IMOC 2024 Sturbridge MA rally

[mikev]

A couple pics of some Moto Guzzi from last weekend IMOC rally.  Only saw a few V11's, lots of Norge, Brevas, V85TTs

[p6x]

The older motorcycles are going to slowly but surely go away, unfortunately. Most of the guys riding them are passionate, and most likely want to ride a V11 by choice. The "younger" riders are probably more interested in bikes that are more modern, and have fewer flaws or require less effort to maintain.

I am thinking that because of the lack of options for maintaining an older bike, some may just pass on. Especially when you are getting older, physically, it is really difficult.

[audiomick]

9 hours ago, p6x said:

The "younger" riders are probably more interested in bikes that are more modern, and have fewer flaws or require less effort to maintain.

True, but not all of them. The German forum has a couple of members in their early twenties who have '80s Guzzis. One of them only introduced himself today, i.e. brand new member. He's bought himself a Le Mans 1000, is delighted with it, and is only 25 years old. There is hope...

[p6x]

15 hours ago, audiomick said:

True, but not all of them. The German forum has a couple of members in their early twenties who have '80s Guzzis. One of them only introduced himself today, i.e. brand new member. He's bought himself a Le Mans 1000, is delighted with it, and is only 25 years old. There is hope...

It's good.

Because it really feels like we are a dying breed...