As an entry-level geezer, I've been riding for years on lots of different brands and models. My Guzzi experience only dates back 4 years, when a friend bought an '84 V65SP for his son to ride. Within a day or 2 of purchase, his son got a DUI and Mike needed somebody to look after his son's bike. I had the room and we struck a gentleman's agreement that I would keep and maintain the bike. He would pay for parts, tag, and insurance. I had unrestricted use of the bike until a month or so ago when he found a buyer.
During that time with his small block, I developed a real affection for them and bought a derelict V50 a year ago with the intention of fixing it up for my wife. After far too much time, money, and effort, it was up and running last March and we went on her inaugural Guzzi ride. I ended up riding it home and she came back on her Kawasaki. Didn't like the wooden-feeling, almost non-fuctioning front brake (a problem which persists to this day), and said it was too "agricultural," So now I have a marvelous little small block addition to my stable.
I'm in the Charlotte, NC area and would love to ride with other enthusiasts. I had a successful amateur roadracing career many years ago, and while I still will ride briskly at times, I value my license and my health too much to push the envelope much. I've found at my age, it's no longer "how fast it goes." It's "how you look on it!" So the V50, and my Royal Enfield single suit me great.
I have quite a few spares, including a Complete V35 motor and tranny, and I have a good deal of experience working on these now. Anyone in the Charlotte area needing assistance need only contact me.
George Smith

1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?    

Show Last Reply