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Corporatemonkey
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:00 am: |
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I guess you don't have bugs in the North West? We were rolling though neighborhoods. Not a huge amount of speed, so the few bugs that were there didn't stick |
Jramsey
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:07 am: |
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In S/E Kansas-S/W Mo. the grasshoppers are sized between Hummingbird and Dove and they damn sure smart if you happen to have your shield up and catch one. |
Tramp
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 07:17 am: |
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...so, you were basing your motorcycle impressions (comparing/contrasting a cruiser to a sport machine) on slow rolling through residential neighbourhoods, then?
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Corporatemonkey
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 07:25 am: |
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on slow rolling through residential neighbourhoods, then We are talking about sub 45mph twisty up and down roads, that happen to follow the shoreline. Very much like riding in CA. Even if we were on a highspeed sweeper road, I wouldn't of pushed it. His is an italian crusier that is just over break in period, and mine has less than ideal rubber (soon to be fixed). Most of us don't need to go to a race track to understand if we like a bike. |
Tramp
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 07:29 am: |
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??? Who mentioned racetracks, and who said California roads are 45 mph???? less-than-ideal rubber is de rigeur for many of us, after a few weeks, doesn't slow us down, much. I wasn't attacking your post, but, merely stating that slow, RESIDENTIAL putts do not a strong comparison/contrast test ride make. |
Prof_stack
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 03:47 pm: |
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Hey Tramp, it was a "first impressions" posting, not a thorough magazine ready article. Sheesh, lighten up or I might have to accuse you of being a troll. There is no comparison between the two bikes. The XB9 is a bike designed to be ridden hard and cornered low to really appreciate what Erik hath wrought. It was the best bike I ever owned but it was far more bike than I was capable of exploiting. The Guzzi 750 is also not a perfect bike. The seat needs a gel insert for longer rides. But the Nevada fits my current needs/wants in a motorcycle. And its a cool change of pace from Buell, but not that far off in overall philosphy of the owners/designers of the companies. Again, my reason for starting the thread was to document how/why a dedicated Buell owner since 2000 left the fold and embraced an Italian company. An updated thumper would probably find its way into the garage next to the Nevada. |
Tramp
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 04:31 pm: |
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troll????!!??!?! }} |
Corporatemonkey
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:56 pm: |
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might have to accuse you of being a troll. Tramp got schooled by the professor |
Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 08:24 pm: |
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Corporatemonkey
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 10:09 pm: |
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Tramp
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 04:48 am: |
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Oh, good- A little gangfuhck being led by a custodian. |
Dbird29
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 09:29 am: |
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Tramp walks into the motel, slams 3 nails on the counter and says "can you put me up for the night" Geez Tramp, the guy got a new bike and you bust his balls for riding it around his neighborhood? HTFU |
Hexangler
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:21 am: |
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You have to admit Glitch's post was funny! Signed: Just another BadWeB Cheerleader. Enjoy the new Guzzi! |
Not_purple_s2
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:31 am: |
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Nice Guzzi. I'd love to try out a Griso 8V. |
Hexangler
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:52 am: |
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Tramp
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 11:52 am: |
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dbird- reread this thread- i didn't bust the new motorcycle onwer's ball, i busted those of the Bueller with whom he rode, for making judging a scoot's riding on it's 45 mph residential performance, and then likening 45 mph riding riding to being "very much like riding in ca." |
Dbird29
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 12:59 pm: |
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ca= Canada? OK, whatever, never mind. back to your regular programming. |
Tramp
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 01:07 pm: |
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oohhh.. could be. I've ridden Canada, and found few, if any, 45 mph roads...maybe kph? |
Djkaplan
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 01:08 pm: |
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I was surprised to read in the most recent issue of Classic Bikes (I think I got the title right) that a 1976 850 LeMans Moto Guzzi beat a same year 900 SuperSport Ducati in engine performance. The big surprise was that the Guzzi's handling didn't seem truckish compared to the more race inspired (totally race inspired actually) Ducati. Granted, it was a comparison of 30 year old motorcycles (who knows what state of tune they were in), but it was still an interesting read. |
Tramp
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 02:18 pm: |
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Don't get me wrong, I very sincerely LOVE Guzzis, and their following is far less pretentious than that of the Beemer riders... |
Psyclonej
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 03:02 pm: |
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No bike smokes Camel nonfilters like a Guzzi. |
Court
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 05:34 pm: |
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>>>In S/E Kansas-S/W Mo. the grasshoppers are sized between Hummingbird and Dove and they damn sure smart if you happen to have your shield up and catch one. That's an accurate statement. Court (Former resident of 502-1/2 South Crawford - Ft. Scott, KS) |
M2nc
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:17 pm: |
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I dig the bike Professor. It looks like you have found a bike for you. I like Guzzis and would not mind owning one. It is important to find a bike that does what you need out of a bike. |
Tramp
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:36 pm: |
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M2nc just made more sense, in one short post, than I have in this entire thread. |
Prof_stack
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:50 pm: |
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Thanks Tramp. Now can we all hug or at least hoist a brew? Peroni's (Italian) lager is my choice today. |
Tramp
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:57 pm: |
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Don't thank me, I've stated, repeatedly, that I love Guzzis, and think you bought a VERY coolmachine. I couldn't get my teeth around comparison/contrasts with amount from another class, altogether. I NEVER had any problem with you, or your wonderful, unique and reliable new motorcycle. Now, go enjoy your 1978 Honda CX.... |
Tramp
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 08:04 pm: |
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You KNOW I'm busting chops, right Professor?
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Court
| Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 07:30 am: |
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By the way . . . Southeast Kansas, for years, was the epicenter of the Guzzi American universe. |
Jramsey
| Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 08:59 am: |
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Court Small world. 756 South Clark '80-85. 3 newer Guzzi's in town that I know of. (Message edited by J.ramsey on August 14, 2008) |
Prof_stack
| Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 05:49 pm: |
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You KNOW I'm busting chops, right Professor? I suppose I should know that, but sometimes I forget. No worries. Turns out the original old-school Yuasa battery was defective (one cell was dead) so the shop gave me a Yuasa AGM battery, so new that I got to put the acid stuff in the cells (first time but easy to do, btw) and let it sit before charging overnight on the Tender Plus. 65 mile ride this morning and all is well in Guzzi-prof-land. You know, having twin exhaust tips really makes for some nice music! Check out the "Latin" logo on the top of the license plate bracket.
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