Moto Guzzis

What is like to live with a Moto Guzzi? I have seen a bunch of pictures of Moto Guzzi cafe racers.

And then I heard this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEmjG3V_2PQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw65MmRxudU

And I think I am in love.

No idea, but I like those two examples.

Basically an Italian version of BMW airheads. Dead simple, full of character, not terribly fast or sporty, but enough charisma to get by. I like them a lot.

I think of Moto Guzzis as the motorcycle version of an Alfa Romeo.

93EXCivic wrote:

Oh. My.

I will be needing three of those please.

I have heard Guzzi's are a bit like LBC's. When they are running, they are an absolute joy...when they are running.

Oh, I forgot to mention...^^^That does not stop me from wanting one.

Maroon92 wrote: I have heard Guzzi's are a bit like LBC's. When they are running, they are an absolute joy...when they are running.

Good thing I am going to build a LBC. I am determined to fill my garage with vehicles which are an absolute joy... when they are running.

I am absolutely in love with the new V7 Classic. Make mine black...

Yeah Guzzis are cool

Yes.

Buy a CX500 and cafe it. If you like it, then find a Guzzi.

Oh, and I call your biker babe, and raise you...

Great. Now I have to get one. THANKS A LOT!

pinchvalve wrote: Buy a CX500 and cafe it. If you like it, then find a Guzzi.

914Driver wrote: Yes.

Great. Now I have to get one. THANKS A LOT!

DILYSI Dave wrote:

914Driver wrote: Yes.

Great. Now I have to get one. THANKS A LOT!

...and a motorcycle.

pinchvalve wrote: Buy a CX500 and cafe it. If you like it, then find a Guzzi.

I'm surprised at how good that looks! I usually hate CX's. They're usually dirt cheap and last forever as well.

914Driver wrote: Yes.

Not that I didn't spend a good amount of time on the other parts of that picture, but I got a nice chuckle out of the bicycle speedo strapped to the handlebar.

Osterkraut wrote: Not that I didn't spend a good amount of time on the other parts of that picture, but I got a nice chuckle out of the bicycle speedo strapped to the handlebar.

Not as crazy as you might think.

Sigma Bicycle computer on a motorcycle

Bike computer on another motorcycle.

Xceler8x wrote:

Osterkraut wrote: Not that I didn't spend a good amount of time on the other parts of that picture, but I got a nice chuckle out of the bicycle speedo strapped to the handlebar.

Not as crazy as you might think. Sigma Bicycle computer on a motorcycle Bike computer on another motorcycle.

No, no, I know it's quite common. The chuckle came from the fact that little detail probably means they borrowed some enthusiast's bike for the photoshoot, and not some high-dollar rideable prop.

Xceler8x wrote:

pinchvalve wrote: Buy a CX500 and cafe it. If you like it, then find a Guzzi.

I'm surprised at how good that looks! I usually hate CX's. They're usually dirt cheap and last forever as well.

now cancelling search for GL1000 and replacing with search for CX500. i'd lose the chrome fenders and exhaust and call it perfect.

I never gave Guzzis much thought, but I'm starting to.

Dad has a low-miles 71 either Eldorado or Ambassador. It spent 20 years stored indoors, but is now outside. I need to save it.

914Driver wrote: I never gave Guzzis much thought, but I'm starting to.

That seat looks like it's intended for people who actually like having a colonoscopy, blunt scrotal trauma or both.

Osterkraut wrote: No, no, I know it's quite common. The chuckle came from the fact that little detail probably means they borrowed some enthusiast's bike for the photoshoot, and not some high-dollar rideable prop.

Right on man! I think you're right. That bike has seen some street miles. I love it's well used look.

DILYSI Dave wrote: Dad has a low-miles 71 either Eldorado or Ambassador. It spent 20 years stored indoors, but is now outside. I need to save it.

You mean like this?

Yes please! What a gorgeous ride.