Author Topic: Riding something other than a Guzzi to a Guzzi Rally... (Read 10748 times)

radguzzi · « **on:** January 20, 2016, 07:24:17 PM »

Wife Sue and I are planning the Summer's worth of long over due rally attendance, I have not been available for Summer travel for about three years due to my business travel schedule and that has thankfully changed... for the better.

A couple of years ago Sue confessed that she has not been really comfortable on some of the Guzzis that we have owned, back issues and all. So we bought a Harley Electra Glide in 2013 and she loves the comfort.

So... we have picked the 1st Annual Nova Scotia Campout so far and we are planning more.

Are we going to be turned away from a Guzzi rally if we ride in on the HD or a BMW...?

See you on the road this Summer...

Rob & Sue

Kev m · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:35:43 PM »

I've ridden a Harley to the National in VA and the Damn Yankee BMW/Guzzi rallys without so much as a snide remark cast my way.

But I've equally ridden Guzzis or a Ducati to a Harley event with the same.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:38:35 PM »

I've ridden my Tiger to many a Guzzi rally and nobody's ever given me any s@#t what so ever. Even the national in Colorado a few years back. But it ain't no Harley either

Just kidding go and have fun.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:42:11 PM »

Just don't show up at Cedar Vale or the Okie

Seriously , doubt if anyone will care .

Dusty

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:47:28 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on January 20, 2016, 07:42:11 PM

Just don't show up at Cedar Vale or the Okie Seriously , doubt if anyone will care .

Dusty

ANYTHING but an old BMW, right Dusty?

oldbike54 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:54:00 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on January 20, 2016, 07:47:28 PM

ANYTHING but an old BMW, right Dusty?

Yeah , what kind of asshat shows up at a Guzzi camp out on something like that old beater ?

Dusty

radguzzi · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:03:08 PM »

Cam3512 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:07:14 PM »

Absolutely not! Anything on two wheels is fine. And don't forget the Mass Rally at Nobel View!

ohiorider · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:08:07 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on January 20, 2016, 07:54:00 PM

Yeah , what kind of asshat shows up at a Guzzi camp out on something like that old beater ?

Dusty

Well ...... who would (that asshat) be? You have to be kidding, that's a lovely toaster tank!

Bob

oldbike54 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:11:58 PM »

Quote from: ohiorider on January 20, 2016, 08:08:07 PM

Well ...... who would (that asshat) be? You have to be kidding, that's a lovely toaster tank!

Bob

Luap says it has "character"

Dusty

leafman60 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:04:06 PM »

Quote from: radguzzi on January 20, 2016, 08:03:08 PM

Very nice bike.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:20:22 PM »

Any Guzzi Rally I have attended always welcomed other brands. I would say that 90+ % OF Guzzi owners are always interested in all brands of bikes.
GliderJohn

bad Chad · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:32:06 PM »

Ride what works for you. But I will say it was a little bizzar for me, at the 15" IL Guzzi rally. There were more brand X bikes than Guzzis!

So with that in mind, I really encourage those that can, to ride the Bird, it just makes sense!

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:49:14 PM »

I have attended more Guzzi gatherings on Yammer Hammers, and Webley Vickers, than on Guzzis.

MotoG5 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2016, 10:07:03 PM »

i don't believe I have ever in all these years attended a Guzzi event that didn't include folks riding all sorts of other brand bikes. Heck, many Guzzi owners also have HDs, BMWs and Hondas sitting at home. One of my regular riding buddies attends Guzzi Rallies either on his Triumph or his old Norton 850 Comando. The Norton always gets more attention than any of my Guzzis. Ride on in, your sure to feel right at home.

Vasco DG · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2016, 10:39:07 PM »

I turned up the the VA National on a *Pathetic* 850cc Aprilia 'Automatic'. Nobody batted an eye. Non issue.

Pete

Carlo DeSantis · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:34:10 PM »

I rode a K75 to my first Guzzi Rally (WI, 1998), and a K1100 to the Guzzi National in the Black Hills (2004?). No problem.

OTOH, I have ridden my T3 and EV to BMW national and regional rallies as well.

I little good-natured ribbing on a couple of occasions but was always welcome.

Best,

Carlo

Ronkom · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:43:02 PM »

My policy has always been...... Guzzi meets in Virginia are for anyone interested in Guzzis, no matter what they ride...or drive.
On a personal level the only time I've ever had any brand issue was at a BMW rally many moons ago. I was on my SP & was not allowed to compete in the field events because I wasn't on a beemer.
ronkom (MGNOC Rep for Virginia)

tris · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2016, 01:40:38 AM »

If you ride a Guzzi you must have got used to the "unenlightened" taking the piss as they trumpet the virtues of their rice burner or whatever

Ride what you like I'm sure everyone will get over it

Rox · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2016, 03:01:26 AM »

I rode a Guzzi to a Triumph ralley once. Went over like a fart in church....

ponti_33609 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2016, 04:47:34 AM »

My father in law use to ride this old Honda with me to a few Guzzi meets. Most folks enjoyed it and him. Sold that to a forum member last year when I bought my

Kev m · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2016, 07:00:58 AM »

2012 Guzzi National - I was "between" Guzzis...

2012 Damn Yankee Beemer/Guzzi Rally - same story

But now that I think about it I've got a long history of such things, like riding a Harley to the BMW Square Root Rallye in MD or the BMW Finger Lakes Rallye, or riding a BMW or a Guzzi (especially the Jackal) to a Harley event.

Maybe that's the "rebel" in me lol.

EldoMike · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2016, 07:31:37 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on January 20, 2016, 07:54:00 PM

Yeah , what kind of asshat shows up at a Guzzi camp out on something like that old beater ?

Dusty

Damn Dusty, just how tall are you that you need a windshield like that

leafman60 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 21, 2016, 07:45:54 AM »

Years ago, I attended a National Matchless Rally near Pennsylvania. I flew in and rented a car. At the rally site, about 6 people turned out but there were no Matchless bikes!

One of the local Matchless dudes had a garage full of the bikes even though he hadn't ridden one to the rally! He suggested that we cancel the rally and he invited us ALL over to his house. He put each one of us on a Matchless and we spent the entire day following him on a scenic ride through the Pennsylvania Amish country. Great experience!

guzzimatic · « **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2016, 09:17:01 AM »

I have ridden all sorts of bikes to rallies,Illinois rally-Norton,BMW,Ducati,Convert...that being said I seem to remember the BSA National is for BSA only...

LowRyter · « **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2016, 09:34:03 AM »

It's a trap!

sure, they show Non Guzzi riders going to the rally. Do they ever show them leaving?

jcctx · « **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2016, 09:54:47 AM »

Of late, been "riding" my Tacoma, or Explorer!! Old eye sight ain't what she used to be???????

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2016, 10:46:11 AM »

No, you won't get turned away.
The bike might get sacrificed though.

Just Joking

azguzzirep · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2016, 11:24:31 AM »

I held the Arizona Guzzi rally for 10 years and only once denied entry to anyone , and that was because they didn't want to pay the rally fee.

I had all brands of bikes there but ONLY Guzzis got to be in the bike show. Riders of other makes were eligible for door prizes, rider awards and 50/50 drawing.

Tom

pyoungbl · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2016, 01:24:44 PM »

Oddly enough, Leafman60 and I were just talking about the only time we could remember an issue of what brand bike we were riding. At Daytona a couple years ago he and I walked around the campground after dark. We came upon a campfire with 5-6 folks chatting. The fire was really welcome due to the chill that night. We plopped down in our Kermit chairs and listened to the conversation. Soon one of the folks there started giving Leafman60 a hard time...really nasty...because he was wearing a Guzzi sweater. The bottom line was that the campfire was for airhead owners ONLY. As it turned out, both Leafman60 and I also had airheads, just not at the campground. In spite of that defense the confrontation was enough to make us glad to leave. Bottom line, one asshat can be enough to sour the mood. I sold that damn BMW. In the 50-60 rallies I have attended over the years this is the only time brand made a difference.

Peter Y.

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