On Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:04:34 -0500, wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

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I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

I've had two. I put 137,000 miles on the first one, a '74 850T, and it was never in
the shop. Not that nothing ever broke, but that I was able to read the book and fix
whatever went wrong. On my 'new' one, an '89 Mille Gt, I've put a bit over 70,000
miles, and it has not been in a shop. Again, I've been able to fix anything that went
wrong. Although, I'll admit to having some help replacing the final drive seals from
a Dutch Guzzi driver. Oh, and I'm no mechanical wizard!

However, I don't think I'd buy a new one. The new ones have all the electronic stuff
and a computer. People get attached to their Guzzis, although they certainly aren't
without their problems. I'd expect the average age of a Guzzi owner to be much higher
than that of the average Honda, Kaw, Suzikik etc owner.

I've always been able to ride my bike home, no matter the problem on the road.

I think it's more emotion than anything else. I figure mine will last until I can't
ride any more - or hit a bridge abutment doing about 80mph.
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On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 13:57:20 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

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Great. Good to hear it. From my Guzzi experience, I would suggest getting one of
these ASAP:

http://tinyurl.com/nqebdek
or
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...r+plus+charger

along with:

http://tinyurl.com/ndjr223
or
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...GE8 3HPKER57S

Duely noted John. My nephew had a Kawasaki Vulcan that he sold and has the complete battery tender system he's giving me. O lucky day!

You just keep falling into a bucket of honey, don't you!

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On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 5:28:40 PM UTC-6, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 13:57:20 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

- show quoted text -
Great. Good to hear it. From my Guzzi experience, I would suggest getting one of
these ASAP:

http://tinyurl.com/nqebdek
or
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...r+plus+charger

along with:

http://tinyurl.com/ndjr223
or
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...GE8 3HPKER57S

Duely noted John. My nephew had a Kawasaki Vulcan that he sold and has the complete battery tender system he's giving me. O lucky day!

You just keep falling into a bucket of honey, don't you!

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Ban idiots, not guns!

Well not always, BUT! I suppose the old saying has some truth that even "a blind pig finds a truffle occasionally..."

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:04:35 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

===

I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

Good question, Wayne. I suppose they have more of a 'cult' following than anything. They're simple, almost trouble free. and they wear like iron.

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 20:10:20 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:04:35 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

===

I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

Good question, Wayne. I suppose they have more of a 'cult' following than anything. They're simple, almost trouble free. and they wear like iron.

===

Those are all good reasons, sounds sort of like a Detroit 6-71. :-)

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 10:26:27 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 20:10:20 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:04:35 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

===

I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

Good question, Wayne. I suppose they have more of a 'cult' following than anything. They're simple, almost trouble free. and they wear like iron.

===

Those are all good reasons, sounds sort of like a Detroit 6-71. :-)

Thats about right Wayne.

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I've had two. I put 137,000 miles on the first one, a '74 850T, and it was never in
the shop. Not that nothing ever broke, but that I was able to read the book and fix
whatever went wrong. On my 'new' one, an '89 Mille Gt, I've put a bit over 70,000
miles, and it has not been in a shop. Again, I've been able to fix anything that went
wrong. Although, I'll admit to having some help replacing the final drive seals from
a Dutch Guzzi driver. Oh, and I'm no mechanical wizard!

However, I don't think I'd buy a new one. The new ones have all the electronic stuff
and a computer. People get attached to their Guzzis, although they certainly aren't
without their problems. I'd expect the average age of a Guzzi owner to be much higher
than that of the average Honda, Kaw, Suzikik etc owner.

I've always been able to ride my bike home, no matter the problem on the road.

I think it's more emotion than anything else. I figure mine will last until I can't
ride any more - or hit a bridge abutment doing about 80mph.
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I don't know. This bike is throttle body fuel injected with computer etc. I like it. Starts easy and can ride immediately without the 'big' from the old cold d',Lorto carbs. I realize this is an 1100 compared toy old ambassador 750, but this bike can get quite angry when you WOT . Instant power response...

big- I meant "bog" from the old carbs. But yes John. You don't find very young people riding them. Kids around here seem to go for the crotch rockets.

On 11/4/15 5:43 PM, John H. wrote:

I figure mine will last until I can't
ride any more - or *hit a bridge abutment doing about 80mph*.
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That'll do it, and no need for a viking funeral. Practice a few times
and you are sure to get it right.

On Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:26:25 -0500, wrote:

On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 20:10:20 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:04:35 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 11:37:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Yes an addiction, I'm close to 60 and have had cycles since I was 9. This is the 3rd 'Goose' I've owned.,,

===

I know almost nothing about cycles. What are the qualities of the
Guzzi that make them so highly prized? The touring bikes that I see
around here are mostly of the Honda Gold Wing variety.

Good question, Wayne. I suppose they have more of a 'cult' following than anything. They're simple, almost trouble free. and they wear like iron.

===

Those are all good reasons, sounds sort of like a Detroit 6-71. :-)

My first Guzzi, the 850T, I called 'Clyde' because it reminded me of a Clydesdale. It
wasn't the fastest bike in the world, but the damn thing just kept on going.
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Ban idiots, not guns!