helicopterjim R.I.P.

1- MGS-01 2- Laverda 750 SFC 3- Britten 4- Brough Superior SS100 5- Ducati Monster M900 6- Vincent HRD Black Shadow 7- BSA Sloper 8- Indian Scout (1930's) Rest to be decided later.

Here in the Chilliwack area (population about 75,000) it is very common to see 2 Moto Guzzi's at the same time. There is about 6 V11 Sports, 3 V11 LeMans, 6 California's, 4 Breva's and 3 or 4 oldies. They tend to run across each other a lot. Oh yes! There is a V10 Centauro and an MGS too!

And no Puch's either! We'll make our own list Tx!

I heard the skid demon lived in teenagers underwear!

Brian Robson thinks it is almost as comfortable as his LeMans!

I have some video of it running but I don't know how to link it yet. it sound amazing! The handlebars hardly vibrate when it is revved up. It must be balanced very well. The instrument panel is cool to watch when you turn it on. Oh man am I excited!

I have a V11 too! And a V10. So now I have a V12 and they all average out to V11 so I must be OKAY!

THAT is a definite! I can't wait for Merritt to happen. They are actually building it now.

The MGS will be uncrated at Valley Moto Guzzi in Chilliwack this Saturday from 2 to 3 pm. All are welcome to come and I will be posting pictures here as things "unfold"!

Maybe something like this wine would be appropriate! Vino de Breganze

That is the most interesting offer in quite some time. I look forward to making you an offer of something in exchange for your movies. Thankyou Philippe.

The same thing almost happened to my bike. It was only because I stopped by Valley Moto Guzzi and harassed them into checking again did they find out about the re-order situation. The first shipment was only six bikes with another 4 on their way - confirmed. Anymore after that is up in the air but it seems MGNA knows they have to make up to a few dealers because they are promising more!

10 crazy Italian says!

That is the plan and you are invited!

Actually if you check my new post you will see why!

Yesterday I left home to go on a 10 day shift flying and I was only away for 30 minutes when I recieved a text message "The eagle has landed!". I hope you all know what this means! I think there will have to be an online unveiling! Everyone will have to buy some red Italian wine and tune in at the right time and the "Eagle" will be revealed to all! Updates will follow when I know when I am getting home!

I think this thread is coming to an end......!

Well done. I hope Jaap is ashamed he didn't recognize a Dutch motorbike!

I must also thank you for allowing us to see your video of Ing. Umberto Todero at the Mandello factory. It is very sad but appropriate that we are allowed to see this now.

Just picture this in your mind and you will probably fall down laughing. Then again they say that they do things differently in Italy. Maybe all new vehicles are lauched out a culvert! Tx! Can you find us a video of a culvert launch?

Moi aussi ! That is fantastic work Philippe! My wife and I watched your movies and enjoyed them immensely. I will want to buy your DVD's also. Bienvenue au forum!

Oh well. I'll be happy to be no good on the MGS!!! In fact I intend to be downright bad!!

Aha!

The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson, died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur. "Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hangout with anyone you want to in heaven." Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God." St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God. God recognized Arthur and commented, "Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson motorcycle?" Arthur said, "Yeah, that's me...." God commented: "Well, what's the big deal in inventing something that's pretty unstable, makes noise and pollution and can't run without a road?" Arthur was apparently embarrassed, but finally spoke, "Excuse me, but aren't you the inventor of woman?" God said, “Ah, yes." "Well," said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention: 1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end design. 2. It chatters constantly at high speeds. 3. Most rear ends are too soft and wobble too much. 4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust. 5. The maintenance costs are outrageous!!!! "Hmmmmm, you may have some good points there," replied God, "hold on." God went to his Celestial supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. "Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed," God said to Arthur, "but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours.

But to get back to the original question - how would a good set of mirrors help you to avoid the piece of furniture? I say just pull a wheelie and use the sofa as a launch pad to put you in the back of the pickup truck, then calmly put the sidestand down, get off the bike and use the tire iron lying in the back of the truck to beat the driver senseless. The truck will obviously crash at this point but you will die feeling much better!