Author Topic: Another Guzzi Geezer rides the sky (Read 2013 times)

93spada · « **on:** November 04, 2021, 06:09:29 PM »

Peter from Sch'dy recently passed away.
Peter was a life long wheels guy. It started with a homemade go cart with a lawn mower engine and a wood frame back in the early 60's.

Then came bikes!!!! Can anyone ID this bike? It was the first one.

After that it was on to more and more wheels. I remember Moto Parilla or Piranha, Bultaco's, MG's....... Then came Guzzi!!! Our oldest brother bought the first in the family, the 1973 V7 in his Memorial pic above. Peter was hooked on Italian. His first is an orange brush painted V700. That is currently just a rolling frame at a buddies shop with a beater side hack to help marry the two. He always had a hard time selling bikes. His current basket cases are, that V700, T, T-3 and a Mark 2 Lemans.

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(that he took from me with good cause) plus lots of miscellaneous parts is parts. Current runners are an Ambassador, Eldorado, V7, Ducati 900SS, Ducati Monster and a Norge.
He always loved to travel to look at and talk bikes. He went to tons of local Guzzi rallies and we tried to go to IMOC every year.
When he retired from GE in 2015 he bought this rig.

In 2016 we drove out to the southwest to meet friends and tour. We spent 4 weeks on the road. During that we hit the rally at Broken Arrow?

Then in 2018 we went to the PNW for 8 weeks. We did Mid-Ohio Vintage days, Michigan, Iowa and Washington state rallies.
Both epic trips!!!! (the Peterbilt was a Canadian gents)

This year we did the ADK NY, NH 100 year anniversary and VA rallies.
He tried to ride every day. As he aged he said he wouldn't ride unless the temperature was at least his age (67 this year). This summer I did 7500 miles with him mostly local. He had to have doubled that. I'd bet he rode 1 million plus miles in his life!!! The Norge has over 100,000, one of the loops has over 100k, the other has about 76k, plus all his other bikes. He lived to ride.
Even though he was my brother and we fought like cats and dogs (he was always right, you just had to ask him!), He was my best friend and I miss him terribly!!!

He was more of a lurker on Wild Guzzi but read it all the time. I am going to send a donation in his honor.
Also, some of his bikes and parts will be for sale, not the Lemans or V7(they are staying in the family).
He would want to give you folks dibs. I'll post in the swap meet as his estate settles.
Thank you all for your friendship.
Paul

GeorgiaGuzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2021, 08:01:11 PM »

I’m very sorry for your loss. The post is great, truly a life well lived. I hope I can enjoy life like that as I age.

sdcr · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2021, 08:02:29 PM »

My condolences.

Your post reminds me that we have to appreciate every one that means anything to us, everyday.

moto-uno · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2021, 08:09:01 PM »

I'm the Canadian fellow with the yellow Guzzi and I'm truly sorry to hear this . I loved every one
of the rallies I attended there and the people always made me welcome . Peter

Scout63 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2021, 09:23:24 PM »

Best wishes to your family. You’ve described a good man.

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2021, 06:13:01 AM »

Damn that is a shame. Sounds like a life well-lived, sorry about your brother.

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2021, 06:28:20 AM »

Sorry for you loss, what a wonderful tribute!

Iron Cross Junction · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2021, 06:33:49 AM »

Quote from: vintagehoarder on November 05, 2021, 06:28:20 AM

Sorry for you loss, what a wonderful tribute!

Exactly.

"As we speak," your brother is smiling at your post.

He lived a good -- make that great -- life.

Thank you for telling us about him.

Bill

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2021, 07:31:54 AM »

Nice memorial. All anyone can ask is to be remembered fondly. Obviously, this will be *very* hard for you. Keep your head up and remember the good times. Time will lessen the pain.

JJ · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2021, 08:58:47 AM »

Very sorry for your loss...Your memorial is very touching...

I believe this bike is a modified Honda-S-90 from the mid-to-late 1960's...

pebra · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2021, 10:51:59 AM »

Sorry for your loss, Paul.

Nevertheless, that first post is inspiring. Thank you.

Nick · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2021, 12:53:59 PM »

Sorry for your loss Paul.

demet · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2021, 01:09:54 PM »

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting some of his (motorcycle) life.

CharlieW · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2021, 01:48:10 PM »

My wife and I met you and Peter at Kieth's Rally.
Sorry for your Loss.
Your memories will help with the Pain.
Charlie

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2021, 03:19:38 PM »

My heartfelt condolences. I hope his passing was peaceful.

Ncdan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2021, 03:30:11 PM »

My condolences Sir.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2021, 03:56:03 PM »

Thank you, peace be with you.

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2021, 06:16:07 PM »

Condolences and beautiful post - life well lived….

Mark

93spada · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2021, 06:25:44 AM »

Thank you folks for all your kind thoughts. He was a good man and brother but........two pieces of advise.
WRITE A WILL NOW!! Enough said.
BUCKET LIST. Life is short. Work on it now! One of our items on the list was a trip to Isle of Man for the TT. I will be reaching out to you folks for advise and travel tips for 2023?? I am going to spread some of his ashes there.
We are also going to get some riding buddies together and dust his ashes off the back of the bikes on some of our favorite roads.

Thanks Again
Paul

zebep · « **Reply #19 on:** November 08, 2021, 10:03:24 PM »

I met your brother at Keiths rally in July, we talked bikes. I am sorry for your loss

Muzz · « **Reply #20 on:** November 09, 2021, 01:16:18 AM »

What a fantastic tribute Paul.

My condolences on your loss.

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