guzziownr Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 My Red 2004 V11 Sport Naked flew into JFK airport by truck and I picked it up today. It was in a motorcycle specific container with doors at either end like a huge steel cracker box. I pushed it out, and poured in 2 gallons of gas. I connected the battery and it fired up very quickly. The ride home through rush hour could have been better but I love the bike and felt at home in a few miles of riding. This was one of my favorite forums from its inception -- I always wondered why I was attracted here. I guess it was meant to be. David in NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Congratulations! Looks nice in red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Pott Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 A most excellent addition Looks like you're forming a nice little Guzzi collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velofish Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Congratulations, beautiful bike. I have a black 2000 with red frame and sometimes think it would look better with the colors reversed. Didn't know they came that way... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziownr Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 Congratulations, beautiful bike. I have a black 2000 with red frame and sometimes think it would look better with the colors reversed. Didn't know they came that way... John 51209[/snapback] I bought a black Jackal in 1999. V11 ownership was just a dream then... DW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v50man Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Congrats!!! It's the best all-round bike I've ever owned. Should be a good city bike for you -- it is for me. Hint: After it's broken in, start running RedLine 15/50 and city heat won't be as big a factor. Again, all the best - and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Congrats!!! It's the best all-round bike I've ever owned. Should be a good city bike for you -- it is for me. Hint: After it's broken in, start running RedLine 15/50 and city heat won't be as big a factor. Again, all the best - and welcome. 51215[/snapback] where do you get redline and what do I need to look for exactly? I want to do that for my next oil change at 12k and I'm at 10k now so could be next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whart Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 congrats, David- bet it looks even better in the flesh. Looking forward to a ride with you up here in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsp Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 dittos on the forum guzziownr. Welcome as well Do you have a group to ride with there? Nice '75 el dorado and the new '04 sport naked looks awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v50man Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 where do you get redline and what do I need to look for exactly? I want to do that for my next oil change at 12k and I'm at 10k now so could be next month? 51218[/snapback] DeBen -- I order it through Summit Racing of Akron Ohio. They've got a website. If you're not running the SHockproof HEAVY in your gearbox and differential, I suggest you do so. These products are the best I've come across -- and I've tried 'em all. Hint: When ordering from Summit, their shipping is free -- but there's an $8.95 "handling" fee -- so I try to order in bulk. Super fast shipping -- good folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziownr Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 dittos on the forum guzziownr. Welcome as well Do you have a group to ride with there? Nice '75 el dorado and the new '04 sport naked looks awsome. 51221[/snapback] To me the group gets too big after the third guy/gal. We try to keep it stealthy and local law enforcement likes it that way too. There are a lot of Guzzis around NYC. On my way to pick up my bike I hooked up with Tom LaNasa on his green and black 1000S. While I was looking for a spot to park I heard a familiar rumble and some dude on a Rosso Mandello came by so quick I didn't have time to wave. There is another Rosso uptown by Columbia U. It has big Guzzi stickers on the carbon silencers and the owner can't be bothered to wash it. He parks on the street in a somewhat dodgy area. I want to go for a ride tomorrow but I blew off work to pick up my bike today. DW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Hi Guzziownr, Congrats with your new bike. I wish you many happy and troublefree miles on the road. BR Søren PS: I just love that 1000S - especially the black/green version. Gotta have one one day... Picture's nicked from Jan Biesel's homepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 The ride home through rush hour could have been better but I love the bike and felt at home in a few miles of riding. Congrats on the new bike My bike hates city traffic. You can just tell by the way it sputters occassionally...it's like a horse chomping on the bit...it wants to RUN. When I get it out of town and on the open road, you can tell it's in its element and loving it Enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackkat Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Ok, Dave sucks. I go with him to pick up his new bike and then he lets me ride his bike and now I want one. Dave sucks. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Cooommmmeee to the dark side, Tom....the daaarrrrkkk side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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