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Well, I guess there are many cities in the world with the same problem.
New Motor
Mioved a couple bikes out and picked up this 24' Moto Guzzi V7 Special. It's an 850 but that's ok. I've another bike for DX work. My riding style has changed (older) so wanted something lighter to blast around in the mountains with. A nice sporting standa...
Outstanding!
I totally love the old school aesthetic, especially the analog dials, wire wheels, exhaust and rounded lights.... Keep it safely garaged, vehicle thefts have spiked yet again in recent months, my new bike got stolen from Santa Monica less than a month ago...
Tragically so my friend....
Just a few weeks after I had posted that last picture from my alleyway.... 😞 The police arrived before the criminals even rode/drove off, but they were incapable of catching up to them.... Fortunately, the insurance company coverage was good enough so tha...
Beautiful bike. Reminds me of my old Yamaha Seca 650.
Looks like a bike that is meant to be ridden but not driven hard.
That would be fun.
Myself I am riding a 1050 V-Strom (90° V2 too, but wrong orientation) but my wife is riding a V85TT which is such a beautiful and friendly bike. We attended the GMG 100 in 2022 which was a wonderful experience.
I didn't notice this earlier...
Mine is the same only a little older. It doesn't have the stainless steel brace/support in front of the heads. I'm guessing this is to save the heads in the event you drop it? I seem to remember the 850 California from the same period had them though.
That's a nice ride
I have been itching for a guzzi or an old flat twin as I no longer care about performance and not sure my body could take it any more. Ride safely!
That's a very cool bike! Recently I was looking at a similar one. And around 1979 I was looking at a 750 Le Mans and liked it a lot too! I also have old syndrome. Good performance, heritage,
comfort and style with character is a winning combination.
Love these classic Guzzis :-)
Though the modern ones are not bad either. If my V-Strom 1050 XT was not such a good bike I would seriously consider the new Stelvio.
A couple shots of mine…
… 50 years older. Possibly the coolest drum brakes ever. They look good but don’t really perform…. Burnt my knees more than a few times on the heads. Not made for a long legged rider. ...
Rodders hanker after finned aluminum Buick-style . . .
. . . drums. I'd go with Baers or Wilwoods if I were building a rod, but the really old-school guys still go for vintage style drums. Art ...
I really appreciate that they’ve honored the design’s origins, allowing you to truly appreciate its lineage.
However, I’m certain it’ll offer a more comfortable and enjoyable ride! Enjoy!
Mo' power to ya, Kev! . . .
. . . I've never driven a motorcycle, much less a MG . . . . . . but appreciate all machinery. Especially . . . . . . watches. 🏍️⌚️ ...