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Nav18tor
Falcone Joined: 24 Jan 2019 Location: North Essex UK Status: Offline Points: 20 |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 19:24 |
Hello all
Just lurking at the moment I'm a serial Italian bike owner but currently own and ride a Yamaha FJR1300 Having owned various italian v twins, I now have a real need to own a Moto Guzzi, but it has to be a Stelvio Look forward to meeting up when the weather is a lot warmer!
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Barry
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Welcome!
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Oldrat
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Hiya and welcome
Which Italians have you had the pleasure of
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1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer
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Nav18tor
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oldest first!
Cagiva Navigator, seriously underated, typical Italian issue's!! Aprilia Mille RSV. Seriously hurt my back after less than an hour's riding! Aprilia Caponord, still one of my favourite bikes but it self combusted! Ducati Multistrada 1000DS, 100% reliable apart from expanding fuel tank!! Also had brand new 2008 Buell Ulysses, Honda Transalp, Yamaha TDM900, As you might notice, I like bikes that are certainly not mainstream and prefer to sit upright Current FJR1300 is absolutely faultless, fast, comfortable and reliable But missing that Italian thing that I can't even name!
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Oldrat
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Cool bikes and a man of good taste
A friend of mine has a caponord, loved it too. You’ll fit in just fine here
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1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer
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Nav18tor
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Lol! |
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helmetbolt
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Hello, and welcome to the forum.
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2001 California Special. (Modified)
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V7Chris
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Hi and Welcome
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George S
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Welcome from south Essex
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George
1994 Nevada 1962 Lightweight ducati Bevel Single Son's 1990 1000S to borrow any time |
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sardineone
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Hi Nav18, I feel the same way as you sometimes. I have my 1000 Lemans that is going nowhere. Problem is in the past I had several Japanese bikes that has led me to be a USA member of the VJMC and I currently don't own a Japanese motorcycle. My tongue-in-check solution below for club functions! A carefully prepared magnetic Kawasaki gas tank decal!
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George
One owner 86' Lemans 1000 (member of the family) / BMW R1200ST (current work horse) You are what you have ridden! |
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TooJuicy
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I don't know about the Stelvio specifically but some Guzzis can rekindle that memory of expanding fuel tank for you Tony
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TooJuicy
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Excellent!! Likely you not getting misting clocks or strange electricals after that mod... Tony
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johnno
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Hi and welcome
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1100 sport corsa , Yam R1, guzzi 650tt rider
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Nav18tor
Falcone Joined: 24 Jan 2019 Location: North Essex UK Status: Offline Points: 20 |
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sooner than expected!!!
Possibly Sunday could be the day I ride home on a 2010 Stelvio Definitely "rollerised " Can't wait, but is dependent on the buyer for my FJR1300 turning up Saturday |
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miele
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I am also looking to buy a new Stelvio (2017) but also like the Caponard (2016). Both will cost the same, both look very different, Capo has rider modes, Stelvio larger tank and centerstand. Capo more hp. Both weigh about the same. I have seen the Capo in person as there is one nearby. The Stelvio I have only seen pictures since the dealer that has the bike is 500 miles away. I have both Aprilia & Moto Guzzi dealers nearby so service not an issue. However, seems Stelvio may be easier and cheaper to service. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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