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Offline Texas Turnip

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #30 on: July 05, 2016, 09:08:32 PM »
Yes, that is Chris from Tyler Guzzi. Chris takes real good careof his Guzzis. Even if the mileage isn't correct, I wouldn't worry about it.

He has on a number of first place prizes with that stunning color combo.

Enjoy,Tex
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Offline Guzzidad

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #31 on: July 05, 2016, 09:17:07 PM »
   Also, whenever you order new front brake pads, specify you have the gold colored calipers. Earlier 01's had silver calipers and the pads are different.
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Offline drburt

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #32 on: July 05, 2016, 10:33:35 PM »
You guys are too awesome!
You don't know how much I appreciate your advice and input.
Makes me real confident about my purchase.
I rode a 99 EV in a neighborhood here for a few minutes. Only Guzzi I've seen in person here in Amarillo. One of my friend's brother has his dad's (deceased) 99 EV. I thought he was going to sell it so I went over to his house to look at it. He asked me if I wanted to ride it and I said sure. First time I'd met this guy. He didn't want to sell it, he is just a real nice guy. How many people let a stranger ride their bike?
Anyway, I thought it sounded like a diesel and was clunky when shifting gears. Glad I have one experience to relate the new one to. I might've freaked when I heard the new one.
I'll go over to the Introductions thread and...
introduce myself properly.
Thanks again!
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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #33 on: July 05, 2016, 10:43:14 PM »
 Welcome to the family , and yes , the '01 models are the best  :laugh:

 Dusty
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Offline davedel44

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #34 on: July 06, 2016, 07:38:49 AM »
Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on July 05, 2016, 08:49:35 PM
I'm on my 13th..  :cool: :boozing:

Show off :bow:

Give me some time Chuck.

Dave
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Offline mentalfloss

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #35 on: July 06, 2016, 08:11:41 AM »
Congrats! It looks like the addiction has started....tough to get that mandello monkey off your back once its climbs on!
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Guzzi's in the barn then and ... now:
2013 Guzzi Stelvio
1986 Guzzi V 65 TT (keeper!)
1985 Guzzi Le Mans IV ( sold after riding 26k miles on it)
1980 Guzzi v50 II (sweet! and sold)
2009 Guzzi Stelvio (Rode it 30k + in 2 years sad but gone)
2000 Guzzi Quota (sold but want another!

Offline Murray

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #36 on: July 06, 2016, 08:43:33 AM »
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Offline Chuck in Indiana

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #37 on: July 06, 2016, 10:19:53 AM »
Quote from: davedel44 on July 06, 2016, 07:38:49 AM
Show off :bow:

Give me some time Chuck.

Dave
Galveston

It's just because I wanted a taste of them all: loops, Tontis, spines, big and small blocks. The newest was a Norge, and I expect it'll be the last new one. I probably have my "wind up" (the ones you wind up with) bikes now.  :smiley:
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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #38 on: July 06, 2016, 01:52:27 PM »
drburt, welcome to the madness. I think that one has to be a little bit out in left field to own one but as others have already said, "after a Guzzi daaarling, there is simply nothing else".

AND, good to see you back Lannis.
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Offline drburt

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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #39 on: July 08, 2016, 07:26:00 AM »
Delayed retrieval!
Seller called me yesterday and told me that the speedo cable broke on a final test ride by a mechanic. Replacement won't be in until middle of next week.
I think I'll get a spare clutch cable for the ride home just in case.
Any other spare part to have in my kit?
Thanks all!
Brent
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Re: Possible 1st Guzzi
« Reply #40 on: July 08, 2016, 07:50:46 AM »
Quote from: drburt on July 08, 2016, 07:26:00 AM
Delayed retrieval!
Seller called me yesterday and told me that the speedo cable broke on a final test ride by a mechanic. Replacement won't be in until middle of next week.
I think I'll get a spare clutch cable for the ride home just in case.
Any other spare part to have in my kit?
Thanks all!
Brent

I usually carry an extra clutch cable rolled up in my luggage.  Good to ensure I never need it!

I've never kept a spart speedo cable, but I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea...

Speedo cables do break, but not often.  Just a random event for your new bike, I suppose.  Hard to believe AF1 didn't have a cable in stock.
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