Moto Guzzis ARE cool!

[nudemetalz]

For those who think they're not....

Try this with your Ducati !!!!!!
or Gixxer,...or....

(Yes this is a Moto Guzzi, just not the latest model....it's actually a Mulo Meccanico)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/turbo_NZ/old-motoguzzi.jpg

[Devil]

Double ewe tee eff?

[imdying]

Yikes, does one drive or ride that??

[AllanB]

It's got a steering wheel.

Plus it makes the new Harley trike look positively sport bike!

[AllanB]

I like this pair of Guzzi jugs better, but the rocker covers are in the way.

[Crasherfromwayback]

This is what ya want for serious climbs mate! For hills like this...check the last guy up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht3DMDx1spo&feature=related

[hayd3n]

they put a steering wheel on it ffs

[Mudfart]

the latest guzzi review in mct doesnt sound too good, and i dont like the engine config, but i still look forward to the guzzi cafe racer review, hopefully its got better handling. and not a steering wheel, or tracks.

[98tls]

Finally i understand that whole shaft drive thing.:innocent:Nice,does it come in red?

[nudemetalz]

The ironical thing about this, is that this 3-wheel drive monstrosity is powered by a traverse 700cc air-cooled V-twin with a shaft drive.
I can see the lineage with my bike already....... :eek:

[98tls]

I rode a Daytona from Dunners to Nelson many years ago,makes me wonder why i didnt take it off road along the way.

[nudemetalz]

Sheez...because it probably didn't have knobblies fitted???

[EJK]

Nice hat</10char>

[98tls]

Sheez...because it probably didn't have knobblies fitted???

Yea that combined with the fact it was sold so not mine to munt.

[nudemetalz]

I'd love to put a Daytona or Griso 8V motor into my V11 chassis.
Would be cool :)

back on subject...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0XByqsfqsE

[Big Dave]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirider/sets/72157624040078957/

[nudemetalz]

Nice, Dave :)

What's your favourite Guzzi ? (if you have one)

[98tls]

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[Elysium]

What's a Moto Guzzi?

[AllanB]

I came accross a site offering superchargers for Guzzis and another with a 1400+cc big bore kit.

So now in my dream garage I have a 1400cc Supercharged Moto Guzzi and incidently a Guzzi girl to clean it! Hey it is a dream garage OK.

Always liked them and glad they are still around.

[nudemetalz]

So when you going to buy one then ? ;)

[shrub]

I had a long and passionate relationship with a Mk2 LeMans, and I loved that bike more than any bike before or since. Only problem it was a piece of shit under 130 kmh - over that it was a dream to ride, but the cuntstables didn't understand that. They are strangely addictive, and sitting at the lights with the bike gently rocking from side to side is a deeply spiritual thing.

Guzzi is the only other brand I'd go to other than Triumph and every now and again I think about sticking the Bird on Tardme and looking for a Guzzi.

[nudemetalz]

Spiritual alright, especially when the #$%^&* wouldn't start this morning !!
Clutch in, clutch out, sidestand up, sidestand down (they have lockout switches) still nothing.
Finally get the starter switch to work only to have it not spring back so have to kill the bike immediately because the starter motor was engaged while it was running !!!
Bloody rainy weather and Italian bikes don't mix too well........

[Paul in NZ]

I had a long and passionate relationship with a Mk2 LeMans, and I loved that bike more than any bike before or since. Only problem it was a piece of shit under 130 kmh - over that it was a dream to ride, but the cuntstables didn't understand that. They are strangely addictive, and sitting at the lights with the bike gently rocking from side to side is a deeply spiritual thing.

Guzzi is the only other brand I'd go to other than Triumph and every now and again I think about sticking the Bird on Tardme and looking for a Guzzi.

I'm still having a dirty affair with a Mk2....

But I've modified mine to be just as much fun at 100kph

[Paul in NZ]

Spiritual alright, especially when the #$%^&* wouldn't start this morning !!
Clutch in, clutch out, sidestand up, sidestand down (they have lockout switches) still nothing.
Finally get the starter switch to work only to have it not spring back so have to kill the bike immediately because the starter motor was engaged while it was running !!!
Bloody rainy weather and Italian bikes don't mix too well........

Wonderful things eh? Check the relays...

[shrub]

I'm still having a dirty affair with a Mk2....

But I've modified mine to be just as much fun at 100kph

What have you done? I'm thinking of going back to the dark side and a Le Mans made bearable would be excellent - it has to be a Tonti frame for me. I considered getting an older Cali and de-cruisering it.

[shrub]

Spiritual alright, especially when the #$%^&* wouldn't start this morning !!
Clutch in, clutch out, sidestand up, sidestand down (they have lockout switches) still nothing.
Finally get the starter switch to work only to have it not spring back so have to kill the bike immediately because the starter motor was engaged while it was running !!!
Bloody rainy weather and Italian bikes don't mix too well........

I broke down once in Levin (wet day) and was trying to figure what the problem was and a bloke asked me what was wrong. "Electrical, it doesn't like rain". He replied "of course not, it's a Guzzi".

Only problems I had were the UJ shat itself once and the rest was electrical.

[Mudfart]

i look forward to the MCT review of the guzzi cafe racer.

[Paul in NZ]

The rear sets made it rideable but eventually I've gone to std pegs and put some moto x bars on it (the clamps are under the pad - an hour to convert, all cables reach) It has transformed it - the steering is lighter and its just so much easier to ride...

[Big Dave]

V7 is my favourite Guzzi. Too little for me, but I don't care.

Stelvio I really (really) liked on the dirt, The Ed loved it on the road, I wasn't that keen.
He hasn't ridden that many ADV bikes and didn't like it off road, but my read is that was about the size of the bike, more than capability.

For road use, I prefer the heavier flywheel of a conventionally mounted Vee twin and the lower-in-the-rev range torque associated. The free 'revingness' of the V7 and the ability to pin the throttle a bit appealed to me best.

For spooling up on good gravel that stelvio is a peach too.

[nudemetalz]

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

[98tls]

Stopped 1/2 way over the Pig Route today to wait and listen to a few mates that were a ways behind go past,Ghostbullets Griso sounded sweet with its decent can as it went up the hill.Nice bike.

[Genestho]

Not sure if this is a repost, not sorry if it is!! :p

But....... :drool:

http://www.chromjuwelen.com/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,198/?g2_itemId=254315

[Taz]

I've decided to keep my baby. I had considered selling it but have been riding it more recently and it is a very sensual ride. Plus it looks nice and is a joy to ride at lower speeds probably due to small valves and small carbs compared to the Le Mans while still pulling close to 2 hundy on a closed road. Now to replace the fork seals so the 60ml's of oil will stay in there.

[nudemetalz]

Awesome that you're keeping the Guzzi. Nothing better in my opinion !!

[Genestho]

I've decided to keep my baby. I had considered selling it but have been riding it more recently and it is a very sensual ride. Plus it looks nice and is a joy to ride at lower speeds probably due to small valves and small carbs compared to the Le Mans while still pulling close to 2 hundy on a closed road. Now to replace the fork seals so the 60ml's of oil will stay in there.

Funny, I thought of your bike as soon as I saw this and wondered if you'd sold it!
Yay you! :)

[dipshit]

(Yes this is a Moto Guzzi, just not the latest model...


Last year's model....???


:msn-wink:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Stopped 1/2 way over the Pig Route today to wait and listen to a few mates that were a ways behind go past,Ghostbullets Griso sounded sweet with its decent can as it went up the hill.Nice bike.

Only but now do I stumble accross this thread... and Awwww how sweet 98tls... I'll have to shout ya a shank some day after such kind words

[SMOKEU]

I have a real soft spot for the V11 Sport.

[nudemetalz]

I have a real soft spot for the V11 Sport.

Being a Cantab (living in Welly), next time I ride down to ChCh I'll get hold of ya and give you a ride on mine if you like.

[SMOKEU]

Being a Cantab (living in Welly), next time I ride down to ChCh I'll get hold of ya and give you a ride on mine if you like.

Sweet, and then I'll give you a few litres of homebrew vodka or whisky to repay you.

[nudemetalz]

Ha, the only way to understand Guzzis is to discuss them half-trashed !!
They have a mind of their own, especially when it didn't want to start up this morning yet again, bitch it is !!!

[avgas]

Gezzi go ;)

[White trash]

I must be getting old.

Working accross the road from me ol' mate Mark at Scooterazzi and I've got a serious hard-on for the 8V Grisso.

[nudemetalz]

I must be getting old.

Working accross the road from me ol' mate Mark at Scooterazzi and I've got a serious hard-on for the 8V Grisso.

That Limited edition one he has with the spoked wheels is particularily tasty.
Keep asking Mark if I can have it for a weekend,..but....

[White trash]

That Limited edition one he has with the spoked wheels is particularily tasty.
Keep asking Mark if I can have it for a weekend,..but....

What are they, 28K? Serious amount to drop on a demo bike for a scooter dealership. I'm not partial to the denim green colour but the rest of the bike is too farkin cool for school.

[nudemetalz]

Yeah round about $29K about $3K more than a standard 8V one.

If you ever get a chance, take one for a ride, they are cool to ride.
I did a test on one and wrote it up here a wee while back.
The 8V engine really takes off over 6000rpm. Love to have it in the V11 Chassis.

[98tls]

Only but now do I stumble accross this thread... and Awwww how sweet 98tls... I'll have to shout ya a shank some day after such kind words

I have some great pics of you lot going past that day,will hunt em out.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Yeah round about $29K about $3K more than a standard 8V one.

.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-317492413.htm
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/34/127756934_full.jpg
Gotta love that SE version of the Griso, I soooo want one, but but but... hard to justify when the griso I got is still spinnin me wheels to.

[98tls]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-317492413.htm
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/34/127756934_full.jpg
Gotta love that SE version of the Griso, I soooo want one, but but but... hard to justify when the griso I got is still spinnin me wheels to.

Very tasty,bin the cans and turd coloured seat methinks though eh.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Very tasty,bin the cans and turd coloured seat methinks though eh.

No no, yes to the can, but the seat is cool, me likes that seat. I aint takin the "piss" the seat is the "Shit", the whole bike is "The shit"
Dream of that thing in me garage next to my prized donkey.

[98tls]

No no, yes to the can, but the seat is cool, me likes that seat. I aint takin the "piss" the seat is the "Shit", the whole bike is "The shit"
Dream of that thing in me garage next to my prized donkey.

Fair call,every time i apply the lippy i think of that donkey.:woohoo: