Guest RonAikins Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I guess I don't even deserve the appellation 'Newbie' as I have never even ridden a Guzzi, but have somehow developed a fascination that will have to be satisfied in one way or another in the coming months. I am a typical 'retread' at 55, having dropped the moto obsession not long after high school (now, what was I thinking of?) & just picked it back up (with a vengeance) in '93. My tastes ran early to the BMWs, & I currently own a '94 K75 & '99 K1200LT. The K75 was bought new at the reinstatement of my moto-itis reinfection & now has 107k mi on it. My lust for a 'good long ride' was (temporarily) satisfied in '03 with a trip back to see family in the IN/OH/KY area. Now, that was NICE! So what that's got to do with Guzzis? I can't explain it any more than I can explain why about 12 years ago it suddenly occurred to me that I might like to get back on a motorcycle. I can't stop looking at them: the muscularity, simplicity, & sensuous lines tell me they must be a hoot to own & ride. I've also been exposed to Guzzi-loving prose on pashnit.com & Melissa Holbrook-Pierson's book. Before plunking down $$ on a fantasy, however, I guess it would behoove me to actually ride one... Perhaps, here in central CA there are dealerships that would allow a decent test ride? Are there places to actually rent a Guzzi? At any rate, I look forward to reading the 'talk' here & seeing the pictures. -Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Watch out, there's no way back!!! Welcome to the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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