Cadre's 2020 V7 Raffle bike drawing

[vintagehoarder]

Here is the video from Cadre's raffle bike drawing today, congratulations Robert Calland from California.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsrc-yo8PXI

[ohiorider]

Nice, Enzo!  Great having the young lady from Animal Welfare at the drawing.  Congratulations to the winner of this beautiful bike!

Bob

[Kev m]

Hey, he stole my bike! 

[Green1000S]

Hey, he stole my bike! 

f*** it. It was mine.

[Bert Remington]

As Luap, Dusty and some others know, I'm Robert Calland.

My Moto Guzzi life has been...different.

About two years ago I sent my Royal Enfield Classic 500 engine to be hot-rodded by Scooter Bob in Minnesota.  Bob's workshop wasn't heated so I wasn't expecting the engine back until springtime.

But I got itchy for a motorcycle.  My drag race friend whom I rent my workshop from said his cousin was looking at Moto Guzzis.  So I looked too.  I saw the 2012 Norge on Cycle Trader and it was drop-dead Italian gorgeous.  I bought it the next day.

It had all the wonderfulness and all the less-than-wonderfullness of Norges.  It was much improved after a major service by GP Motorcycles in San Diego.

But several life changes occurred.  We took in a friend of four decades last November after she was fitted with an infusion pump and continuous O2 for pulmonary arterial hypertension.  And then we had the pandemic.  My friends and I would no longer be taking out-of-town trips for antiquing, etc much less my solo trips on the Norge.

I decided to downsize to one car (Windstar) and one motorcycle (Royal Enfield).  I gave the track Mustang to a niece and the track Integra to a nephew.  While the Norge is a great freeway cruiser, it really isn't fun like the Royal Enfield.  For instance, there's this 17 mile 55mph road between Descanso and Alpine.  With the Royal Enfield, I go 55mph while practicing my braking, turn-in and acceleration points keeping the neighbors and the Sheriff happy.  With the Norge, I go 70mph without trying and can't brake or accelerate because there's so much power on tap.  The neighbors wave at the RE but not at the Norge.  Might as well take the freeway.  So I'm giving the Norge to a nephew.  And a neighbor is looking at buying the BMW.

So I was looking to become a WG lurker rather than a member.

But remember I said my MG life was different?  I won last year's Cedar Vale raffle.  This doesn't happen to me -- I'm a raffle donor not a raffle winner.  I didn't need a fourth motorcycle and Luap needed funding to upgrade the forum's security so a Cedar Vale attendee bought the motorcycle with the money going to Luap. Smiles all around.

When I saw a post on this year's CC raffle, I bought some tickets and so did my PAH friend. You know, let's pretend and we love animals too.

Then while I was drinking my coffee this morning, I received the call from Tim.

I was shocked.  This doesn't happen to me, especially twice.

I wrong-footed myself and CC by exploring options to get a V9.

Enzo was busy selling an MG to a customer so tomorrow I hope to ask him if I can upgrade the Stone to one of his old-school-look Specials to pair with the Royal Enfield.  Whether a Stone or a Special, a V7 III is coming to CA! And I'm remaining a member rather than a lurker.

Because I screwed up with CC and, patting myself on the back, because I enjoyed such good fortune I made a direct donation to the League in Cadre's name.  There, I feel better.

And this year's Cedar Vale raffle of that lovely Breva?  Yeah I bought tickets.  Lots of tickets.  So you better buy more.  My MG luck can't last forever. 

[Cam3512]

He's (winner) DEAD to me!

[Cam3512]

He's (winner) DEAD to me!

All right, you seem like a nice deserving guy.  Maybe not "totally" dead to me...

[oldbike54]

 Congratulations Robert 

 Dusty

[circlip]

Just wait 'til next year...

[twowheeladdict]

Wow!  What a story!  Congrats Robert!

[Moparnut72]

That was going to be my backup/runaround town bike. Shucks,  guess not. Congratulations Robert, enjoy your new bike. As soon as I get my Audace paid off I am getting a V7 or if MG makes a pure lower road going version of the V85 that will be in my garage for sure.
kk

[elvisboy77]

Congrats!  I hope you enjoy it, Enzo is a class act!

[jrt]

Congratulations to you Robert!  And thanks Enzo for his outreach and support for the community.  It's nice to see that nowadays.

[Socalrob]

The V7iii sure is a great bike for local canyon runs.

What a bit of luck.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

Whether a Stone or a Special, a V7 III is coming to CA!

Post some photos when your new bike arrives.  Congrats‼️

[Kev m]

He's (winner) DEAD to me!

 

 

 

[greer]

I was in sore loser sull mode until I got to your post Robert, now you've turned that all around.  Congratulations and thanks for sharing the story, hope the swap to the Special works out.

Sarah

[sdcr]

Robert,

 Best story during these strange times.

 A  genuine "faith in humanity"  renewal tale.

Congratulations.

[vintagehoarder]

As Luap, Dusty and some others know, I'm Robert Calland.

My Moto Guzzi life has been...different.

About two years ago I sent my Royal Enfield Classic 500 engine to be hot-rodded by Scooter Bob in Minnesota.  Bob's workshop wasn't heated so I wasn't expecting the engine back until springtime.

But I got itchy for a motorcycle.  My drag race friend whom I rent my workshop from said his cousin was looking at Moto Guzzis.  So I looked too.  I saw the 2012 Norge on Cycle Trader and it was drop-dead Italian gorgeous.  I bought it the next day.

It had all the wonderfulness and all the less-than-wonderfullness of Norges.  It was much improved after a major service by GP Motorcycles in San Diego.

But several life changes occurred.  We took in a friend of four decades last November after she was fitted with an infusion pump and continuous O2 for pulmonary arterial hypertension.  And then we had the pandemic.  My friends and I would no longer be taking out-of-town trips for antiquing, etc much less my solo trips on the Norge.

I decided to downsize to one car (Windstar) and one motorcycle (Royal Enfield).  I gave the track Mustang to a niece and the track Integra to a nephew.  While the Norge is a great freeway cruiser, it really isn't fun like the Royal Enfield.  For instance, there's this 17 mile 55mph road between Descanso and Alpine.  With the Royal Enfield, I go 55mph while practicing my braking, turn-in and acceleration points keeping the neighbors and the Sheriff happy.  With the Norge, I go 70mph without trying and can't brake or accelerate because there's so much power on tap.  The neighbors wave at the RE but not at the Norge.  Might as well take the freeway.  So I'm giving the Norge to a nephew.  And a neighbor is looking at buying the BMW.

So I was looking to become a WG lurker rather than a member.

But remember I said my MG life was different?  I won last year's Cedar Vale raffle.  This doesn't happen to me -- I'm a raffle donor not a raffle winner.  I didn't need a fourth motorcycle and Luap needed funding to upgrade the forum's security so a Cedar Vale attendee bought the motorcycle with the money going to Luap. Smiles all around.

When I saw a post on this year's CC raffle, I bought some tickets and so did my PAH friend. You know, let's pretend and we love animals too.

Then while I was drinking my coffee this morning, I received the call from Tim.

I was shocked.  This doesn't happen to me, especially twice.

I wrong-footed myself and CC by exploring options to get a V9.

Enzo was busy selling an MG to a customer so tomorrow I hope to ask him if I can upgrade the Stone to one of his old-school-look Specials to pair with the Royal Enfield.  Whether a Stone or a Special, a V7 III is coming to CA! And I'm remaining a member rather than a lurker.

Because I screwed up with CC and, patting myself on the back, because I enjoyed such good fortune I made a direct donation to the League in Cadre's name.  There, I feel better.

And this year's Cedar Vale raffle of that lovely Breva?  Yeah I bought tickets.  Lots of tickets.  So you better buy more.  My MG luck can't last forever. 

Congratulations (I filmed and saw your named drawn), loved the back story thanks for sharing!

[Guzzi Gal]

Wow, you are both blessed and a blessing!  

Congrats and ride in good health.

[Bert Remington]

Thanks everyone for the kind and generous words.  And for the YouTube video.

Yes I've been blessed.  And to my great surprise lucky with MGs.

Enzo was raffling a 2019 Rosso Moto Guzzi  V7 III Stone, not variants on a theme.  Once I got over my shock, I came to my senses and followed Enzo's lead.  And then went further by embracing the Rosso.  So pictures won't be available until mid-July or thereabouts when the Rosso's arrive from Italy.  But there will be pictures.  And an updated avatar.

Again, thanks all.
Robert Calland

[Bert Remington]

After my shock from winning the Cadre Cycle/League for Animal Welfare raffle turned into excitement, I wondered how to integrate the V7 III Stone into my one-car (Windstar), one-motorcycle (Royal Enfield) plans.  I realized it was an excellent, low maintenance, urban assault vehicle so my plans changed. But the circumstances of its acquisition needed celebration so I decided to Embrace-the-Rosso to bring out the Rovente.

This embrace begins with the Carbon Dark's brake caliper and cylinder head covers from Cadre; the Stone S's shock springs from Cadre; Pazzo levers from GTM; and angled valve stems from Bridgeport/Ariete.

Nice touches but they lacked front-to-back flow.  Here's where Kev m's Photoshop artwork came to the rescue: https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=96990.msg1533793#msg1533793  I'm going Full Monty of course!  Work will be done by a local painter.  Thanks big time Kev.

All of which will be topped off with the Brown & Beige Saddle from Cadre.

For the urban part, I am using Givi E22N Monokey Top-Loading Side Cases mounted via H&B C-Bow Carriers; and a Givi E300N2 Helmet-Size Top Case (shared with the Royal Enfield) mounted on a Givi SR8201 Top Rack.  No tank bag -- it would walk away.  Lighting upgrades include Inertia's RY10W turn signal LEDs; GTM's License Plate Surround and Tail-Tidy Kit with the Amber LED tied to a brake flasher; Rigid Industries Fog Lights on the lower fork tree bracket (like the H&B Twinlight Lamp Set); and hopefully I can fit my extra Philips H4 headlamp LED.  A Helmet Hook holds my helmet and gloves while gearing up; I will see if there's a way it can hold the gas cap.

For the assault part, I am adding Grip Puppies and Koso Apollo Heated Grips for hand comfort; my Aerostich controller with Kanetsu heated vest to keep my old bones warm; and mounts for my Garmin zumo 660 navigator and VIRB Elite action camera to find and record hopefully happy memories.

I have negative feelings about a windscreen on this style motorcycle.  Don't and won't have one on the Royal Enfield.  Had and liked them on the Norge and R1100RT but those motorcycles are going away along with multi-hour rides.  Descanso gets cold but I can still last an hour in warm clothing.  So no windscreen.  Even in Rosso Rovente.

For the vehicle part, I'm adding an H&B center stand; a Badass Large Motorcycle Cover; and engine, chassis and parts manuals for reference.  GP Motocycles will perform maintenance services.

Cadre Cycle titles the motorcycle in Ohio; then Wolverine Cycle Logistics brings it to its new Forever Home; and I retitle it in California.  I expect to receive Rosso Rovente mid-to-late July.  I'll post before and after Embrace-the-Rosso pictures for your admiration  and suggestions.

All the parts are ordered and the payments made.  Now it's just patience.  See ya in July!

[Dave Swanson]

Wow!  You don't mess around!   Well done!

[greer]

That sure sounds like a plan.  Oh me, that wait will be tough.

Sarah

[twowheeladdict]

After my shock from winning the Cadre Cycle/League for Animal Welfare raffle turned into excitement, I wondered how to integrate the V7 III Stone into my one-car (Windstar), one-motorcycle (Royal Enfield) plans.  I realized it was an excellent, low maintenance, urban assault vehicle so my plans changed. But the circumstances of its acquisition needed celebration so I decided to Embrace-the-Rosso to bring out the Rovente.

This embrace begins with the Carbon Dark's brake caliper and cylinder head covers from Cadre; the Stone S's shock springs from Cadre; Pazzo levers from GTM; and angled valve stems from Bridgeport/Ariete.

Nice touches but they lacked front-to-back flow.  Here's where Kev m's Photoshop artwork came to the rescue: https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=96990.msg1533793#msg1533793  I'm going Full Monty of course!  Work will be done by a local painter.  Thanks big time Kev.

All of which will be topped off with the Brown & Beige Saddle from Cadre.

For the urban part, I am using Givi E22N Monokey Top-Loading Side Cases mounted via H&B C-Bow Carriers; and a Givi E300N2 Helmet-Size Top Case (shared with the Royal Enfield) mounted on a Givi SR8201 Top Rack.  No tank bag -- it would walk away.  Lighting upgrades include Inertia's RY10W turn signal LEDs; GTM's License Plate Surround and Tail-Tidy Kit with the Amber LED tied to a brake flasher; Rigid Industries Fog Lights on the lower fork tree bracket (like the H&B Twinlight Lamp Set); and hopefully I can fit my extra Philips H4 headlamp LED.  A Helmet Hook holds my helmet and gloves while gearing up; I will see if there's a way it can hold the gas cap.

For the assault part, I am adding Grip Puppies and Koso Apollo Heated Grips for hand comfort; my Aerostich controller with Kanetsu heated vest to keep my old bones warm; and mounts for my Garmin zumo 660 navigator and VIRB Elite action camera to find and record hopefully happy memories.

I have negative feelings about a windscreen on this style motorcycle.  Don't and won't have one on the Royal Enfield.  Had and liked them on the Norge and R1100RT but those motorcycles are going away along with multi-hour rides.  Descanso gets cold but I can still last an hour in warm clothing.  So no windscreen.  Even in Rosso Rovente.

For the vehicle part, I'm adding an H&B center stand; a Badass Large Motorcycle Cover; and engine, chassis and parts manuals for reference.  GP Motocycles will perform maintenance services.

Cadre Cycle titles the motorcycle in Ohio; then Wolverine Cycle Logistics brings it to its new Forever Home; and I retitle it in California.  I expect to receive Rosso Rovente mid-to-late July.  I'll post before and after Embrace-the-Rosso pictures for your admiration  and suggestions.

All the parts are ordered and the payments made.  Now it's just patience.  See ya in July!

That all sounds amazing! 

One thing you might want to check into regarding California.  I thought you couldn't transfer titles from any state into California unless the bike had 7500 miles on it.  Not sure why he would title it in Ohio when you should just be getting the origin documents and title it in California?  Mmm. 

[Moparnut72]

Not a problem if it is a 50 state model. If not, yes. I think all of the MGs are 50 state legal.
kk

[Bert Remington]

Enzo said OH wanted the motorcycle titled there first.  The ways of DMVs are mysterious although I'm sure there's a good reason in there somewhere.  WRT 7,500 miles, there's also the "or 10 years old" emissions requirement.  Unless the motorcycle has a CA certificate which apparently all Euro-compliant (and certainly E4) Moto Guzzis do.  I'll just ride over to my local Tag Stop in Alpine, they'll verify the VIN, type everything into the DMV computers, take my money, and hand me the license plate.  The title will arrive a few weeks later.

Also in Alpine is Coyote's Motorcycle Tires where I'll have the valve stems installed.  Coyote is your quintessential Harley Davidson rider: surrounded by the big iron (nothing less than 100 cubic inches or 800 pounds), burly, etc etc.  When I brought my Norge wheels in for new tires, I also brought him one of Luap's cups.  He loved it -- it's on his shelf next to his desk.  This time I'm bringing him a If You Can Read This She Fell Off T-shirt.  3X Large of course.  He has a helmet with a furred coyote skull on the back -- I'll post pictures.

[Milosh]

Congrats!  I hope you enjoy it, Enzo is a class act!

Indeed! I bought my V9 Bobber off him last June. He's great to work with.

[Kev m]

Outstanding plans, I cannot wait to see it!!!

 

[Bert Remington]

Wolverine Cycle Logistics loaded the Rosso Grosso this morning to begin wending its way across three time zones to its new Forever Home.

Most of the "practical" farkles have arrived but Enzo said the "bling" farkles coming from Italy have an unknown ETA.

I'm still excited.  I look at my downloaded Stone picture collection every day.