Author Topic: If you could have only one Guzzi? (Read 10904 times)

canuck750 · « **on:** August 05, 2019, 08:41:39 PM »

Ok I will go first, if I could have only one Moto Guzzi, and I have had a couple of the iconic ones, it would be this one

Girder front suspension, the big headlight, 500cc horizontal single, pre-war 500 GTS

Perfection

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2019, 08:52:03 PM »

Is the rule that you can only have one Guzzi but you can have other brands of bikes to ride?

That two-up trip to the Grand Canyon is going to take a while on that old bacon slicer ...

Lannis

Cam3512 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:02:48 PM »

Ice blue or white '76 850 LeMans. Hands down.

canuck750 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:09:07 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on August 05, 2019, 08:52:03 PM

Is the rule that you can only have one Guzzi but you can have other brands of bikes to ride?

That two-up trip to the Grand Canyon is going to take a while on that old bacon slicer ...

Lannis

Lannis you can keep all your British beauties but only one Guzzi!

The older I get the less of a hurry I am in, a slow ride to the canyon sounds perfect!

canuck750 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:10:48 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on August 05, 2019, 09:02:48 PM

Ice blue or white '76 850 LeMans. Hands down.

Oh yes! if I could find an original ice blue Le Mans it would be with me until I am ashes in a jar

TN Mark · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:38:31 PM »

An all black Eldorado 1400 with a known good Demand Sensor, California Touring hard bags, windshield, driving lights and heated grips.

I hate reading the rumors the 1400 has already been or soon will be killed off. Unless Piaggio does an 1800 version for the Moto Guzzi Centennial.

Yukonica · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:51:16 PM »

As Lannis alluded; there are aesthetics and there is practicality. And possibly the two could be combined. Le Man's hooked me on the brand in the early 80's. Bacon slicer's are works of mechanical art. I am neither wealthy nor mechanically astute. My only bike is more ridden than washed. Therefore my choice would still be a LeMans. Two. Or maybe something the Doctor built. Anything built by the guy in Edmonton would be on my list as well.

nick949 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:07:11 PM »

Easy. For all its warts (which Jim is quite familiar with)

Nick

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:24:12 PM »

A 74 Police Eldorado

Tom H · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:28:05 PM »

If I had to pick one. My Eldo. Light enough weight for city, enough power for highway.

Tom

rschrum · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:29:14 PM »

Easy one. GRISO!

Huzo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2019, 11:02:51 PM »

My choice would be a red ‘07 Norge with a VFR 800 style muffler and aluminium rims with stainless spokes and no tubes.

John Warner · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2019, 11:07:34 PM »

Easy.
I can only have one Guzzi, and it's what I have.
Gradually modified to be exactly what I want in a Bike.

If we're talking 'fantasy' Guzzis, also easy.

wirespokes · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2019, 11:33:24 PM »

For me it's the 1990-91 1000S.

pete roper · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2019, 12:04:41 AM »

Quote from: TN Mark on August 05, 2019, 09:38:31 PM

An all black Eldorado 1400 with a known good Demand Sensor, California Touring hard bags, windshield, driving lights and heated grips.

I hate reading the rumors the 1400 has already been or soon will be killed off. Unless Piaggio does an 1800 version for the Moto Guzzi Centennial.

Not possible.

Bobic69 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2019, 02:48:36 AM »

I'm hoping that it'll be the road version of the V85.

Peter949 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:32:07 AM »

California II

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:48:38 AM »

Jim, that's an interesting question to contemplate!

Since my preferred bike to ride is a Guzzi I would have to pick the bike that can do any ride I could imagine doing. Small enough to nip down to the pub, but powerful enough to cruise 80 mph all day on a long trip. A number of the Guzzi's I own could get it done, but the one that would do it most competently would be the Norge.

lucian · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2019, 06:52:53 AM »

A white one

Trogladyte · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2019, 06:54:26 AM »

I'd go back to my dear long lamented Le Mans 3 with a big bore kit, and 40mm pumpers. It was a beast.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2019, 07:18:58 AM »

I’ll have to agree with the 850 LMIII crowd. Out of the 5 guzzis I’ve owned, I get the most enjoyment out of that bike. That motor and that light weight low slung design is just right.

s1120 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2019, 07:34:21 AM »

That's tough because Ive ridden so few Guzzis…. So first Im saying a 1000S.. First bike I fell in love with the second I got on it... Those old stiff throttles can be a bear though.. Im assuming at this point in the game there are fixes for it.. Maybe a small removeable sheld for the colder seasons... Second choice would be a LMIII...

rjamesohio · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2019, 07:35:58 AM »

I'll have to join the early LeMans crowd although I think the Cali is now better for me given I've broken my back twice. The Cali is such a relaxed and enjoyable machine, and I like it's funky looks.

But if I was going to sit and LOOK at it, definitely an early LeMans. My LeMans 5 was UGLY (always hated the high tail) but what a beast. Maybe put that motor into a Tonti frame and change the ergos? No wait - forget that. I remember trying to keep those Del Ortos 40 MM carb springs open.

OK - back onto my beautiful Cali 1100i with a nice throttle action, comfy riding position, and carrying capacity!

Dilliw · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2019, 07:42:26 AM »

1. Tenni Griso

2. Long rumored new Le Mans big block

bodine99 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 06, 2019, 08:19:12 AM »

The red 1990 Mille GT posted by jumpmaster on CL Baltimore

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2019, 08:36:43 AM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on August 06, 2019, 05:48:38 AM

Jim, that's an interesting question to contemplate!

Since my preferred bike to ride is a Guzzi I would have to pick the bike that can do any ride I could imagine doing. Small enough to nip down to the pub, but powerful enough to cruise 80 mph all day on a long trip. A number of the Guzzi's I own could get it done, but the one that would do it most competently would be the Norge.

That is a purdy one!

ratguzzi · « **Reply #26 on:** August 06, 2019, 11:28:19 AM »

For me, it would be my 1975 850T with a 2002 Stone driveline.
If I get a bit of time home, I will be putting on EV frame rails so I can bolt up a set of V7C footpegs to them for the master cylinder so I can add a rear disc. Already has a disc swingarm and T-3 final drive.
JB

SED · « **Reply #27 on:** August 06, 2019, 11:30:06 AM »

Good question - but tough!

I'd like to say it is the GTV - for the same reasons you like the GTS but with two over-head valves!

but in reality it would probably have to be the LMIII - bigger, tougher, faster. And if I couldn't have it, I'd have to switch to a flying brick for my practical bike...

RinkRat II · « **Reply #28 on:** August 06, 2019, 11:43:16 AM »

I have it!. I ride it almost every day and it puts a smile on my face whether I'm haulin ass or just puttin' around town.

Paul B

TN Mark · « **Reply #29 on:** August 06, 2019, 12:17:15 PM »

Quote from: pete roper on August 06, 2019, 12:04:41 AM

Not possible.

Oh come on, surely Piaggio can find a reliable Demand Sensor. 😀

It certainly is possible for Piaggio to make an 1800 version of the Moto Guzzi V Twin. They just likely don’t have the stomach to do so. If BMW, H-D, Polaris Indian etc can make big v twins that pass current regulations certainly Piaggio could as well. Perhaps they see Moto Guzzi’s future relegated to 750 and 850 bikes. If that’s the case, then that’s what will happen. Making only midsize bikes seems to be working for Ural and Royal Enfield at this point.

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Author Topic: If you could have only one Guzzi? (Read 10904 times)

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