Author Topic: I am thankful for Wild Guzzi (Read 8657 times)

SmithSwede · « **on:** November 22, 2018, 12:43:18 PM »

Gotta put this out there—one of the things I am thankful for is this Wild Guzzi website and the Guzzi community in general.

The website is an absolute gem. Thanks to Luap for its creation, and his wife, Dusty and Rocker for moderating. It is reassuring to know that if I have any questions or concerns about my weird off-brand bike, I can expect intelligent answers or suggestions within hours.

Plus the entertainment value! I’ve learned more colorful phrases from Pete Roper than anyone. When Roper, or Chuck in Indiana, or Rodekyll, or a lot of you other guys explain something technical, or post up a tutorial, I’ll always read it even if I don’t have that bike.

It’s been a real pleasure to meet a lot of you folks in person. Turnip, Paul, Beaver, Kansas John and Missouri John, Doug, etc.

And special thanks to Dusty. He’s a taciturn fellow, but if you ever get him to talking, there is literally no telling where the conversation will lead. Valve train design could segue to ancient anthropology to quantum physics to Oklahoma oil wells.

Take care everyone!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2018, 12:50:35 PM »

Wait , I did WHAT ?

Anyway , yes , I am also thankful for this family .

Dusty

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2018, 01:10:16 PM »

I agree this place is very good, even when everyone complains over new bikes. :) A great source of camaraderie and friendship

Ncdan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:01:27 PM »

I wouldn't own one of these critters without some of these guys here👍👍👍👍

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:21:22 PM »

Thankful for meeting good old boys like you Prescott! Have a GREAT holiday!

bad Chad · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:58:56 PM »

I'm glad it's here. I enjoy being able to talk to y ladies at my convince. For those that don't know me, I am an irreverent kind, and I'm having fun with the ladies thing. So yeah, thanks girls. Specifically, thank you Luap and Crew, you facilitate the good stuff in life.

StuCorpe · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2018, 04:39:44 PM »

bpreynolds · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2018, 04:44:59 PM »

I know there are a lot of turkeys on here.

lucian · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2018, 05:08:02 PM »

Thank you SS for summing it up so eloquently for all of us who feel exactly the same way. Hats off to Luap and all the moderators and contributors that make WG such a unique and special place to hang out. No mater what any given day throws at me, I take solace in the fact the WG is always here to help kick us down the road. Cheers and thank you all!

Muzz · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2018, 05:18:49 PM »

Quote from: Ncdan on November 22, 2018, 02:01:27 PM

I wouldn't own one of these critters without some of these guys here👍👍👍👍

on that.

Plus, I know all about steel cut oats!

Lannis · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2018, 05:20:49 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on November 22, 2018, 02:58:56 PM

I'm glad it's here. I enjoy being able to talk to y ladies at my convince....

Have you convinced any of them yet? I haven't had any luck ....

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2018, 05:22:18 PM »

I wasn't thankful when my cat hacked up a big ole hairball while I'm eating my Thanksgiving meal, BUT I am happy for Wild Guzzi.

Free cat,
Tex

Lannis · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2018, 05:24:56 PM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on November 22, 2018, 05:22:18 PM

I wasn't thankful when my cat hacked up a big ole hairball while I'm eating my Thanksgiving meal, BUT I am happy for Wild Guzzi.

Free cat,
Tex

Well at least he did it in the daytime, that's a rare thing. Usually you find it with your bare feet early in the morning. So you DO have something to be thankful for!

Lannis

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2018, 06:20:27 PM »

You are so right Prescott about the Guzzi community.

I will add too Prescott that I am thankful for lawyers like you that that almost give them a good reputation.

GliderJohn

Pizza Guzzi · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2018, 08:13:04 PM »

Well said SS, I endorse your sentiments completely.
I will say that I feel my membership of this family feels a little lopsided since I am constantly benefiting from these forums but I don't have any real Guzzi knowledge or expertise to make a meaningful contribution.
A big thank you to those technically talented folk who take the time to help others in need on here and also those folks who are maybe not so technical but who constantly add to the wit, humour and general interest value of this site.

Cheers
Glenn

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2018, 08:16:47 PM »

Let's just say there are always up and downs, even here...

But nevertheless, it is always entertaining and informative!

Truly a thank you

LowRyter · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2018, 10:28:23 PM »

fun, informative, friendship

Huzo · « **Reply #17 on:** November 23, 2018, 02:39:28 AM »

Totally..
I'd like to crowd fund a bit of a getaway for Mr and Mrs Mc Keever.
Can you facilitate that Dusty..?

earemike · « **Reply #18 on:** November 23, 2018, 05:32:59 AM »

+1

Never forget roper’s comment here about a fibreglass kit - that bloke can express himself succinctly

canuck750 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 23, 2018, 12:05:56 PM »

Wildguzzi is the best motorcycle related web page out there, compared to other Italian motorcycle sites (Laverda, Benelli, Moto Moroni) this group is much more active, knowledgeable, interesting and helpful!!
I hope the WG community recognizes how good they have it and continue to generously support this site when January rolls around and donations are needed.
Thank you LUAP, your supporters and moderators for the wonderful job you do delivering us this enjoyable forum.

Tkelly · « **Reply #20 on:** November 23, 2018, 12:33:46 PM »

This site has been a huge help to get me back on the road twice and provides a lot of very helpful info so thanks everyone !

PJPR01 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 23, 2018, 01:09:12 PM »

Happy Leftover day to one and all! Gobble Gobble. :)

Time to do a valve adjustment and then ride a bit...weather is perfect here.

Cheers to the folks who keep this place entertaining and informative!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #22 on:** November 23, 2018, 01:23:10 PM »

Quote from: canuck750 on November 23, 2018, 12:05:56 PM

Wildguzzi is the best motorcycle related web page out there, compared to other Italian motorcycle sites (Laverda, Benelli, Moto Moroni) this group is much more active, knowledgeable, interesting and helpful!!
I hope the WG community recognizes how good they have it and continue to generously support this site when January rolls around and donations are needed.
Thank you LUAP, your supporters and moderators for the wonderful job you do delivering us this enjoyable forum.

Absolutely. Easily the best bucks you can spend if you have a Guzzi. I know I'd be totally clueless without WG. Now, I'm just mostly clueless..

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #23 on:** November 23, 2018, 02:12:58 PM »

Very well said, SS ! This place rocks!

Rick.

Tennmoto · « **Reply #24 on:** November 23, 2018, 03:35:25 PM »

Love this site too, I don’t have the knowledge and expertise either, just enthusiastic me as usual.
Grateful to have my Guzzi and people who can do what I can to won’t do to keep it nice.

knowmaddd · « **Reply #25 on:** November 23, 2018, 04:06:18 PM »

I'm also thankful for this group and the amazing resource. Thank you all for the reference/advice I've received over the years.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #26 on:** November 23, 2018, 08:43:06 PM »

Thanks for all the kudos. It really is a team effort. Everyone here has a hand in it, including and most importantly the members. Without the members and their donations, I would have had to close this thing years ago.

This thread makes all the work worth it, and I personally need to give a shout out to Chet, Mike, Dusty and LaSandra for helping me. You guys rock!

Luap

oldbike54 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 23, 2018, 09:09:45 PM »

Seriously , I but a humble servant . Thanks for everything Luap .

Dusty

guzzi4me · « **Reply #28 on:** November 23, 2018, 10:00:14 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on November 23, 2018, 09:09:45 PM

Seriously , I but a humble servant . Thanks for everything Luap .

Dusty

So says the Sultan of Cedar Vale!!!

Really...thanks to Luap for putting up with the most...hmmmm...inte resting group of folks that
have a passion for an Italian mark that creates such a passion!!

Ride safe and often,

Jeff

pebra · « **Reply #29 on:** November 24, 2018, 04:51:58 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on November 23, 2018, 02:39:28 AM

Totally..
I'd like to crowd fund a bit of a getaway for Mr and Mrs Mc Keever.
Can you facilitate that Dusty..?

Great idea!

Do you have e.g. two gallons of gas in mind, in the true guzzisti fashion? Or (gasp) a full tank?

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Author Topic: I am thankful for Wild Guzzi (Read 8657 times)

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