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Subject: Re: The Function of Dysfunction (fwd)

Author: Robert Hawkes

Date: Feb 19, 2001, 5:51 AM

Post ID: 1705505520

Peter,
I too used to have a Honda 750. It can't match the character of my 69 Ambo.
The 750 was reliable but I didn't ride it much and didn't want to ride it.
These Guzzis are very seductive, No? Bob Hawkes
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From: Peter Scheer <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 8:30 AM
Subject: RE: The Function of Dysfunction (fwd)


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Here's my 2 pence

I don't take offense and I don't think the author meant it either.
My 2 bikes are;
71 Ambo and 81 Gold Wing
( the odd couple)
The Honda has all the engineering and reliability built into it at the
cost
 of its soul.
Its great for trips/ camping/hauling groceries/case of beer etc
its smooth, has quiet exhaust, reliable and has functional styling

so I had to buy a Loopframe.

What he calls imperfections are in fact merely characteristics that make
it
 less of a sterile machine ( hint; gold wing)

And speaking of character, I have a strong suspicion that the owners of
Loops are not your average middle of the road, take-no-risks bland,
vanilla
 people.
I bet we are all "characters" in our own way, with very independent ways
of
 thinking, and thats what draws us to the Guzzi.

Hope to meet you all someday soon
This is a great list and some great tech tips and entertainment all mixed
together
Pete


 -----Original Message-----
From: Eric Lamberts [SMTP:ew-@unr.edu]
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 7:50 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: The Function of Dysfunction (fwd)

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This just in from the Brit list.

I'm not sure if it's flattering or not--I think it is--the guy who
forwarded it rides an old BSA Goldstar and routinely flattens everyone
on
 
 the road...



Eric Lamberts
ew-@unr.edu
Reno, Nevada USA


---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 13:05:29 -0800
From: David Kath <bsa-@ISAT.COM>
To: BRIT-I-@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU
Subject: The Function of Dysfunction

The Function of Dysfunction

by Dirck Edge

Most of us have heard the comment that over-engineered products are
bland.
In other words, if something is too "perfect", it lacks character.

We tend to like (and even love) other people and animals. People and
animals
are never perfect -- while, machines can almost be "perfect".
The less perfect machines tend to have "character", and their
imperfections
can actually draw us closer to them.

Do owners of Moto Guzzis get more passionate about their machines than
owners of other, seamlessly engineered transportation tools?
Typically, yes, and this has everything to do with the imperfections of
the
Moto Guzzi.
Its vibration, its rocking motion, and other things about the machine
that have
nothing to do with its intended purpose, i.e., transportation.

Of course, machines that are overly imperfect (i.e., don't function
often enough)
make us angry (another emotion). So, perhaps, the perfect machine
combines
imperfection with relatively reliable function.

..............................................................

Reprinted here for our smile with the express permission of Motorcycle
Daily.com
I think he may be talking about us eh?
Check out their online magazine. Click below. Good Stuff.
dave - NV

Motorcycle Daily.com

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/

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