Subject: RE: Motorcycle History
Author: Ambo-@netscape.net
Date: Jul 16, 2003, 2:39 PM
Post ID: 1713795603
Hi all,
I'm not sure that if Guzzi did fold (heaven forbid) that much would change for us Loopers. Most of the parts we are buying now are either aftermarket/reproduction or new-old-stock. Don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard that all of the pre-'86 parts stocks warehoused in Italy were sold to Teo Lammers and that Harper's bought most of the same here in the US. If it is true, that shows me the parent company isn't really interested in parts support for our Loops - thank goodness someone (the aftermarket in Europe) seems to be.
The program that aired last night must have been the one I've seen before. I too was dismayed at the almost total lack of any mention of any of the Italian brands and so much coverage of choppers, Japanese brands and such. I don't think of Vincent as a more important marque than Guzzi by any means, but they got a nice bit. Sure, in their short (relative to Guzzi's) time in business they produced some memorable bikes, but nothing on the order of the fabulous 500 V-8! Of course, I am extremely biased! :-) Cheers,
Charlie
Jay Williams <cj7-@hotmail.com> wrote:
Anyhow, not much Loop content in the foregoing, except that owners of the
| classic Guzzis will be much better off if the parent company remain strong and viable, rather than orphans of a defunct make. |
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