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Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: twowheeladdict on August 08, 2014, 09:16:44 AM

Title: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: twowheeladdict on August 08, 2014, 09:16:44 AM

She is young, agile, and sexy! 

She is not particularly fast, but what fun to ride!

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1275/13548833/24577295/409880094.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1275/13548833/24577295/409880093.jpg)

2010 Moto Guzzi V7 cafe classic with only 768 miles on her.

I had been looking at and test riding Triumph Thruxtons, but this bike is a better balance of components and almost 100 lbs lighter.  I just couldn't pass her by, and once I rode her I was hooked. 

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: Racer Boy on August 08, 2014, 09:41:19 AM

I rode a 750 Brava that a girlfriend had, and it was fun to ride because of it's lightness. It was a dog power-wise, but nevertheless, an enjoyable ride.

Enjoy your new bike!

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: mntbiker-junkie on August 08, 2014, 12:17:47 PM

She is a beautiful bike.  I've been thinking about getting something like her as well. 

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: 556ALPHA on August 08, 2014, 12:53:33 PM

Nice!

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: Rhino on August 08, 2014, 02:13:48 PM

Congrats!

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: twowheeladdict on August 09, 2014, 06:44:32 AM

Thanks.  I would love to add this fairing to the bike, but it looks like I missed the window of opportunity since this model was only made from '09 - '12 worldwide and only came to the states in '10.

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1275/13548833/24577295/409883504.jpg)


This one just doesn't capture that café look IMO.  I would probably leave it naked before adding this one.

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1275/13548833/24577295/409883503.jpg)


Definitely need bar end mirrors first thing.

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: Big Mike on August 09, 2014, 07:06:15 AM

Very nice, enjoy !!  8)

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: Cholla on August 10, 2014, 11:32:18 AM

Guzzis are like potato chips. Bet ya can't own just one.
Now you will have to buy red suspenders.
Harper's may have what you are looking for in a shield/fairing.
Welcome to the madness!
Have you checked out wildguzzi.com?

Molto bella!

Edit:when ya call em tell em Two Checks sent ya. If anyone has or can get that fairing, Harper's will.

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: stevewfl on August 14, 2014, 08:07:46 AM

Guzzies are pure bike porn, congrats!

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: twowheeladdict on August 14, 2014, 08:28:53 PM

Rode 400 miles on the fully loaded Concours today.  Got home and hopped on the Guzzi for a backroad ride.  An hour later I made it home for supper.  Still feeling her out, but having a blast.

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: Walker18 on August 14, 2014, 09:33:34 PM

Now it's time to update your sig line pic!

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: twowheeladdict on August 15, 2014, 05:55:17 AM

Quote from: Walker18 on August 14, 2014, 09:33:34 PM

Now it's time to update your sig line pic!

Especially since I added two bikes this year.  I do need to clean the shop this weekend so I will try and get that done.   8)

Title: Re: Started my romance with an Italian Beauty
Post by: martin_14 on August 21, 2014, 12:47:19 AM

Quote from: stevewfl on August 14, 2014, 08:07:46 AM

Guzzies are pure bike porn, congrats!

amen!