The giant WG National threadfest

[Gliderjohn]

From oldbike54:

Plus , fubar and MotoChuck250 will do the hard work 

I am a terrible mechanic but I can clean and polish pretty good.
GliderJohn

[oldbike54]

From oldbike54:I am a terrible mechanic but I can clean and polish pretty good.
GliderJohn

 Yes you do , the Stone looked like a new motorbike .

 

I've always liked the Breva and wanted one. Heck, I like all Guzzi's.

But, that would look really nice in my garage. I don't have any reds yet.

 Heck bubba , I had thoughts of keeping this one a secret and bringing it home 

 Dusty

[kingoffleece]

100 bucks on the way to assist as needed

[oldbike54]

100 bucks on the way to assist as needed

 Very generous , which of course is normal for you 

 Dusty

[MotoChuck250]

Nicest resort I've ever stayed in , best hosts , best food , best company , and Marley makes it perfect 


 This is coming together , spoke with Chuck , he is in .

 Dusty

Yeah, looks like a bike that would be interesting to twiddle a few wrenches on. 

[MotoChuck250]

         Ahhh, say what     

With John's hospitality and Ruth's cooking, I really can't see this as being work.  Just saying!! 

I will go quite a ways for Mulberry Rhubarb Pie!! 

[oldbike54]

Yeah, looks like a bike that would be interesting to twiddle a few wrenches on. 

 Gonna be a learning curve

 Dusty





 

[oldbike54]

With John's hospitality and Ruth's cooking, I really can't see this as being work.  Just saying!! 

I will go quite a ways for Mulberry Rhubarb Pie!! 

 250 miles for me , and worth every one of them .

 Dusty

[Gliderjohn]

From MotorChuck250:
Really sorry guys but we had a mulberry crop failure this year so no pie.
Ruth can probably come up with a near replacement of some sort. Will leave it as a surprise for you all.
GliderJohn

[oldbike54]

 I am so looking forward to another of our mini-rallies on the farm .

 Dusty

[pete roper]

Gonna be a learning curve

 Dusty

Really, it won't. They are no more complex than any other big block. If you have any queries or are worried about damaging something? Just ask.

Oh, and I bunged Mike some shekels last night. If it does need swingarm bearings or a shock linkage let me know. I'll chuck in the bearings but if it needs a linkage let me order it as I get a decent discount from AF1. Don't order a lot off them at the moment because the exchange rate is so shite but I can, and get it delivered to your address of choice.

 

Pete

[oldbike54]

Really, it won't. They are no more complex than any other big block. If you have any queries or are worried about damaging something? Just ask.

Oh, and I bunged Mike some shekels last night. If it does need swingarm bearings or a shock linkage let me know. I'll chuck in the bearings but if it needs a linkage let me order it as I get a decent discount from AF1. Don't order a lot off them at the moment because the exchange rate is so shite but I can, and get it delivered to your address of choice.

 

Pete

 Thanks Pete . The bike should be at Gliderjohn's place by the end of this month , we can get some pics of the linkage and swingarm .

 What other motorbike family has this type of global cooperation on a project ?

 Dusty

[pete roper]

I just want to win the bugger so we've got an excuse to come back! Jude and I are off to India in February and then the UK and Ireland, (With a side trip to France and possibly northern Italy if we have time.) mid 2020 but we still think we might have another US bike trip in us before we get too feeble. A Breva would be great! Far better than that POS Cali 1400 I bought for the last trip! I get a hernia just thinking about it!

Two years ago I would really of liked to do it on a Stelvio! Still would, but if I dropped it with a full tank someone would find our bleached bones out in the boondocks! Otherwise next time we'll go the boring hire car route again although that was a disaster last time! Much less reliable than a Guzzi. It was some sort of small, horrible Chevrolet and barely managed to run on ordinary fuel! Weird!

Pete

[SIR REAL ED]

Two years ago I would really of liked to do it on a Stelvio! Still would, but if I dropped it with a full tank someone would find our bleached bones out in the boondocks! Otherwise next time we'll go the boring hire car route again although that was a disaster last time! Much less reliable than a Guzzi. It was some sort of small, horrible Chevrolet and barely managed to run on ordinary fuel! Weird!

Pete

If you do get the the US, anywhere near VA, let me know.  I could lend you and the misses a bike or two for a few days.  Italian, Austrian, or Japanese, take your pick.  Warning: Damn little desert or sand in VA, mostly woods, mountains, and farm land.  I heard there's some cities here somewhere, but I try to avoid them.

My Strine buddy has been teaching me how to speak Strayan, so communication should not be a problem.

For those who need a primer, Thank God for the internet:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHQRZXM-4xI

[Chuck in Indiana]

Thanks for that. I'm sure it will help with communication the next time I see Pete.. 

[oldbike54]

I just want to win the bugger so we've got an excuse to come back! Jude and I are off to India in February and then the UK and Ireland, (With a side trip to France and possibly northern Italy if we have time.) mid 2020 but we still think we might have another US bike trip in us before we get too feeble. A Breva would be great! Far better than that POS Cali 1400 I bought for the last trip! I get a hernia just thinking about it!

Two years ago I would really of liked to do it on a Stelvio! Still would, but if I dropped it with a full tank someone would find our bleached bones out in the boondocks! Otherwise next time we'll go the boring hire car route again although that was a disaster last time! Much less reliable than a Guzzi. It was some sort of small, horrible Chevrolet and barely managed to run on ordinary fuel! Weird!

Pete

 Pete , May is almost half way thru the year , and there are two nice houses to rent for a weekend in Cedar Vale , and it is in the middle of the States , and ...well , you can see the logic of coming to the rally , right ?

 Dusty

[Sheepdog]

If you do get the the US, anywhere near VA, let me know.  I could lend you and the misses a bike or two for a few days.  Italian, Austrian, or Japanese, take your pick.  Warning: Damn little desert or sand in VA, mostly woods, mountains, and farm land.  I heard there's some cities here somewhere, but I try to avoid them.

My Strine buddy has been teaching me how to speak Strayan, so communication should not be a problem.

For those who need a primer, Thank God for the internet:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHQRZXM-4xI

Same here in the New Orleans area, Pete. I always keep a couple or three running. We even have a spare room.

[pete roper]

Sadly, much though we'd like to make it next year our itinerary is already pretty full. India in February, Europe in June/July. We'd prefer later but we're going with a mob of friends so we bow to their demands.

2021 is a definite possibility. I should be fully retired by then!

Pete

[oldbike54]

 Guess that means we need to plan on a 2021 WG National then .

 Pete , mate , gather up those other Ozzies , we have room .

 Dusty

[Huzo]

Can I make a $40 donation to the forum and have it split 50/50 between my 2019 donation and the raffle fund Dusty ?

[Huzo]

Guess that means we need to plan on a 2021 WG National then .

 Pete , mate , gather up those other Ozzies , we have room .

 Dusty

It’s gonna’ be a bit of a conflict with the 2021 Mandello thing which I’m in for.

[Texas Turnip]

Sultan,
Do yoou still re

[Texas Turnip]

Sultan,
Do yoou still require me to have two forms of identification even when I send cash? Your policy has me as confused as a steer at a orgy.

Tex

[oldbike54]

Can I make a $40 donation to the forum and have it split 50/50 between my 2019 donation and the raffle fund Dusty ?

 Peter , I appreciate the idea , but unfortunately it adds a layer of complication . Simpler just to wait until 2020 and send Luap a donation . Fair dinkum mate .

 Dusty

[oldbike54]

 The Turnip thinks I have a policy 

 Just don't send that big ugly fella Ken , OK ?

 Dusty

[Huzo]

Peter , I appreciate the idea , but unfortunately it adds a layer of complication . Simpler just to wait until 2020 and send Luap a donation . Fair dinkum mate .

 Dusty

Ok Dusty.
That’s the plan then.

[oldbike54]

 Whoever mailed the M.O from Santa Clarita CA , could you please PM me and identify yourself .

 Thanks

 Dusty

[normzone]

Too funny - typical Guzzista?

"I'll just send them a money order, they'll figure it out ... "

[oldbike54]

 Mystery solved 

 Dusty

[Gliderjohn]

Besides the great raffle bike, brotherly love and camping Marley the rally dog sends a friendly reminder to attend, but if you are thinking of not attending he will send cousin Vinny after your A#%!






GliderJohn