Possible 1st Guzzi

[Texas Turnip]

Yes, that is Chris from Tyler Guzzi. Chris takes real good careof his Guzzis. Even if the mileage isn't correct, I wouldn't worry about it.

He has on a number of first place prizes with that stunning color combo.

Enjoy,Tex

[Guzzidad]

   Also, whenever you order new front brake pads, specify you have the gold colored calipers. Earlier 01's had silver calipers and the pads are different.

[drburt]

You guys are too awesome!
You don't know how much I appreciate your advice and input.
Makes me real confident about my purchase.
I rode a 99 EV in a neighborhood here for a few minutes. Only Guzzi I've seen in person here in Amarillo. One of my friend's brother has his dad's (deceased) 99 EV. I thought he was going to sell it so I went over to his house to look at it. He asked me if I wanted to ride it and I said sure. First time I'd met this guy. He didn't want to sell it, he is just a real nice guy. How many people let a stranger ride their bike?
Anyway, I thought it sounded like a diesel and was clunky when shifting gears. Glad I have one experience to relate the new one to. I might've freaked when I heard the new one.
I'll go over to the Introductions thread and...
introduce myself properly.
Thanks again!

[oldbike54]

 Welcome to the family , and yes , the '01 models are the best 

 Dusty

[davedel44]

I'm on my 13th.. 

Show off

Give me some time Chuck.

Dave
Galveston

[mentalfloss]

Congrats! It looks like the addiction has started....tough to get that mandello monkey off your back once its climbs on!

[Murray]

 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Show off

Give me some time Chuck.

Dave
Galveston

It's just because I wanted a taste of them all: loops, Tontis, spines, big and small blocks. The newest was a Norge, and I expect it'll be the last new one. I probably have my "wind up" (the ones you wind up with) bikes now. 

[Muzz]

drburt, welcome to the madness. I think that one has to be a little bit out in left field to own one but as others have already said, "after a Guzzi daaarling, there is simply nothing else".

AND, good to see you back Lannis.

[drburt]

Delayed retrieval!
Seller called me yesterday and told me that the speedo cable broke on a final test ride by a mechanic. Replacement won't be in until middle of next week.
I think I'll get a spare clutch cable for the ride home just in case.
Any other spare part to have in my kit?
Thanks all!
Brent

[rocker59]

Delayed retrieval!
Seller called me yesterday and told me that the speedo cable broke on a final test ride by a mechanic. Replacement won't be in until middle of next week.
I think I'll get a spare clutch cable for the ride home just in case.
Any other spare part to have in my kit?
Thanks all!
Brent

I usually carry an extra clutch cable rolled up in my luggage.  Good to ensure I never need it!

I've never kept a spart speedo cable, but I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea...

Speedo cables do break, but not often.  Just a random event for your new bike, I suppose.  Hard to believe AF1 didn't have a cable in stock.