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Postby MZCountryRider » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:44 am

Just wanted to introduce myself...
I'm Charlie and I'm a MZaholic. :D
Bought a very nice '95 Saxon Country 500 back in Oct. '07 from a guy down in Sylva, NC for $1900 and have been enjoying it immensely since.
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Most of my riding buddies have "dual-sport" bikes and finally convinced me I needed one as well. It didn't take much convincing since I wanted to get back into doing some off-paved-road riding anyway - the last bike I had that was capable enough was a '87 Cagiva Alarossa 350. The Cagiva was just too difficult to get any parts for, vibrated way too much and eventually had an ignition unit failure.

I'd love to own a 125SM and a 1000S as well, but alas, I am but a poor self-employed motorcycle mechanic. :D The plan is to sell off all of my Guzzis except one (my '69 Ambassador), modify the Country some to make it a bit more comfortable and capable, then maybe add another MZ (maybe a Saxon Tour fitted with a police fairing if I ever find one).
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A bit about myself: I live in western MD, been riding and wrenching for the better part of my 45 yrs. Dad was the local Mr. Fix-It and an excellent welder/fabricator and had us out in the shop almost as soon as we could walk. I've owned too many bikes to remember - everything from the usual Japanese stuff to Aermacchi/Harleys, Benellis, Capriolo, Morinis, lots of Guzzis, CZ/Jawas and Zundapps. I own a small independent repair shop specializing in vintage and classic European motorcycle repair, service and restoration. I've been deeply immersed in the '67-'75 Guzzi "big twins" since '97 (Guzzis in general since '84), but have recently decided to go with smaller, lighter, slightly more modern bikes for my primary riders. Anywho, if you've made it this far without falling asleep, thanks for reading. :D

Charlie
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http://www.LoopframeGuzzi.com/
http://www.AntietamClassicCycle.com/
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Re: New Member

Postby TS2Fifty » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:27 pm

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....... :smt005

Oh, .....Hi.... *wipes drool from chin*...

Seriously though, Hi & welcome. I give it about 2- maybe 2 1/2 months till you've got another MZ to your name, they're definitely addictive. (I've got a Supa-5 & I'm starting to withdraw having not ridden it for 8 days due to waiting on a tyre!)
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Re: New Member

Postby Sue » Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:03 am

Hi there... I'm still awake. MZ's are definately very addictive... dont give you long either before you have another one lol :-D
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Re: New Member

Postby manumensa » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:21 pm

Welcome Charlie.

Thank you for photos.

I learned ride motorcycles in a Moto Guzzi V65SP, good chasis, torque, brakes, no sport fast but enought for me .


Saludos, Manuel.
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Re: New Member

Postby nikitino » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:56 pm

Welcome, your Country 500 looks to be in excellent condition. I bought the same bike a few months ago and it was in really nice shape too but unfortunately i crashed it and totaled it more or less. The good thing is i liked it so much, I found another one which i picked up about a month ago. This one is in rougher shape, but i kept the wreck of my old one for spare parts so now have an extra engine and many other parts.....I figure from the two bikes i can put together one in pretty good shape. Let me know if you need any parts and i can maybe help you out.....may be in touch with you for tech help at some point....anway, nice to see someone with the same bike.......
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Re: New Member

Postby MZCountryRider » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:29 pm

Hi nikitino,
I read your story of the crash, very unfortunate but at least you're okay. Did you buy the Country that was Craigslist in MN? My brother was thinking about buying it, but after riding mine, decided that it wasn't powerful enough. :roll: They've got plenty of performance for me!

The main thing I'd like to find right now is another fuel tank to have as a spare. Not sure what all you have that's still usable - feel free to contact me off-forum.

Everyone else - thanks for the welcome! It's very possible that I'll end up with another MZ before long, a "new" 125 or a Saxon Tour most likely. :D
Charlie
'69 Guzzi Ambassador
'71 Guzzi Ambassador
'72 Benelli 175 Enduro
'73 Guzzi Eldorado
'76 Guzzi I-Convert
'77 Morini 3 1/2 Strada
'81 Ducati 500SL Pantah
'82 Moto Guzzi V50 III
'97 MuZ Skorpion Tour


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Re: New Member

Postby iceman » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:44 am

Hi and welcome Charlie,
Dam that is a clean country !
A few of us like the old retro bikes,if for nothing else but to admire.Oh truth be told they remind me of my youth. So if you have any pictures you would like to share Guzzi wise or whatever that would be cool. Ciao, John
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