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Offline Warren Rhen

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Back in the fold again
« on: November 25, 2016, 11:21:52 PM »
Hi guys, Well it's been a couple of years but I'm a Guzzi owner again (for the eighth time) I just picked up my new V7 Stornello today. Looking forward to renew old acquaintances again. As for the bike after riding it 30 miles home it rides like a buck board on certain road like tar stripe type roads. There is rear spring preload adjustment so I'll have to see if they're set too soft or too hard. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow.

« Last Edit: November 26, 2016, 08:31:01 AM by Warren Rhen »
Cheers,
Warren
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2016, 11:25:12 PM »
Congrats. The new Stornello got me back in the fold again too. I'm sure you will love the bike, such a natural riding machine.
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2016, 02:57:42 AM »
Sweet! Gotta love the smallblock!
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2016, 09:14:15 AM »
Way Cool! :afro:
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2016, 09:19:47 AM »
rrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ppppppppp!
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2016, 09:33:13 AM »
Hey Congrats i too am official returning  to Guzzi ownership
buying Si,s Norge. Pick it up tomorrow
can not wait
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Offline Arizona Wayne

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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2016, 12:55:59 PM »
Hey Congrats i too am official returning  to Guzzi ownership
buying Si,s Norge. Pick it up tomorrow
can not wait



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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2016, 03:01:08 PM »
Good to see you (SB) guys back. :thumb:
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2016, 11:25:39 PM »
Hey Congrats i too am official returning  to Guzzi ownership
buying Si,s Norge. Pick it up tomorrow
can not wait
What sort of Norge ??

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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2016, 09:29:54 AM »
'Hey Congrats i too am official returning  to Guzzi ownership
buying Si,s Norge. Pick it up tomorrow
can not wait'

Excellent choice! My compliments  :thumb: :bow: :thumb:
« Last Edit: November 27, 2016, 09:31:12 AM by twowings »

Offline pyoungbl

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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2016, 12:38:59 PM »
Hi Warren!  Hope to see you in Daytona for Bike Week.  As for the suspension, I think you will find that the only solution is new shocks with springs set for your weight.  My V7 Special would actually launch my ass off the seat until I changed the shocks.  The OEM shocks were over sprung to mask crappy valving.  Now she rides much better, money well spent.

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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2016, 02:31:10 PM »
SUCKER - that serves you right for believing the rubbish we all spout on this forum  :grin: :grin:

Only joking, I'm sure you'll love it and don't be afraid to shout for guidance if you need to
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2016, 12:14:24 AM »
Cool Bike !!  Congrats and glad you are back on a Guzzi!

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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2016, 02:34:51 PM »


Why'd you leave?

Well you guys did not like me  :grin:
No really I  had a DVT, was put on Coumadin.   I thought at the time that's not a good mix.
Then my wife got a  a serious brain tumor, one in which there is no cure. Ginger is still with me after 2 years. She is a walking Miracle. But its growing for the 3rd time and that made me realize life is way to short. I need to follow my passion. She just says don't die before her.
I bought a Honda ST1100 for $1000 drove it home and have been on it these past 2 years. but It's not a Guzzi
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2016, 03:25:59 PM »
Welcome back, Warren!

I'd love to see pics of that Morini too.
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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2016, 04:00:41 PM »
Nice! Welcome back.
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Offline Warren Rhen

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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2016, 02:57:55 PM »
Hi Warren!  Hope to see you in Daytona for Bike Week.  As for the suspension, I think you will find that the only solution is new shocks with springs set for your weight. 
Peter Y.
Good to hear from you once again Peter. I'd like to ride to Daytona just for a Pizza and fellowship but wifey won't let me ride alone. Thinks I'm too old and senile to find Fla I guess. Yes shocks and fork kits are on the way.
Cheers,
Warren
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Offline Warren Rhen

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Re: Back in the fold again
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2016, 03:01:19 PM »
Welcome back, Warren!

I'd love to see pics of that Morini too.

I'll post some as soon as I look at how to do it on this site
Cheers,
Warren
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