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Forum: Beasts 09-24-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 58,880
Posted By vato_loco
I had a good experience buying a 1998 Moto Guzzi...

I had a good experience buying a 1998 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i from Munroe Motors. The service department, however, left much to be desired. After the first service, I rode to Santa Cruz CA and when...
Forum: Vendors 08-28-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,226
Posted By vato_loco
Matteo -- I received the Hurricane H2Out...

Matteo --

I received the Hurricane H2Out pants as scheduled on Monday via DHL. I was a bit concerned about the customs charges that others were dinged with but the delivery went without a hitch. ...
Forum: Vendors 08-22-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,226
Posted By vato_loco
Matteo -- I just rec'd my Voyager 2 jacket...

Matteo --

I just rec'd my Voyager 2 jacket size M from Revzilla today (ordered it 2 days ago). Although I only had a chance to try it for a few minutes before rushing back to work, my initial...
Forum: Vendors 08-18-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 75,226
Posted By vato_loco
Matteo -- I'm interested in the Voyager 2...

Matteo --

I'm interested in the Voyager 2 jacket.

The smallest size listed at both Revzilla and the Spidi Italian website is Medium.

I'm a skinny guy, about a 36-inch chest (92-cm) and...
Forum: Road warriors 05-09-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 74,853
Posted By vato_loco
Some are snubbing their noses at only 158...

Some are snubbing their noses at only 158 rear-wheel hp, but that's 50 more than my Tuono 1000 R (and 50 lbs less too). Anyway, it's not the bike for me. Still, I'm glad it's out there, just like...
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 74,853
Posted By vato_loco
Interesting ad but I think I'd keep the beard and...

Interesting ad but I think I'd keep the beard and stay in the shack. Seems like Ducati is saying that in order to own the new Panigale you must conform. Isn't motorcycling all about bucking the...
Forum: Equipment 02-08-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,942
Posted By vato_loco
RX-Q wind noise :(

I've posted elsewhere about the excessive wind noise with my RX-Q (which has nothing to do with the top vents). The problem lies with the ear pockets. If you wear earphones or use some sort of...
Forum: Equipment 02-01-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,020
Posted By vato_loco
I just bought an Arai RX-Q and while I'm...

I just bought an Arai RX-Q and while I'm impressed with the fit & finish, this helmet is just plain loud. Way too much wind noise, even with all the vents closed. (I always wear earplugs, too.) My...
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,928
Posted By vato_loco
Press DELETE now. I recently sold a...

Press DELETE now.

I recently sold a motorcycle on craigslist but had to sift through tons of e-mails to sort the legit from the scams.
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,877
Posted By vato_loco
Once sorted, my 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i ran...

Once sorted, my 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i ran flawlessly and never let me down. I traveled all over California on that bike but unfortunately it was stolen. And after 33K miles I felt that it was...
Forum: Road warriors 07-27-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 52,339
Posted By vato_loco
For some reason the Ducati GT really does it for...

For some reason the Ducati GT really does it for me this morning... :D
Forum: Road warriors 07-25-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,075
Posted By vato_loco
I'm averaging about 39 mpg in mixed highway &...

I'm averaging about 39 mpg in mixed highway & backroads riding on my 2006 Tuono 1000 R. Not bad considering that these bikes are known for their thirst...
Forum: Road warriors 07-11-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 27,051
Posted By vato_loco
Excellent deal for $3K. And at 15K miles it's...

Excellent deal for $3K. And at 15K miles it's just starting to break in! Enjoy. :D
Forum: Road warriors 07-11-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 490,627
Posted By vato_loco
2006 Tuono R

Empire Grade, near Santa Cruz CA.
Forum: Road warriors 07-11-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,454
Posted By vato_loco
Although they've expanded & contracted over the...

Although they've expanded & contracted over the years, MotoItaliano, aka Ducati Santa Cruz (CA), knows their Moto Guzzis. Owner Jason Putris is a diehard Guzzi guy and a straight shooter. If you...
Forum: Road warriors 06-27-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 27,051
Posted By vato_loco
I subscribe to MCN and was shocked by this review...

I subscribe to MCN and was shocked by this review to say the least. I remember reading a similar comparison in Cycle World by Peter Egan, who commented favorably on the Guzzi's handling. Although...
Forum: Road warriors 06-23-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,170
Posted By vato_loco
The Caifornia could be a good bike for a newbie,...

The Caifornia could be a good bike for a newbie, but as posted above she might be better off with something smaller & lighter.

Although I've never owned a cruiser bike, I rode a Moto Guzzi Sport...
Forum: Road warriors 06-23-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,191
Posted By vato_loco
BMW sales

Not with Carlos Checa and his non-factory Ducati taking up space on the podium! :1drink
Forum: Road warriors 06-22-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,191
Posted By vato_loco
Fantastic bike and a good choice. I...

Fantastic bike and a good choice.

I attended CA Superbike School last year and rode their S1000RR. Loved the handling & power, even in Rain mode that supposedly limits power to 150 HP at the...
Forum: Road warriors 06-22-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,869
Posted By vato_loco
Last weekend we came upon an ST1300 on highway 9....

Last weekend we came upon an ST1300 on highway 9. Although this guy rode well enough in the fast sweepers, as soon as the road started to tighten up I could see that his suspension started...
Forum: Road warriors 06-15-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,998
Posted By vato_loco
Going back to the Pleistocene Age, I owned a 1997...

Going back to the Pleistocene Age, I owned a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i. 33K trouble-free miles. Man, I miss that bike...
Forum: Equipment 06-15-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,990
Posted By vato_loco
Here's another view. You can see the "chip"...

Here's another view. You can see the "chip" beneath the AGV logo... :D
Forum: Equipment 06-15-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,990
Posted By vato_loco
I've been wearing the GP-Tech for several months...

I've been wearing the GP-Tech for several months now. It hasn't disappointed.

Weight: A review on YouTube said the GP-Tech in medium (my size) weighed 3.2 pounds. All helmets should be this...
Forum: Road warriors 06-12-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 40,936
Posted By vato_loco
After 41K miles -- touring, canyon-carving, track...

After 41K miles -- touring, canyon-carving, track days, some commuting -- I finally sold my '03 Falco that I purchased new. I was looking for something completely different and considered an '07...
Forum: Road warriors 05-28-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,821
Posted By vato_loco
This is what happens when you sever the corporate...

This is what happens when you sever the corporate chain. Go Erik!
Forum: Equipment 05-28-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 28,790
Posted By vato_loco
Thumbs up for the Kermit camping chair. Not...

Thumbs up for the Kermit camping chair. Not cheap but has been with me on many road trips, both on & off the bike, as well as on tracks days. Should last forever, too. :D
...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 490,627
Posted By vato_loco
Claudia Cardinale

Uh, is it OK to post this? She's Italian, you know... :wink:

http://www.jsrpages.co.uk/scansc/cardinale/claudia_cardinale_01jsr%20(5).jpg
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,814
Posted By vato_loco
Well, here's Claudia Cardinale on a Honda. Man,...

Well, here's Claudia Cardinale on a Honda. Man, I'd love to have been that bambino... :evil

http://www.rivetrestorations.com/Motorcycles/Pictures/Celeb/ClaudiaCardinale.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 05-05-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,035
Posted By vato_loco
Dang. :evil

Dang. :evil
Forum: Road warriors 04-18-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,822
Posted By vato_loco
Your neighbor's Mille is definitely worth $4500....

Your neighbor's Mille is definitely worth $4500. It's a lot of bike for the money. Having said that, if you really want to haggle you could probably talk him down a bit. Aprilias have terrible resale...
Forum: Road warriors 04-14-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,457
Posted By vato_loco
Although I have Staintunes on my Aprilia, I ride...

Although I have Staintunes on my Aprilia, I ride with the baffles installed. The sound isn't too loud, and with the overall weight savings over stock, the bike just feels better throughout. Having...
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 490,627
Posted By vato_loco
Dang.

Dang.
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,230
Posted By vato_loco
I attended CA Superbike School last year (Level...

I attended CA Superbike School last year (Level 1) and rented their S1000RR. It was awesome around the track but also docile enough at lower speeds. I don't think a roadrider could go wrong with one...
Forum: Equipment 04-01-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,990
Posted By vato_loco
I almost always wear a Medium and the GP-Tech is...

I almost always wear a Medium and the GP-Tech is no exception. Fit is snug but not uncomfortable. Although I'm a bit confused about the oval vs round head shape, the GP-Tech supposedly falls into...
Forum: Equipment 03-31-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,990
Posted By vato_loco
Excellent review. I just picked up a...

Excellent review.

I just picked up a GP-Tech multi-stripe (the Rossi colors are awesome but too over-the-top for me). Your review corresponds closely to what I've experienced thus far (one...
Forum: Equipment 03-31-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,117
Posted By vato_loco
About 10 years ago I had an inexpensive Bieffe...

About 10 years ago I had an inexpensive Bieffe lid -- remember those? And man, not only was it comfortable but light as well. Whatever happened to Bieffe? For what it was I considered it superior...
Forum: Equipment 03-30-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,490
Posted By vato_loco
SFR -- I felt the same as you do now after...

SFR -- I felt the same as you do now after receiving my 1-piece Roadcrafter. Rest assured, the suit will "break in" over time, and I don't mean a weekend. These are quality suits and seem to work as...
Forum: Road warriors 02-17-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,367
Posted By vato_loco
MCN tested the new Kawasaki and one of their...

MCN tested the new Kawasaki and one of their criticisms was that the power was all top-end. Actually I think that was the only criticism. Overall they loved the bike.
Forum: Road warriors 01-26-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 414
Views: 58,106
Posted By vato_loco
Very nice looking machine. Practical yet badass.

Very nice looking machine. Practical yet badass.
Forum: Road warriors 01-26-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,336
Posted By vato_loco
I bought my 2003 Falco new and am just about to...

I bought my 2003 Falco new and am just about to hit 40K miles. Very reliable but not without its quirks. As other posters have mentioned, the reach to the bars is a stretch. In touring mode my...
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