Author Topic: What is your favourite bike among WG membership ? (Read 11135 times)

Huzo · « **on:** January 22, 2021, 05:51:23 PM »

I am convinced that there is no Guzzi out there that I want more than my Norge and it’s been fun playing with my trail bike. There are certainly “better” bikes than my Norge but I’ve not been tempted to go behind her back and play up. Last time I did that it cost me a house...!
But here’s the thing.
Although there isn’t one that’s tempted me to leave, I have been been guilty of keeping my head straight ahead but looking sideways...(a bit like when you see something fetching while your partner is with you..).
Here’s the question..
If you could swap your favourite bike with one owned by a CURRENT forum member and never sell it, which one would it be ?
I have thought about it a fair bit before posting this and I have my #1.
There are many lovely bikes owned by our members worthy of a #2 pick, but for me the #1 bike I would crawl through a mile of shit and broken glass for is Dave Swanson’s V11 Sport.
If I was going to stray, it would be for that beauty.
I do admit that there was a certain amount of frustration that needed to be “taken in hand” over the Ewan McGregor Greenie, but I wouldn’t crawl over Dave’s bike to get to it.
Just one request before you ship it to me Dave..
Can I keep my wheels ?
ps. guys and girls...Just ONE.. Although a group thing might be nice..

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2021, 05:57:53 PM »

I'd consider swapping for Chucks Aero Lario, that's the most bad ass sounding small block ever. And I'm not even a small block kinda guy.

Huzo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2021, 05:59:25 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on January 22, 2021, 05:57:53 PM

I'd consider swapping for Chucks Aero Lario, that's the most bad ass sounding small block ever. And I'm not even a small block kinda guy.

Ok mate.. What if he rang you..NOW..!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:05:33 PM »

Chuck will be keeping the AeroLario..

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:09:37 PM »

That's great Huzo! I had a feeling it might be the V11S

For some reason I like this photo in the van after I made the deal, and knowing it was mine, all mine!

Just to pour salt in your wound here is a little video of the prior owner starting it up for me.

https://youtu.be/kssRXMtW1mQ

80CX100 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:11:30 PM »

HHmmm, Chuck's bikes are sounding popular.

Every time I read Pete or Chuck describe how evil the mighty Scura is, I have this longing to twist that throttle,

Shorty · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:13:45 PM »

Never saw it in person, but Greg Field's Super Eldo would be my pick. Breathed on engine, super suspension, brakes, alternator, end to end improvements. I'd rather have one like that than any new Guzzi.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:14:35 PM »

Glawster's 55 Falcone Sport could get me thinking about a trade!!

blackcat · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:21:51 PM »

Whoever owns an MGS/01 on this list.

Ncdan · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:30:03 PM »

I’ll play.
It would be the orange beast that Beetle built! Love that machine.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2021, 07:05:08 PM »

Lucky Phil's Greenie V11 with the Centauro engine.

Huzo · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:04:08 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on January 22, 2021, 06:14:35 PM

Glawster's 55 Falcone Sport could get me thinking about a trade!!

Check the seat, I’ve sat on it...!

SED · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Ncdan on January 22, 2021, 06:30:03 PM

I’ll play.
It would be the orange beast that Beetle built! Love that machine.

Great choice!

Huzo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:13:56 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on January 22, 2021, 06:09:37 PM

That's great Huzo! I had a feeling it might be the V11S

For some reason I like this photo in the van after I made the deal, and knowing it was mine, all mine!

Just to pour salt in your wound here is a little video of the prior owner starting it up for me.

https://youtu.be/kssRXMtW1mQ

Closest I can do is this..
https://youtu.be/C3wsYLPEoYA

Huzo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:18:07 PM »

Quote from: blackcat on January 22, 2021, 06:21:51 PM

Whoever owns an MGS/01 on this list.

Just slightly out of bounds mate, but not by much.
Needs to be owned by a current WG member and achievable. Suffice to say that there has to be some conceivable way a deal could be struck.

rschrum · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:40:30 PM »

Guzzi Ride's 1000s.

Huzo · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:43:03 PM »

Quote from: rschrum on January 22, 2021, 08:40:30 PM

Guzzi Ride's 1000s.

Yes..
Not for me but I can see why you would.

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2021, 08:44:59 PM »

At the end of the day...of all the vintage Guzzi's out there...THIS...is the one I have always LUSTED over!!

cliffrod · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2021, 09:05:15 PM »

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. But no matter what side you're on, you still have to mow that lawn....

Huzo · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2021, 09:14:48 PM »

Quote from: JJ on January 22, 2021, 08:44:59 PM

At the end of the day...of all the vintage Guzzi's out there...THIS...is the one I have always LUSTED over!!

So you want Glawster’s other bike..

Huzo · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2021, 09:17:08 PM »

Quote from: JJ on January 22, 2021, 08:44:59 PM

At the end of the day...of all the vintage Guzzi's out there...THIS...is the one I have always LUSTED over!!

So you want Glawster’s OTHER bike..

JJ · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2021, 09:21:44 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on January 22, 2021, 09:17:08 PM

So you want Glawster’s OTHER bike..

Vintage V7 Sports from the early 70's in this condition now go for $15,000-$20,000 and that is way out of my league, unfortunately...

Retired...on a fixed income....now on Social Security...now on Medicare...DONE!!

not-fishing · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2021, 11:04:03 PM »

A 1931 Model 15 ------------then Cannonball!!!

Turin · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2021, 11:42:11 PM »

Old Jocks Magni

Huzo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2021, 11:54:27 PM »

Quote from: not-fishing on January 22, 2021, 11:04:03 PM

A 1931 Model 15 ------------then Cannonball!!!

Who owns that on this forum ?

Glawster · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2021, 05:36:55 AM »

Well I'm pleased to have a couple of popular bikes, sadly neither are up for swaps

For me I'd love a Dondolino or Condor, but if we class those outside of achievable can anyone show me a nice US spec Eldorado loop, possibly with all the police bling on it?

DSC_1752 (2) by Derek Wardell, on Flickr

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2021, 05:42:15 AM »

Quote from: cliffrod on January 22, 2021, 09:05:15 PM

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. But no matter what side you're on, you still have to mow that lawn....

truer words were never spoken..

jwinwi · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:42:06 AM »

Gentlemen: Since Huzo hasn't pointed it out yet, you only completed half of your assignment. Please indicate the bike you're willing to give up to get the one you want.

Still not sure if I'd be willing to give up any of mine due to the amount of blood, sweat and treasure invested...

Huzo · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:52:53 AM »

Quote from: jwinwi on January 23, 2021, 06:42:06 AM

Gentlemen: Since Huzo hasn't pointed it out yet, you only completed half of your assignment. Please indicate the bike you're willing to give up to get the one you want.
Still not sure if I'd be willing to give up any of mine due to the amount of blood, sweat and treasure invested...

It’s a funny thing now you mention it.
If Dave Swanson lived in Oz and offered to swap his V11 Sport for my Norge, I’d politely decline and obviously they are a long way apart anyway.
Even if he offered the same deal on my v85, I still wouldn’t do it.
I’m very happy with both of mine, but for an illicit affair...?
#1. Dave’s bike.

JJ · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2021, 10:31:48 AM »

QUOTE: What achievable Guzzi would you “stray” for..??

OK - If I did not already have my '98 Centauro GT...I might stray for something like this...

Still at the Guzzi dealer in Prescott, AZ...

I think it could be had for $5000 $$ CASH $$, and it is a "turn-key" example in EXCELLENT condition...

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