Jewels 0 #51 August 9, 2008 Doesn't have to be. do you have? Bikes are just fun. How does your wife feel about the motorcycle? Does she ride, too? TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #52 August 9, 2008 Quote Doesn't have to be. do you have? Bikes are just fun. How does your wife feel about the motorcycle? Does she ride, too? she has her own bike (also italian ) We both Ride Moto Guzzi motorbikes, hers is a new(ish) Breva 750 fuel injected. Mine ia a LeMans 1000 (V) 1988 model. I ride and rebuild old school bikes, with a particular penchant for CAFE RacersYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #53 August 9, 2008 I remember the yellow and black one, but I think you got rid of it a while ago, didn't you?TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #54 August 9, 2008 Quote I remember the yellow and black one, but I think you got rid of it a while ago, didn't you? When i was there in January i guy offered me $12,000.00 for it, so I said sure I'll rebuild that bike when I get back from my World Trip You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #55 August 9, 2008 I'd say you made a good deal on that one! So, I looked up cafe racers and now I know what they are but I don't know what kind of bikes are usually in this category. Do tell! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #56 August 9, 2008 Quote I'd say you made a good deal on that one! So, I looked up cafe racers and now I know what they are but I don't know what kind of bikes are usually in this category. Do tell! Many bikes can be Cafe'd, they are ussually stripped to bare essentials, naked bikes, with clip-on or drop down bars.. they also tend to have work up motors and LOUD exhausts Do a Google Image search you will find lots of different types2 good examples A Moto Guzzi Similar to the one I built a Yamaha XRSYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #57 August 9, 2008 Oh, I see. How did you get interested in those?TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #58 August 9, 2008 Quote Oh, I see. How did you get interested in those? I grew up in the 60-70 around them, have always loved them and 99% of what comes out now days is soul-less. Dont get me wrong the modern bikes are very well built and run brilliantly, but they dont get my heart beating like an old school V Twin, does, Icluding Guzzi, Old Ducatis, and even some HardlysYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #59 August 9, 2008 I never knew that about you. Aren't the Guzzis supposed to be Harley-like, anyway? And what do you think about the MV Agusta sale? Is that good or bad?TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #60 August 9, 2008 QuoteI never knew that about you. Aren't the Guzzis supposed to be Harley-like, anyway? And what do you think about the MV Agusta sale? Is that good or bad?That's a time will tell thing. Harley have made some VERY good business decisions over the last 10-15 years so it might just be a smart move. I do know that they wanted a higher profile in Europe and the MV/Cagiva buy might give them that.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #61 August 9, 2008 My mom owned a custom t shirt shop... Quote Explains a lot. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 897 #62 August 9, 2008 funny...I was always partial to them as well. Here's one of the 3 GPz 750's I had. THAT was a fun bike....comming out of a corner, rear wheel smoking rubber, front end coming off the ground, frame twisting ever so slightly...ahhh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #63 August 9, 2008 Quote Quote Oh, I see. How did you get interested in those? I grew up in the 60-70 around them, have always loved them and 99% of what comes out now days is soul-less. Dont get me wrong the modern bikes are very well built and run brilliantly, but they dont get my heart beating like an old school V Twin, does, Icluding Guzzi, Old Ducatis, and even some Hardlys Mine has a soul. She told me so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
normiss 897 #62 August 9, 2008 funny...I was always partial to them as well. Here's one of the 3 GPz 750's I had. THAT was a fun bike....comming out of a corner, rear wheel smoking rubber, front end coming off the ground, frame twisting ever so slightly...ahhh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #63 August 9, 2008 Quote Quote Oh, I see. How did you get interested in those? I grew up in the 60-70 around them, have always loved them and 99% of what comes out now days is soul-less. Dont get me wrong the modern bikes are very well built and run brilliantly, but they dont get my heart beating like an old school V Twin, does, Icluding Guzzi, Old Ducatis, and even some Hardlys Mine has a soul. She told me so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
