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[The History Man]

My sentiments echo the above hence the Guzzi this year. Had a few health issues ever since my mid 40s. The big C followed by the big CCU. More heart surgery last autumn so very aware of time well spent…

Meds have curtailed anything but meandering on bicycles so internal combustion is the way forward until they get too heavy.
Regards to all.

 

[M477]

I hear that too Shedobits & History Man - I wish you both all the best healthwise too.

I found a pic of a coupld old special Ducatis I had previously - gone now also a few years back. The first one was a 1981 early Hailwood replica (a monsterous 900cc V-twin that was kick start only - I broke a toe on that kicking it over wearing trainers when it misfired and the starter pedal kicked-back) and the other was a special edition they made for the year 2000 - 900 Monster based with a nice body and Reynolds 531 trellis work single-sided rear swing arm. A lovely piece of work. One of only about 25 in the UK that one - they built 2000 worldwide for the millenium and most went to Japan, Europe and the US. All I have left from that photo now is the DUC plate on a DVLA certificate, but its unlikely I'll buy another one, they are a bit of a labour of love compared to Japanese bikes, even the much later 2017 Supersport 939 I had after those - clutch issues drove me mad with that for a new bike and I parted with that last year too

 

[Fat Tire Trader]

I have a couple little Ducatis

 

[M477]

lovely old timers those - I rode the factory/museum in Bologna one year and that is a wonderful display of all the models from the past and examples of your bikes are certainly in their collection as they have pretty much one of every bike on display.

 

[The History Man]

Sublime weather and meanderings today.

Rosedale Chimney (33%)

 

[Mr Panda]

I've fancied a Guzzi for decades and after a couple of years looking at 1200 Sports, bought this last summer

Originally a 1976 850 Cali but subsequently fitted with a 1100 motor from around 1996, plus a few other mods. Good fun so far and free road tax

 

[The History Man]

I've fancied a Guzzi for decades and after a couple of years looking at 1200 Sports, bought this last summer

Originally a 1976 850 Cali but subsequently fitted with a 1100 motor from around 1996, plus a few other mods. Good fun so far and free road tax

Gorgeous. What’s the legroom like.

 

[Mr Panda]

Very relaxed riding position and I've a 36" inside leg. Shin/thigh angle is close to 90 degrees.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Very relaxed riding position and I've a 36" inside leg. Shin/thigh angle is close to 90 degrees.

And the noise going through tunnels is proper awesome.

Unlike most things described as "awesome", which are usually just trendy

 

[Mr Panda]

Some other pics.... .... ....

GPZ900R on Skye approx 2011 .... also free road tax now



Same GPZ900 near Torridon approx 2012 (twin headlamp one}



GPZ1100S commuting to Stonehaven 2016-ish


GPZ900R Coniston campsite 2005-ish


T120P/T140V bitsa owned 25 years - currently awaiting head gasket, kickstart quadrant repair and a few other tasks. Hoot to ride