Author Topic: Speaking of over consuming.. (Read 4874 times)

Chuck in Indiana · « **on:** August 18, 2016, 03:50:24 PM »

I likes em anyway..

2016-08-18_02-45-05 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

Triple Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2016, 03:55:26 PM »

The V50 looks great, Chuck. I bet it's fun in the twisties, with its low weight.

RinkRat II · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2016, 03:56:18 PM »

Nice!! Looks like brand loyalty to me

PaulB

Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2016, 03:58:14 PM »

Over consumption........ ..

Well.......it's also a mental condition.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2016, 04:43:23 PM »

That's the sort of "over consumption" I get into.

I'm down to six motorcycles and it's kind of scary.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2016, 05:00:32 PM »

Quote from: RinkRat II on August 18, 2016, 03:56:18 PM

Nice!! Looks like brand loyalty to me

PaulB

I have found the one true faith..
Chuck, Deacon, Church of Guzzi

nick949 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2016, 05:38:15 PM »

It's nice to know one's not alone in one's afflictions.

Nick

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2016, 05:45:20 PM »

Misery loves company they say..

nick949 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2016, 05:56:11 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on August 18, 2016, 05:45:20 PM

Misery loves company they say.. <running and ducking>

Or you need a garage full of the darn things just so you always have one bike that works (although we all know that isn't really true).

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:07:45 PM »

Quote from: nick949 on August 18, 2016, 05:56:11 PM

Or you need a garage full of the darn things just so you always have one bike that works (although we all know that isn't really true).

If I was headed out to the west coast tomorrow, I'd pick any of my Guzzis. I understand them. I know how they work. Any machine can break.. but if my Guzzi breaks, help is as close as this forum and next day air. <shrug> If my (insert ridiculously over complicated motorcycle) would break, I'd be at the mercy of the "dealer" that knows about as much about them as I do. Nothing.

Gimme a Guzzi

not-fishing · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:17:20 PM »

That's not over consuming. If anything that's under consuming.

Motorcycles are like golf clubs. how many clubs to a decent set??

Same as fly rods. I think I have at least 8 trout rods

They are purposefully designed tools and you need one for each purpose. guess how many hammers I have as a carpenter

twowings · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:52:57 PM »

I STILL want to be one of your sons and live in your garage, Chuck!

smdl · « **Reply #12 on:** August 18, 2016, 07:34:01 PM »

Quote from: nick949 on August 18, 2016, 05:56:11 PM

Or you need a garage full of the darn things just so you always have one bike that works (although we all know that isn't really true).

Too true, Nick.

The other day, the Eldo died (turned out to be coil wire), the V11 needed tires, and the other Eldo and 750S are projects. That left only the Stelvio available. Crazy!

Back to brand loyalty...

Tom · « **Reply #13 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:07:05 PM »

It's nice to have options in the same brand also nice to see that I'm not alone.

nick949 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:32:00 PM »

Quote from: smdl on August 18, 2016, 07:34:01 PM

Too true, Nick.

The other day, the Eldo died (turned out to be coil wire), the V11 needed tires, and the other Eldo and 750S are projects. That left only the Stelvio available. Crazy!

Back to brand loyalty...

Yet I could jump on any one of mine right now, and apart from the 750S giving me a sore backside and the Nuovo Falcone taking till next month, I'd ride any one of them across the country without a second thought.

Nick

LowRyter · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:33:48 PM »

and Chuck didn't mention his Commie bike.

twowings · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:35:40 PM »

Want!

smdl · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:39:27 PM »

Quote from: nick949 on August 18, 2016, 08:32:00 PM

Yet I could jump on any one of mine right now, and apart from the 750S giving me a sore backside and the Nuovo Falcone taking till next month, I'd ride any one of them across the country without a second thought.

Nick

Agreed. The V11 needed tires (my fault, not its), and the Eldo was fixed in about 5 minutes. Heck, I might even hop on the Eldo and do a few hours at 80+ mph to go visit a friend! Wouldn't think twice... ;)

See you next week? I won't be arriving at the rally until Friday afternoon, unfortunately, as I don't get back from FL until late Thursday night.

Cheers,
Shaun

smdl · « **Reply #18 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:42:54 PM »

Quote from: twowings on August 18, 2016, 08:35:40 PM

Want!

They're lovely and I highly recommend.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2016, 06:49:21 AM »

I see it this way...it's not over consumption when really, I see it as something much more politically correct...

You're RECYCLING!.....yeah, that's what it's called, you're keeping the landfills empty by graciously removing this items from the trash

I have two cars and three bikes all recycled from the unwanted trash heap...someone should pay me to keep all this metal from landing in the scrap pile...

I am a conservator! stand proud, now get back to work, someones got to do it!

Tom · « **Reply #20 on:** August 19, 2016, 01:50:49 PM »

If I didn't buy used and recycle, the past owners wouldn't be able to buy new. Without us recycling. Where would the current state of new Moto Guzzi sales be?

lucky phil · « **Reply #21 on:** August 19, 2016, 07:40:22 PM »

Glad to see you kept those red fork gators hidden Chuck

Ciao

tazio · « **Reply #22 on:** August 19, 2016, 08:49:47 PM »

COULDN'T AGREE MORE!!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2016, 06:28:56 AM »

Quote from: lucky phil on August 19, 2016, 07:40:22 PM

Glad to see you kept those red fork gators hidden Chuck

Ciao

Here ya go, Phil.. from the latest edition of "Lario rehab.."

ccridr · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2016, 01:54:27 PM »

Happiness is only one bike away !

smdl · « **Reply #25 on:** August 20, 2016, 03:26:49 PM »

Quote from: ccridr on August 20, 2016, 01:54:27 PM

Happiness is only one bike away !

One more bike away.

not-fishing · « **Reply #26 on:** August 20, 2016, 04:00:20 PM »

Quote from: smdl on August 20, 2016, 03:26:49 PM

One more bike away.

I'm sad, I've been worked hard and put away wet for many decades now.

I want to be happy, I need to be happy.

I guess it's time for another bike.

smdl · « **Reply #27 on:** August 20, 2016, 04:10:37 PM »

Quote from: not-fishing on August 20, 2016, 04:00:20 PM

I'm sad, I've been worked hard and put away wet for many decades now.

I want to be happy, I need to be happy.

I guess it's time for another bike.

nick949 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 20, 2016, 04:14:00 PM »

Happiness (for me at least) comes from riding them, not having them sitting in the garage collecting dust. That's one of the reasons I've stuck at four. Any more than that and the choices (and cost) just get too difficult.

Nick

Tom · « **Reply #29 on:** August 20, 2016, 05:02:25 PM »

Takes me over 1 1/2 hour just checking & airing up the tires.

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