Author Topic: What's your shortest trip to buy a Guzzi? (Read 11244 times)

fossil · « **Reply #30 on:** February 05, 2016, 06:17:39 AM »

My dealer (and he�s a good one!) is 8.7 km (5,4 miles) away from my home. He has the full Piaggio - range (including Vespa and Aprilia), Ducati, Suzuki and Kymco. And a well schooled workshop. He has always the full program from Moto Guzzi in stock.

blackcat · « **Reply #31 on:** February 05, 2016, 06:31:23 AM »

The end of my driveway for the 1000S and the Daytona was delivered by Leafman around the corner from my house.

Doug McLaren · « **Reply #32 on:** February 05, 2016, 06:43:57 AM »

10 miles to pick up a MK2 Le-Mans. On one occasion I did a 600 mile round trip to pick up a Convert which I then put inside a wooden crate and had it shipped to Australia for a mate of mine. The bike did over 10,000 miles and took six weeks to get there.

swordds · « **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2016, 07:30:44 AM »

I thought I was nuts because I rented a U-Hual trailer and drove 184 miles to pick up my new V7II, a bike I had ordered without ever seeing or sitting on a MG of any sort. I guess I lucked out because I love the bike.

drlapo · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2016, 07:33:01 AM »

37 miles to Razee's in RI to pick up my new V7 Special

rocker59 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 05, 2016, 09:38:31 AM »

Quote from: Cross-tie Walker on February 04, 2016, 04:51:51 PM

1.5 Miles to Moto International in Seattle

Damn. I'd be in there everyday...

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2016, 11:02:41 AM »

zero feet round trip! I parked it in my garage when my friend died so it would not go to the estate :evil:I still have the bike and a spare tittle.I may not be honest but ya gotta give me truthful!!!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2016, 11:27:11 AM »

Bought my 1st guzzi in '88, a V50 for $1200.00 in my driveway in Smithville, mo.

charlie b · « **Reply #38 on:** February 05, 2016, 01:25:23 PM »

ZERO! It was delivered to my house.

Yes, it travelled across the US in a trailer :)

Huzo · « **Reply #39 on:** February 05, 2016, 03:22:10 PM »

I don't know if it's in the spirit of the question, but I was on a ride in the Yarra Valley near Melbourne in Australia and saw a '79 mk 2 Le Mans in a driveway for sale. We stopped, the guy came out, started it and I said I'll take it. So that's 5 minutes and 5 metres.

sib · « **Reply #40 on:** February 05, 2016, 03:57:43 PM »

Quote from: drlapo on February 05, 2016, 07:33:01 AM

37 miles to Razee's in RI to pick up my new V7 Special

Hi Neighbor! However, you must be from out of state, because the saying goes "The nice thing about RI is that, go 35 miles in any direction, and you're out of state"

TheBob · « **Reply #41 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:06:54 PM »

40 miles one way to MPH Houston. Nice '08 Norge.

cee2cee · « **Reply #42 on:** February 05, 2016, 10:05:37 PM »

From my bedroom to my home office computer. Bought it online from a dealer in Oregon, shipped to Florida. Wife thought i would get a box of parts, instead I got a beautiful Breva with about 3000 miles on her. Today 18,000+ miles and not one issue, how sweet is that!

Turin · « **Reply #43 on:** February 06, 2016, 12:02:21 AM »

First off, I've never bought a new vehicle and all of them have been in need of some love. Found my 850-t3 in 1991 (first bike and in high school) 3 miles away from my parents house. My Daytona RS was accidentally found 14 miles from my home (at the time) in 2000 while helping a buddy looking for a dirt bike. First Quota found 8 miles away and wasn't advertised for sale, Doug happened to own a pair and wanted to downsize.

One day I'd like to do a fly and ride.

Scott of the Sahara · « **Reply #44 on:** February 06, 2016, 10:31:51 AM »

27.3 miles to Moto International from my house. Brand new '08 Norge in summer of '010 It was a wonderful ride home.
I had installed a new Furnace for my Doctor in the morning and rode home with a new bike in the afternoon. A couple of weeks later I went on a 10 day trip to Glacier MT. with 4 other couples.

PeterV · « **Reply #45 on:** February 06, 2016, 06:23:41 PM »

6.2 mi. for a California 1400 touring. It is a comfort to have the dealer close by.

redrider · « **Reply #46 on:** February 06, 2016, 07:00:39 PM »

From the roll around mechanic's seat to the boss' office. 89 Mille GT.

drums4money · « **Reply #47 on:** February 06, 2016, 07:16:35 PM »

Quote from: charlie b on February 05, 2016, 01:25:23 PM

ZERO! It was delivered to my house.

Yes, it travelled across the US in a trailer :)

The Guzzi was about 10 miles. The MV got delivered. . . I felt like such a high roller.

jrt · « **Reply #48 on:** February 06, 2016, 09:59:22 PM »

John B. (Ratguzzi) delivered an SP1000 to my driveway in the back of his van. Easiest purchase I've ever made. He had to drive hundreds of miles.
I put on my slippers.
Thanks, John!

DaSwami · « **Reply #49 on:** February 07, 2016, 12:21:45 AM »

Two hour drive....now, it's a seven hour+ drive

Dukedesmo · « **Reply #50 on:** February 07, 2016, 09:54:55 AM »

Well I've only bought one and it was about 1000 miles away, in a small village in the hills south of Florence, Italy.

I didn't ride it home though as it was 35 years old and not been run for at least 3 years so I thought it wise to bring it in a van...

Neil · « **Reply #51 on:** February 08, 2016, 05:54:01 PM »

Both trips about the same: 26 miles down to Razee's in RI for the used Nevada in 2008, and about 24 in the other direction for the Breva 1100 four years ago.

mcguyver · « **Reply #52 on:** February 08, 2016, 05:58:45 PM »

Flew from Brisbane to Adelaide in Australia and then rode it back the scenic route about 3000klms (1800 miles)

neverquit · « **Reply #53 on:** February 08, 2016, 07:48:53 PM »

I have only bought one and it was about 2 miles from my house and was listed on Craigslist. It had 800 miles on it and had been serviced. The seller even rode it to my house. We swapped title and money and then I drove him home. Simple.

rdbandkab · « **Reply #54 on:** February 08, 2016, 07:58:18 PM »

7.3 miles to Speaker Cycles. Bought an 06 Breva 1100 from Jason and Dan.

jw · « **Reply #55 on:** February 10, 2016, 12:07:04 AM »

last Saturday I rode 450 mi to pickup my NEW 2014 California Custom - AF1 is great to deal with, took a while to make the trip and no pressure from them - owner was even gonna come in on his day off if I had to go Monday.

Tobit · « **Reply #56 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:21:37 AM »

Columbia, South Carolina to Gainesville, Florida, for the Monza. 720miles round trip.

Tobit

mabajada · « **Reply #57 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:08:12 AM »

6 km.
78 Lemans 850 came up for sale on craigslist and bought it on the spot

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