Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

[Bill W]

Hey all
Bill from Atlanta,Ga. ( 66yrs old )
Self employed for 42yrs
Got back into bikes 7yrs ago when my ( then ) 19yr old son bought his first bike.
I'm currently on my second Cali 1400 touring ( first one got totaled 2yrs back ). I also have a 2000,Triumph Adventurer 900.
Best Regards

[Seweryn]

Hi All,

I am an amateur living in Ireland.  Not a teenager, but starting with motorcycling rather late in my career.  Recently got a Moto Guzzi (1200 Sport) that I have been working on for some time trying to get it running properly :-).  Project in progress and going rather well.

All The Best,
Peter

[jsherm01]

Hello. I'm awaiting delivery of a 2015 V7II Special. I live near Hillsdale Kansas with a wife, three horses, eight chickens, a 60's era Sears Gilera 125, 1995 Gas Gas Pampera 250, 2000 Kawasaki W650, 2019 Ducati Scrambler Sixty2, 2023 KTM 390 Adventure, and 2023 HD Pan America.

Cheers!

[OlyMoto]

I've perused this site anonymously for years, and with a new found interest in vintage bikes of all flavors questions need answers. I've newer Guzzis but am now looking at old. I'll start to pester y'all.

My primary two wheeled interest lies with trials, both vintage and modern. Have a couple TY's and a Fantic, and am also a modern bike dealer for Vertigos. For the purposes of this site though, I've a GRiSO and V85TT but am hoping to pick up a LM III in the next couple of weeks. I've found a seemingly nice, well cared for example but am soaking up as much info as possible here so I know what to look for when I make the 4+ hour drive to check it out.

Looking forward to bumping into some of you in the PNW.

Will

[707hatter@gmail.com]

Doug Downie, 62, engineering designer in Central Oregon, USA

[Larry H]

Hi there,

I am Larry
Living in Sydney, Australia
70 yrs old
Mechanical design engineer but not working any longer
Have a LM1 (currently in pieces) and has recently traded a BMW F700GS for a second-hand V85TT 2022

Regards

[Montana Guzzi]

My name is Jason Timm. I'm the current Montana rep for the MGNOC.
I've got a 1975 850T and a 1998 v11 EV in the garage.
(my wife has a ktm 390 duke, but I don't hold it against her hahaha)

[guzzisteve]

Welcome from a past Rep, Got a GREAT one here in GA. A friend of mine is buried in Big Sky Country. Old time Guzzi guy & wife. SideCar guy too.
Long Live the Club MGNOC it's the only club in US that has functions on USA soil that is not a test ride.

[shepped]

Hi All
Proud owner of a Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 ie in desperate need of some TLC
Live in Surrey in United Kingdom
57 years old and have been riding bikes for 40 years but first Guzzi so be gentle with me
Love tinkering with all my bikes but will no doubt need need help with this one as it has been sitting outside for 5 years

[CORDE]

Hello,

Here Corde from Spain,
In love with Guzzis since i was a child and my neightbor had a refurbished police motorbike.
I ride now a v7 stone III (second hand) because i was obsessed with it. Impossible for me not to have it. Im sure  it will be with forever.
I found this forum because i had a problem with the console that now is already fixed.

Thanks for exist

[apoc330]

Sean Knox
53
Manor, Texas

Love working fixing, working on and building things and don't too much care what it is.

[MR B]

Hello everyone,
I am Sean from Scarborough, UK.
Own a EV1100 California, and a Breva 750

[nikwax]

Hi all,

Mark here. I'm back to MG and Wild Guzzi after an eight year break. Just bought a 2007 Breva 1100.  I'm a retired software engineer and systems analyst.

I live on the coast of NW Washington state, not far from Vancouver BC. If any of you folks live in the Vancouver or Seattle areas, give me a shout.

[KenO]

Hi all,
I am a new member of this forum.

59 YO
Engineer
45 years riding
Live in southeast US
Currently own a restored '73 BMW R60/5 and a 2016 Kawi Versys 650.
Ready to sell the Kawi and considering replacing it with a V85 Travel.
I have never owned an MG before though I had a couple of uncles that did back in the 70s and 80s.
Happy to be here...

KenO

[skibum69]

Hello out there! Mike Buhler new to Moto Guzzi with a V11 Sport Naked recently gifted to me by my uncle.

57 these days. I'm a film technician and a rigger for Cirque du Soleil.

I live in New Melbourne, Newfoundland. Very few Guzzi's up here.

'82 BMW R65 LS
'83 BMW R100 RS
'99 BMW R1100 S
'03 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Naked
'06 Aprillia SR 50
'06 KTM 640 Adventure
'07 KTM 525 XCW

[JGW5]

Hello everyone,

My name is Greg Woods, I am 58 years old and work as an airfield manager in NM.

My only bike right now is a '24 V7 Stone Corsa, but I've been a licensed motorcycle rider for 30+ years.   Kind of feel like I am learning how to ride again, as it's been a few years since my last bike. 

Always loved Guzzi's, so when I decided to buy another bike, I went with a Guzzi. 

[Felixflyscars]

Thanks for having me. George Barnes, currently self unemployed, 60, Southern Oregon.  Have a little gaggle of Guzzis, always one or two in line for repairs or maintenance.

[Littlefield]

David Littlefield from San Antonio, TX. 72 yr old retired mechanical engineer. I enjoy building and fixing things. I’ve been riding mainly Triumph triples, currently a Tiger 800, but have always been interested in owning a Moto Guzzi. When the stars align I’ll try a get a test ride on a V85. There’s a dealer here in San Antonio and AF1 is not too far up the road.

[Xander]

David Littlefield from San Antonio, TX. 72 yr old retired mechanical engineer. I enjoy building and fixing things. I’ve been riding mainly Triumph triples, currently a Tiger 800, but have always been interested in owning a Moto Guzzi. When the stars align I’ll try a get a test ride on a V85. There’s a dealer here in San Antonio and AF1 is not too far up the road.

Howdy, David!  I'm a fellow builder and fixer of things and a proud V85 owner.
 

The Tiger 800 is a beautiful bike.  Got pics?

I'm also new to Moto Guzzi and I can highly recommend the 2021 (or newer) V85 TT.  It's a bit tall, but now that I'm used to mine it's a breeze.  However at ~500 pounds US, she does require finesse at low speed and some strength in the parking lot.  Mine is an E5 model (new for some '21s) that takes the standard ODBII interface for easy diags and whatnot.  She loves an open, curvy road and kicking up some occasional dirt.  Modern ABS and traction control are must-haves for me.  I like the Centenario for the lovely paint scheme.

I went for over a decade without a bike and now that I've regained my confidence, my V85 has become an agile and sexy dance partner that draws plenty of nice comments.    I bought her nearly new at just over 3k miles and after putting another 1k+ on the clock I'm happy to report zero factory problems.  I think the original owner was in over their head and laid her down once or twice but one can't tell by looking.  I lucked into finding a Centenario at a dealer right around the corner which is great for getting some extra keys made and an ECU update.  I've owned plenty of Japanese bikes (love 'em), but I've never tried a Triumph - though I've always wanted to.

Cheers!  We'll see you around.

[bjor1978]

Hello everyone, I’m a long time Guzzi admirer and first time owner.

I’m Bill Braile, 56 and live in NJ just outside Philadelphia.

I bought a 2007 California Vintage with 44k miles.......

Hi all. I am Brendan, 46 years old originally from UK and now in Connecticut. I just bought the sweet CalVin from Bill - such an excellent chap and already helped me a ton with info. 

Please be patient with me and expect some dumb questions as I get to know the bike, and guzzis, better.

[RileyHouston]

Hello,
My name is Riley Houston and I'm a 47 year old in Spring, TX and I recently purchased a new to me 2022 V85TT with 2400 miles on the ODO.  I've been riding for 31 years and this is my first Italian motorcycle and if all goes well, it won't be my last!  Most of the motorcycles I've owned have been Japanese with the majority being Honda.  To a lesser extent, I've owned Harley Davidson, Victory, Triumph, and BMW.  I'm looking forward to learning a lot from y'all!

[Chapulin]

I am Chris, 64, an engineer from Germany. I have owned bikes since I was 15, all makes Moto Guzzi, AWO, BMW, Junak, Ural, Matchless, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki etc, drove from Alaska to Argentina on a 700 Maxim, all around Brazil on a Honda 450 etc. After unexpectedly having loads of fun riding across the Philippines on a puny XR150, I have started liking off-roaders and have been dreaming about a Moto Guzzi V 650TT.

[Xander]

Hello,
My name is Riley Houston and I'm a 47 year old in Spring, TX and I recently purchased a new to me 2022 V85TT with 2400 miles on the ODO.  I've been riding for 31 years and this is my first Italian motorcycle and if all goes well, it won't be my last!  Most of the motorcycles I've owned have been Japanese with the majority being Honda.  To a lesser extent, I've owned Harley Davidson, Victory, Triumph, and BMW.  I'm looking forward to learning a lot from y'all!

Hello, Riley!

Your story is similar to mine, just add 10 years.  I've also recently lucked into a nearly new '21 V85 TT Centenario with 3100 miles on the ticker, and I just love it.  I think you will too.

Happy trails!  The V85 can actually handle them.

[Scott Carpenter]

Scott Carpenter 58, Principal Environmental Health Officer/Team Leader - South West England. Born in Australia, lived in England since the age of 34. 2004 Breva 750. My 20th year on a Breva! 

[Littlefield]

David Littlefield from San Antonio. 73 yrs old retired mechanical engineer. Recently picked up a 2022 V85. I’ve ridden mostly Triumph triples but have always been attracted to the MG brand. Looks like the weather will be warming up here so I’ll be able to get in some riding. A few of us have a trip to Big Bend in early April, get a chance to really check out the comfort. Seems pretty good so far.

[Littlefield]

Howdy, David!  I'm a fellow builder and fixer of things and a proud V85 owner.
 

The Tiger 800 is a beautiful bike.  Got pics?

I'm also new to Moto Guzzi and I can highly recommend the 2021 (or newer) V85 TT.  It's a bit tall, but now that I'm used to mine it's a breeze.  However at ~500 pounds US, she does require finesse at low speed and some strength in the parking lot.  Mine is an E5 model (new for some '21s) that takes the standard ODBII interface for easy diags and whatnot.  She loves an open, curvy road and kicking up some occasional dirt.  Modern ABS and traction control are must-haves for me.  I like the Centenario for the lovely paint scheme.

I went for over a decade without a bike and now that I've regained my confidence, my V85 has become an agile and sexy dance partner that draws plenty of nice comments.    I bought her nearly new at just over 3k miles and after putting another 1k+ on the clock I'm happy to report zero factory problems.  I think the original owner was in over their head and laid her down once or twice but one can't tell by looking.  I lucked into finding a Centenario at a dealer right around the corner which is great for getting some extra keys made and an ECU update.  I've owned plenty of Japanese bikes (love 'em), but I've never tried a Triumph - though I've always wanted to.

Cheers!  We'll see you around.

Greetings. Yes, picts of ex Tiger 800, older Tiger 1050 and a cafe 70 Norton project bike. Gotta have something to tinker with.

[Chouchen29]

Hi, everyone,

My name is Patrice, 51 yo, I live in France, after a few years with a 2006 1200 Norge, I just bought a 2012 California 1400 touring.
I also own two Nortons ( 1973 Commando roadster and 650SS ).

[justanut]

Hello. I’m Josh 48 from Western Pa. Getting back on 2 wheels after a long time away. Prospective Guzzi buyer and hope to get some advice from the members here.

[Oca Grassa]

Hello fellow Guzzisti! Thanks for adding me to the forum/board. My name is Sean, I’m 58 and a retired US Air Force Aviator, currently still working for the Air Force as a program manager in aviation support.

I chose my user name because the Norge has a fat a$$ with the bags on. Oca is goose in Italian. Grassa is Italian for “fat slob”….picture Homer Simpson and that’s sorta a visual for Grassa.

I live & work in the San Francisco Bay Area. I live roughly halfway between SFO and SMF. Been riding for 35 plus years, primarily sport bikes all that time. Picked up an ‘08 Norge last November. Slowly been going through the things it needs to be a reliable commuter…but riding it everyday!

Lots of other bikes in the garage, pretty much all sports bikes. The Norge is the 1st/only sport tourer in the stable. Only other bike I’d consider remotely close is an ‘83 Suzuki XN-85 Turbo. It’s a project of epic proportion…not been ridden in well over 25 years. Tires look like plastic…

The others….1992 Oil Boiler GSXR750, also a project in a retro-mod kind of way. 1993 Ducati 900SS, also a project. The runners are a 2000.5 Aprilia Mille R, a 2000 996, 2004 GSXR-600 and a 2007 Monster S2R1K. Then there is the basket case, a 1994 EX-500 which is literally nothing more than a frame, tank & seat pan….and an engine with no internals. Another project I’ll get to one day.

The Norge has plenty of company. So far I’ve ridden the Norge to work every day, rain or shine. Really like the heated grips for one, and the hard luggage for another. Here’s a pic from the day I picked it up:

[sanderoudev]

Hi, my name is Sander and i'm from the Netherlands.
Currently own a 2016 V7 Stone II and a 1974 850T which i'm currently rebuilding.