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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
|  Subject: Who's Blue Thunder?  Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:44 am | |
| It's a helicopter  Oh yeah, and it's me  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. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:10 am | |
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The Saint
Biondino
Posts : 238
Join date : 2014-12-05
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:27 pm | |
| Welcome to the GRiSO land | |
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f-man
Grignapoco
Posts : 180
Join date : 2015-01-14
Age : 54
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:44 pm | |
| Hello Wim;
Welcome to the Ghetto.
Greetings from Germany
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tocino
Nibbio
Posts : 569
Join date : 2014-06-21
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 11, 2015 5:05 pm | |
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jomartijr
Tanabuso
Posts : 67
Join date : 2015-03-16
Age : 79
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 11, 2015 5:25 pm | |
| Wim,
Original, interesting introduction and welcome. | |
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Steak
L'Innominato
Posts : 3154
Join date : 2013-05-28
Age : 57
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 11, 2015 6:06 pm | |
| Welcome to the ghetto Wim. You speak our language! --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]2012 MOTO GUZZI GRiSO 1200SE2013 MOTO GUZZI STELVIO 1200NTX - Orange Blossom Special | |
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1151
Sfregiato
Posts : 450
Join date : 2014-05-23
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sun Apr 12, 2015 12:48 am | |
| Welcome Wim, Hope you have a great season on your GRiSO!  | |
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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:38 am | |
| 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. | |
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Blue
Nibbio
Posts : 855
Join date : 2014-08-19
Age : 58
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sun Apr 12, 2015 10:14 am | |
| Welcome from me too. Glad that you are here!  | |
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Grisonut
GRiSO
Posts : 1398
Join date : 2014-01-02
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sun Apr 12, 2015 10:39 pm | |
| A trip through the Alps, right on!! | |
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Canyon Carver
Sfregiato
Posts : 466
Join date : 2014-06-14
Age : 72
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:13 am | |
| Did I wish you WELCOME yet? OK done. | |
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DungeonMaster
GRiSO
Posts : 1163
Join date : 2013-11-26
Age : 58
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:08 am | |
| 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.
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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:57 am | |
| 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.
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NorthernProducer
Sfregiato
Posts : 446
Join date : 2015-02-13
Age : 76
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:26 pm | |
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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:54 pm | |
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Spitschein
Montanarolo
Posts : 10
Join date : 2015-03-05
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:02 am | |
| 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. | |
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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:44 am | |
| 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. | |
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Tassiedevil71
Grignapoco
Posts : 108
Join date : 2014-12-18
Age : 50
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:16 am | |
| Welcome BT, good job on the pics. Cheers Taz PS those pipes are mighty shiny | |
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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Sat Apr 18, 2015 10:36 am | |
| 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. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:15 pm | |
| Sold the GRiSO yesterday, bought a FJR1300 today... Mixed feelings  | |
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sideshowbob
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1033
Join date : 2017-08-06
Age : 67
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:48 am | |
| Did we just get punked by a waffle? | |
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Guest
Guest
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:11 am | |
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blue thunder
Grignapoco
Posts : 102
Join date : 2014-11-30
Age : 48
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:24 am | |
| 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. | |
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Papa Lazarou
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 818
Join date : 2014-10-07
Age : 68
| | Subject: Re: Who's Blue Thunder? Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:44 pm | |
| He bought a Feejer. Facepalm. | |
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