New UK member, long time lurker

Montanarolo Posts : 20 Join date : 2022-10-12 Age : 34

Hi all,

New GRiSO owner here. I bought my bike from an ex-member towards the end of last year - It's a 2016 1200 8V SE.
I've been lurking on the forums, reading up and learning what to watch out for Very Happy

My previous bike was a Yamaha YZF600R. This is my first Moto Guzzi and I'm currently loving it. The engine is a real beaut and I love the overall character of the bike.
The bike has some mods for improved comfort, which helps me as I'm 6ft1 - Gel saddle, lowering pegs and bar risers.
Planning to get the original spoked wheels back on this summer too.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 683 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 66

It’s a beauty for sure! Welcome to the ghetto. Are you really 33? A youngster.

Montanarolo Posts : 20 Join date : 2022-10-12 Age : 34

JohnA wrote:: It’s a beauty for sure! Welcome to the ghetto. Are you really 33? A youngster.

Thanks for the welcome. And yes, born in 1989 tongue

GRiSO Capo Posts : 683 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 66

Same as my daughter #2……..

Tanabuso Posts : 76 Join date : 2023-04-26

Welcome nice Red Devil

GRiSO Capo Posts : 793 Join date : 2014-05-06

What a beautiful bike!! Looks brand new!

Welcome to the forum.

Montanarolo Posts : 20 Join date : 2022-10-12 Age : 34

bioman wrote:: What a beautiful bike!! Looks brand new!

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks. Bike has just ticked past 6000 miles today.
I plan on carrying out a service very soon, and also adjusting the valve clearances.

L'Innominato Posts : 3291 Join date : 2013-05-30 Age : 64

Welcome to the Ghetto, JC!

Pete (Street)

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 71

Greetings from Tasmania
Welcome JC
What a sweet looking ride ….
Only 33 …you’re one of the youngest round here …..average age round here is around 57 …
Stay upright and safe

Squinternotto Posts : 4 Join date : 2022-12-30 Age : 29

Welcome young one [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Beautiful GRiSO!

Grignapoco Posts : 127 Join date : 2017-09-25

Welcome!

Tanabuso Posts : 80 Join date : 2021-11-29 Age : 57

Welcome. I've heard a hundred times that my GRiSO looks awesome and sounds awesome - but I never, ever, see another one. New-to-GRiSO owners make me happy. It means somebody, somewhere, 'gets it' and I'm not the only freak. The Ghetto for me, has been a bit of a lonely-hearts club... I love you

GRiSO Capo Posts : 644 Join date : 2019-08-17 Age : 69

Svartipants wrote:: Welcome. I've heard a hundred times that my GRiSO looks awesome and sounds awesome - but I never, ever, see another one. New-to-GRiSO owners make me happy. It means somebody, somewhere, 'gets it' and I'm not the only freak. The Ghetto for me, has been a bit of a lonely-hearts club...

A couple years ago, I was on the Cherohala Skyway at an overlook. Some BMW/Ducati riders were pulling away when one swung around and stopped by my GRiSO. He waved to the others in his group and said, "Here it is! I heard there was one up here."

Tiradritto Posts : 350 Join date : 2019-12-05 Age : 55

welcome!

Fra Cristoforo Posts : 716 Join date : 2016-04-14

Welcome, Red ones get more tickets.

Grignapoco Posts : 112 Join date : 2016-08-29 Age : 40

JC_Guz89 wrote:: Hi all,

New GRiSO owner here. I bought my bike from an ex-member towards the end of last year - It's a 2016 1200 8V SE.
I've been lurking on the forums, reading up and learning what to watch out for

My previous bike was a Yamaha YZF600R. This is my first Moto Guzzi and I'm currently loving it. The engine is a real beaut and I love the overall character of the bike.
The bike has some mods for improved comfort, which helps me as I'm 6ft1 - Gel saddle, lowering pegs and bar risers.
Planning to get the original spoked wheels back on this summer too.

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Stunning bike and great to see another UK owner. Really don’t see many of these bikes around and no idea why.

Squinternotto Posts : 3 Join date : 2023-08-07

Hello i am from Ukraine Kyiv
My name Vitaly
unfortunately could GRiSO is now recovering from the accident, but after the recovery I will definitely share a photo

Grignapoco Posts : 127 Join date : 2017-09-25

JC_Guz89 wrote:: Planning to get the original spoked wheels back on this summer too.

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This is the second later model GRiSO I've seen recently where the owner had swapped out the spokes for Brembo/Marchesini wheels. Seems you'll likely find a taker, or maybe even someone looking to trade?

Beautiful bike. Enjoy.

Montanarolo Posts : 20 Join date : 2022-10-12 Age : 34

kidsmoke wrote:

JC_Guz89 wrote:: Planning to get the original spoked wheels back on this summer too.

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This is the second later model GRiSO I've seen recently where the owner had swapped out the spokes for Brembo/Marchesini wheels. Seems you'll likely find a taker, or maybe even someone looking to trade?

Beautiful bike. Enjoy.

I've got the original spoked wheels. I've sealed up the spoke nipples and have just had new rubber fitted to them. All i need now is the correct front axle spacer and I can get them fitted.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1416 Join date : 2016-01-26 Age : 68

I'd recommend keeping the Marchenisi wheels in the garage for a while as some owners get tired of chasing spoke leaks.

Montanarolo Posts : 20 Join date : 2022-10-12 Age : 34

The cast wheels are the Brembo ones, made in China. I'll be keeping them though.
I'm already one step ahead on the leaking spokes, I've sealed up the rims before getting the tyres fitted

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