Van

Hi'ya Jaap!..... So, a Volvo 244 eh?..... ... ​Must be an agricultural theme going on, Guzzi's are often called tractors by some of the unwashed plebs and posers (Duc and Triumph owners mostly ), but now the head guy goes and adds fuel to the fire by buying a VOLVO 244 WAGON ....a truly agricultural appliance! Cheers! and enjoy your new toy in the New Year!! Van

Hi all you Tennista out there, Just wanted to wish you all a wonderfull Christmas New Year and holiday season. Ride far, ride safe, and enjoy those wonderful and rare machines! Cheers Van

Hi there Tony, ...any V11 is a cool ride, it's just that Tenni's are the best ......what number is yours? Cheers Van

Hi everyone.......all i can do is apologize for being so slack......this is what retiring can do to you...so busy getting caught up with things that have been waiting in the wings......I have made a (small) start at an updated list and once its done will send it to Jaap for his OK...... Cheers, Van

I agree with all the positive said about Big Gord and Valley Yamaha/Guzzi. Great guys, great service! Cheers, Van

Welcome to the world of "Tennista's"....enjoy your great machine! Cheers Van

Hello again old friends,...yes I did drop off the face of the earth for awhile......If you'd like, I'd be glad to clean the register up and update it......might take a bit of time, but what the heck, they ARE very special bikes, Cheers, Van

Yeah, nice bike,......but it's not Tenni. You ever think of converting yours and putting it on the road? Anyway, beautiful bike......maybe one day I'll get to see it at the Italian bike day at Lonsdale Quay? Cheers Van

Hey Jim, I was in Vegas over the weekend and I saw a MSG. 01 Corsa at the Auto collection at the Quad (Harrah's/Imperial). (For sale at only $55K) Beautiful bike and so nice to see a classy machine there! Cheers Van

Thanks! This bike is for my brother in Texas, so I'll pass it on! Cheers, Van

Well what a season, and a great final race! Lorenzo did everything right but it still went to Marquez.......the kid can sure ride! Roll on 2014! Cheers Van

Looking to buy a LeMans in excellent shape. Perfect world, something as new and with as low mileage as possible, and one that's been sorted....need a bike to travel distances on......a "Sport tourer", with a fairing Thanks, Van

Hello again Guzzista's My brother took a run at this bike a few days ago on e-bay .......seems it was coming out of Nebraska?.......turned out it was a scam! If this bike does exist, and is really for sale, let me know, otherwise......be careful out there Any other " good and real" V11 LeMans out there? Cheers, Van

....Ach,eye,.........Mc'ewan's.........got a taste for this in Glasgow a life time ago, ...still a favorite! CHEERS ! Van

Heh guys, I'm trying to help my brother get a GOOD Guzzi.........he rides an MV Brutale, but liked my tenni so much he wants a Guzzi of his own......which one, how much, etc......he's in Dallas Tx but is open to any GOOD bike....low Kms/mileage a must Cheers Van

Hello all Guzzista in this neck of the woods! Anybody going to the show? How 'bout Jim with your MGS-01?..... Cheers, Van

Hehehe....funny, but sad, as it's all too true..... Cheers Van

Sorry to hear about your prang. Freek'n deer!!! They are a plague here on Vancouver Island. Glad you got away with min. damage.......hurts like hell, but will heal (Deer got what he deserved) Guzzi....R.I.P......but sounds like it served you well Cheers and heal well Van

You bet! I found the Le Mans almost perfect for my 6'-0" frame....then I added the MPH bar risers and pure bliss...all day touring without a cramp! Cheers Van

So he was in Manzini eh?....did he stay at the George Hotel? Anyway, the internet IS a bit of a hit and miss thing there, so of the tourist traps have internet, but agreed, it's a bit iffy. Hope he had fun, I'm sure it opened his eyes a bit.....and I'm sure he'll find the Cameroon totally different again.....kinda like Greece and Denmark,...same continent, but very different! Cheers Van

Hey, your're welcome, ENJOY, tell him to try the Jason special at the sandwich shop in the mall in Mbabane and the lamb curry (hot) at the take away in the plaza in Mbabane.....hmmmm.....great! Cheers Van

Swaziland is the poorest country in the world????WTF????Not when I was there! Just got back from a month there...it was wonderful, very friendly people, first world services available almost anywhere you go, and NEVER any hasles with customs or the cops! Just be cool and have your travel documents in order....we found that if you don't make a problem, they don't make a problem. We passed through the Swazi/S.A. borders 6 times and all we were ever asked for was our passports, the customs/cops on both sides were just like here, just doing their jobs and kinda indifferent to it all....but always freindly and polite. If you're political......well that's a different story, as just about every country gets a bit weird with foreigners who come in to show the current government in a poor or critical light and telling them that they are not doing it right. Good travel insurance is a must....for any traveler to any country...... As far as Africa goes, Swaziland is pretty much first world.....South Africa right next door has everything available as far as modern tech is concerned. Your son will probably transit through S.A. to get to Swazi...they are in the same customs union so he just has to be sure that he has all his stuff in order....we sailed through customs without a glitch...nothing to declare..just visiting . Swazi is a very small country, you can drive around it in a day, tar roads are plentyfull and generally in good condition, you have to go out of your way to find really poor roads or any of the "old" Africa of mud huts and real backwards poverty. Tell your kid that as far as "African" experiences go, Swaziland should be one of the easiest, most laid back, friendly and fun. Tell him to stay at Bombasa's back pack lodge in Mbabane. Jason Foss (the owner) will look after him, mention that the Van Enter's say hello. Want more info?...just ask The Cameroon?........sorry, I know nadda about that. Cheers, Van

Hehehehe...... Van

Well after sooo long a wait, it's at least time to get a little racing back on TV (and not NASCAR) MOTO GP.....my heart's with Val but I think Stonner's got it this year World Super Bike......Got to go with the Aprillia of Mad Max..by the way, when did he become a media darling and "Good Guy" again. I like the new Max. Sort of the underdog in a weird way. F1.....I'm a Ferrari and Alonso fan, but again, I think it's going to be Red Bull and Vetel all over again. Although ( and I never thought I'd say this ) I'd like to see Button with a Championship again. Any thoughts out there?? Cheers Van