a T3 cop bike followed by a Lario,1100 Sport, Griso, V50, 1200 Sport and a V11 lemans mixed in with various Laverdas, Ducatis, BMWs and a Suzuki Bandit.
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IS there anyone who only and ever rides Guzzis?
It would be like eating nothing but veal picatta morning noon and night 365 days a year.
Lannis
Poor reasoning there, my friend, Lannis. Many are happy with the same woman for years. Riding diffeent ones gets expensive, :laugh:
Tex
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Recent convert... For me it was 2016. Lifelong exclusive Yamaha Rider before that I traded my FJR for an 07 GRiSO and then added a 14 Norge. I do have a garage full of several older Yamaha XS series but they are in storage until I retire. My daily Rider's are Guzzi and if I were to buy anything else in the future it would definitely be a Moto Guzzi, probably either a Stelvio or a 1400. Most likely a 1400 California touring or a derivative with bags
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Poor reasoning there, my friend, Lannis. Many are happy with the same woman for years. .....
Tex
I understand why you're giving away this advice for free. YOU damsho haven't been using it for the last 50 years or so .... !!! :wink: :grin: :laugh:
Besides, comparing Guzzis with women ... ??
You can kick your Motorcycle to wake it up.
You can share your Motorcycle with your friends.
If your Motorcycle makes too much noise, you can buy a muffler.
Motorcycles don't care about how many other Motorcycles you have ridden.
When riding, you and your Motorcycle both arrive at the same time.
Motorcycles don't care about how many other Motorcycles you have.
Motorcycles don't mind if you look at other Motorcycles, or if you buy Motorcycle magazines.
You and your best friend can ride your motorcycle two-up and it won't complain.
Nope, the veal one is better .... !
Lannis
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These numbers are "telling" to me. It confirmed what I was thinking all along. That is:
a) the majority of people that have been exclusively riding Guzzis have been doing so over 25 years
b) the next majority is those between 2-5 years.
So, what has Guzzi done in the last 2-5 years to attract new riders? I'm thinking the 1400 series has been the biggest difference. Some the V7 and V9 series' as well. Which tells me, good mid-range cafe styles and larger cruisers are making the difference. I could be way off base though. Of those riding over 25 years, I'm curious how many are on newer bikes. Hmmmm
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So, what has Guzzi done in the last 2-5 years to attract new riders? I'm thinking the 1400 series has been the biggest difference.
Being in 2 - 5 years category the 1400 series, Audace to be precise, were reason I currently have two MG bikes.
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Was bitten badly by the Guzzi bug in 2013, when I bought a 2006 Griso. Since then have owned 6 different Guzzis. I don't ride Guzzis exclusively, but about 60% of my riding miles are on Guzzis.
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Since 1978 a 71 Ambasador
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Bought a 71 Ambo in 1978. Haven't wanted to own anything since. Mary and I had our 1st date on it that year. Have had many other Guzzis but only 1 Mary.
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well, I am a relatively "young" rider in terms of riding experience.
Although did ride a Honda, and Kymco before, as I am only able to keep one bike due to garage and ze wife, I have NOT regret once that I choose a Guzzi to be my the only bike!
Now if they can hurry up and get that V85 here, I will be a very happy man
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Got my first Guzzi in 79. Got a BMW in 82 and sold it In 87. 30 years and 7 Guzzis later.
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All day.
Same here. I'll own and ride anything that makes me smile, problem is almost anything with two wheels does that.
Paul
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Started riding Guzzis with my first bike in August 1989, an 850-T. Traded it in to the dealer in January, 1990 after I'd put 5500 miles on it. Got an SPII, which I still have. Rode only the SPII and an Eldorado I bought in 1993 until 1998 or so when I bought an R90S. Sold that after about a year or two, and rode only Guzzis again until 2007 or 2008 when I bought an R75/5. Sold that a year later. Somewhere in there I played with a Montesa Cota 247.
From 2008 until 2015 when I got the Indian running, I only rode Guzzis
During all that time I try out a few friend's bikes: a Laverda 750, a Sportster, a Norton, a Paso and in the early days a load of dealer demo Guzzis: Californias, Mille GTs, SPIIIs, a couple of 1000S variants.
Over all, probably 15 years in there of ONLY Guzzis. Hard to really pin it down.
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20 yrs this year for me; I'm 38 currently and still have the Guzzi that started the passion (among others). It's gone through some changes over the years, but still running strong.
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Do dirt bikes count? If so, I kept a '74 CZ 250 enduro to ride trails with my kids until I moved to Alaska in 1990. If not, I have bought nothing but Guzzi loop and Tonti street bikes since 1974. My daily driver, a 76 Convert, wears historical plates. I bought it in 1978. I had a few Brit bikes from before my first Guzzi that were stolen or sold before '78, but I've bought no others.
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Since February 2011 when I bought my Cali
But like some of the other guys I only have one bike so choice is somewhat limited :wink:
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Is a Ural with Sidecar considered a motorcycle?
2010 Startred with an '08 Norge.
2016 Bought a used Ural.
so 6 Years only Guzzi
or 8 Years Only Guzzi 2 wheeled
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From 1990 till a little over two years ago I rode only airheads - or an R11S for three years. Twenty six months ago I got the 77T3 and ever since have been either riding it or the LM1000 that showed up 18 months ago. I've got various airhead in running condition, or needing something, that just sit waiting for the obsession to die down. Don't know how long they'll have to wait...
It wasn't the new Guzzis that attracted me several years ago. I've actually been interested in them since the 70s, but I thought they weren't dependable, and besides, never had the money (not that I ever saw any for sale) or enough inclination to make it happen. Some discussions on Adventure Rider sparked the flame and here I am now. No, I'm not into the new stuff - I prefer carburetors and simple electrical systems.
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Since 1978 when I bought my LeMans..love at first sight! Went to Cycle Mart in Attleboro MA never having heard of a Moto Guzzi, saw an advertising poster on the wall and told Steve to get me one ASAP. $3,250 later I became introduced to my beautiful Italian sweetheart and the relationship has only gotten better over the years.
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One day. :sad:
My beloved Laverda went to its new home yesterday. It was time and it was a fair deal.
So for the first time in 32 years of continuous Guzzi ownership they are the only brand in the garage.
Moto Guzzi for the win!!
Hunter
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One day. :sad:
My beloved Laverda went to its new home yesterday. It was time and it was a fair deal.
Hunter
That Laverda was a pretty bike; I enjoyed seeing it at Raleigh every year.
But time does march on ....
Lannis
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That Laverda was a pretty bike; I enjoyed seeing it at Raleigh every year.
But time does march on ....
Lannis
Thanks man!
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I wonder if I am the only one to have never ridden a Moto Guzzi. :laugh:
Neither have I .....
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Since I got my Norge in '08 I've started drifting into "nothing but Guzzi" mode and didn't know it was happening.
I did briefly consider selling it at the three year mark but went off it and can't even imagine why now.
As a utility bike, I'll ride anything (XJ 900, Bandit....etc) but none of them feel like "my" bike anymore except the Norge. I haven't really bonded with my Mk 2 Le Mans strangely.
I'm sure it's a function of what you've done and where you've been that cement the relationship.
I'm absolutely certain I'll never buy another (new) bike that isn't a Guzzi.
To answer the question, I can't claim to ride "only Guzzies" but in the spirit of your question....?
10 years.
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Got my first one in 2007. An '04 B750, which was the gateway drug.
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I have ridden only Guzzi since 1972 when I bought my first one. Prior to that I owned and rode BMW, Kawasaki and Montsa.
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Since 2004...what? 14 or so years. Excepting the Yamaha Sero I drive around the farm to keep an eye on the livestock. Can't use a Guzzi for that.
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I've owned only Guzzis since 1979.
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I cant answer the poll because I have too many marquees around.
My long term goal is to thin the herd down to only Guzzi's.
On a similar vein. I was with some riding friends earlier this week. Over burgers I posed the question, "if you could only own one brand of bike and it had to satisfy your needs for vintage and modern, what would it be?" As much as I love my antique Harleys I answered MG. Honda, Ducati, and Triump were the other responses.
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In all fairness, I have only had Moto Guzzi's in my stable for about twenty years. But my wife just had to have an 86 K75 that I have actually grown to enjoy.
Skippy
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Since '83 then.
After I visited the place where Guzzis are born: Mandello del Lario
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