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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2017, 02:06:31 PM »
two nuovo falcones , three morini 350, two morini camels, two cagiva elefants, two V7sports.
that are just the copies....
i'm afraid i've got a bad motorcycle habit  :embarassed:

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #31 on: October 20, 2017, 10:40:13 PM »
'80 SP & '81 CX100, same engine at least.

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #32 on: October 20, 2017, 10:49:30 PM »
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #33 on: October 20, 2017, 11:39:40 PM »
The most Guzzis I ever had at one time was three: '89 LeMans V and two '75 850-T.

The first T was my baby, the one I built up into my all time favorite bike. The second I intended to do something similar but a little more performance oriented with. However, I never got to it and sold it after holding it for two-three years. I never rode it so I never really think of it as one of my Moto Guzzis; I was just its custodian for a while.

I've always found that when I have too much of anything, everything suffers – including my mental health. So I keep the motorbikes down to one, the bicycles to one, and the car to one nowadays. I'm doing the same with cameras (although two is a better number there) and computers now too. Simplicity is best.

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #34 on: October 20, 2017, 11:46:17 PM »
The most Guzzis I ever had at one time was three: '89 LeMans V and two '75 850-T.

The first T was my baby, the one I built up into my all time favorite bike. The second I intended to do something similar but a little more performance oriented with. However, I never got to it and sold it after holding it for two-three years. I never rode it so I never really think of it as one of my Moto Guzzis; I was just its custodian for a while.

I've always found that when I have too much of anything, everything suffers � including my mental health. So I keep the motorbikes down to one, the bicycles to one, and the car to one nowadays. I'm doing the same with cameras (although two is a better number there) and computers now too. Simplicity is best.

 Same here , simple is good . Small house , small TV with no cable , flip phone instead of a smart phone that I can't use , usually just camp on the ground . Wholey Schmidt , like I'm some kind of weird minimalist it seems  :shocked:

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #35 on: October 21, 2017, 12:26:13 AM »
Minimalist is a good thing! How do I get there???

I never intended to have a collection, but now they're everywhere. I won't say where they are, what they are, or how many, but it's a lot. Quite a few are two or three of the same model - for example 1977RS x 3. I started out with a 76 T3 basket case three or four years ago, but the title was missing. Then I got a 77T3 spring of last year because who knows when the basket case would come together? And so it goes - now I've got three guzzis plus the basket case.

Passing up a good deal takes an awful lot of control sometimes! I think I'm getting better now that there's no place to put a new bike.

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #36 on: October 21, 2017, 12:35:15 AM »
 "How do I get there?"

 Well , it helps to be broke  :laugh: Seriously , some of us are just naturally minimalists , probably influenced by upbringing , dunno . The first step is stop buying stuff , then figure out what you are really using on any kind of a regular basis , start getting rid of anything that doesn't get used on a regular basis .

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #37 on: October 21, 2017, 12:47:44 AM »
My current ambition is to have one of each CARC bike. I currently have a 2v Norge and an 8v Stelvio, and I hope to add a 8v Griso in the spring. The underlying platform is consistent, but the execution and result is so remarkably distinct!
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #38 on: October 21, 2017, 10:05:18 AM »
Does it have to be Guzzi?
I bought a Honda Silver Wing Interstate so my wife could ride with me. I liked it so much I bought the naked version to ride when I didn't want the huge fairing in my face.

The original Interstate engine began burning oil so I bought a parts bike and transplanted the engine.
I still find them fun, but am trying to rationalize. Too many bikes.







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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2017, 01:19:08 PM »
I think us bike/scooter collectors (more than 1) should have a poll....How many of us are married or single?  Just curious.

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #40 on: October 21, 2017, 01:25:56 PM »
I think us bike/scooter collectors (more than 1) should have a poll....How many of us are married or single?  Just curious.

I am curious too LOL...I am struggling to keep one bike especially with the wife and the kids...

oh god they are expensive...and I ain't talking about the bike...
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #41 on: October 21, 2017, 09:27:23 PM »
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #42 on: October 22, 2017, 01:08:51 PM »
5 oddball 1-2 year only Guzzis, from different decades, so I've done the exact opposite.
+ 1 triumph.

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #43 on: October 22, 2017, 01:49:14 PM »
I have 3 Guzzis-'77, '81, '04; 3 maxi-scooters-`04,`07,`09; 1 `91 Suzuki,`00 MZ .   Wife was a biker babe before we both remarried.   :bow:   I've been riding Guzzis for 33 years.





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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #44 on: October 22, 2017, 04:52:41 PM »
I had 2 V11 Sports.. the last of the *real* Guzzis  :evil: at one time, but I've been totally eclipsed by Scud, who has 4.  :thumb:
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #45 on: October 22, 2017, 04:57:11 PM »
I have two Ambassadors.





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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #46 on: October 22, 2017, 05:07:21 PM »
I had 2 V11 Sports.. the last of the *real* Guzzis  :evil: at one time, but I've been totally eclipsed by Scud, who has 4.  :thumb:

I had 4 at one time.  Yeah....I know.....starting to go on the crazy meter.  Sold the Silver and Rosso Mandello.  Kept the Black and Nero Corsa.  Was seriously considering a Rosso Corsa.  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:    :boozing:
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #47 on: October 22, 2017, 08:38:48 PM »
I have two Ambassadors.





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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #48 on: October 22, 2017, 09:24:28 PM »
I have two Ambassadors.





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Sweet!! Like twins from different mothers! My Eldo and Ambo are both black with white.

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #49 on: October 22, 2017, 10:12:30 PM »
If serial ownership counts, yeah I'm in,  having had duplicates of Eldos, Ambos, Ts. Non Guzzi duplicate bikes were Yammie XTs, DTs, Honda CB 750s,  Sportsters, BMW K bikes, and Triumphs. Right now I have 2 early 21st century Bonnies. Always looking.  :thumb:

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #50 on: October 22, 2017, 11:26:56 PM »
I had 4 at one time.  Yeah....I know.....starting to go on the crazy meter.  Sold the Silver and Rosso Mandello.  Kept the Black and Nero Corsa.  Was seriously considering a Rosso Corsa.  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:    :boozing:

Started with a 2002 V11 Scura: Keeper
Then I found a neglected 2003 V11 LeMans (Red): fixed it up to be a keeper, but...
Then I took over Unkept's project: 2002 V11 LeMans (Champagne): project currently stalled...
2000 V11 Sport (Green): This was too good a deal to pass up recently. Low miles, ran like crap, transmission leaked... it's all sweet and clean now. I was gonna fix and flip, but now it's a keeper and the 2 LeMans need to go...

I'm sure we all have our "reasons", but at some point the light on the crazy meter does start to flash.

So Tom - you ended up with a short (red) frame V11 Sport and the Nero Corsa (with Ohlins)? That's kind of where I'm at - keeping the Ohlins-equipped Scura and quicker steering early model. And that green... it's spectacular in person.
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #51 on: October 25, 2017, 12:52:49 PM »
Sorry for delayed response.  The Ohlin suspension was a major factor for buying the Nero Corsa besides less of them being built.  Excellent sport tourer bike.   :thumb:
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #52 on: November 14, 2017, 02:40:51 PM »









How about 3 1000s. who can name the last 2 ?

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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #53 on: November 14, 2017, 02:59:53 PM »
I have two Ambassadors.





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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #54 on: November 14, 2017, 03:27:54 PM »
How about 3 1000s. who can name the last 2 ?

Suzuki and MZ?
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Re: How many members have (2) copies of the same model?
« Reply #55 on: November 14, 2017, 04:21:17 PM »
Suzuki and MZ?

Your good Scud, but the last 2 are both MZ's  :thumb:


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