What did you do with your GRiSO today?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 959 Join date : 2014-01-08 Age : 68

It looks the same as mine, and if it is, then it's an Agostini Hydroformed. Sounds great.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

Returned from 2100-miler on Norge on Monday, and my GRiSO was annoyed at the inattention …

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So, off I went on this 10%-of-that day-ride ...

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Yes, a 200-mile r/t to Accident, Maryland. Rode that route counterclockwise. Great roads; weird name for a town. My destination was here ...

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I am seriously considering motodultery with that Stornello. pirat

$7995 with no freight or set-up fees. cheers

But, as CFO Kathi is at OBX, it seemed wrong to cheat on her and the Guzzi harem without consultation queen

, so I rode back home …

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… and thought about it with some "assistance.” Wink

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Kathi sent me a pic of her and daughter getting similar assistance … tho she would kill me if I shared. Viva la Fiesta

But, coupled “Yes, dear, it has ABS,” “This could be a 70th birthday present to myself,” “I really need a lighter motorcycle,” and the “You know, Kathi, this will (probably) be my last new motorcycle” ploy, the discussions might go swimmingly.

Seriously, have seen some chatter here and on w/g about the V7 II’s and III’s that, at the time, I paid little attention to, but am now interested. Perhaps I misremember, but thought the bottom line was that the II’s are problematic in mapping, etc. Hope I am wrong.

Comments?

Bill

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1657 Join date : 2014-09-22

Nice bill!

I put a new tyre on today ready for a 600 mile run tomorrow and overnight on the sunset to sunrise run raising money for Macmillan Cancer

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

Bill wrote:: Perhaps I misremember, but thought the bottom line was that the II’s are problematic in mapping, etc. Hope I am wrong.

I have defeated the V7II, Bill. It fears me, now.

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Don Abbondio Posts : 1017 Join date : 2015-02-27 Age : 78

Have no fear; Beatle is here! So, as said in that other forum, there's no real reason not to go ahead and grab it while you can. Should be a lot of fun.

L'Innominato Posts : 3426 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Go for it, Bill! Kathi will get over it, won't she? I must say, I'll never get used to seeing "Accident" on your route maps without my heart skipping a beat!

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“Danger + Survival = Fun.” - Neil Peart

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

beetle wrote:

Bill wrote:: Perhaps I misremember, but thought the bottom line was that the II’s are problematic in mapping, etc. Hope I am wrong.

I have defeated the V7II, Bill. It fears me, now.

MalG wrote:: Have no fear; Beatle is here! So, as said in that other forum, there's no real reason not to go ahead and grab it while you can. Should be a lot of fun.

Noted with thanks.

And, "as said in that other forum" ...

I sent an email to the dealer to arrange to buy that Stornello.

When Kathi got home tonight and I raised the subject, she said, "Of course. What a great idea. I should have thought of something like that." cheers

I am married to a saint. That is much harder than it sounds, btw. Wink

Bill

GRiSO Capo Posts : 959 Join date : 2014-01-08 Age : 68

You, Bill, are a seriously lucky man having a woman like that. I feel the same about Heather. She came along on her Honda to Ballarat with to "help" me pick up my new Vozz helmet. While we were there she tried on a pair of new boots and would have bought them except they were one size too big. She too, is thinking of getting a new bike by the end of the year and I've almost convinced her to get a V7 111.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1785 Join date : 2015-02-02 Age : 63

Bill, I want the pretty silver one you can just see at the front right of the shop Thumbs Up

Washed Fat GRiSO , then lunch at the Grand Hotel at Many Peaks. Pilot had lemonade , Jan Pear cider. We split a fishermans basket
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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

Set valve clearances and changed the plugs. Bugger me lonesome if it didn't start immediately after sitting for 5 months. TB balance tomoz, weather permitting.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

TB balance done. I noted with interest that when done doesn't pay attention to the placement of the rocker cover gaskets, they can be misplaced in such a way as to allow a high pressure spray of oil to coat the entire right side of the bike aft of the cylinder. Rolling Eyes

Consequently, I was required to spray the bike with the pressure washer and a goodly amount of Simple Green to remove aforementioned oil spray.

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Gratuitous shot of flaking ceiling paint, including cobwebs, just for ghezzi.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1785 Join date : 2015-02-02 Age : 63

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That has a certain artistic appeal, no pun intended.

Grignapoco Posts : 107 Join date : 2016-10-13 Age : 71

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10712 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Big Mike got his registered. It's a handsome beast!

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

Ha!

Even you couldn't get that OEM w/s I sent to fit, huh? Wink

Bill

P.S. Off in a few to the dealer to get -- at least the $$$$ part -- the Stornello ... and for Kathi to see it in the flesh. queen

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1657 Join date : 2014-09-22

Pete Roper wrote:: Big Mike got his registered. It's a handsome beast!

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I do like the all black paint scheme, and the spoke wheels with the black colour too, i want mine to look like that!, nice

Nibbio Posts : 761 Join date : 2016-02-09

Pete Roper wrote:: Big Mike got his registered. It's a handsome beast!

Woo Hoo!!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

He looks like "wee" Mike beside that GRiSO!

Very Happy

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

The all-black is mighty fine looking.

Bill

Don Abbondio Posts : 116 Join date : 2016-12-20

Great pics, love the looks of the silver/black.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 959 Join date : 2014-01-08 Age : 68

Congrats Mike. Ride it and enjoy. Now you'll be able actually pass people. Ha Ha.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10712 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Bill Hagan wrote:: Ha!

Even you couldn't get that OEM w/s I sent to fit, huh?

Bill

P.S. Off in a few to the dealer to get -- at least the $$$$ part -- the Stornello ... and for Kathi to see it in the flesh.

Ha! We poke our tongues out at you and say 'Nyah-Nyah!' Fitted today! Razz

Actually it was a right frontbottom. There was something wrong with the brackets but Michael is nothing if not persistent! Laughing

All sorted now. We'll post a pic tomorrow, if you're nice......

Sfregiato Posts : 446 Join date : 2015-02-13 Age : 78

It only took a month after turning 71 for my wrists to start killing me when riding my GRiSO. So today I raised my handlebars 10mm and took a quick 50 mile ride to see if that addressed the arthritic wrist pain. Sure enough...that did the trick (along with some aspirin for my back...LOL)...at least until my next birthday! Funny, my wife was starting to chat-up the new V7 III Anniversary my dealer has on the floor as a replacement for the GRiSO! I told her there really is NO replacement for a GRiSO, but I understand as she really likes her V7 Special. I'll be there someday...

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

Pete Roper wrote:

Bill Hagan wrote:: Ha!

Even you couldn't get that OEM w/s I sent to fit, huh?

Bill

P.S. Off in a few to the dealer to get -- at least the $$$$ part -- the Stornello ... and for Kathi to see it in the flesh.

Ha! We poke our tongues out at you and say 'Nyah-Nyah!' Fitted today! Razz

Actually it was a right frontbottom. There was something wrong with the brackets but Michael is nothing if not persistent! Laughing

All sorted now. We'll post a pic tomorrow, if you're nice......

Seein's believin'. Razz

Seriously, glad it worked. Drove me crazy. OK, OK, crazier. Wink

Bill

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