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graham0071
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by graham0071 » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:15 pm
Not been on the site for far too long but have to confess I sold myMille and now am thinking about buying a Moto Guzzi Griso(dare I admit this on this site?)
Any advice on if there are any problems with the Griso?
I might just be tempted if someone is selling a Top notch falco though!!??
Happy Christmas!
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flatlander
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by flatlander » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:29 pm
Im pretty sure tgeure not That fussy here i meandres That let me in
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For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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Kwackerz
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by Kwackerz » Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:08 am
Ah the rockin' Rev! Welcome back, long time no see
I know nothing of the Moto Guzzi, Im sure we do have at least one Guzzi fan kicking about the forums though.
I'm positive there'd be a decent Falco kicking about too or one of the mob will know of one. Dont miss a trick this lot...
A Happy Christmas to you too
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by D-Rider » Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:03 am
Yeah - I hope there are a few that know a bit about them ..... otherwise I told him a big fat porky when I suggested he should get back on here and ask the knowledgeably massive.
(still if I'm wrong it serves him right for being a Leeds supporter .... which, no doubt, will get Nursie all excited)
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Aladinsaneuk
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by Aladinsaneuk » Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:20 am
I thought most season ticket holders at Coventry do not
Mention football....
Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...
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Willopotomas
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by Willopotomas » Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:55 am
Guzzis.. Hit n' miss. Steer clear of a brand new one as there's a 95% chance it won't be right. Maybe find one with a few miles on it that's had all the warranty faults sorted. The one's I've seen recently (at the NEC) the build quality wasn't brilliant and neither was the finish. A friend in Australia has had nothing but trouble with his. Personally, I wouldn't touch one with Petes.
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randomsquid
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by randomsquid » Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:31 pm
Can't really comment on the new ones. I had a 1990 one and it had.
Bulletproof mechanicals.
Good suspension and brakes
Good electrical parts (bosch mostly)
Good quality ally
Really crap wiring and paint
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HowardQ
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by HowardQ » Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:06 pm
Always liked the idea of owning one, form the original Le Mans to the Griso.
It's just a nice big Italian V/Twin with lots of character that's pretty unique, (
can't think why I like 'em
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Don't really know any close mates who have had one.
It sounds a good idea to me, try one.
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by Falconihlist » Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:41 pm
I looked at a Griso a while bike. I think it's a really nice bike aesthetically, and rides quite nice too. My only gripe was the side stand. It's a bit of a stretch to get the thing up, bloody pain springs to mind.
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