What is a convert

[Arizona Wayne]

Ok, I'll be the dissenting opinion. I've ridden a couple, and thought, "This is the answer to the question nobody asked.." 

I can see by your list of bikes that you are about corner carving and some speed.  I used to be that way.  But as some of us age our desires change or we have more than 1 desire. Converts are for riders who may find more comfort in driving a station wagon than a sports car.

[cruzziguzzi]

Ok, I'll be the dissenting opinion. I've ridden a couple, and thought, "This is the answer to the question nobody asked.." 

Ahhh... The old, Corvair in general but 2-speed automatic Corvair in particular question.

There's no getting around the fact that some products simply do not "work" for some people. But that's good, who wants a world full o' Priuses-es, Prii, Taioda Hybrids!


Todd.

[rodekyll]

Ok, I'll be the dissenting opinion. I've ridden a couple, and thought, "This is the answer to the question nobody asked.." 

Heathen.

May the stink of my exhaust ever foul the inside of your facemask.       

[cruzziguzzi]

Heathen.

May the stink of my exhaust ever foul the inside of your facemask.       

Convert enthusiasts:

A luddite wrapped up in an Iconoclasts inside a suspender snapper.

"You kids get offa my lawn an' stop revving yer dam motoskooters!"

Or, transmissions are for ponces unwilling to commit!


todd.

[rodekyll]

Convert enthusiasts:

A luddite wrapped up in an Iconoclasts inside a suspender snapper.

"You kids get offa my lawn an' stop revving yer dam motoskooters!"

Or, transmissions are for ponces unwilling to commit!


todd.

You say that like it's a bad thing.   

[Chuck in Indiana]

Heathen.

May the stink of my exhaust ever foul the inside of your facemask.       

Well, seriously, I *did* get a belly laugh out of that one. Good for the soul. 

[EldoMike]

It's big....ugly seat....and it can be yours...

http://s106.photobucket.com/user/eldomike/library/1984%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Cal%202%20Convert?sort=3&page=1

[Idontwantapickle]

It's big....ugly seat....and it can be yours...

http://s106.photobucket.com/user/eldomike/library/1984%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Cal%202%20Convert?sort=3&page=1

Get behind me Satan!!

[Rich A]

Finally got around to taking a pic of mine:



'77 with a LeMans tank, Lafranconis, a Maier fairing, which I think hides the clunky instrument panel, etc.

Rich A

[fubar guzzi]

Say what you want,However a convert is the ONLY machine to pull a camper,bar non !!!

[EldoMike]

Finally got around to taking a pic of mine:



'77 with a LeMans tank, Lafranconis, a Maier fairing, which I think hides the clunky instrument panel, etc.

Rich A

 

[vstevens]

I can see by your list of bikes that you are about corner carving and some speed.  I used to be that way.  But as some of us age our desires change or we have more than 1 desire. Converts are for riders who may find more comfort in driving a station wagon than a sports car.

Funny... I've always loved Porsche 911's and have thought of picking up a 996 to tinker with.  Lately, the jaguar xk8/Xkr appeals more to my "slow down and appreciate the ride" sensibilities.   

My old Vespa et4 allowed for that but lacked the character and "feeling" of my current V7.  There may be a convert in my future (and a 2003 Jag XK8)!

[mentalfloss]

There was someone in kansas a few years ago who had a convert trike for sale....down around Hutch somewhere...I wish I could find one of those for my wife.....anyone know of one send me a message!

[Pmyers]

Just gotta show it off.    I have learned so much from you guys... Thanks for helping me keep the old gal on the road.

[Rich A]

Just gotta show it off.

Lookin' good, like a Convert should!

Rich

[fotoguzzi]

Just gotta show it off.    I have learned so much from you guys... Thanks for helping me keep the old gal on the road.

NICE!

[Pmyers]

Rich A ,  My son saw your convert.. Now he wants to get his own and copy yours..  Never could have envisioned a convert looking as good or as modern as yours

[Idontwantapickle]

Just gotta show it off.    I have learned so much from you guys... Thanks for helping me keep the old gal on the road.

WOW! That is a beauty!! 

[oldbike54]

 There is a certain convert in Nebraska that is known as


                                                         "The Dream Catcher"

 Says it right on the fairing .

  Dusty

[Pmyers]

Ok ,old bike 54.... Do a Paul Harvey and tell us the rest of the story.

[oldbike54]

Ok ,old bike 54.... Do a Paul Harvey and tell us the rest of the story.

 Not much more to it , the 'vert belongs to Fubarguzzi , bright yellow , missing a sidestand lost somewhere between Chester NE and Cedar Vale KS in 2013 . If someone knows the history of the Dream Catcher fill us in .

 Dusty

[Rich A]

Rich A ,  My son saw your convert..

Thanks, and these are also fun and comfortable bikes to ride.

Rich A

[Tom]

Looks good Rich.  Probably more comfortable than my Daytona RS.

[Linerpilot1]

I rode my Convert all over the country for about 60,000 miles in about 5 years. Great traveling bike with the big Pacifico fairing, DB bags and trunk. Only problem I ever had was Dyna ignition pickup went bad. But I still rode it from the Oklahoma Rally to Kansas City on 1 cylinder.  About as easy to ride as it gets.

[oldbike54]

 Larry , was that after the 9" rain in 2014 ?

 Dusty

[Tom]

I rode my Convert all over the country for about 60,000 miles in about 5 years. Great traveling bike with the big Pacifico fairing, DB bags and trunk. Only problem I ever had was Dyna ignition pickup went bad. But I still rode it from the Oklahoma Rally to Kansas City on 1 cylinder.  About as easy to ride as it gets.

It's still a big moped on one cylinder.  BTDT.

[mtiberio]

some autos I have built over the years:

A couple of "sporty" Converts

SportAutoII.1 by mtiberio, on Flickr

SportAutomatic.5 by mtiberio, on Flickr

EldoVert

PRE_2013-05-12-071425 by mtiberio, on Flickr

[Rich A]

Looks good Rich.  Probably more comfortable than my Daytona RS.

My back still hurts from that!

Rich