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Italian Roads

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Nicky_IT

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Since we live so far away and since I loved reading your stories about american road trips I thought it would have been a good idea to open a thread where I could share with you pictures and stories about my trips around Italy and Europe.

It was a great day Saturday so I decided to take the Guzzi out for a ride around the Ligurian Appenine Mountains, about 1 hr and half south of Milan.
The GS still needs a bit more maintenance to be ready for The Road.

I really enjoyed the ride as the road that takes to the top of the mountain runs uphill from the sea and a 350cc bycilinder is a lot of fun up these roads.

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More!

More!

So Cool!
Ever traced the Mille Miglia rout? One of my favorite books is: Counte Maggi's Mille Miglia.
But I like Piero Taruffi's The Technique of Motor Racing much more.
Stay on your bike!
Bill
 
Thank you Nicky. I look forward to your future posts. Beautiful!

Charlie G
 
Too cool! I always wanted to tour Europe, but my career in the Navy was always on the West coast of the US, so I toured the Far East, Middle East, got to Australia once, and up in the Siberian Sea way too many times.
 
Very cool! The scenery there is beautiful. I've made it over to Europe a few times, but never with a bike, and never to Italy. Next time I find myself over there I'm gonna find a bike too. :cool:

Thanks for sharing.
 
Than you!
Anticipating more pictures of the rides and of that gorgeous bike!
What year is it? I have never even heard of that model. :confused:

Daniel
 
It ain't a Suzuki?

It ain't a Suzuki?

7981GS said:
Than you!
Anticipating more pictures of the rides and of that gorgeous bike!
What year is it? I have never even heard of that model. :confused:

Daniel
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I think that's a Moto Guzzi 850.
 
Buffalo Bill said:
I think that's a Moto Guzzi 850.
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I found it!
It was a ONE YEAR only model.


Moto Guzzi V 35 Imola Technical Specifications
Brand: Moto Guzzi
Model: V 35 Imola
Production Year: 1981
Category (Type of Bike): Classic
Engine Size: 346.00 ccm (21,00 cubic inches)
Engine Type: V2
Engine Horsepower: 27.00 HP (19,60 kW)) @ 7600 RPM
Compression Rates: 10.8:1
Stroke: 4
Torque: N/A
Starter Type: N/A
Top Speed: 150.0 km/h (92,73 mph)
Transmission Type: Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox Type: 5 speed
Fuel Capacity: 16.00 litres (4,21 gallons)
Fuel Control: OHV
Number of Valves: 2
Cooling System Type: Air
Weight: N/A
Length: N/A
Front Brakes Type: Dual disc
Rear Brakes Type: Single disc
Front Tyre Dimensions: 90/90 ? 18
Rear Tyre Dimensions: 100/90 ? 18


Cute.
And the BEST part, is that it probably sounds like a Guzzi! :cool:

Daniel
 
Glad you liked the post. My dream is to ride across the states, from New York to Los Angeles. Anyone ever done that?

Never traced the Mille Miglia on a motorbike but I did it with a car (yes I'm a car fan too :cool:)

The bike is actually a Moto Guzzi V35 III produced from 1985 to 1990, it's quite rare because it's a very heavy motorbike and the line of the previous model was ruined by the squared windshield

You can find few info here: Italian Motorcycle Database
Somwhere I must have the manual too....
 
Nicky_IT said:
Glad you liked the post. My dream is to ride across the states, from New York to Los Angeles. Anyone ever done that?

Never traced the Mille Miglia on a motorbike but I did it with a car (yes I'm a car fan too :cool:)

The bike is actually a Moto Guzzi V35 III produced from 1985 to 1990, it's quite rare because it's a very heavy motorbike and the line of the previous model was ruined by the squared windshield

You can find few info here: Italian Motorcycle Database
Somwhere I must have the manual too....
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We need more pictures please. These are very nice.

For a true NA adventure start at Cape Spear in NL and go to Baja.
We could all help you on the way.
 
Nicky_IT said:
Glad you liked the post. My dream is to ride across the states, from New York to Los Angeles. Anyone ever done that?
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Nobody really wants to ride from NY to LA, just not an interesting route. And, the whole Route 66 thing can be depressing

850 Combat and his brothers rode GSes from Tillamook, OR to central Maine in 2009. He just didn't take any photos, tho. Lots of interesting roads across the top of the country

Sharpy's from Australia and he bought a GS from a member and has now participated in a US rally. We had Drew come in from London,UK at the last WSR last year.

Fly over and attend a rally! That's a good start
 
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