rcono Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Jeez I'm so excited about getting this bike I've already started to make plans. Soon I'll have the Guzzi ($20,000.00)and I can go 5 and a half miles to Starbucks for a cup of coffee($8.50) but before I go I have to check the oil ($25 a quart), torque down the bolts on the whole bike, replace all the relays($50.00) and fuses($30) then start it and let it warm-up for 10 minutes till it's at the right operating temp...then turn it off (this would be a good time to check if I re-charged my phone($335.00...not including full round the clock coverage which is $275.00 a month) and it's in good working order..check oil again, torque down all the bolts to spec. again check the relays, check the fuses, re-re-check the fuses then warm up the bike for an additional 5 minutes, climb aboard go 5 miles (realizing that the phone is at least in good working order), get off of the bike...wonder why it's running this long....turn bike off....try to restart...call tow service ($200.00)..three hours later get to bike shop(which is closed), put note on bike hoping someone will see it Tuesday morning, nobodys open on Monday.... call cab($60.00) back to my house decide to make a pot of coffee($1.00) there and drink it contemplating the wonderfull bike I just bought and the bullet proof engine that came with it. FUCKING PRICELESS!!!! I can hardly wait!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertwin1 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Drama queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G. Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I think you are drinking too much coffee. Try single malt, and all will be well. Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hmm he must be thinking of the MGS, because I haven't seen a guzzi outside of australia that cost anywhere over 15k most are 11-14 new and can easily find a 04 nero for I'd say 7-8, leave you plenty of money for that cab and dinner too if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big J Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Jeez I'm so excited about getting this bike I've already started to make plans. Soon I'll have the Guzzi ($20,000.00)and I can go 5 and a half miles to Starbucks for a cup of coffee($8.50) but before I go I have to check the oil ($25 a quart), torque down the bolts on the whole bike, replace all the relays($50.00) and fuses($30) then start it and let it warm-up for 10 minutes till it's at the right operating temp...then turn it off (this would be a good time to check if I re-charged my phone($335.00...not including full round the clock coverage which is $275.00 a month) and it's in good working order..check oil again, torque down all the bolts to spec. again check the relays, check the fuses, re-re-check the fuses then warm up the bike for an additional 5 minutes, climb aboard go 5 miles (realizing that the phone is at least in good working order), get off of the bike...wonder why it's running this long....turn bike off....try to restart...call tow service ($200.00)..three hours later get to bike shop(which is closed), put note on bike hoping someone will see it Tuesday morning, nobodys open on Monday.... call cab($60.00) back to my house decide to make a pot of coffee($1.00) there and drink it contemplating the wonderfull bike I just bought and the bullet proof engine that came with it. FUCKING PRICELESS!!!! I can hardly wait!!!!! Maybe I'm missing something,but what's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcono Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 Dude...it's a flippin' joke Maybe I'm missing something,but what's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchbob Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Dude...it's a flippin' joke Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn...................ope. We still didn't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Maybe he read about V11 problems on the forum, and is kind of making an exaggerated sarcastic sort of skit on V11 ownership. OK so far as it goes, but if that's your expectation, why buy a V11 in the first place? One thing I would say, his cellphone service is the most expensive I ever saw. I guess he's got a bad case of Guzzichondria already. Hey dude! Forget the nonsense you read, I have a bog stock 2000 V11 complete with a full set of "crap" Siemens relays. The bike has never let me down, and I just put fuel in and ride the bleeder, rain or shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchbob Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Maybe he read about V11 problems on the forum, and is kind of making an exaggerated sarcastic sort of skit on V11 ownership. OK so far as it goes, but if that's your expectation, why buy a V11 in the first place? One thing I would say, his cellphone service is the most expensive I ever saw. I guess he's got a bad case of Guzzichondria already. Hey dude! Forget the nonsense you read, I have a bog stock 2000 V11 complete with a full set of "crap" Siemens relays. The bike has never let me down, and I just put fuel in and ride the bleeder, rain or shine. Fair dudes, Dude. Ask Martin: he mainly rides his in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Fair dudes, Dude. Ask Martin: he mainly rides his in the rain. Yeah looking forward to tomorrow we may get some rain. It's been a real bummer riding in all this sun shine. Us fat blokes don't like the heat get a bit sweaty. I get to work and the back of my shirt is ringing. It's much better when it rains its only my gut that gets wet due to the overhang of my jacket. Since sorted my altenator I'm in love again. I might sneak out across to Norfolk on Monday to do some RBR points. I have to return some medical equipment to Cambridge so just extend my ride by a couple of hundred miles. I could see the humor in the post, but whilst I've experianced my fair share of problems it's been none of those ( duff oil light switch, neutral switch, shock eye, header pipes, and hanger, wheel bearing by spacer and now altenator inc burnt out connector) I think the 26,000 miles I've put on it in the last 3 years is the most I've done on any bike I've had. If nothing ever went wrong we'd have nothing but religion, politics and sex to talk about. That just causes arguements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael Derby Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Easy on my friend guys, This was an e-mail that he sent me, it is a very inside joke. An exageration of my experience of owning a GUZZI. (which by the way overall was an awesome experience) This was just Randy's way of saying hey, as he is new to the forum, and thought you all would get a hoot, but since it was pretty much an inside joke, no one here is going to get it. So despite his lack of comedic timing, he's a great guy and so stoaked about getting the GUZZI wshen it shows up at his door I think he's getting a little goofy from the excitement. So let's give him a second chance. BTW picked up the R1200S this morning and just came back from putting 200 mi on it. I love it, although I can't wait to get this break-in period over. First impressions, YES I miss that big lug of a loveable tractor engine on NOS. I miss the noise of those Ti pipes. However, this BMW is amazing. Handles I believe even better than the Ohlin's graced NERO, and the 25 extra RWHP and less weight it feels even more powerful and nimble. If folks are interested I'll post some PICS. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big J Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Aah,now it becomes clear. He seems somewhat obsessed by money,hope he never drops the bloody thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi jon Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 When in doubt that your response is taken as humor, post a pic of a topless tart, no one will mind your post and we'll all see the brevity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Dude...it's a flippin' joke I thought it was funny Total exaggeration on the prices, but we are getting there. Can't believe you did not whine about the price of gas. the Guzzi ($20,000.00) actual price $14490.00 + $1000.00 dealer jack off fee + $1000 fee to california corporate controlled laissez faire socialist society + enough money for dinner for 4 at one of the finest restaurants in San Francisco, payable to DMV...so you still have money left over to pay for the following Starbucks for a cup of coffee($8.50) Get the drip coffee, it is under $2 and you can pump it up with cream and sugar. the oil ($25 a quart) From here Agip 4T is only $16.95 plus $6.50 shipping relays($50.00) PyroDan is only $14.50 for a full set DELIVERED!!! and fuses($30) Where do you shop, Ferarri dealer??? phone($335.00...not including full round the clock coverage which is $275.00 a month) HANG UP AND RIDE!!! Call tow service ($200.00) Only $100 in San Diego, if you know the right tow company... call cab($60.00) That is what I paid back from hospital with broken shoulder. a pot of coffee($1.00) Right now I am drinking a $0.33 bottle of Seagrams Cooler 5.75% alcohol!!!! FUCKING PRICELESS!!!! FWIW lists of prices that end in priceless usually have a Haiku like rhythm and a better punch line, but that was amusing none the less. I second the motion for a picture of a topless tart, or atleast your bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchbob Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Got it wrong again! Sorry. Trying to reproduce and appreciate nuances of language using the internet has its problems, as I should know. Welcome, rcono: joy of your V11! And, yes, let's have some more topless tarts.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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