How many members have (2) copies of the same model?

[brider]

A nice fellow I've been talking to has a drool-worthy maroon Cal 2 5-speed with 24k that looks SWEET that he'd give me first dibs on at a great price, but I already HAVE a Cal 2 Auto (although it's kinda rat-like in some regards)!!!

There are so many other models I'd like to own (SP being tops on my list), how many of you guys have run across this same dilemma? The little angel on one shoulder is saying "What are you thinking, you already have one of those! What's wifey gonna think?", while the devil on the other shoulder is saying "Look at that maroon color and those awesome stock lines!"

[Tom H]

There was a '04 EVT up for sale in the maroon/black cherry that I wanted, bid on it, but it went for more than I wanted to pay. Oh well, what would I have done with two EVT's anyway???

Tom

[guzzisteve]

I have 3 V700's, 1 rider and 2 completely disassembled. Had all 3 since 93.

[brider]

I have 3 V700's, 1 rider and 2 completely disassembled. Had all 3 since 93.

Amazing...are those your only Guzzis? Yours is a special case because the multiples are non-runners. But still, comment is valid...

[Tom]

Re-listing for an easier read.

-4 Loop Eldo's (2 for parts) & 1 Ambo.

-3 Daytonas 2 1000 & 1 Daytona RS. 

-LeMans 1 0f each model change (2 CX100).  Sold the extra LM III.

-2 1100 Sport carb. 1 1100 Sporti. 

-Cali III.  Cali 1100i. 

-Tonti frame oddballs. SP1000NT, Strada, 1000S & V7Sport.

-2 V11 Sports 1 LeMans Nero Rosso and 1 plain Jane black.  Sold a Rosso Mandello & silver plain Jane.

Loads of commonalities but loads of difference too.  Still have the majority of the fleet.

[Kiwi Dave]

I had 3 EV Touring (since sold), 2 1100 Brevas (since sold), 3 1200 Sports (still have) and two 1400 California Customs (still have).

I have a failing rental business in NZ, that's my excuse.  Still married to a very tolerant wife.

[Kiwi_Roy]

I had 3 EV Touring (since sold), 2 1100 Brevas (since sold), 3 1200 Sports (still have) and two 1400 California Customs (still have).

I have a failing rental business in NZ, that's my excuse.  Still married to a very tolerant wife.

Hang in there Dave, I may have to come back for a quick visit next year.

[Don G]

I have :
2- 75 Converts
5- 850T's
2- V11 Sports
2- 1973 4LS Eldorado's 6 S/N's apart
3- other years Eldo's
3- Ambo's
3- EV's
Plus a multitude of other Guzzis.   DonG

[Tom]

We have the same affliction. 

[Rich A]

I have an Bassa and a Jackal. I've had two Converts and an Ambo and Eldo at the same time.

Rich A

[guzzisteve]

Amazing...are those your only Guzzis? Yours is a special case because the multiples are non-runners. But still, comment is valid...

No, I have 7 right now, 98EV, 86 Cal2w/SCF Sidecar, 84LM3, Eldo/Ambo juckyard bike.

[MedicAndy]

Yup, I also have a couple of the same models, and still looking for more.....

[Tom]

 

[Rick4003]

I have two T5's one rebuild into what I think is a nicer bike and one completely in parts. Will be rebuild too if I can get the frame registered.

Also have a ambassador loop.

My friend and I rented two Guzzis from kiwi Dave and had a great time riding around the north island. We didn't have time to go south unfortunately.

-Ulrik

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[jas67]

I have a 2013 V7 Racer and a 2014 V7 Special.

[Guzzistajohn]

Two LeMans here, LMIII & CX100 (it's the BEST model Guzzi EVER made) 

[Socalrob]

Re-listing for an easier read.

-4 Loop Eldo's (2 for parts) & 1 Ambo.

-3 Daytonas 2 1000 & 1 Daytona RS. 

-LeMans 1 0f each model change (2 CX100). 

-2 1100 Sport carb. 1 1100 Sporti. 

-Cali III.  Cali 1100i. 

-Tonti frame oddballs. SP1000NT, Strada, 1000S & V7Sport.

-2 V11 Sports 1 LeMans Nero Rosso and 1 plain Jane black.  Sold a Rosso Mandello & silver plain Jane.

Loads of commonalities but loads of difference too.   

The good news for you is that as cheap as Guzzi's are, its probably cheaper to just satisfy your mental condition and keep buying more guzzis than it is to seek treatment.  At least that is what I would tell my wife were I in your shoes.

[brider]

I have :
2- 75 Converts
5- 850T's
2- V11 Sports
2- 1973 4LS Eldorado's 6 S/N's apart
3- other years Eldo's
3- Ambo's
3- EV's
Plus a multitude of other Guzzis.   DonG

OK, now I feel foolish, should've known the die-hards would come out of the woodwork to rub their stables into my face! If I counted right, I think Don G. takes the prize so far with 6 different models with multiples, and I think also the prize for most (20??). The most I've ever owned at one time was 3, 2 of them Automatics, but that was only maybe for 3 months.

MedicAndy takes the OCD prize with his stable of V11 Sports, nice palette! You guys are way out of my league.

[Sasquatch Jim]

  I used to own 2 XL 350s and 2 Yamaha 650s  back in the 70s and 80s.

[BigDave in PA]

2001 EV, 76 Convert, 2 73 Eldos [1 is a parts bike], 74 disc Eldo [parts bike], 67 V700. The wife has 4 V65 SPs [2 are parts bikes], our son has an 87 LeMans SE.

[malik]

Having 2 V7's has been very convenient - interchangeable consumables & spare parts (mostly) & a rough template for when I'm putting things back together.  The direct transfer of knowledge & experience between the bikes is an advantage. The second one was such a bargain at the time, I couldn't resist, and have been very glad I didn't. I have since picked a a written off 750 Breva, originally for spare parts, but in such good nick I'm going to try getting that one on the road again.

[Tom]

The good news for you is that as cheap as Guzzi's are, its probably cheaper to just satisfy your mental condition and keep buying more guzzis than it is to seek treatment.  At least that is what I would tell my wife were I in your shoes.

She has accepted my "condition".  I don't question her Louis Vuitton bag collection or her desire to stay at resort hotels.  Price of freedom. 

[Tom H]

Andy, I think we need to toss out your bike count. You have issues

Wish I had those issues

Tom

[MedicAndy]

Andy, I think we need to toss out your bike count. You have issues

Wish I had those issues

Tom

On the brighter side, my OCD issue will resolve itself as soon as I find me a Black and a Bronze/Brown 1100 Sport. Those two bikes will then complete my "Owning one of each color" 1100 Sport collection.

So, please keep your eyes open, and let me know if you see one of them for sale somewhere.

ps: This is the one that started the madness!

[Fnq1000]

No exactly on topic, but at one point I had
- 1981 Guzzi 1000SP
- 1981 Guzzi 850 LeMans Mk3
- 1981 Ducati 900SD
I also wanted a 1981 Laverda  1200 to go with the sport touring theme,  but had to make do with a 1977 Jota 

And a 1981 Honda XR500 and a 1981 Ford Falcon

Also best mates had a 1981 900SS and 1981 900 MHR and I unsuccessfully tried to buy them both

I don't know what it was about 1981.......

Cheers
Jason

[Doug McLaren]

DSC00004_WEB by Doug McLaren, on Flickr

[chuck peterson]

When both converts started spilling their guts on the floor, I had to admit there was a problem....a good first step...moved to something smaller instead so I could have more of them...





Well, you didn't say guzzi...

[Groover]

I tend to do multiples of stuff that I'm into. I think what is holding me back right now is the amount if junk in my garage (regular household junk, maybe I'm subliminally doing that to myself) and I literally have no room to store anything else in it.

And since Chuck Peterson posted his moped collection... thought I'd share mine too (since I've been considering getting more of them and paint them candy colors :-)

1980 Vespa Grande Moped

[fubar guzzi]

three 76 converts    one 71 Ambassador    A partridge in a pear tree and a 98  EV

[Tom]

Forgot to add that I have on the scooter side.  Honda Elite 50cc, 125cc and the 250cc.  They look similar but with the larger ones, I can sneak into the bicycle lane.