GUZZI BREVA 1200

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  1. belgiumbarry

    belgiumbarry Full Access Member

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    hi guys, long time ago....:rock:

    now just wondering , i bought a Guzzi , is that brand knowd in the US ?
    After 10 years Harley ( Fat boy ) i wanted something different , something more "handling" :p :D but also 2 cilinders and visible cooling fins ! As 8 from 10 drive here BMW's i wanted to be more unusual :dontknow: and choose for his Italian brother :elefant:

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    anybody ? ;)
     
  2. Wifey

    Wifey Artificial Wifey Intelligence Supporting Member

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    Nice bike Wafflehead :rock: , guzzi's are pretty common here,looks like you are having a mid life crisis:p :p :and Barry where and how is the Yettie's boat:dontknow:
     
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    Great to see you on here again Norbert.

    From what I understand Moto-Guzzi is a great bike.
     
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    VIPR PWR Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Glad to see you have returned Belgiumbarry....Was wondering what happened to you....My brother owned and may still own a Moto Guzzi ..I just personally don't know anything about them .but they have been in the states for years..
     
  5. Django

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    Moto-Goot-see is a fabled name for some riders out there.

    Looks awesome to me, Norbert.

    If I ever get another bike it'll be a fully restored late 60's Bonneville.

    Your Guzzi is a real beauty...... Watch out for homocidal maniacs on the road.

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  6. viperhauler

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    looks a lot like a 1200 GS....

    is it a DS????
     
  7. belgiumbarry

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    hi wifey, yes i have a mid life crisis .... for the second time :eek: :D :D one in my 40's ...now in my 50's...o my god, what will it be in my 60's.....:dontknow: remember the story of the "affaire" i had , well after a year of doubts and guilt feelings all ended now.... i've choosen for her as she just kept haunting my dreams :) life is great again and i only can hope my wife also find somebody who cares more about her( in fact she deserves it ) , i helped her financial so she can start all over without at least those problems....he we are ....;)
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    now Yettie's boat ....:p :D coincidense , tomorrow we have a appointment with a shipyard who i asked if they can finish the boat.....my "new" girl :D also likes sailing ( they had a sailingboat , her husband left her some 6 years ago ) so now i had a big problem : we hope to see that boat in the water but i wanted "quality" time with her instead of working all evenings on the boat....
    so i give up my pride as a "self made" yacht and hope they finish it ....them quality is sure more then i was doing, so the only problem is $$$$$ ;) :D

    and yes, i'm enjoying now the "house" life....she's one lovely thing :rock:
    As i recall , with the boat and cars, my (ex)wife didn't see me on evenings for the last 3 years.....:eek:

    greetz to chainshaw Jerry and a big kiss for you ;) :handkiss:

    ps how's the affaire with Prof :dontknow: :D :D :D :D :D
     
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    what you mean with DS ? :dontknow:
     
  9. viperhauler

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    after i wrote that...i wondered if it was too vague...

    Dual Sport...on/off road...whatever you kids call them over there:D

    it looks kinda like a cross between a BMW 1200 GS and a Ducati Hypermotard....
     
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    Great bike Barry! The Guzzi's always had a loyal following, and some minor quirks to go along. The only problem I ever heard was the shift linkage , but supposedly was corrected, years ago. That bike will run forever, (with style,) like a John Deere tractor. (especially with the shaft drive).:rock: PS you make a lovely couple.
     
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  11. belgiumbarry

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    no , it's not a off road version .... don't forget we are together far beyond 100 years old....;) :D :D

    PS Guzzi has the offroad version : it's the Stelvio.
     
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    Our Brother owned two Guzzi's. A California and an older Le Mans from the De Tomaso years (not sure of the exact year). He loved 'em and I REALLY loved that Le Mans. Would've bought it from him if my money wasn't gettin' tied up in my Road King...That Guzzi sound...i'sa passion < lame Italian accent...Those suckers will run FOREVER and you can fix damn near anything on 'em with a little bailing wire and duct tape! You WON'T regret that purchase.