Who's Blue Thunder?

Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

It's a helicopter Very Happy

Oh yeah, and it's me Cool

Wim Adriaens is the name. I'm from Belgium, Antwerp region.
From the day the 8V was introduced, I'm a wild fan of the GRiSO. For me it's the most beautiful (useable) motorcycle ever build.

I started riding motorbikes about Mid 2002, starting with a Blue Bandit 600. Afterwards I rode a nice -used- FJR1300, then had a MG 1200 sport (8V) for 3 year which I traded in for an Aprilia Tuono V4R. Unfortunately that last one dropped a valve and "died" too early.
Since I was in love with the GRiSO for several years (but for some reason I never got to the point buying one) and my dealer proposed me a generous offer (he had one "waiting" in the showroom), I finally decided to turn my dream into reality.

And well... everything what's written about the GRiSO is TRUE! From the first km it felt so natural. I already knew the 8V from the Sport and while riding the GRiSO all pieces fell in place. So here I am. Hopefully for a long time this time!

Greetings from Belgium.

Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:10 am

Welcome.

Biondino Posts : 238 Join date : 2014-12-04

Welcome to the GRiSO land

Grignapoco Posts : 180 Join date : 2015-01-14 Age : 50

Hello Wim;

Welcome to the Ghetto.

Greetings from Germany

Sven

Nibbio Posts : 569 Join date : 2014-06-21

Tanabuso Posts : 67 Join date : 2015-03-16 Age : 75

Wim,

Original, interesting introduction and welcome.

L'Innominato Posts : 2317 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 53

Welcome to the ghetto Wim. You speak our language!

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2012 MOTO GUZZI GRiSO 1200SE

2013 MOTO GUZZI STELVIO 1200NTX - Orange Blossom Special

Sfregiato Posts : 439 Join date : 2014-05-23

Welcome Wim,

Hope you have a great season on your GRiSO!

Thumbs Up

Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

Thank you for the warm welcome.

We planned a 10 day trip to Italy the end of May. And I'm looking forward to it.
Just need to solve that luggage issue. I've noticed Hepco has new semi rigid side cases for it's c-bow: Royster. I like the look of them. Might be a winner for me.

Oh, and I will get pictures. Weather is nice now so I will get plenty of opportunities to make good photos.

Nibbio Posts : 847 Join date : 2014-08-18 Age : 54

Welcome from me too. Glad that you are here! cheers

GRiSO Posts : 1243 Join date : 2014-01-02

A trip through the Alps, right on!! cheers

Sfregiato Posts : 464 Join date : 2014-06-13 Age : 68

Did I wish you WELCOME yet? OK done.

GRiSO Posts : 1163 Join date : 2013-11-26 Age : 54

Greetings Wim.
It's good to get a Belgian on board.
I lived there for two years as a young boy. Outside of Mons (Casteau).
Congratulations on finally getting the Best Motorcycle you can enjoy.

DM

Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

Meanwhile, I got some less bulky turn signals. I hope to get them installed next weekend.
And I already switched to smaller adjustable levers.

Guzzi rear luggage rack is on it's way and the small Guzzi flyscreen is expected by week 18.

Sfregiato Posts : 446 Join date : 2015-02-13 Age : 72

Welcome, Wim!

Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

Some (smartphone) pics:

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Montanarolo Posts : 10 Join date : 2015-03-05

Welcome wim. Had one of my best vacations ever finish up in Antwerpen... Just me, the wife, and lots of dupont saison and bink blondes.

Beautiful train station too. But yeah, welcome.

Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

On the phone pictures the top case looks bulky. But actually it' the smallest Givi one and it's not that big at all. I'll grab my Canon and will shoot some decent ones.

Grignapoco Posts : 108 Join date : 2014-12-17 Age : 46

Welcome BT, good job on the pics.

Cheers Taz

PS those pipes are mighty shiny Very Happy

Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

Thanks. It's brand new. Unfortunately, because of daily commuting, I can't keep it that shiny all the time.
I made some more pictures with the Canon.

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Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

Sold the GRiSO yesterday, bought a FJR1300 today...

Mixed feelings Crying or Very sad

Biondino Posts : 283 Join date : 2017-08-06 Age : 63

Did we just get punked by a waffle?

Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:11 am

What the hell happened?

Grignapoco Posts : 102 Join date : 2014-11-29 Age : 44

Nothing weird happened.
A dude wanted to buy the GRiSO for a very reasonable price and I'm into something new for my daily trip to work, it all fell in place.
And since I can't afford having a full stable of iron horses, the GRiSO had to go.

Traded some fun for lots of comfort.

Nibbio Posts : 539 Join date : 2014-10-07 Age : 64

He bought a Feejer. Facepalm.