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mark83
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PostPosted: 13:11 - 19 Sep 2009    Post subject: So I'm selling my VTR and buying a Moto Guzzi.... Reply with quote
Am I just too old before my time??

Before you abuse me, let me explain that I love touring and my gf loves to get on the back.

so what's wrong with getting a nice big bike with hard luggage!?!
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PostPosted: 13:19 - 19 Sep 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nothing! Thumbs Up Very Happy

I'd love a V11 Copa Italia (not a big tourer but still)..

Any pics, what model? c'mon, more info, dude! Laughing
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PostPosted: 13:33 - 19 Sep 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
KeV6 wrote:


Any pics, what model? c'mon, more info, dude! Laughing


thank god someone is showing sympathy.

Well, don't want to put web pics etc up. When I get it, I'm doing a proper write up!

It's a big old boy with a big old engine. And it wouldn't be out of place in Scandinavia - no more clues!! Wink

So looking forward to it. After trying my uncle's Guzzi I just had to have one.
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PostPosted: 13:53 - 19 Sep 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
could have been more obtuse with the clue...( although i'd already guessed it )

i'd lovwe a guzzi one of the following;

V11 tenni
sport corsa 1100
an original v7 sport
v7 cafe classic (if they did it in a big block motor)
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mark83
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PostPosted: 13:56 - 19 Sep 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
DaveJPS wrote:
could have been more obtuse with the clue...( although i'd already guessed it )


HAHA!!

Yep, it's the Norge - GTL version.

Such a plush bike. And I never thought that the big 4 valver could be so addictive!!!

Well, pics coming soon. And another tour, hopefully....
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PostPosted: 10:50 - 20 Sep 2009    Post subject: Re: So I'm selling my VTR and buying a Moto Guzzi.... Reply with quote
mark83 wrote:
Am I just too old before my time??

Before you abuse me, let me explain that I love touring and my gf loves to get on the back.

so what's wrong with getting a nice big bike with hard luggage!?!
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I've just bought a givi rack for the ZX12r - you can tour on anything.

Still, I actually really like the look of Guzzis, and was considering a V11 myself for a while.

Ido t think age comes into it, just buy and ride whatever makes YOU happy and sod what anyone else thinks. No doubt I'll get dome strange looks with a ZX12r complete with pillion cowl.....and 46 litre topbox, but I don't care
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mark83
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PostPosted: 11:07 - 20 Sep 2009    Post subject: Re: So I'm selling my VTR and buying a Moto Guzzi.... Reply with quote
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mark83 wrote:
No doubt I'll get dome strange looks with a ZX12r complete with pillion cowl.....and 46 litre topbox, but I don't care


Well, you won't be getting those looks for long mate - twist that right hand and wave bye bye. It is a 12R after all.....
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As for Guzzis, they really are the most addictive thing ever. Im not kidding. I just couldn't believe how I went from thinking "this feels weird" to "omg I must have one of these now!" in the space of 5 minutes.

For those of you who doubt me, try it!
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kawashima
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PostPosted: 11:52 - 20 Sep 2009    Post subject: Re: So I'm selling my VTR and buying a Moto Guzzi.... Reply with quote
mark83 wrote:
For those of you who doubt me, try it!

I'm really envious! Are parts and service costs of Moto Guzzi expensive also in UK?
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PostPosted: 12:36 - 20 Sep 2009    Post subject: Re: So I'm selling my VTR and buying a Moto Guzzi.... Reply with quote
mark83 wrote:
Am I just too old before my time??

The VTR was evidence of that already Razz.

I've always quite liked the looks of the Guzzi's, but I suspect would be disappointed to ride one.
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