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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Doc B. on November 27, 2016, 11:22:27 AM
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This would certainly do..
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Moto-Guzzi-175-Corsa-/122241871487?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c762eee7f:g:8UYAAOSwAuZX32rh&item=122241871487 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Moto-Guzzi-175-Corsa-/122241871487?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c762eee7f:g:8UYAAOSwAuZX32rh&item=122241871487)
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Nice ride! Since we are off topic, a friend of mine (who has way more discretionary cash than I do) just picked up a mint Norton 850 commando. Black, chrome and gold leaf lettering. Certainly not in the same class as your Guzzi request but a classic none the less.
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Nicely done. I recognised it as based on the 175 Lodola.
http://www.bike-urious.com/dustbin-fairing-1956-moto-guzzi-175-corsa/
"Note that in the 2011 Mecum Monterey auction, this bike sold for $7,000. Now, the seller (in Addison, Texas) wants $11,980 or best offer here on eBay."
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That's what I guessed. There's a Lodola on Craiglist right now. Seller wants nearly as much as the race bike sold for in 2011 - $6500.
I love the Moto Guzzi V8 and love this little homage bike. A replica V8 that was put together by some ex-Guzzi people sold for $240K this year. I can't even imagine what one of the original V8s would sell for.
Maybe when I finish my Superhawk it will be time to look for a Guzzi...
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ahhh... motorbikes...
Looking for something a little more vintage??? lol
A good friend of mine makes these from the ground up:
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FWIW, He just completed one and it is for sale ;-)
http://flashbackfab.com/excelsior-homepage/
Some may know Paul from the 80's/90's.... He was the man behind Brodie Bikes.
Mike
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Wow!
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Doc, if you ever want to see one in person, let me know. I can arrange it. Paul's shop is located in Langley BC, just across the border.
Come up for a Sunday ride!
His shop is something else. Lots of cool bikes like an Aermacchi and a 1888 Whippet that won People Choice Award at North American Handmade Bike Show.
Paul is a frequent racer at the Ridge. He races a bike he built himself... even the motor.
Mike
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Maybe when I finish my Superhawk it will be time to look for a Guzzi...
Or a Ducati... ;-)
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How many do you have in your garage these days?
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Just sold one, down to six now...
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Wow Mike!
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Uh, Mike, yes, LOVE that.
Bet they sound gutsy too.
ben
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Probably a good thing we live across the country from each other, Mikey. Otherwise you would probably have even more audio gear and I would have even more motorcycles...
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That's what FedEx is for...
;)
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In that case I'll take a red one. Tell FEDEX to leave it at the brewery next door if we're not here.
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How about a red Aprilia?
You'll see....tomorrow. ;)
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Like this?
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A little less 'three-dimensional'.
Just a little sumptin' for your garage...
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If it's a poster you'd better send one with a cute, lightly dressed blonde rider (ess) Mike.
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Dude, you so rock! Thanks!
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You're welcome Dan, Merry Xmas!
Xavier, that might be a cute blonde rider under that suit....we'll never know. :P
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Yeah no. That's Troy Corser, one of the guys who first showed the potential for Aprilia wins in WSBK.
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However a quick google image search will show no shortage of blondes with Apes...
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