Hello from France

Squinternotto Posts : 7 Join date : 2017-08-02

I wandered around the ghetto for some times as, I think, many GRiSO fan and I decided to jump in today cheers

I just bought my second 1200 8V SE in february. I bought it new and it will be one of the last to be sold in France as production for Europe had to stop by December 31st, 2016. This lovely "Rosso Trofeo" was in stock at a dealer's not (that) far from home. As my Previous 2013' Black Devil bought 2nd hand 18 month before with 16000 km (i.e.10000 miles Wink

) was then more than 35000 km (around 22000 miles Wink

) I decided to buy this very last to keep it as long as possible Cool

as this is the most terrific bike I ever had king

.... well the second most terrifc in fact geek

as I also own a V10 Centauro that brings me in the Moto-Guzzi world of sensations. I love this bike too much and I spent a lot of time, effort (and money drunken

) to make it as reliable as possible. But, as it is getting now 17 years old, I am trying to keep it healthy. So, I chose the 1200 8V GRiSO as its direct successor for daily use jocolor

and every day is making me happier to own one bounce

Beside the Guzzi's, my wife rides a BMW F650 Scarver (a weirdo with the Rotax single engine) and my elder daughter a Ducati Monster 620 ie. There is also a 1981's Honda 250XLS that needs to be refreshed (it was my second bike that I never minded to sell clown

).

To complete this quick puicture, I am also found of Rock Music, especially when rooted in Punk and a Linux/Free Softwares Geek What a Face

Don Abbondio Posts : 6086 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 69

Welcome Rock! You are a bit like the rest of us - quirky, different, a bit odd, and let me assure you, you are amongst friends

GRiSO Capo Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 72

G'day Rock
Welcome from us all under down under in Tasmania
Boy, I'm a jealous bloke .......wish I could afford/get a new one ........ but, alas I will have to live with my beautiful red 1100
Enjoy and please stay safe

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

Welcome Rock. Put some photos of the bikes up cheers

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Welcome, Rock! Sounds like you have a beautiful collection of Guzzis. Got Pics?

You might also win the prize for the most emojis in a single post!

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“Danger + Survival = Fun.” - Neil Peart

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Nibbio Posts : 573 Join date : 2015-02-09 Age : 71

Great to have a discerning Frenchie in the camp. A big welcome to you.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 835 Join date : 2014-05-06

Welcome to the Ghetto!! And yes: please show us some pics!!

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

Hello Roack and welcome, those Guzzi's get under your skin, we too are music fans and for my sins i work in IT!

Nice part of the world you live in too, went past your town last year on a European trip :-)

Post a picture of all your bikes!

Squinternotto Posts : 7 Join date : 2017-08-02

Thanks for te warm welcome

Upon (almost) general request, here are some pics of my Guzzi's:
The new 8V SE Rosso Trofeo :
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My previous 2014 8V SE Black Devil as a Beast Of Buden during a one-week road trip last summer in the Alps with my wife (whose BMW Single you can see behind)
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The 2000' V10 Centauro
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GRiSO Capo Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 72

Thanks for the pics Rock
lovely, enjoyed

Carlotto Posts : 39 Join date : 2017-04-08 Age : 65

Welcome! From Henderson, NV USA. That new one is my favorite color GRiSO too!

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

Welcome to the forum.

Carlotto Posts : 33 Join date : 2013-12-28

Hi Rock, great bike love France sister lives Bordeaux had an encounter with the dreaded Frelon don't recommend open face helmets!!! My collection GRiSO , Cali vintage, Falcone 1960, As for Rock just seen Paul Rogers again nobody is better, first time at 16 Cheltenham town hall Kossoff on lead great days!!!regards Ratt

Godfather Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59

Tres magnifique!

Welcome Rock80, you are amongst brethren! Guzzi is in your soul, and the Centauro/GRiSO fills it best I think. Ooooh La La!

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 826 Join date : 2014-10-07 Age : 70

Hmmm-just got back from France, Charentes Maritime to be exact. Didn't ride a Guzzi. Fixed and rode a 1962 Renault V75 instead. Nearly as much torque as a GRiSO.

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

Welcome from the top of Virginia.

Great story and pix -- tho I just saw this thread for first time; nonstop houseguests, etc. for what seems like weeks, so some slipped through.

Regrettably, you do seem to suffer from that same lamentable taste in rock ... I decline to call it music. Wink

Best wishes for more miles of smiles on your new (and older) Guzzis.

Bill