jenslh Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 A year ago, I never thought that I would one day leave Moto Guzzi, but now, I'm no longer a Guzzi owner, and I don't know if I will ever return. I'd had my 1100 Sporti for 5 years, and the desire to own a newer bike have grown over the last year. But with Piaggio's idea that Moto Guzzi should only build touring and custom bikes and no sports bikes, there was simply not a Moto Guzzi in the current model line-up exciting enough to be a proper exchange for my Sporti. I was fully satisfied with the power of my bike, but a little more comfort and a little less weight in a more modern bike was what I wanted. The decision was hard, but I sold my Sporti and bought a different brand of bike, and as I'll probably change my focus now, it's time to say goodbye to all the Guzzisti's on the forums that I have been chatting and mailing with over the years. I have really enjoyed the discussions and the helpfullness of the Moto Guzzi society, and I wish you all the best of luck for the future. During the last 10 years, I have done a lot of Moto Guzzi related things: - Owned two fabulous Guzzi's, both heavily customised. - Build and maintained the website www.guzzitech.dk/english - Managed the Moto Guzzi wrist watch project, a special production run of 100 fine timepieces. - Visited the factory several times, attended the GMG rally in Mandello. - Rode the Sporti on my personal iron butt quest (15 European countries in 6 days) Details on the bike here: http://www.guzzitech.dk/10/Le_Mans/LeMans_e.htm Details here: http://www.guzzitech.dk/10/1100%20Sport/1100Sport_e.htm My website will no longer be updated, and I have yet to decide who is going to take over the website. It's important to me that all the information on the site is still freely available in the future. It's an important part of the Moto Guzzi mentality to share all available information and experience. All suggestions regarding the future of guzzitech.dk is welcome. I don't regret my choice, but still I'm a little sad to say goodbye to all the fine Guzzisti's I've met over the last 10 years – all the best for the future to all of you. PS: My new bike is a red BMW F800S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 AHHHH, no, can't believe it, BUT keep in mind once a guzzista always a guzzista, only way out is well you don't want to know, Hey, any chance I can get a backup leather band for my watch before you go off into the sunset??? Mine is good now but I'd like a backup for when it will wear out, keep the rubber down and the helmet up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Bummer, I hope Guzzi is taking note of this.Losing dedicated owners of the brand as opposed people who buy on a impulse is becoming more common as times goes on and we still dont have a new model. Good Luck Jens,hope to see you back if MG ever develops a modern roadster. Helloooow Guzzi WAKE THE F UP !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 You'll come back, Jens. You'll come back Thanks for your contributions. I'm glad Guzzitech.dk will continue in some form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Bummer,I hope Guzzi is taking note of this.Losing dedicated owners of the brand as opposed people who buy on a impulse is becoming more common as times goes on and we still dont have a new model. Good Luck Jens,hope to see you back if MG ever develops a modern roadster. Helloooow Guzzi WAKE THE F UP !!!!!!! when I first saw the MGS-01 Corsa I thought it was the MOST beautiful bike EVER made. $25k, no problem. Rob a bank. Then.....fizzle. Pencil-pushers (or whom ever is leading)never listen to the peasants. How do you say "let them eat cake" in italian? p.s. you don't have to buy new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I still love my watch and wear it regularly. Thanks for that. Stop back from time to time. Most of us are gluttons for punishment so we will be here for awhile longer Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 To Moto Guzzi-Damn shame to chase the ones who love you away...and PLEASE, try to outdo my Nero. HONESTLY To Jens- Damn fine site, and a testament to your character that you would even consider the future of something so fleeting as "a series of minor blips in the asshole of space's time". It has helped me in the past, and apparently will continue to do so Good luck in all your future pursuits, S.H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldButNotDead Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 glæde sig ved den køre As an occasional friend used to say; be well, and I'll see you when I see you. I have one of those watches, and it joins me on special occasions. It also forms an essential part of my guzzi-related memories, and I deeply appreciate your contributions - particularly as they reinforce my good memories of Danes and Denmark. Bon voyage & Ciao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 glæde sig ved den køre As an occasional friend used to say; be well, and I'll see you when I see you. I have one of those watches, and it joins me on special occasions. It also forms an essential part of my guzzi-related memories, and I deeply appreciate your contributions - particularly as they reinforce my good memories of Danes and Denmark. Bon voyage & Ciao! I actually didn't like the danes till I met jens, he changed me mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Cheers Jens and all the best in the future with your latest pasion. Thank you very much for the very fine time peice, I wear mine on a regular basis....(it's sort of a good luck charm) Cheers Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdude Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Takk for all interessant informasjon, Jens. Og klokken er altid på når jeg kjører Guzzi. Men min gode mann.... BMW? Min spådom er at du kommer tilbake i folden når du heller vil kjøre noe med sjel. (to others: its in norwegian) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I actually didn't like the danes till I met jens, he changed me mind. Dutch (Netherlands) and Danes (Danmark) are different. Sue your teachers for the tuition money! @ Jens, sorry to hear you're leaving the flock, and thanks for all the help and enthusiasm you've put into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi Jens, Thank you for all your efforts over the years. Feel free to visit on any of the Guzzi forums; you are always welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luhbo Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 ....But with Piaggio's idea that Moto Guzzi should only build touring and custom bikes and no sports bikes, there was simply not a Moto Guzzi in the current model line-up exciting enough to be a proper exchange for my Sporti........... PS: My new bike is a red BMW F800S ......... You buy this kind of bike and simultanously lament that Guzzi has nothing sporty enough what would suite you? Not only that, you imply that Piaggio forced you to buy a different brand, to leave Guzzi behind you? Come on. Are you serious? I rather believe you were through with them so or so. But what makes you think you had to search such lame excuses for your decision? "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" I'd quote. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenslh Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 You buy this kind of bike and simultanously lament that Guzzi has nothing sporty enough what would suite you? Not only that, you imply that Piaggio forced you to buy a different brand, to leave Guzzi behind you? Come on. Are you serious? I more believe you were through with them so or so. But what makes you think you had to search such lame excuses for your decision? "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark" I'd quote. Hubert I rarely have to make excuses for my actions, and I'm not doing it here either. My original post had two goals: - to explain why I have decided to leave the motorcycle brand that was my favorite for 10 years. (I have been riding for +25 years and had + 20 bikes) - to say goodbye to the Moto Guzzi forum community, and wish everybody the best of luck for the future. If you chose to believe that I'm hiding my real reasons to leave Moto Guzzi, and my post is a lame excuse, it's fine with me. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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