Guzzirider Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 A group of us (including 3 V11s) spent the first 17 days in June riding around Europe, finding mountain passes, nice campsites, drinking beer and generally having fun. I won't bore you with a long winded report but basically we started in Belgium, rode through France, then the Black Forest in Germany, through Switzerland, Austria to the Dolomites in northern Italy, then down to Mandello where I celebrated my 40th birthday then back up through Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium and home. Helen's V11 was faultless but Mal's developed a clutch slip (due to suspected oil contamination). I was hit from behind by a car while queuing for the ferry in Hull and suffered a snapped footpeg (crash mushrooms and panniers saved any other damage- those Rossopuro things work even though they are ugly!!). In France, my speedo stopped working. I thought it was a cable but it turned out that the whole speedo is jammed. Near the top of the Stelvio Pass, I was unable to change up above second gear. This problem then cleared itself on the descent but returned in Zurich and in Germany. In the Vosges mountains in France, my bike became unstable at slow speeds which I think may be a knackered front wheel bearing. Finally, while I was limping to the ferry in Belgium my headlight, horn and rev counter stopped working which turned out to be a loose relay. But SHE GOT ME HOME!!! Only bike to break down was Magnus's BMW GS which had a bearing fail in the rear drive in a tunnel near Mandello, stranding him and Karen for hours. He rented a Guzzi from Agostini's for a couple of days whilst it got fixed. Pics can be found at Holiday pics. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzista_Joe Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 in a word...bloody marvellous...ok, two words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grossohc Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Great photos Guy, looks like you had a good time. The picture of Mal and the norge is priceless Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 great pics. i enjoyed slide show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macguzzi Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 That is Mal on that Norgie is'nt it his secret life as a model! looks like you had a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Nice pictures, I'd expect to see "nice bike" on next years calender You did well only got the GS in two pictures edit - i've just caught up with the "post a picture" thread I said it was a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Looks like a great time! wonderful pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Guzzi Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Guy, great pictures, there was only one thing missing...me ! Really sorry I missed the trip. I'm hoping a large bribe will get me on the list for next year. Hope to catch up with you soon. Cheers, Mark Ps Have not forgot I still owe you some cash for the Swiss motorway tolls. PPs The texts seem to have dried up. Put me back on the list. My favourite is still the nine volt battery / womans arsehole one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 ingenius how you roast marshmellows on the cylinder heads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Guy, great pictures, there was only one thing missing...me ! Really sorry I missed the trip. I'm hoping a large bribe will get me on the list for next year. Hope to catch up with you soon. Cheers, Mark Ps Have not forgot I still owe you some cash for the Swiss motorway tolls. PPs The texts seem to have dried up. Put me back on the list. My favourite is still the nine volt battery / womans arsehole one ! Be good to have you along next year Mark, and I hope you managed to sort everything you needed to. Thinking of maybe Spain next year- and renting a large villa in the Andalucian mountains with a garage and a pool so we don't have to lug around tents etc. Who knows, the call of the Alps is always strong so we may head that way again. Regards Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchbob Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Looks like you had a superb trip, Guy. Well done that man! Helen's wine-coloured V11 Sport seems not to have given a moment's trouble, I couldn't help noticing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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