Subject: RE: Motorcycle History
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Jul 16, 2003, 7:08 AM
Post ID: 1713789432
Paul,
I have also noticed in the past how Moto Guzzi is hardly ever mentioned in
anything relating to motorcycles, something that I have found strange
considering MG's colourful history.
I really think this is all due to a lack of exposure and lousy marketing
through the years. Also....I think that MG was likely more recognizable
prior to the sales slump in the late 70's but never quite recovered. If I
remember correctly even HD almost became a "non-company" in those days.
Equally disturbing to me today is the fact that MG is still not getting the
exposure that it should have. Here is a bike that is a one of a kind,
reliable, solid, beautiful yet fails to get noticed. Hopefully that will
change over the next few years.
As for the Loops. I believe that these bikes will one day be recognized as
great classics. Maybe not as much so as other great bikes (like the Vincent)
but close.
Think about it....In 20 years Loops will likely be the only 50 year old
bikes on the road....ridden regularly. I just hope that we "aging" riders
can keep up with them :-)
Regards...Ian
| -----Original Message----- From: Paul Linn [mailto:paul-@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:22 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Motorcycle History I was just watching "Motorcycle History" on the History channel and they mentioned every bike manufacturer out there, except Moto Guzzi! The only Italian bike they mentioned was the Vespa! So much for the Historians. Does our beloved Guzzi not hold a place in American history? Paul Midlothian, Va 73 Eldo "Elvira" at a halt in favor of "Daisy" 74 Eldo "Daisy" new project =^================================================================ |