Joe McWilliams wrote:
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>
> After waiting 3 weeks for it to be transported from Connecticut to
> Texas, it finally arrived. This bike is so clean, I would have sworn
> that it had come right off the dealer's showroom floor. Actually, it
> had 3,800 miles and has been extremely well kept. See pics(I hope
> these show up):
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> [IMG]http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv286/mcwilljg/My2003MotoGuzzi02.jpg
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> [IMG]http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv286/mcwilljg/My2003MotoGuzzi10.jpg
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> [IMG]http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv286/mcwilljg/My2003MotoGuzzi07.jpg
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> First impressions: This is a beautiful bike. The way the teardrop tank
> flows into the side cover is what made me want a Cali in the first
> place. There is a definite Italian sporty flair that only the Italians
> seem to be able to capture.
>
> There seems to be an awful lot of vibration in the grips when
> accelerating. I was surprised by this, but this is the first Guzzi
> that I've ridden so it may be normal. I ride a HD Street Glide and it
> is smooth as ice compared to the Stone.
>
> This bike is light and agile; a pleasant change from the Harley. It's
> rock solid in turns. I haven't pushed it much yet, since I've only
> been able to put about 100 miles on it. Tomorrow morning, I've hitting
> the highway at 3 a.m. to clock a 500 mile trip, mostly on FM's. I
> should be able to wring it out in the curves and see just what this
> bike is capable of. Already I know it will out perform the Harley in
> the curves, but is no competition in the comfort department.
>
> More later. I've got to eat and get to bed so I can get up at 2:00 and
> ride my new Ride.
>
> Joe
> Vibe come from lugging the motor, its not a HD let it spin up. 3K is
> the botom of the operating range
>
> __.


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Mike Haven
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