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PostSubject: New member from Edmonton   New member from Edmonton Icon_minitime1Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:28 pm

Hello all!

Thanks for welcoming me into your community. I'm originally from Norway, but have lived in Edmonton, Alberta for 9+ years. Until this spring, I hadn't been on a bike since I moved. After many years of dreaming and waiting, a beautiful red 2007 GRiSO 1100 became mine a couple of weeks ago. In past times, I've ridden a motley crew of quirky and unusual bikes, including an Italjet Dragster and a two-stroke Jawa "chopper". But most of all, I remember the beautiful Moto Guzzi V65 that I could never get to run well. It caused me much frustration, but left an indelible impression and sowed the seeds of a life-long infatuation with the eagle from Mandello del Lario.

My GRiSO is mostly stock, with the exception of 1" lowered footpegs (I'm 6'4" with a 36" inseam) and the addition of a small luggage rack. I'm mostly eager to put miles on it, but will probably make some modifications down the line. Thinking about a new exhaust, and maybe a custom seat and bar risers to add a little more height.

I look forward to taking part and learning more about my GRiSO.

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PostSubject: Re: New member from Edmonton   New member from Edmonton Icon_minitime1Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:59 pm

Hallo Jostein, and welcome to the ghetto!

You're just down the street from fellow GRiSO rider Brock/Landman and I'm sure that he'd be happy to show you where the one curvy road is in town. And at 6'4" you two guys could be twins!


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PostSubject: Re: New member from Edmonton   New member from Edmonton Icon_minitime1Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:58 pm

Good to hear from another 2007 1100 owner.
My black 1100 is a real joy to ride.
ALL the DAMN time. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: New member from Edmonton   New member from Edmonton Icon_minitime1Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:37 am

good to see another Alberta boy, and Edmonton to boot! I might need the back up, with all the BC folks and me shooting my mouth off about the Canucks...
The Edmonton crew gets together once a month on the first Thursday to go for a quick ride and coffee - and we usually try to get in Sunday breakfast ride now and then.
PM me your contact info and I can make sure you are in the loop.
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PostSubject: Re: New member from Edmonton   New member from Edmonton Icon_minitime1Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:12 pm

I take it you Edmonton boys only ride 4 months of the year. My sister lived there for a year and with daily max av. of about -10 I wouldn't even get out of bed.

In Brisbane, we wait for winter so we can ride in leather without sweating litres.
Its supposed to be winter here now, a little warmer than usual, shorts and T-shirt in the shed at 8am ................................. at 20C
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PostSubject: Re: New member from Edmonton   New member from Edmonton Icon_minitime1Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:53 pm

I lived in Duluth for many years. Winter meant a nice break from killing bugs with my face. Once I got some winter hobbies like XC skiing it was something to look forward to. Like we had a choice about the weather. Smile But riding in the fall was the best. Cool. Great colors, fantastic smells. I miss that part. A short season makes you appreciate the riding time you do get I think.

There is a Jostein from Norway (still there) I know over on an amateur astronomy site. Interesting!
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PostSubject: Re: New member from Edmonton   New member from Edmonton Icon_minitime1Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:13 am

Hey Jostein
Welcome plenty of info here and all good Guys & Girls.

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