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What do you ride?

Discussion in 'Motorcycles & Boats' started by BigWilly, Dec 7, 2010.

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  1. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2006
    4,185
    Plantation, Florida
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    Alfredo
    That is a Lambretta LD though!!

    A rare find these days.
     
  2. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2006
    4,185
    Plantation, Florida
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    Alfredo
    Nice bike: I have been flirting with the idea of getting one.
    How do you like it?
     
  3. BigWilly

    BigWilly Formula Junior

    Jun 15, 2009
    499
    I know very little about these things. My buddy dropped it off with about a dozen cartons filled with parts...I have a 250 to put into it. Can't wait to get it running...
     
  4. Aruna

    Aruna Karting

    Jan 13, 2005
    73
    the LA area
    Full Name:
    Aruna
    I've wanted one for the longest time since they came to this site of the pond, and the 2010 Griso 8V is the one to get. The regular Griso is 'only' 1100cc. But the 8V has better sorted electronics and is a little more comfortable to me. It's very smooth. They're not like fast sportbikes, but they handle well, and you can actually still toss them around turns. It gets a lot of looks, and in this town of fancy Ducatis and Triumphs and R1s, I rarely see another Guzzi.

    Not my pic, but you get the idea. :)

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  5. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

    Sep 5, 2007
    8,723
    Harriman, TN
    Full Name:
    One Stupid SOB
    #130 Protouring442, Jun 1, 2011
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    Looks like a Triumph Thunderbird, a 650 twin. Nice too!

    Here is a picture of a '57 Thunderbird.

    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
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  6. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2006
    4,185
    Plantation, Florida
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    Alfredo
    In their days Lambrettas were HOT!!
    They were the hot rod of the scooters in Italy and could outhandle the Vespas due to the better placement of the engine and transmission and their double fork.
    I am not sure why they went out of business in Italy, although they are still being produced in India, as far as I know.
     
  7. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2006
    4,185
    Plantation, Florida
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    Alfredo
    Yes, the 8 valve was the one I was looking at, then the only dealer in this area closed down and now the nearest one is 1 hr away.
     
  8. f1nxlife

    f1nxlife Formula Junior
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    May 11, 2010
    255
    harbor city ., calif
    Full Name:
    brett falcigno
  9. johnstonad

    johnstonad Rookie

    May 31, 2011
    6
    Why don't you start posting pics of your own? I haven't seen yours. :D
     
  10. tundraphile

    tundraphile F1 Veteran

    May 16, 2007
    5,083
    Missouri
    #135 tundraphile, Jun 4, 2011
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  11. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
    12,313
    At Sea Level
    2003 BMW R1200C Phoenix. My first cruiser. It's an incredible bike.
     
  12. marinelo

    marinelo Formula Junior

    Jan 18, 2004
    309
    Toronto
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    Rob
    #138 marinelo, Jun 13, 2011
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  13. Pepsi10

    Pepsi10 Formula Junior

    Nov 24, 2008
    855
    InlandNorthWest
    Full Name:
    Mike M
    I have a black 1150RT, never a problem. So strong, especially in bad weather. Enjoy. I hope it gives years of trouble free riding, like mine.
     
  14. Pepsi10

    Pepsi10 Formula Junior

    Nov 24, 2008
    855
    InlandNorthWest
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    Mike M
    Does it have cruise control?
     
  15. marinelo

    marinelo Formula Junior

    Jan 18, 2004
    309
    Toronto
    Full Name:
    Rob
    Yes it has all the options (no Navi yet) . It rides like a dream...can't wait to take her out for a real good run..

    Thanks,
     
  16. kentra

    kentra Rookie

    Dec 18, 2007
    22
    #142 kentra, Jun 22, 2011
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  17. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 30, 2007
    91,699
    beautiful :D

    I've been eyeing 848s lately too...gorgeous bikes. tons of performance. Italian.

    what's not to like? :)
     
  18. Bronzage

    Bronzage Formula 3

    Sep 18, 2007
    1,129
    West Africa
    Full Name:
    MJ
    #144 Bronzage, Jul 5, 2011
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  19. BigWilly

    BigWilly Formula Junior

    Jun 15, 2009
    499
    Fun bike. Good luck.
     
  20. Willybeen

    Willybeen Karting

    Aug 18, 2009
    238
    Vero/Palm Beach
    Full Name:
    William
    I regret to announce... I sold my beloved zx-10r.

    A friend of mine totalled his r1 last month on I-95 and told me he wanted my bike. He made an offer I couldnt refuse, so I let her go. He owned the 10r for about 3-4 weeks and was rear-ended at a light in town (by a lifted f-250)

    TOTALLED.

    Worst/best part is, he'll probably get a nice settlement and be on a new s1000rr before I know it. (Good is I'll be able to ride it at will, Bad is it will probably only be around for a couple months before it's totalled as well)

    Sigh.
     
  21. Pepsi10

    Pepsi10 Formula Junior

    Nov 24, 2008
    855
    InlandNorthWest
    Full Name:
    Mike M
    #147 Pepsi10, Jul 8, 2011
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  22. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

    Sep 5, 2007
    8,723
    Harriman, TN
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    One Stupid SOB
    Well, since they just totaled my VX800, that's a good question... what will I ride. Do I look for another bike? Buy back the VX (totaled from hail damage) and fix it up? Buy it back, part it out, and use all the proceeds for something else? Use them to get my Bonneville back on the road?

    Decisions, decisions...


    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
     
  23. ride4lame

    ride4lame Rookie

    Feb 28, 2011
    3
    suzuki gsxr600
    ducati monster m750
    and half heartedly restoring a 1973 honda cb40
     

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