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3S1 · Dec 16, 2019

Hello all, new guy here so I thought that I would introduce myself.

Currently on the hunt for either a late model or new Bonnie T100 as I love their classic looks. Today (at this moment anyway) I’m tending towards a matte black model, but will probably wake up at 3 AM wanting a two tone.

I’ve owned many other bikes over the years, sadly including but not limited to:

BMW
82 R100RS
88 K75S
98 R11RT
07 R12GS

Moto Guzzi
01 V11 Sport
04 V11 Coppa Italia

Ducati
(2) 06 Multistrada 620
96 900 SS/CR

Triumph
09 1050 Tiger
16 800XRX Tiger

As well as a gaggle of Japanese bikes, some of which were interesting, some not. One of the interesting ones was a 00 SV650 which I bought wrecked and transformed into a faux early model Triumph SpeedTriple complete with Triumph dual headlights and cockpit fairing.

Of all the above motos, my favorites have been the Guzzis . Why? well because they were Italian and like Italian shoes and Italian cars and anything else Italian... just beautiful!

I’ve been somewhat active on the V11Lemans, Multistrada, VStrom, VFR, and KTM forums.

Enough babbling about myself... well actually I’m going to continue. Currently living in Pacific Palisades, California U.S.A. Married with three adult children. Wife is a retired teacher and I’m a retired police sergeant. Prior to moving to SoCal in 2013 I lived in Modesto CA. Grew up as an Army brat in Okinawa, Brooklyn NY, Puerto Rico and Oakland CA before enlisting myself and living in Asbury Park , NJ while stationed at Ft. Monmouth.

Graduated from Oakland (CA) Tech High School in 68 and enlisted in Army in 69.

Other than motos I enjoy Stanley Kubrick movies and Leonard Cohen music, walking along lonely beaches, puppy dogs, holding hands and singing koom-by-ya around a campfire. But most of all, being the deep and sensitive fellow that I am, I mostly enjoy pointy shoes, sunglasses and vodka martinis. Oh, and I was lying about the campfire songs.

So, assuming that you’re still reading, you know more about me than you ever cared to. Now I imagine you’re’ keen on reading my two posts (‘New Bonnie, New Me... a few Qs’ as well as ‘Centerstand / Exhaust Compatibility’).

My name is Joe and it’s nice to meet you!

joe mc donald · Dec 16, 2019

3s1
Nice to meet you as well. Great late intro. Very interesting.
Regards
Joe.

MadMrB · Dec 16, 2019

Hi Joe and welcome in

Don the Don · Dec 17, 2019

Hi Joe welcome to the forum

Dartplayer · Dec 17, 2019

Hi Joe an welcome to the forum interesting bio/intro. Looking forward to seeing your choice of ride.

dilligaf · Dec 17, 2019

Hi mate and welcome

Repooh · Dec 17, 2019

Hey Joe if you could just supply your social security number and mothers maiden name I’ll be all set

welcome and enjoy

Vulpes · Dec 17, 2019

Hi and welcome. Glad you were lying about the campfiresongs!

Bad Billy · Dec 17, 2019

3S1 said: ↑

Hello all, new guy here so I thought that I would introduce myself.

Currently on the hunt for either a late model or new Bonnie T100 as I love the classic looks of the Bonnie. I’m currently tending towards a matte black model, but will probably wake up at 3 AM wanting a two tone.

I’ve owned many other bikes over the years, sadly including but not limited to:

BMW
82 R100RS
88 K75S
98 R11RT
07 R12GS

Moto Guzzi
01 V11 Sport
04 V11 Coppa Italia

Ducati
(2) 06 Multistrada 620
96 900 SS/CR

Triumph
09 1050 Tiger
16 800XRX Tiger

As well as a gaggle of Japanese bikes, some of which were interesting, some not. One of the interesting ones was a 00 SV650 which I bought wrecked and transformed into a faux early model Triumph SpeedTriple complete with Triumph dual headlights and cockpit fairing.

Of all the above motos, my favorites have been the Guzzis . Why? well because they were Italian and like Italian shoes and Italian cars and anything else Italian... just beautiful!

I’ve been somewhat active on the V11Lemans, Multistrada, VStrom, VFR, and KTM forums.

Enough babbling about myself... well actually I’m going to continue. Currently living in Pacific Palisades, California U.S.A. Married with three adult children. Wife is a retired teacher and I’m a retired police sergeant. Prior to moving to SoCal in 2013 I lived in Modesto CA. Grew up as an Army brat in Okinawa, Brooklyn NY, Puerto Rico and Oakland CA before enlisting myself and living in Asbury Park , NJ while stationed at Ft. Monmouth.

Graduated from Oakland (CA) Tech High School in 68 and enlisted in Army in 69.

Other than motos I enjoy Stanley Kubrick movies and Leonard Cohen music, walking along lonely beaches, puppy dogs, holding hands and singing koom-by-ya around a campfire. But most of all, being the deep and sensitive fellow that I am, I mostly enjoy pointy shoes, sunglasses and vodka martinis. Oh, and I was lying about the campfire songs.

So, assuming that you’re still reading, you know more about me than you ever cared to. Now I imagine you’re’ keen on reading my two posts (‘New Bonnie, New Me... a few Qs’ as well as ‘Centerstand / Exhaust Compatibility’).

My name is Joe and it’s nice to meet you!
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Hi Joe and Welcome to the Forum
Great intro, got to agree on (most) Italian bikes, unfortunately had a bad experience with a Guzzi v10 centauro I had as a loan bike for a week when one of my Triumph's was in dealer for warranty work. When I collected my bike the salesman asked me what I thought, my comment was, if it's that or nothing, I'd probably have to go with nothing!

steve lovatt · Dec 17, 2019

Welcome to the forum

David Cooper · Dec 17, 2019

Hello and welcome to the forum Joe.

darkman · Dec 17, 2019

Hi n welcome do they do a center stand for the T100 ?

mpllineman · Dec 17, 2019

Good morning Joe and welcome aboard! That's quite an introduction.

Tiglet · Dec 17, 2019

Hello Joe and welcome to the forum

Sandi T · Dec 17, 2019

Vulpes said: ↑

Hi and welcome. Glad you were lying about the campfiresongs!
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Ahh, but was he really lying about those campfire songs? Hmmm....

Welcome to a terrific forum, Joe! Good luck with the moto treasure hunt.

Winglad · Dec 17, 2019

Danke schön. Ve heff yu in our viles now.
Sank yu vor se all-impracing invormation!

(I liked the part about the Cocktails most )

Welcome in!

Daniel

(Oh, and I am the designated German without any humor on this forum!)

stevethegoolie · Dec 17, 2019

SIGH!!
Another bloody loony joins the massed ranks in this asylum!
Welcome, Joe. Sorry about the length of the queue for the padded cells. It will be worth it though.

BigCLM · Dec 18, 2019

Welcome from San Rafael.

thebiglad · Dec 18, 2019

Hello Joe and welcome to the Triumph Asylum - Nursie will be round soon with your "meds".

Your intro was stellar by the way !!!!!!!

Caligula · Dec 23, 2019

Hi,

Love the V11s!!! As an ex Guzzi owner( Royale and Norge) I can well understand your enthusiasm.
The Bonneville will continue it, albeit in a very different manner, I really enjoy my t120 having been introduced to it from another ex Guzzi owning friend, now also Bonneville mounted...………..

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