Subject: Re: Finally legit!
Author: Greg Field
Date: Jan 16, 2005, 6:53 AM
Post ID: 1718218814
Congratulations!
GF
| And I am grinning ear to ear. After a few years of lurking I am finally legit after picking up my 71 Ambo yesterday!!!! (Well it is titled as 72 but it was made in 71 so I'm calling it a 71 since I'm a 71 model year). I'm calling it I-just-turned-30-and-my-wife-left-me-gift-to-myself, 4 years removed. Not only is this my first Guzzi, first Loop, but it is also my first motorcycle. As my story goes, I used to walk to class (University of Wisconsin) and a bike parked in a small lot always stopped me in my tracks. First Guzzi I ever saw. Really don't remember much about it. That bike created the Guzzi lust in me. Well that and there was a hot red head on campus that wore a beat up old leather Guzzi motorcycle jacket, black with white sleeves, large flying eagle on the back and orange Moto Guzzi lettering down the sleeves. Did I mention she was a hot red head? Anyways, on further evaluation, I think that bike was most like an 850T, but I have been looking for a Guzzi ever since. Over time I found I was really drawn to the Loops. Part of it is the stance, but I really think its the gas tank. If I could put a Loop tank on a T3, I think I may like the T3. So after years of coming up short when I had the money and crying on the deals I missed when I didn't have the money, luck finally turned my way. Now I know at least one person will question my wisdom of a 34 year old bike as my first motorcycle. But besides being what I wanted, I have two points. One, how many people in their 50's and 60's are buying their first HD and its also their first bike and Two, back in 1972, there had to be some people buying an Ambo as their first bike. So I think its a moot point. Besides, I'm over 300 pounds with short legs, there may not be a better bike. Yeah, I really was hoping for a 73 or 74 Eldo, but now that this bike is mine, it is definitely my favorite. I wanted black but this bike is white. It's growing on me. It's in great shape, clean, sharp, but not showroom polished. Just the way I want it. Only drawback is it needs a speedo and tach. I think I can handle that. Just had to share in my excitement. Like I said I've been lurking for a while and this is a pretty gosh darn good list. I am hopeful that you will have some patience with my posts and questions being that I am greener than green being this is my first bike and first Guzzi and first Loop all at the same time. Thanks. PS By the way, if you own it you know, but if you don't, this Guzziology book is incredible!! Look!!! A sig line: AJ Huff '71 Ambassador Three Rivers, MI Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your pride with a free* USA T-shirt. Click here to confirm your address. http://click.topica.com/caac2N5b1dfltb6KFeCf/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- |