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Old 9th December 2008, 02:33   #1
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Italian Classics Motorcycles anyone?

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Wow, a Laverda - pretty rare machine. How many survive in India? Looks like she's in great shape. Can you share details of the restoration?

I came across this old picture of a similar or the same bike as well.
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Old 9th December 2008, 14:48   #3
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Oh boy, oh boy, what a masculine bike. Sure droolmaal this. The title suggests more to come???? Is there more where this came from? Keep it coming would you AIRBUSDriver.
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For interest, here are some Moto Guzzis previously featured on the forum.
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seeing the red bike..i first rubbed my eyelids and mistook it for an RD 350...but it sure looks beefy..sounds like a Ducati...the seat is very European oriented racing seats that were found with Nortons with racing pedigree
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Congratulations on your new purchase. This bike ( Laverda 750 twin ) was offered along with the Moto Guzzi ( 350/4). I presume you bought both the bikes because the owner did not want to sell only one of them. I have been involved with the owner during the rostoration of both bikes and I must say,the end results have been fantastic. The Laverda is an ex Ahmedabad bike.

Please post pictures of the Guzzi. Also are these 2 bikes part of your new/existing collection ? Do you own any other motorcycles.

So you are a pilot by profession ?
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Old 12th December 2008, 02:35   #7
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...a small red army. Also own a red BMW F650 and my favorite FURY which is being restored to factory RED!

You guess right. I fly an AIRBUS for them RED skirts
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...a small red army. Also own a red BMW F650 and my favorite FURY which is being restored to factory RED!

You guess right. I fly an AIRBUS for them RED skirts
A Pilot on Wheels. The Laverda is amazing. I am sure you will have a good time with all your rides. The previous owner retained the bikes in immaculate condition and I see that you have continued the tradition.
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Beautiful bikes. Congrats. The Moto 4 must sound lovely!
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Old 12th December 2008, 11:57   #10
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@AIRBUSDriver Sir these bikes are really drool maal. I saw the moto guzzi last at Topgear.

Have fun with them.

BTW do you ride these often?

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Ive never seen anything better in red than these. Congrats. I see ur from Bangalore. Any chance of me getting to see them in flesh?

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Awesome collection out there! You've maintained them very well. I like the Laverda more than the Moto Guzzi for obvious reasons. :-)
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Awesome collection airbus. Once i remember having seen this being riden near symphony theatre. That red devil with the italian flag on the tank. I was just awestuck by the looks!!
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A Pilot on Wheels. The Laverda is amazing. I am sure you will have a good time with all your rides. The previous owner retained the bikes in immaculate condition and I see that you have continued the tradition.

...I sure have a lot of fun with them. My life revolves around machines and I intend to add more such exotics in my collection. I appreciate vintage machines but very few can own and afford to ride them regularly.While Classics like the ones I have can be ridden without much concern. If anyone has any Classics on offer please contact me.
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There are two lovely Moto Guzzis in my colony too. No prizes for guessing who has them though!!... His current Italian Motorcycle love is a Cagiva!!
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