OT - if anyone wants to show their gratitude and buy ol' Doc an Xmas present

[Doc B]

This would certainly do..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Moto-Guzzi-175-Corsa-/122241871487?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c762eee7f:g:8UYAAOSwAuZX32rh&item=122241871487

 

[Natural Sound]

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.

 

[Deluk]

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."

 

[Doc B]

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...

 

[Mike F1]

ahhh... motorbikes...

Looking for something a little more vintage??? lol
A good friend of mine makes these from the ground up:

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

 

[Doc B]

Wow!

 

[Mike F1]

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

 

[Mikey]

Maybe when I finish my Superhawk it will be time to look for a Guzzi...

Or a Ducati... ;-)

 

[Doc B]

How many do you have in your garage these days?

 

[Mikey]

Just sold one, down to six now...

 

[johnsonad]

Wow Mike!

 

[rockdrummer]

Uh, Mike, yes, LOVE that. 

Bet they sound gutsy too.

ben

 

[Doc B]

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...

 

[Mikey]

That's what FedEx is for...

 

[Doc B]

In that case I'll take a red one. Tell FEDEX to leave it at the brewery next door if we're not here.

 

[Mikey]

How about a red Aprilia?

You'll see....tomorrow. 

 

[Doc B]

Like this?

 

[Mikey]

A little less 'three-dimensional'.

Just a little sumptin' for your garage...

 

[xcortes]

If it's a poster you'd better send one with a cute, lightly dressed blonde rider (ess) Mike.

 

[Doc B]

Dude, you so rock! Thanks!