Author Topic: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group ! (Read 1411782 times)

bowie2k3 · « **Reply #1770 on:** August 01, 2015, 07:47:55 AM »

Hello All. I'm AJ, I am a new rider and I chose a '13 v7 Special in Black & yellow as my first ride. I'm really enjoying the sport and the bike. I'm located in central New Jersey.

I'm happy to have found this community. I bought the bike with 800 miles on it and no service records so I'm hoping to learn about maintenance or get some tips on good local mechanics. I've heard good things about Sun Cycle in Manasquan so I may try them out for a first service and full inspection.

stomatomoto · « **Reply #1771 on:** August 01, 2015, 11:10:16 AM »

Hi, here's me:

Dan
Tech support engineer for a PAAS startup (tech nonsense)
29
Napa Valley, California

I'm a new rider and my first bike ever is the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2 ABS, 2016, which I picked up 2 weeks ago and have been loving every second of owning!

argyllwinger · « **Reply #1772 on:** August 01, 2015, 12:15:16 PM »

Hi,
George Bruce 57 yrs, self employed electrical contractor , live in Argyllshire near Loch Lomond, Scotland. Married, 2 grown up 'kids' and 4 grand children. Biker in my younger days then a 27 year gap before returning to Hondas Pan Euro, Goldwing, and Fireblade. Now loving my Norge.

solar380 · « **Reply #1773 on:** August 01, 2015, 01:13:01 PM »

Hi Everyone,

I just joined this forum because I purchased a 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer. This is my fourth bike, I have three other larger bikes; 2002 BMW 1200LT, 1997 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, and a 2004 Honda NRX1800 Rune. I love this cafe racer, it is small and nimble, unlike my other bikes. I am going to learn from all of you regarding this Italian beauty. Hopefully, I can also contribute some of my personal experiences as well.

solar380

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #1773 on:** August 01, 2015, 01:13:01 PM »

unclepete · « **Reply #1774 on:** August 06, 2015, 11:36:41 PM »

Hi , my name is Peter , I'm 67 and retired , live in No. California , and recently bought my first Guzzi , a 1976 850 T3 .
I have always enjoyed working on my own bikes and had many through the years that would be considered classics , but they were just old bikes when I had them . My good bike is a '87 BMW R80 , and the 850 T3 is a project , and I'm looking forward to learning from all of you .

rocker59 · « **Reply #1775 on:** August 07, 2015, 09:36:57 PM »

Welcome everyone!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1776 on:** August 08, 2015, 03:14:44 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on August 07, 2015, 09:36:57 PM

Welcome everyone!

Yes . Had the pleasure of meeting Woody 72275 and his lovely wife last Sunday .

Dusty

Swedemoto · « **Reply #1777 on:** August 09, 2015, 08:42:29 PM »

Chris 55
Looking forward to a vintage Guzzi. Trying to learn as much as I can while I look.

decotriumph · « **Reply #1778 on:** August 10, 2015, 09:37:21 AM »

Hello Guzzi people!

I am Alan Mayes, 65 years old, managing editor/VP of two custom car & hot rod magazines (Ol' Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe). I live in Tullahoma, Tennessee (about 70 miles south of Nashville; same distance to Chattanooga or to Huntsville, AL). I am picking up a new 2014 Stelvio in the next couple days, depending on weather, trading in a Harley Road King.

Several years ago (1998-2000), I was a Moto Guzzi dealer in Indianapolis; we also carried Triumph, Ducati, and Laverda. My last Guzzi was a 2000 Jackal, which I had sold to my brother when the dealership was still open. Since then, I've had two BMWs, a couple Buells, two Excelsior Hendersons, two Triumph Tigers, and the Road King.

I was happy to find this forum. It looks like a good one and I appreciate its being created and thoughtfully moderated.

Tkelly · « **Reply #1779 on:** August 10, 2015, 01:41:59 PM »

Tom and Deb Kelly Lawyer and Nurse,Spring Green WI.Stelvio and V7 classic.Guzzi people always welcome.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1780 on:** August 10, 2015, 02:48:59 PM »

Quote from: decotriumph on August 10, 2015, 09:37:21 AM

Hello Guzzi people!

I am Alan Mayes, 65 years old, managing editor/VP of two custom car & hot rod magazines (Ol' Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe). I live in Tullahoma, Tennessee (about 70 miles south of Nashville; same distance to Chattanooga or to Huntsville, AL). I am picking up a new 2014 Stelvio in the next couple days, depending on weather, trading in a Harley Road King.

Several years ago (1998-2000), I was a Moto Guzzi dealer in Indianapolis; we also carried Triumph, Ducati, and Laverda. My last Guzzi was a 2000 Jackal, which I had sold to my brother when the dealership was still open. Since then, I've had two BMWs, a couple Buells, two Excelsior Hendersons, two Triumph Tigers, and the Road King.

I was happy to find this forum. It looks like a good one and I appreciate its being created and thoughtfully moderated.

Hey , I read both of those , fun stuff

Welcome .

Dusty

decotriumph · « **Reply #1781 on:** August 10, 2015, 04:24:22 PM »

Thanks, Dusty. Keep buying those magazines! I may need to buy accessories!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1782 on:** August 10, 2015, 04:48:05 PM »

Quote from: decotriumph on August 10, 2015, 04:24:22 PM

Thanks, Dusty. Keep buying those magazines! I may need to buy accessories!

Buy them ? You are certainly new to the Guzzi world

Dusty

cheekieduckie · « **Reply #1783 on:** August 10, 2015, 10:11:04 PM »

Hello
I'm Ken from WV. Just brought home a new-to-me 07 Breva v1100. I think I'm starting to figure out the charm of these engines. Fun, fun ... looking forward to learning and perhaps sharing a bit when I can. Took her on a 500 mile test-ride this past weekend, looks like maybe a taller seat and/or some way to increase ground clearance might be in order. Funny how the chrome-brigade seem more generous with the waves while I'm on the Breva

Bill Hagan · « **Reply #1784 on:** August 11, 2015, 07:55:52 AM »

Quote from: cheekieduckie on August 10, 2015, 10:11:04 PM

Hello
I'm Ken from WV. Just brought home a new-to-me 07 Breva v1100. I think I'm starting to figure out the charm of these engines. Fun, fun ... looking forward to learning and perhaps sharing a bit when I can. Took her on a 500 mile test-ride this past weekend, looks like maybe a taller seat and/or some way to increase ground clearance might be in order. Funny how the chrome-brigade seem more generous with the waves while I'm on the Breva

Welcome.

A Breva 1100 is a great Guzzi and especially well suited to the great roads in your part of the world. Where, btw, in W.V.?

As you know, of course, it's "almost heaven" there because it is next to the Old Dominion.

Bill

cliffyg · « **Reply #1785 on:** August 11, 2015, 12:43:59 PM »

Hi newbie here cliffyg !
Joined the forum eons ago but lost my contact details until now

I live on the Isle of Man
Work on Aircraft as an Airframe / Engine Technician
I have a 2010 V7 Classic and a 2012 Nevada
My wife has a 2006 750 Breva
The Nevada is my 7th Guzzi
I downsized from a B1100 in 2010 due to a shoulder injury

decotriumph · « **Reply #1786 on:** August 11, 2015, 01:58:53 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on August 10, 2015, 04:48:05 PM

Buy them ? You are certainly new to the Guzzi world

Dusty

Oh, believe me, I know. I was a Guzzi dealer, remember?

perter · « **Reply #1787 on:** August 11, 2015, 03:07:03 PM »

Hello, I'm Per from Denmark. I'm 47yrs old, married since 2005 and the proud father of 3 boys and a lovely daughter. I work in industrial engineering and live in the country side on a small farm with a few sheep and occassionally a cattle to feed.

i like to spend the limited time left from work, family and house with my motorboat, fishing, camping and old motors and similar boy things. I have a 50 rigid harley bobber but would like something more rideable without loosing the V2 torque and sound, so I'm in the market for a well owned LM2, 850T3/4 or SP1000 with round cylinders. My search so far has not been succesful but I hope the approaching end of the riding season here will bring some good offers to surface.

Looking forward to explore the site and hopefully contribute once I get more experience with these fabulous machines

Lannis · « **Reply #1788 on:** August 11, 2015, 04:42:24 PM »

Quote from: perter on August 11, 2015, 03:07:03 PM

Hello, I'm Per from Denmark. I'm 47yrs old, married since 2005 and the proud father of 3 boys and a lovely daughter. I work in industrial engineering and live in the country side on a small farm with a few sheep and occassionally a cattle to feed.

i like to spend the limited time left from work, family and house with my motorboat, fishing, camping and old motors and similar boy things. I have a 50 rigid harley bobber but would like something more rideable without loosing the V2 torque and sound, so I'm in the market for a well owned LM2, 850T3/4 or SP1000 with round cylinders. My search so far has not been succesful but I hope the approaching end of the riding season here will bring some good offers to surface.

Looking forward to explore the site and hopefully contribute once I get more experience with these fabulous machines

Sounds like a good life, but be careful!!!

Although a Guzzi is a Vtwin, it runs NOTHING like a Harley Davidson - the Harley likes to "chug" and pull at 2500 RPM or so (as you know); the Guzzi will be ruined doing that. It likes to cruise at 4000 RPM or higher - as a matter of fact, my 1200cc Stelvio gets its best fuel mileage running at a steady 4500 RPM.

Just wanted to make sure you knew! Hope it all works out for you .....

Lannis

jGuz · « **Reply #1789 on:** August 12, 2015, 07:08:32 AM »

Hi, my name is Jason. I'm 27 years old and I'm an electrical engineer in Southern Maryland.

As for interests...I have a problem. I've had these bikes in the span of 3 years:

2003 Suzuki SV650: sold (shouldn't have !)
2008 Suzuki M50: wrecked 3 days after I sold the SV650
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250: bought after I wrecked the M50 to get back in the saddle, sold
2004 Yamaha FZ6: sold after I got tired of the nasty vibrations
1998 Honda Blackbird: bought because I heard it was very smooth; still have it, want to sell
2009 Ducati Monster 696: loved it, wrecked it

2012 Triumph Bonnneville: still have it
2008 Moto Guzzi Norge: just got it!

So hopefully I'll be satisfied with the current stable. Buying/selling takes time away from riding!

tonUPRacer · « **Reply #1790 on:** August 12, 2015, 03:53:33 PM »

Welcome JGuz. I used to live/work/ride in SoMD as well. Some great riding both for bicycles and motorcycles. I lived in Loveville, what a great name and place! It's been years since I moved away. At that time NAVAIR had just located its HQ there and traffic in and out of LexPk was beginning to be a bear, how is it now?

Scud · « **Reply #1791 on:** August 12, 2015, 11:55:15 PM »

Quote from: jGuz on August 12, 2015, 07:08:32 AM

Hi, my name is Jason. I'm 27 years old and I'm an electrical engineer in Southern Maryland.

2008 Moto Guzzi Norge: just got it!

There's something poetic about an electrical engineer owning a Moto Guzzi...

jGuz · « **Reply #1792 on:** August 13, 2015, 07:38:47 AM »

Quote from: tonUPRacer on August 12, 2015, 03:53:33 PM

Welcome JGuz. I used to live/work/ride in SoMD as well. Some great riding both for bicycles and motorcycles. I lived in Loveville, what a great name and place! It's been years since I moved away. At that time NAVAIR had just located its HQ there and traffic in and out of LexPk was beginning to be a bear, how is it now?

It's congested every day, but not in levels that would rival the Capital Beltway. But yeah, Southern Maryland is a great place for riding.

Quote from: Scud on August 12, 2015, 11:55:15 PM

There's something poetic about an electrical engineer owning a Moto Guzzi...

It's funny that you mention that, since I've had a misadventure with motorcycle electronics...one of the previous owners of my Yamaha decided to replace the stock wiring with a tumbleweed of randomly colored wires. The guy even used audio wire for one of the turn signals! That one was a doozy.

I already checked the electronics bay under the Norge's seat and so far, I haven't seen anything crazy. Though I did blow a fuse the first day I got her.

BoulderBreck · « **Reply #1793 on:** August 13, 2015, 08:11:35 AM »

Proud 'caretaker' of this recently purchased (from a WildGuzzi member) 1989 Mille GT.

And new member... Hope the pic posts...

BoulderBreck · « **Reply #1794 on:** August 13, 2015, 08:24:19 AM »

Let's try this..only slightly tech challenged, didn't want to wake up my teenager to help.

https://flic.kr/p/x1p4Js

Eadnams · « **Reply #1795 on:** August 13, 2015, 03:02:21 PM »

Hello! First Guzzi, loving it.

Evan, 33 I'm in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Freelance Online Marketing/Ad/SEO stuff.

nick949 · « **Reply #1796 on:** August 13, 2015, 03:41:39 PM »

Quote from: BoulderBreck on August 13, 2015, 08:24:19 AM

Let's try this..only slightly tech challenged, didn't want to wake up my teenager to help.

https://flic.kr/p/x1p4Js

Welcome. Nice Mille. Nice tour of your house and Colorado too

Nick

doc995 · « **Reply #1797 on:** August 14, 2015, 01:01:19 PM »

I .. I'm Matt from Seattle;

New to Moto Guzzi's .. now the proud parent of a 2003 California Stone Touring.

Currently also ride a BMW R1200RT and have had a string of BMW's over the years with nearly 300K miles on them collectively. Guess you could say I like to ride!

Love my Moto Guzzi so palnning to drop a dime or two and get it the way I want it.

I'm interested in Making the Seat higher for myself and my girlfriend, adding floorboards and a back rest and small rack. I noticed the rack and little backrest on the 03-04 EV touring and looks like it bolts right on to my stock MB bags and handrail mounts?

Anyone have rack/backrest for sale?

Anyone know if Kuryakyn after market mounts/footboards will work ..and if so what adapter?

Recommendations for more coverage faring than the 'sport' shield that came stock. National Cycle Heavy Duty? Memphis Shades Batwing?

Cool weather and absent traffic riding wishes to all.

Matt
2003 Cali Stone Touring

et998 · « **Reply #1798 on:** August 14, 2015, 06:25:21 PM »

Eric Tolton

BMW Master tech w/27 years experience

Motorcycle enthusiast - several brands - currently an anti-Harley Harley rider

Great forum -been lurking for several years

Got wood for a Guzzi-

tarsky68 · « **Reply #1799 on:** August 15, 2015, 02:19:35 PM »

Brett Dunn
Lancaster, PA

Sell, support and train SolidWorks (3D CAD software)

2013 MG Griso 1200 - set up Mad Maxx Style...you know, for when the zombies come
2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - for sale - anyone???
2014 MG Stelvio - being shipped as we speak!
Many other bikes in the past

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Author Topic: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group ! (Read 1411782 times)

stomatomoto

argyllwinger

solar380

Wildguzzi.com

oldbike54

oldbike54

oldbike54

cheekieduckie

Bill Hagan

cliffyg

BoulderBreck

BoulderBreck

doc995

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