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Offline Cool Runnings

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The True Guzzi Rider.
« on: January 24, 2016, 08:13:31 PM »
Independent.

Does not follow the herd.

NOT part of any group.  :popcorn:

See ya on the road, going the other way!

Peace.

I travel alone....
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2016, 08:17:51 PM »
Bah Humbug!  I guess that means you don't want to be invited for a group ride then...just a wild guess?

I suppose that triggers another Bumper Sticker idea:

Guzzi - 2 Z's for the Curmudgeon, none for you!  FYYFF!!  Ha Ha!

« Last Edit: January 24, 2016, 08:19:23 PM by PJPR01 »
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2016, 08:27:32 PM »
Can I still wave to you if I see you on the road?
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2016, 08:39:43 PM »
Quote from: jbell on January 24, 2016, 08:27:32 PM
Can I still wave to you if I see you on the road?

Oh...wicked...very wicked!! 

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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2016, 09:00:04 PM »
Some of my most enjoyable rides have been with friends, some on Guzzis, some not.

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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2016, 09:21:28 PM »
Quote from: Cool Runnings on January 24, 2016, 08:13:31 PM
Independent.

Does not follow the herd.

NOT part of any group.  :popcorn:

See ya on the road, going the other way!

Peace.

I travel alone....
I always travel solo and don't belong to any "group"      see you guys at the campground..
 







« Last Edit: January 24, 2016, 09:22:58 PM by fotoguzzi »
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2016, 09:49:48 PM »
I agree with CR.  When riding I may ride with a few others that are compatible, but that's it.  Most the time it's solo or  2up.  I want enjoyment, not a job or concensus.  But when parked at a campground or rally, that's different.  Then  it's time to mingle and swap stories of riding or other MC interesting things.  :boozing:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2016, 03:15:09 AM »
In the last 6 years I don't think I have ridden with more than one other,(other than on the Tattley Rappet rally) My riding buddy has an '80's 600 Yamaha 4. Basically he rides exactly the same as me.

Still very happy riding on my own.
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2016, 03:23:45 AM »
Riding alone is a choice, not a virtue.
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2016, 05:08:09 AM »
Quote from: Vasco DG on January 25, 2016, 03:23:45 AM
Riding alone is a choice, not a virtue.

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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2016, 07:24:52 AM »
Quote from: Vasco DG on January 25, 2016, 03:23:45 AM
Riding alone is a choice, not a virtue.

I pass by you like a gentle breeze while you stand in the starry night sky feeling a brief presence, then it's gone.  :boozing:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2016, 07:45:23 AM »
Breaking like the wind...
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2016, 07:49:53 AM »
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2016, 08:03:06 AM »
Quote from: Muzz on January 25, 2016, 03:15:09 AM
In the last 6 years I don't think I have ridden with more than one other,(other than on the Tattley Rappet rally) My riding buddy has an '80's 600 Yamaha 4. Basically he rides exactly the same as me.

Still very happy riding on my own.

Mind you, on one occasion that "one other" was riding Muzz's  bike, with Muzz on the back! Now, to my mind, that's really something!
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2016, 10:46:24 AM »
Quote from: fotoguzzi on January 24, 2016, 09:21:28 PM
I always travel solo and don't belong to any "group"      see you guys at the campground..
 









Kool Bike!  :boozing:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2016, 11:39:06 AM »
Quote from: Cool Runnings on January 24, 2016, 08:13:31 PM
Independent.

Does not follow the herd.NOT part of any group.  :popcorn:See ya on the road, going the other way! Peace. I travel alone....

So you must have been a Guzzi rider at heart all these years while riding the FJR, or did this sudden shift in personality take place upon acquisition of the Norge?   If the former, then nothing really to do with being a Guzzi rider, just a preference for solitary riding, independent of brand unless you found your true calling finally after all these years to jump on board a Guzzi.  Just sayin! :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2016, 12:14:24 PM »
Quote from: Cool Runnings on January 25, 2016, 10:46:24 AM
Kool Bike!  :boozing:
If you look close it's actually 3  Kool bikes.
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2016, 12:32:57 PM »
Quote from: Arizona Wayne on January 24, 2016, 09:49:48 PM
I agree with CR.  When riding I may ride with a few others that are compatible, but that's it.  Most the time it's solo or  2up.  I want enjoyment, not a job or concensus.  But when parked at a campground or rally, that's different.  Then  it's time to mingle and swap stories of riding or other MC interesting things.  :boozing:

Never thought I'd agree with you but  :thumb: :thumb:

Riding with the herd is just being part of a herd.
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2016, 12:34:19 PM »
Quote from: PJPR01 on January 25, 2016, 11:39:06 AM
So you must have been a Guzzi rider at heart all these years while riding the FJR, or did this sudden shift in personality take place upon acquisition of the Norge?   If the former, then nothing really to do with being a Guzzi rider, just a preference for solitary riding, independent of brand unless you found your true calling finally after all these years to jump on board a Guzzi.  Just sayin! :laugh: :laugh:


This could be said of me too, for I don't only ride a Guzzi either, tho I've ridden them for 30 years.  :azn:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2016, 01:04:37 PM »
Quote from: Vasco DG on January 25, 2016, 03:23:45 AM
Riding alone is a choice, not a virtue.

  :1: I've ridden lots of miles solo , and lots of miles with a couple of good friends . Seems some of us are a bit full of ourselves ...

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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2016, 03:45:11 PM »
Quote from: PJPR01 on January 25, 2016, 11:39:06 AM
So you must have been a Guzzi rider at heart all these years while riding the FJR, or did this sudden shift in personality take place upon acquisition of the Norge?   If the former, then nothing really to do with being a Guzzi rider, just a preference for solitary riding, independent of brand unless you found your true calling finally after all these years to jump on board a Guzzi.  Just sayin! :laugh: :laugh:

Was one of the FIRST 100 people in the USA it get the FJR. Was reading about them in 01 from a Euro Mag.

Had a 'connection' at the time and got the 02.

Remember hooking up with a group of like 5 riders with FJR's and did a rally, People couldn't believe seeing 5 FJR's setting in on spot!

Here's looking @ U...



In 02 they were rarer than Guzzi.  :popcorn:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2016, 03:48:06 PM »
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Riding alone is a choice, not a virtue.

Quote from: oldbike54 on January 25, 2016, 01:04:37 PM
  :1: I've ridden lots of miles solo , and lots of miles with a couple of good friends . Seems some of us are a bit full of ourselves ...

 Dusty

Yeah, didn't quite appreciate that comment.
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2016, 03:53:19 PM »
Quote from: Cool Runnings on January 25, 2016, 03:45:11 PM
Was one of the FIRST 100 people in the USA it get the FJR. Was reading about them in 01 from a Euro Mag.  Had a 'connection' at the time and got the 02.  Remember hooking up with a group of like 5 riders with FJR's and did a rally, People couldn't believe seeing 5 FJR's setting in on spot!   Here's looking @ U... In 02 they were rarer than Guzzi.  :popcorn:


Indeed...look like a group ride, sounds like a group ride, smells like a group ride...must have been a group ride or then again, it could have been a group park, not ride!!  Ha ha.  I'm sure it wasn't that much torture...I detect somewhat of a smile there.  Could be buying a Guzzi got you thinking about being solitary then.  You know I'm just yanking your chain...but you did provide a wide open window to jump thru.  Have fun riding, solely or together.   :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2016, 03:57:36 PM »
 Yep , true Guzzi riders never ever ride with anyone else , the general public might think we are sociable if they witnessed that  :laugh:

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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2016, 03:59:14 PM »
Quote from: PJPR01 on January 25, 2016, 03:53:19 PM


Indeed...look like a group ride, sounds like a group ride, smells like a group ride...must have been a group ride or then again, it could have been a group park, not ride!!  Ha ha.  I'm sure it wasn't that much torture...I detect somewhat of a smile there.  Could be buying a Guzzi got you thinking about being solitary then.  You know I'm just yanking your chain...but you did provide a wide open window to jump thru.  Have fun riding, solely or together.   :laugh: :laugh:

I still remember that group ride, you know the ones who never allow chicken strips to be shown on their rear tires. 

Wonder why I ride alone!

Otherwise I'm riding with HD cruisers.......  :boozing:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #25 on: January 25, 2016, 04:00:55 PM »
Quote from: oldbike54 on January 25, 2016, 03:57:36 PM
Yep , true Guzzi riders never ever ride with anyone else , the general public might think we are sociable if they witnessed that  :laugh:

  Dusty

Do Guzzi's and Beemers mix?  :popcorn:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #26 on: January 25, 2016, 04:06:40 PM »
Quote from: Cool Runnings on January 25, 2016, 04:00:55 PM
Do Guzzi's and Beemers mix?  :popcorn:

 Yep , most of the time anyway . Hell , I was a part of our local and regional Guzzi scene for years while riding a beemer . Guess I simply am not clannish , and neither are most of my friends .

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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #27 on: January 25, 2016, 04:14:02 PM »
I agree. Guzzi riders do their own thing .
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #28 on: January 25, 2016, 04:15:15 PM »
Quote from: Rox on January 25, 2016, 04:14:02 PM
I agree. Guzzi riders do their own thing .

HD riders tend to follow the heard.  :popcorn:
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Re: The True Guzzi Rider.
« Reply #29 on: January 25, 2016, 04:18:43 PM »
Quote from: Cool Runnings on January 25, 2016, 04:15:15 PM
HD riders tend to follow the heard.  :popcorn:

 Hearing has nothing to do with it  :shocked:

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