Author Topic: 200,004 miles (Read 6445 times)

Luap McKeever · « **on:** October 31, 2017, 08:05:32 AM »

2 decades of Moto Guzzis in review:

As of Thursday of last week, I went over 200,000 miles on Guzzis, and no, I'm not counting speedo correction :-). I began riding them in 1997 on a '73 Eldo. Getting off of Hondas and Kawasakis has proven to be a smart and rewarding move.

Now on my 10th Guzzi in 20 years, I stand firm that the 98 EV I rode for almost 90,000 virtually trouble free miles (probably 50% of those miles dragging a camper) is probably my all time favorite so far. However, this MGX with 8,000+ (s)miles is quickly jumping to the top of my list.

The funnest (and fastest) bike I've owned hands down is the 98 Centauro. Every time I straddled that thing, I felt the need to red-line it. The fun factor of that thing was off the charts. It was so far off the charts, I felt I needed to sell it or it may have killed me

The easiest Guzzi to ride was the 1984 V65C. It was a hoot. I could throw that thing around like a mini-bike. I miss it, and am looking for another to tootle around on.

The most comfortable believe it or not is the MGX-21. I can ride this thing all day long with NO problems. Couple that with cruise control and it's flat out a mile-eater.

The best handling was the 2012 Stelvio NTX. To me, it was like controlling a roller-coaster car. It felt to me like it could not crash, no matter what I threw at it.

While my piddly 200,004 miles on Guzzi's is pale in comparison to many others, I'm quite proud of it because all of those miles were while maintaining a full time job, raising 4 kids and keeping up with other chores and duties.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2017, 08:23:34 AM »

Carlo DeSantis · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2017, 08:31:04 AM »

StuCorpe · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2017, 08:31:18 AM »

OlofE · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2017, 08:37:54 AM »

Great report, thanks!

flip · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:00:46 AM »

Diploman · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:04:55 AM »

You have every reason to be proud, Luap! Well done!

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:22:19 AM »

Raising 4 kids and don't forget keeping us unruly bunch in line

Congratulations Luap

wheaties · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:22:51 AM »

May we follow in your footsteps, exceed your mileage, and enjoy the ride even more!

tazio · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:25:06 AM »

And you Should be proud of the balance you've maintained between family and Guzzi miles!
I got a friend w/ 115,000 miles on a Two and a half year old Victory Vision.
Wife,kid and full time job. He's just never home.. Sad really.
Again, Congrats to you, Sir.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:58:55 AM »

Lightweight

Dusty

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2017, 12:51:50 PM »

I like the way you described your life on Guzzis, Luap, describing your experience with each model.

Unlike you I haven't kept track of how many miles I've accumulated riding Guzzis other than I earned my MGNOC 100K badge years ago. But like you on your Centauro I had to sell my `87 Le Mans IV before I got nailed riding it too fast (139 mph) racing other bikers/cars with it.

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2017, 01:03:48 PM »

Rock on Luap

ohiorider · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2017, 01:09:30 PM »

Congratulations, Luap! You've certainly been faithful to the brand.

My miles over the past 33 years are all over the board, including Yamaha, Kawasaki, Triumph, Honda, a bunch of BMWs, and two Guzzis. (Guzzi total since 2010 = 75,000 miles.)

BTW - what do you attribute to the feeling of speed the Centauro provided? Probably a dumb question ....... since it probably was just a fast bike.

Bob

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2017, 01:26:21 PM »

Just keeping track of the mileage on 10 bikes is a feat in itself. Do you write that down somewhere? I just sell em and forget about it

Tom · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2017, 01:45:42 PM »

Every time I look at the 100K application, I get lost in the documentation.

Too lazy to figure it out. Maybe I can tell Frank to just give me one.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2017, 03:51:01 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on October 31, 2017, 01:26:21 PM

Just keeping track of the mileage on 10 bikes is a feat in itself. Do you write that down somewhere? I just sell em and forget about it

I keep a spreadsheet that has all my service mileages. Some of the bikes actually had more miles than I claimed since they had additional miles after I serviced them. I've done this with all my bikes. I'm pretty fanatical on timely servicing and documenting miles.

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on October 31, 2017, 01:26:21 PM

Just keeping track of the mileage on 10 bikes is a feat in itself. Do you write that down somewhere? I just sell em and forget about it

See above :-)

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 31, 2017, 09:58:55 AM

Lightweight

Dusty

I know right

Quote from: ohiorider on October 31, 2017, 01:09:30 PM

Congratulations, Luap! You've certainly been faithful to the brand.

My miles over the past 33 years are all over the board, including Yamaha, Kawasaki, Triumph, Honda, a bunch of BMWs, and two Guzzis. (Guzzi total since 2010 = 75,000 miles.)

BTW - what do you attribute to the feeling of speed the Centauro provided? Probably a dumb question ....... since it probably was just a fast bike.

Bob

The Centauros speed was real. It had the Creedon C5 chip (I think), mistrals, K&N and would absolutely fly. I GPS'd that thing at 143 and it felt like it had more to go. The weather was perfect, wind at my back and a long straight stretch. I'm the one that surrendered on that particular outing.

Tom H · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2017, 04:31:55 PM »

Congrats

Tom

kidneb · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2017, 05:19:18 PM »

Pick up your goose and fly on !

mjptexas · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2017, 07:26:28 PM »

Luap, now that’s inspiring. i’ve got a ways to go.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2017, 07:55:57 PM »

Attaboy, Luap..

jim_W · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:15:36 PM »

Am I the only one who can't keep an odometer working ? Many of my miles are UNKNOWN.

AH Fan · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2017, 09:48:57 PM »

Good on ya Luap
If I'm able to wear out my fleet in time.............su ccess.

I just love these machines and places they take me as well as the people I meet along the way.

Ciao

Mike Crenshaw · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2017, 10:02:15 PM »

For years now on January 1st I take an odometer reading of each bike in the garage. I have never run a cumulative total. Congratulations on the milestone.

JeffOlson · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2017, 10:21:46 PM »

Nicely done! (I’m at about a tenth of your mileage.)

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2017, 10:41:05 PM »

Quote from: jim_W on October 31, 2017, 09:15:36 PM

Am I the only one who can't keep an odometer working ? Many of my miles are UNKNOWN.

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No, until I got Guzzis in my stable I had never needed to carry extra speedo cables, clutch cables, or throttle cables.

Even tho said cables are stout for me they don't last forever like my Jap. bike cables.

Testarossa · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2017, 11:00:20 PM »

ITSec · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2017, 11:48:44 PM »

I'm gonna have to pick up my pace - I've got you on miles, but a bunch of them aren't on a Guzzi.

Enjoy the ride, and look forward to even more once you get the kids out of the house!

kfz · « **Reply #28 on:** November 01, 2017, 02:39:11 AM »

Hi Luap,

What a good do.

Well played sir.

Kev

perter · « **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2017, 04:33:55 AM »

Respect!
I just passed 9000km in my 2yrs Guzzi journey which started August 22nd 2015 @ 15:00.

I'm pretty happy with the number too, considering most distance has been commuting to work (40km roundtrip unless I take a detour along the coast line

) and also being a father of four, full time jobs and a sick wife.

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Author Topic: 200,004 miles (Read 6445 times)

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