Author Topic: Mighty proud of honest Guzzi riders. (Read 5074 times)

Texas Turnip · « **on:** October 08, 2015, 06:13:54 AM »

It happened again this past weekend at the Texas Guzzi rally when Georganne announced the oldest rider. Bob wouldn't take it as he has balance problems and rode in his car. At numerous Guzzi Nationals I've seen people admit they trailered their bike part way or had a bike in storage so they refused the long distance award.

I attend a number of generic rallies and let me tell you some have no shame in accepting an award that does not belong to them.

Just another reason why I'm proud to say I've been with Guzzi since 1971.

Tex

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2015, 06:49:52 AM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on October 08, 2015, 06:13:54 AM

It happened again this past weekend at the Texas Guzzi rally when Georganne announced the oldest rider. Bob wouldn't take it as he has balance problems and rode in his car. At numerous Guzzi Nationals I've seen people admit they trailered their bike part way or had a bike in storage so they refused the long distance award.

I attend a number of generic rallies and let me tell you some have no shame in accepting an award that does not belong to them.

Just another reason why I'm proud to say I've been with Guzzi since 1971.

Tex

A unique and different bunch of people, no doubt about that. It's why I picked a Guzzi in the first place ....

Lannis

nunzio · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2015, 06:58:11 AM »

Any pictures of the rally?

Bonafide Bob · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2015, 07:00:33 AM »

How old was the oldest rider?

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:39:28 AM »

Yep, always been a good bunch of dudes at the rallies I've attended over the years. It'll be interesting to see who picks up the oldest rider torch since J.N.'s passing.

Dean Rose · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2015, 10:30:40 AM »

I've been unfortunate enough to receive the award a couple of times and didn't want it.

Dean

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2015, 10:36:41 AM »

Quote from: Bonafide Bob on October 08, 2015, 07:00:33 AM

How old was the oldest rider?

Youngest rider was 43. Oldest Guzzi riderwas 74 and youngest passenger was 49. Again, Randy Tefft from NH was long distance . Randy said it was easier and faster riding the Stelvio compared to when he rode the Rokon across the US. Beaver said she'd post pics later.

Tex

PJPR01 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2015, 11:47:10 AM »

Here's a link to a few pics from this year's and last year's GRIT rally:

http://s130.photobucket.com/user/PJPR01/library/GRIT%20Rally?sort=3&page=1

Bonafide Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:00:33 PM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on October 08, 2015, 10:36:41 AM

Youngest rider was 43. Oldest Guzzi riderwas 74 and youngest passenger was 49. Again, Randy Tefft from NH was long distance . Randy said it was easier and faster riding the Stelvio compared to when he rode the Rokon across the US. Beaver said she'd post pics later.

Tex

Thanks
Bob

Cross-tie Walker · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:57:30 PM »

Why is that rider stopped on a bridge??

PJPR01 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2015, 03:53:55 PM »

Quote from: Cross-tie Walker on October 08, 2015, 02:57:30 PM

Why is that rider stopped on a bridge??

It's a side bridge near the main highway, doesn't get main traffic. Actually a pretty cool bridge dedicated to Veterans of Foreign Wars. Just a cool spot to take a picture along the way. That was Tom Nova by the way as we rode up to the GRIT together.

Paul

bad Chad · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2015, 07:40:17 PM »

I've only been to guzzi rallies to this pint. I always leave my keys in the ignition, is this common else where?

Stephen · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:00:15 PM »

Yes, Guzzi folks are great. Always helpful too.

Reminds me of a rally I was at in 89 in Hot Springs, I entered my Harley in the bike show and at the awards ceremony they announced someone else and that person accepted the award.

May I point out I was the only Harley in the show and the judge gave me the paper 1st place paperwork and he personally congratulated me at the show, at the awards he said oh yeah he was the only one.

Don't miss the Harley daze...

nunzio · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:10:32 PM »

PJPR01..... thanks for the pictures!!!!

azguzzirep · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2015, 01:06:27 AM »

Quote from: Dean Rose on October 08, 2015, 10:30:40 AM

I've been unfortunate enough to receive the award a couple of times and didn't want it.

Dean

My 72 Eldo got a Rat bike award once. As I walked up to recieve the 'prize' I explained to everyone that it was NOT a ratbike. I wish now I had refused the 'award'!

Tom

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2015, 10:53:06 AM »

Quote from: bad Chad on October 08, 2015, 07:40:17 PM

I've only been to guzzi rallies to this pint. I always leave my keys in the ignition, is this common else where?

Chad, I always leave the keys in, and most do, but on the east coast and west coast you will get to see big log chains with locks on the front tires. Shocking!!! I've never seen that in the midwest.

Tex

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2015, 11:27:57 PM »

Two riders I know were traveling the west coast with late model Road Kings. Made the mistake of picking a motel in far southern CA where they were given rooms on the 11th floor. Guess what was missing in the morning.
GliderJohn

Yeahoo Whoyah · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2015, 12:03:42 AM »

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far southern CA

Gateway to Mexico and adios motorcycle.

gary martin · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2015, 07:04:40 AM »

A few years ago at the Plain 'n' Casual rally in Ohio they gave the oldest guzzi rider award to someone who was a bit younger than me. A couple friends said I should say some thing. But coincidentally it was also the guy's birthday and he was really happy to get the award and birthday wishes from the group. No way was I gonna rain on that parade!!! Both of us were "only" in our mid 60's so it was a younger guzzi rally

Sadly he passed away within a year or so . . . .

Don Ivey · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2015, 07:14:29 AM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on October 09, 2015, 10:53:06 AM

Chad, I always leave the keys in, and most do, but on the east coast and west coast you will get to see big log chains with locks on the front tires. Shocking!!! I've never seen that in the midwest.

Tex

I've never seen that at a Guzzi rally in NC or Virginia. Just saying.

LaMojo · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2015, 07:28:38 AM »

Back in the early 2000s, when I started attending Guzzi rallies, there were a few vendors that would come and set up shop. It may have been at Catfish Haven where I overheard one vendor talking to a customer about leaving his merchandise tables uncovered when he went to lunch. AT Guzzi and BMW rallies it seems that he didn't have problems with thefts. At Harley rallies, he would hire two helpers to overlook and help with sales and still had a theft problem.

El Pescador · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2015, 07:29:22 AM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on October 08, 2015, 10:36:41 AM

Youngest rider was 43. Oldest Guzzi riderwas 74 and youngest passenger was 49. Again, Randy Tefft from NH was long distance . Randy said it was easier and faster riding the Stelvio compared to when he rode the Rokon across the US. Beaver said she'd post pics later.

Tex

Youngest rider was 43? Did I buy an old man's bike? Hahaha!

Wild Bill Guzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2015, 03:17:52 PM »

The Cumberland WV rally gave the youngest rider, who was way to young to have a license, the youngest rider award. Is the award for passenger and rider? If so, then call the award youngest/passenger award.

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Author Topic: Mighty proud of honest Guzzi riders. (Read 5074 times)

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