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New Guzzi Rider in So Cal

DerekSolomon

DerekSolomon

Just got it firing!
Joined
Dec 21, 2010
Messages
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Location
SoCal
Hey,

I recently purchased a 2003 Le Mans, and had Todd go through it and put some fresh Dunlops on it. I went up to Newcomb's Ranch on Sunday morning, and was greeted by some friendly Moto Guzzi owners who also happened to mention this list.

I just wanted to say "hi" and also thanks a lot for the nice comments on my new bike. I like it a lot! I look forward to meeting up with members on this list and going on group rides in the future. Here's to a great riding season in 2011!

-Derek
 
Salut Derek, and welcome to the Famiglia.

You certainly have a pristine LM, congrats, and I was happy to be of help with the service and tires to get it running right. Look forward to be of help again in the near future when you are ready to get it sounding and fueling correct.

Welcome to the Forum, and see you on the road... and post often!

Enjoy the LM!
 
Welcome to the crowd. This your first Guzzi? Where abouts in the area do you live? Look here for people posting going out for a ride, and post yourself when going somewhere-or anywhere- & looking for company. No doubt will see you out & about at some point.
 
Hey Guzzibob,

Yes, this is my first Guzzi. I've owned 2 Ducatis: a 1992 900SS and a 2002 998. I've also owned 2 NSR's and a couple of Japanese sportbikes. Amusingly, my last bike was a V-Star, which I used as a daily commuter and just sold at 30,000 miles to fund the purchase of the Moto Guzzi.

I do like this bike. It's long, kinda heavy, and has that strange torque sensation (rotate right when hard on the throttle and then rotate left when chopping the throttle...). It's just full of character, and exactly what I was looking for when I was searching for my next bike. The choices where a newer Triumph or an older Harley or BMW. I'm really glad I found this Guzzi!

I live in Valencia and usually ride the Santa Monica mountains or the Crest area. I'm up for meeting some new riders and learning more about this wonderful marque.

-Derek
 
Hi Derek,
I'm one of the persons that talked to you as you were heading out. your bike is super clean, as you get more time on the Guzzi you will alter your riding a bit and it will get much better. I bought my first Guzzi in 1983 and have had at least one Guzzi since then...and no regrets! I hope you enjoy your Guzzi as much as I have enjoyed mine.
 
Hey Richard!

Alright, thanks for posting! Yeah, I'm looking forward to putting more miles on the bike and getting to know it better. Great to hear that you have been riding Guzzis forever. With the rain this week I don't think I'm going to try to head up Angeles tomorrow morning, but if the sun is out I might try to run it to the Rock Store. I hope to see you again soon. Take care.

-Derek
 
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