Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

[MIOMOTO]

New owner of a 2003 California Special Sport.

I'm just about 50 years old.

Have been riding a Triumph Tiger 800xc here in Western Montana.

Looking for another unique ride.  Enjoying the MG so far.

[motrhead]

Hmm...didn't do this when I joined, but I have been lurking for a couple of years now while I searched for my Guzzi and enjoyed some other fun bikes.
 I finally found her...'03 V11 LeMans with 16k km, mint, upgraded forks, exhaust and Power Commander. I am smitten!
 Everything else, except for my '77 XLCR Harley Cafe Racer, is collecting dust.
My details: Dean, 49, BC Canada, lots of Yamahas...lol

[Griso Gringo]

Ed Shank
Mechanical engineer
60+
Berea, Ohio
2013 Griso 8V SE, my first Guzzi and I love it! ;-T

[Eddose]

Ed from Utah here.  Newbie.  Riden since I was 6yo (I am now 49)  Started out riding Honda,  went to Triumphs and now just got a Moto Guzzi V7 Racer. 
Not very happy with the salesman that sold it to me..... told me there was a seat under the cowling... also messed around with the deal to get the bike.  Not very happy with them.
I needed a bike that had a Unique look, sporty, ...  I sell real estate in Utah and I drive more than 200 miles a day sometimes.  Needed something that looked somewhat professional but fun for me to ride.   The bigger tank helps, the classic look gives me a "not a biker" look, it's unique enough to break the ice with folks, and all I need to say is that it's an Italian bike.
Give folks a more relaxed feel when I ride up to greet them on a bike.


How do I add an image in this?

Ed

[guzzi_man]

Tom Mutz
65
Retired Federal Employee
Omaha, Nebraska

Bike:  2000 Jackal

[argyllwinger]

Hi,
George Bruce
Age 56
Electrical Contractor
Married (34 years)!
Argyll, Scotland.
1993 Honda Goldwing GL1500 Aspencade - ex California
1998 Honda CBR 900 RRW Fireblade

Looking out for a Norge!

[jwitt]

Hi
I'm Jim from the Florida Panhandle, originally from Ohio. I'm turning 62 in September and have recently retired.
I just bought my second Guzzi, an 07 Norge. My first was an 84 850T that I had back in the eighties.
I also have a 2001 Sportster, 2 R65 BMWs, 1969 SL90 Honda, and several mini bikes.

As you can see it has the optional Weber top case.

[DeThomaso]

Hello
My name is Thomas Nyvell, I am 52 years of age. I´m making a living as a busdriver. I live in Sweden( northern Europe), are a member of the swedish Moto Guzzi club and I have been riding motorcykles since I was 18 years old. My first encounter with Moto Guzzi was back in 1987 when I saw a California 2 Converter standing outside my local Guzzidealer who also was the Swedish importer at that time. 1988 I was stuck in the swedish guzziswamp  :bow and had my first California 3 delivered that spring. For the next tvelve years or so I had 2 California 3, one V65 Custom and finally one old 850 T-1975. Ive done my share of tinkering with guzzi over the years and by the beginning of the new century I had to have a pause from it all. It lasted until a month ago or so when I did the mistake of popping in and saying hello to old friends on The swedish Guzziclub homepage and forum. It all ended with me buying a V65 Lario - 1985, in very good condition, 2 weeks ago  ::)   ;D I got it really cheep! So....I knew, since I have been on this forum before (as a guest) that if I wanted to do a good job of restoring this bike I could get some well needed advice from you all. I know about the valveproblems and all but I think its best to have all the right input before I get on with the job.

Thank you for letting me join the campfire  :pop

Best regards
Thomas

[twowheeladdict]

Hello All.

After 30 years of strictly Japanese motorcycles, I just picked up my first Moto Guzzi.

Found a 2010 Café Classic with only 764 miles on it. 

David
52
Motorcycle Addict

The Café Classic is bike number 7 in my stable.

The rest are Kawasaki bikes.

[Gwyll]

Thanks for the add.  My name is Guillermo and I live in the Denver area.  I have my first Guzzi now for about three years.  A 1100 California Titanium.  It's been a great runner for me but quit last Thursday.  Still haven't figured out if it's the fuel pump, the filter or clogged injectors. 

My wife has a 550 Kaw Vulcan and she likes pleasure riding on the weekends.  I tend to use mine more for commuting and I can't have it cutting out on me on 6th avenue.  Any help would be much appreciated. 

I'm an insurance agent by day and a harmonica player at night. 

[dugr]

I don't know if I should say "Hello!", "Help!" or, "My name is Doug and I'm ..."

56
Pasadena, CA
Software
2000 Bassa

Sanity left me recently when I got Guzzi fever.  Now, I'm owned by a beautiful 2000 Bassa.  Not my first rodeo but, my first Guzzi.

I choose to blame Dean Rose (I'm insane, so I can) and his EV with Centauro bars, for my complete loss deductive reasoning skills. 

I've reach an understanding of a whole new level of unconsciousness.

BTW: Great forum!

[Rallon]

Hey

I am Roger, I teach high school Design & Technology, Engineering studies etc.

I own an 86 model Lemans Mk IV 16" front wheel, with a rear sets, clip on`s and an Agostini fairing.

I live in Hunter Valley in Newcastle, NSW Australia.

I love the meld of Guzzi simplicity with functionality, low down torque and its ability to go fast!

I was born in 1959 and have ridden bikes on and off (literally) since i was 18. ;)

[hegger]

Hey everyone,

Names Phil
I'm a strappin' young lad at a mere 22 years of age
I'm from Minnesota - land of 2 seasons (winter and riding season)
Currently live in St. Paul, MN
I'm a senior in college, working full time as a Media Relations Associate for a non-profit veterans organization that's based out of Washington, DC.

Previously I have only owned sport bikes, but I found a 1975 Moto Guzzi 850t (bored out to 950) that I couldn't pass up. Looking at a long term full restoration/customization full of fun, frustration, and lots of questions.

[bazza]

Hi everyone,
I'm Baz, I live in Sydney, Australia, and I'm in IT. I have a deposit on a 2013 Sport 1200 at my local dealer and am upgrading from a 99 Ducati ST2.
Cheers,
Baz

[jumpmaster]

Hi Ron - I see that you have a Mille GT that you are customizing.  I don't suppose that you are changing/upgrading the instrumentation and would be willing to sell the stock plastic console?  They aren't made by the factory any more, as far as I can tell, & they are hard to come by used.  I have a 1990 Mille that I'm trying to keep as stock as possible, & the console I have now is slowly disintegrating.

John C
Gaithersburg, MD, USA

[Dean Rose]

I don't know if I should say "Hello!", "Help!" or, "My name is Doug and I'm ..."

56
Pasadena, CA
Software
2000 Bassa

Sanity left me recently when I got Guzzi fever.  Now, I'm owned by a beautiful 2000 Bassa.  Not my first rodeo but, my first Guzzi.

I choose to blame Dean Rose (I'm insane, so I can) and his EV with Centauro bars, for my complete loss deductive reasoning skills. 

I've reach an understanding of a whole new level of unconsciousness.

BTW: Great forum!

That's it blame me, I did it.

I really can't take credit for the idea Chicago Mark had the idea first on his blue Bassa. I sat on Lannis' Centauro at a Guzzi lunch on day and liked the feel of the Centauro bars and that was it.


Dean

[Guzzirider26]

My name is Nino.
41
Currently Kansas city, Missouri
Tattoo machine designer
1998 EV

This is my first Guzzi and kicking myself for not getting one sooner, always had sport bikes. Have been modifying it since I got it. Ride it everday unless I'm pullint it apart. Glad to be apart of this :bike

When I first got it:  https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sY7zRUASIdM/U--c6H2whlI/AAAAAAAAFaU/EIi8lRdRMhs/w600-h337-no/00E0E_in5EnvzVQ0S_600x450.jpg
What Ive done so far:  https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IECsNf_Yuqg/U_AsJOozrCI/AAAAAAAAFeA/pIFj_k8BmDs/w737-h553-no/14%2B-%2B1

[356sc]

Mike Grant

Austin TX

61

Semiconductor equipment sales

[kirkkw]

I don't own a Guzzi but can't stop thinking about a Norge. Guess I should also consider the Stelvio.  Come to think of it the 1400 Cali Tour would satisfy the Victory Cross Country Tour craving I also have.

Recent history current bikes 1996 K11RS, 1976 CB750A (needs work) and 2010? Suzuki 125 scooter.

Past bikes: 1998? Suzuki Bandit 650, 1995 R100RT, 1983 R80RT, Honda Helix

Working in Corporate Business Ethics Office - age 56, retiring in less than 3 years if all plans work.

[bmacneil2008]

Hi all,

Robert here from Charleston, SC. Converted my Kawa VS to more of a ADV bike but found a new 09 Stelvio still in the crate last week for a very good price. Picking up this Wednesday.The Versys is great but wanted a larger ride for longer runs.

Have a great weekend :)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/71375941@N02/sets/72157645227238673/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/71375941@N02/sets/72157629200591028/

[Joeker8V]

My name is Brandon and I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I recently fell in love with the griso and decided it was time to retire the Buell. I am definitely interested in meeting up with some fellow Guzzi riders and getting to know more about these beautiful machines.

[Joeker8V]

Kirk Stephens

55

Operations Supervisor - Republic Services

Red Oak Texas - Dallas southern suburb

Proud new owner - 2014 California 1400 Touring (sixth bike/first Guzzi)

Hey there. My name is Brandon and I am also in the DFW area. Do you know if there is a group of Guzzi riders in the area that gets together?

[Guzzer]

Ned Miller
Retired educator & Educational Consultant & Presenter
Love sailing our MacGregor 26X
Live in the hills of Mid-Missouri
Refurbishing my first motorcycle, an Eldorado. I have never seen or heard a Guzzi run & have never driven a street bike!  This should be interesting!

[hammick]

Brian.  47 yr old Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri.

[petitchat]

Hi everyone,

My name is Hugo, 22, student in mechanical engineering. Just bought my first guzzi, V7 stone 2013 in white!

[Zoom Zoom]

I just wanted to extend my welcome to the new members that have posted here.

 :BEER:

John Henry

[Stormtruck2]

Brian.  47 yr old Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri.

I need to get your number in case I get nicked in Missouri.  Do you handle felonious speeding cases??  :bike :+=copcar :+=copcar   ;) ;) ;)

[Stormtruck2]

To all the new members here I just want to extend a hale and hardy hello and welcome.  You have joined the best forum on the innerneck about any subject.  Great people, great help, and great times.  Do yourself a favor, get to the nearest Guzzi rally as soon as you can.  Then you will get to meet many of the people on here and really get a sense of the Guzzi world. ;-T

[Normsthename]

Hi
My name is Andy and I'am 52 years young, I live in Leicester, UK
Had a Guzzi Itch since I was 17 after I first saw the Guzzi Lemans MK1 :)
Finally got my hands on one, a 2009 Norge with 9400 Miles on the clock.
Looking forward to collecting it on Friday :D

Andy

[kidsmoke]

Jumpin' in with both feet.

47
Chicagoland
Sales rep

Just picked up a 2000 Jackal in ridiculously good condition. Needs absolutely nothin', (but that won't stop me)

I'll have LOTS of questions for you lads over the coming months.

She's got:
a floorboard kit (appears to be HD)
Rich Maund Seat
MG seatback and rack
MG windshield
Highway pegs
(last two not currently installed)
And just generally meticulously maintained, and ready to go

Planning to pull the floorboard kit and put the pegs back. I've got the pegs, but not the peg mounts. If anyone has a set or can point me in that direction, lemme know.
I'm fortunate to have an experienced mechanic/Guzzi owner in the family and nearbye (the enabler), will be doing lots of riding and tinkering with him over the coming months.

without further ado



I'll have lots of more better pics as I delve into this, but this is just as an introduction.

Cheers!