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Sideways Hardley

Started by AncientMariner, May 12, 2012, 01:47:30 PM

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loingrader

i've been admiring those new griso's too.  but i still can't justify the added cost over my current transverse v.  the venerable 83 honda gl650.

guzzi is a little bit prettier though.
You live more in five minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in a lifetime - Burt Munro

greatbuffalo

I kinda like the Stelvio. Thats one hot bike as far I'm concerned but many more practical ones in front of it. And, where's the nearest dealer.
Did I ever tell you: " I HATE MUD!" ?

greatbuffalo

I'd take a Norge also. That Griso Cafe is sexy.
Did I ever tell you: " I HATE MUD!" ?

Hank

I've been quietly lusting after Grisos and Norges for years..  just added this to the shed



Its an 08 with 4k miles.   Not quite as slick as the newer 8 valve motors but still damn cool and a lot cheaper.   I really like it so far.

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Hank

Oh and the nearest dealer is in Watertown GB!

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Wacked


Sweet ride Hank......   I've never seen one before.  What kind of engine set-up does it have?

Wacked

Hank

#7
Its a sideways Hardley!    Air cooled 90 degree v-twin that sits transverse - crankshaft runs parallel to the bike.

Not sure if Guzzi has ever made another configuration, but I'm no Guzzi expert.    Mine is a 2V per cylinder engine.  The newer Norges and some Grisos, also the Stelvios I think use the newer 4V per cylinder engine.

The Motocycle shop here in Watertown has had a few Grisos (and every other model).. they are really sexy.   You deserve one for a retirement gift from self John.

The Stelvios are very appealing too.   

Congrats on the retirement too by the way! Your job always sounded really interesting to me.

Hank

Here is some Guzzi porn:

Griso:






Stelvio:





New Norge




greatbuffalo

Oh that Stelvio causes changes in my anatomy.

I remembered seeing that The Motocycle Shop up there carries these after I posted that comment. How many machines does he have in stock?
Did I ever tell you: " I HATE MUD!" ?

Hank

I'd say they usually have 6-10, some used some new. 

Agree on the Stelvio..   If I were to choose between a GSA and Stelvio it would not be easy.

Dr Psyko

I love that cafe racer custom thing...
11th Commandment: Thou shalt not slide through life.

Hank

Was just there over lunch.. counted 12 Guzzis.

Dr. P you probably mean the V7 Racer.  They have one of those too.. and yeah its cool.

excess

Good timing. I've been chasing one down for over a year finally took delivery from ericos in Denver two Saturdays ago.

Took this picture with my phone riding around Horsetooth just outside FT. Collins.

excess

Phone pics kinda suck. But it's real pretty in person ;D