Come work for Navman...

**Biff** · 14th January 2005, 10:12

I think that Guzzi's are a "love them or hate them" kind of bike, in the same vain HD's (although different in all mechanical and aesthetic aspects). I'll happily admit to loving the look of Guzzi's (and hating HD's), and as I recently admitted to DD I almost bought a new one instead of my Blackbird. But them the drugs wore off and I saw common sense

A Guzzi is the kind of bike I'd buy as a weekend cruiser/plodder/project, not something I'd ever consider for everyday commuting and touring which were two of the criteria I needed to consider when I arrived on these fair shores last year.

Here's a couple of classic bikes I'd love to own for fun and to tinker with:

1. Indian Chief
2. Triumph Trophy

Now I've probably insulted any Guzzi people out there by insinuating that they don't make decent commuter/tourers or that they're all ancient classics/even new ones! But that's not what I meant. They're special bikes and I need something a bit more vanilla flavoured- for now.

**dangerous** · 14th January 2005, 10:17

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Last bike that did that was an Moto Guzzi 1100i sport. I'll own one one day!
Paul N

So I take it you have checked out my profile pic

**dangerous** · 14th January 2005, 10:23

Originally Posted by Biff Baff

Now I've probably insulted any Guzzi people out there by insinuating that they don't make decent commuter/tourers or that they're all ancient classics/even new ones! But that's not what I meant.

Actually........... ya cant insult a Guzzi owner, we have heard it all and apart from that its just the way we are insults in one ear and out the other, ohhh yeah and we can give as good as we get

ps Paul: ummmm.......... can I still call myself a Guzzisti tho I dont own one at the mo?

**Paul in NZ** · 14th January 2005, 11:18

Originally Posted by dangerous

So I take it you have checked out my profile pic

Yup! I'd be interested in your impressions (of the bike - Not of say johnny cash)

**Paul in NZ** · 14th January 2005, 11:22

Originally Posted by dangerous

ps Paul: ummmm.......... can I still call myself a Guzzisti tho I dont own one at the mo?

Of course!

Once you have dipped your toe into the pool of Guzzi - ness you are forever blessed.

Paul N

**Paul in NZ** · 14th January 2005, 11:24

Originally Posted by Biff Baff

I think that Guzzi's are a "love them or hate them" kind of bike, in the same vain HD's (although different in all mechanical and aesthetic aspects). I'll happily admit to loving the look of Guzzi's (and hating HD's), and as I recently admitted to DD, I almost bought a new one instead of my Blackbird. But them the drugs wore off and I saw common sense

A Guzzi is the kind of bike I'd buy as a weekend cruiser/plodder/project, not something I'd ever consider for everyday commuting and touring which were two of the criteria I needed to consider when I arrived on these fair shores last year.

Here's a couple of classic bikes I'd love to own for fun and to tinker with:

1. Indian Chief
2. Triumph Trophy

Now I've probably insulted any Guzzi people out there by insinuating that they don't make decent commuter/tourers or that they're all ancient classics/even new ones! But that's not what I meant. They're special bikes and I need something a bit more vanilla flavoured- for now.

Just as well I'm special too then....

(btw - My other bike is a Triumph Trophy)

Paul N

**Biff** · 14th January 2005, 13:49

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Just as well I'm special too then....

(btw - My other bike is a Triumph Trophy)

Paul N

Great! Now people with think I'm simply arse licking!

pssst - you have a good taste in bikes

**Biff** · 14th January 2005, 13:54

Originally Posted by dangerous

Actually........... ya cant insult a Guzzi owner, we have heard it all and apart from that its just the way we are insults in one ear and out the other, ohhh yeah and we can give as good as we get.

Good.

What's the difference between a Moto Guzzi owner and a vacume cleaner?

The size of the dirt bag.

Only joking.

Dyson's don't have bags.

**Joni** · 14th January 2005, 13:54

Originally Posted by Biff Baff

Great! Now people with think I'm simply arse licking

Taste good?

**Biff** · 14th January 2005, 14:10

Originally Posted by Joni

Taste good?

**Wonko** · 14th January 2005, 16:00

2/3 of the people here ride bikes, and the other person used to own a bike in Japan. boss rides a '78 BMW R100 S. Had a runing joke about how he liked his women younger than his bike.

NC · 14th January 2005, 16:25

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

You dirty dirty bitch! hehehehehehe

Hey, when I get my bike back, can you test ride me for me?

Hahaha...sick!

I got asked it I orgasumed yet, at work...

I replyed 'everytime I look in the mirror' LOL

**gav** · 14th January 2005, 21:47

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Name one that is better than the original.

(please don't say the new bonnie or else I will be forced to unlease a string of vitriolic invective that would possibly melt your screen)

The character I like is this.

The bike should have a bit of history
Be tough.
Be rebuildable or at least fixable by an average mech
Parts should be reasonable.
It should have style
It should NOT be a new HD (sorry - just not really me ya know)
It should be suitable for a variety of purposes.
Have a touch of blood and thunder about it.

Most importantly of all....
I should look at it and go phuck me dead! I wants one! - Last bike that did that was an Moto Guzzi 1100i sport. I'll own one one day!

Paul N

Someone mentioned a MG Jackal

Guzzi V11 Cafe Sport

The new Breva 1100?

Guzzi California Titanium?

Maybe a Aprilia Falco 1000?

Perhaps the new KTM 990 Superduke?

How much you wanna spend and what style of bike are you after?