Author Topic: I've been cheating on you (Read 1543 times)

Klark Kent · « **on:** December 08, 2008, 12:29:30 PM »

As some of you know, I recently moved to California. I didn't sell the 550, but had to leave it behind until such a time as i can ride it cross country or perhaps just leave it on the east coast as a way to get around back home. In my searching I couldnt find a decent sohc 750 for less than 3K and my desire to locate a more touring capable ride led me astray... to moto guzzi.

found a 76 850t3fb LAPD model for 2K and grabbed it. The bike and the online support community remind me a lot of the honda, and I am learning a lot about bikes in general from my guzzi research that i will hopefully be able to dispense here when needed.

just couldnt go on cheatin without letting you all know. pics to follow once i clean her up a bit more.

DarkRider · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2008, 12:36:45 PM »

You ungrateful bast.....JK!!!! Looking forward to seeing pics of the new bike.

nickjtc · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2008, 01:14:01 PM »

Doesn't really matter what you ride, as long as it's old and on two wheels. Enjoy it.

333 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2008, 10:28:12 PM »

First you leave the East Coast for the West Coast. Then you go Guzzi on us. What's next? A sex change?

DarkRider · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2008, 11:40:36 PM »

LMFAO!!!

Klark Kent · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2008, 12:28:41 AM »

Quote from: 333 on December 08, 2008, 10:28:12 PM

First you leave the East Coast for the West Coast. Then you go Guzzi on us. What's next? A sex change?

did i forget to post about that?

bert96 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2008, 04:05:21 AM »

You're lucky!

I would love to have a moto guzzi some day,but they don't seem to be very popular here in Canada

nickjtc · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2008, 08:47:09 AM »

Quote from: bert96 on December 09, 2008, 04:05:21 AM

I would love to have a moto guzzi some day,but they don't seem to be very popular here in Canada

I think that the expression is 'rarer than rocking horse manure', Bert. I cannot remember ever seeing an old Guzzi here in BC. A friend bought a Norge last year and to say that the dealer support is underwhelming would be an understatement! I guess that historically they've always had to compete directly with BMW, so it's no wonder they have never made an impact here.

Hope · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2008, 09:04:13 AM »

At least you're riding while you're cheating. I've been cheating on this forum when I am on the Taurus Owners Club forum, and have been working on my new used Taurus instead of riding... and it's 75 degrees here today

my78k · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2008, 09:33:25 AM »

"Taurus Owner's club forum"

Let me guess...everyone uses fake names so no one will figure out who they really are? Anonymity is a great thing!! lol...I am allowed to knock Taurus's as I used to own two of them. One was the wagon ('95 so the old body style) and I had the jump seats in the back so I could seat 7. That thing actually towed really well!! Too bad the underside was really rust prone. I mean, should an oil pan really rust out??? Not only is it full of oil but it also had a slight leak so was generally oil covered on the outside too!

Dennis

nickjtc · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2008, 09:47:01 AM »

Quote from: my78k on December 09, 2008, 09:33:25 AM

I mean, should an oil pan really rust out??? Not only is it full of oil but it also had a slight leak so was generally oil covered on the outside too!

If it wasn't for the ecological issues that would be really quite funny!!

Rocking-M · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2008, 10:18:36 AM »

Nice Guzzi, I almost ended up with one myself and still wouldn't mind finding one.
I've see a nice Cafe job done with those old 850T's too!

BMW copied Guzzi but their jugs sagged.

alltherightpills · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2008, 10:35:05 AM »

Damn Klark. I guess it's alright as long as you stop in occasionally to bullsh!t with us over on the SPBT. Here's to ya for going for it and followin' yer guts. Best of luck to you in Cali.

bert96 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2008, 10:38:44 AM »

I know it's not like your bike but,it would be hard for me to say no to a moto guzzi 850 le mans I or a monza v50

Rocking-M · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2008, 12:00:57 PM »

nice flotation device there in that avatar Bert!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2008, 12:06:13 PM »

Quote from: Rocking-M on December 09, 2008, 10:18:36 AM

Nice Guzzi, I almost ended up with one myself and still wouldn't mind finding one.
I've see a nice Cafe job done with those old 850T's too!

BMW copied Guzzi but their jugs sagged.

A Guzzi is just a BMW on Viagra

Sam.

bert96 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 09, 2008, 01:03:50 PM »

nickjtc · « **Reply #17 on:** December 09, 2008, 02:24:34 PM »

Quote from: Samcr750 on December 09, 2008, 12:06:13 PM

A Guzzi is just a BMW on Viagra

Nice one Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #18 on:** December 09, 2008, 05:22:53 PM »

Not sure how I do it Nick

Sam.

toycollector10 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2008, 02:28:04 AM »

So what you'r saying is that "We're just friends, and I only rode it once" Is that correct?

tramp · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2008, 03:23:59 AM »

guzzies are nice
always worried about parts and maintainence

Rocking-M · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2008, 07:44:20 AM »

There are some great vendors for old Guzzi parts.

http://www.guzzino.com/motoguzzi.html

http://www.moto-gizmo.com/parts.html

and again the Canadians win,
I'm pretty sure this is the same fellow I contacted to get some old Duc parts.
Heck of a nice guy to deal with.

http://www.guzzitech.com/

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