Minnesota MGNOC Club - Minnesota Chapter of the Moto Guzzi

Minnesota MGNOC Club
http://minnesota.mgnoc.com/
Meet at the Bike Show at the State Fairgrounds on June 15th
10:00am at the picnic tables. They have food vendors in the Swap meet.
Viking Chapter Antique Motorcycle Club Show & Swap Meet
June 14 – 15 & Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Show June
15 Admission to both events: $5 Kids 12 and under free with paying adult More
www.vikingmc.org or contact Sean @ 612-508-4855
information:
www.facebook.com/groups/vikingmc
www.facebook.com/groups/vjmc.mn
Come out and see some of the finest motorcycles in Minnesota
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Annual Garage/Brat Party: Of course it rained! We still consumed about 38
brats even with a few of the “regulars” not being here!
Jack, John A, Brad & Deb “chow”
Brad (fotoguzzi) Kopp
Warren likes his brat!
Ivar and Craig rode
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May Breakfast Recap: Don Mornes was the only rider to brave the wet, raining morning to
be the first owner to ride to a breakfast in 2013 and this is …..MAY!!!!
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Things to do:
June 1th AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am http://automotorplex.com/events/upcoming/
June 2nd Concours d’Elegance, (Classic cars) Excelsior MN www.10000lakesconcours.com
June 14th-16th Viking Chapter AMCA Antique Motorcycle Show. www.vikingmc.org
June 15th VJMC Show …also being held at the State Fairgrounds with the AMCA show!!!
http://vjmc-mn.com
June 16th Blind Lizard Rally Harriet Island.
July 6th AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am http://automotorplex.com/events/upcoming/
July 12-14th Iowa Rally in Elkader Email George at g.vignovich@msn.com
July 12-14th Viking AMCA Vintage Ride-in Rally at Money Creek www.vikingmc.org/
July 20th Team Lyle Rally 8hr see poster at the end of the newsletter
July 20th Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show www.beardedladymotorcycleshow.com
August 2-4th Wisc Rally Lake Joy http://www.wmgr.org/
August 16-18th MN Rally Money Creek http://minnesota.mgnoc.com/index.html
August 22-25th National MG Rally in Lavigne, Canada www.ontarioguzziriders.com
August 25th Wheels of Italy 10:00am Lake Calhoun at Lake Street
Sept 7th AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am http://automotorplex.com/events/upcoming/
Sept 14th Flood Run
Sept 15th Swap Meet Viking Chapter AMCA
Another event listing for MN & WI at: www.gophersandcheese.com
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Wheeling & Dealing Time …these are ready to be adopted
2007 Norge for sale,has Givi trunk,MI risers, 10/60 oil only I am serious now , I t
has to go… . $7,000!!!! ATV accident forces sale. Approx 10,000 miles, will have fresh
service upon delivery. Will teach you if you want. Rich Mathiason Bloomington MN 612791-6722
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Ready for Immediate Ownership!!!!!
For Sale-2002 Moto Guzzi Scura V11
R are bik e , has factory Ohlins suspension, Ferracci pipes, Power Commander III. Nose
and tail have been painted black to match tank. Rear shock rebuilt last year. Rear tire
new with no miles. No leaks, well cared for, always garaged. Original levers, pegs and
grips. Lost 1 turn signal cover while riding that needs to be replaced. 11,000 miles
$4500 OBO
call 763-482-4120 or email glyndabelle@yahoo.com
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Loopframe and newer parts stash ready for pickin!!!
Dan Puzi has a garage(s) full of Ambassador & newer parts. He has 3 Ambo parts bikes just
to get your attention! If you are inspired to build a Loop or need parts for a current project
email him at: thecrowelf@hotmail.com
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Email Links of Interest:
http://minnesota.mgnoc.com/
http://www.mgnoc.com
http://wildguzzi.com
http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=MN
http://www.craiglook.com/motorcycles.html?q=moto+guzzi
Newly added! Motorcycling roads:
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/
http://www.openroadjourney.com/
http://www.mgnoc.com/rally_calendar.html
http://www.wmgr.org
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MGconvert/
Check out Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly at: http://www.motorbyte.com
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The Newsletters are posted by Doug Walter monthly as soon as I complete them on
our MN website shown below.
Photos of events over the years are listed. If you have photos to submit contact Doug Walter
at: fdwalter@comcast.net
http://minnesota.mgnoc.com/
Remember we will be holding our June Breakfast in the food vendor area
in the Swap Meet zone next to the Progress Buillding
Long Term planning:
MGNOC
22nd IOWA RALLY
“Welcome to the Heartland”
Elkader City Park and Campground
July 12th, 13th and 14th 2013
Elkader is in beautiful Northeast Iowa, on Hwy 13, about halfway between Hwy 3 and Hwy 18. The Park is
toward the south end of town and can be seen and accessed from Hwy 13.
The first 250 registered will receive:
Tent camping Fri & Sat nights(early arrivals need to pay at park kiosk for extra nights ), coffee, tea,
lemonade all weekend; Rally Pin; Three Meals- Friday, Iowa beef supper. Saturday, breakfast and Iowa
pork chop supper, Rolls and Doughnuts Sunday morning.(We are planning on 250 and this is the
number our caterers have)
ALSO: Dealer Displays; Observation Poker Runs; Guided Group lunch ride; Swimming pool in park
(cost not included); Rest and relaxation; Scenic roads to ride.
Area Motels& Hotels:
Elkader Inn 563-245-2020 Garnavillo Motel 563-964-2214
Super 8 Motel 563-422-3464 Franklin Hotel 563-933-6054
Web site for other accommodations www.barnonthebluff.com
(if these motels are filled please ask them for other recommendations)
Pre-register:
Before June 25th: Adults - $30 Under 14 - $15
At the Rally: Adults - $35 Under 14 - $25
Person to contact for info or to pre-register:
MGNOC IOWA STATE REP George Vignovich g.vignovich@msn.com
515-883-0825 6121 SE Fourth Des Moines IA 50315
Make checks payable to: George Vignovich
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2013 MGNOC National Rally is Coming to Ontario!
August 22-25, 2013
Yes, it's true -- for the first time in its 42-year history, the Moto Guzzi National
Owners Club rally is going International!! The event is to be held in beautiful
Lavigne, Ontario, Canada, and the community is already working with local Guzzisti
to prepare a tremendous event with great food, camping and entertainment for
everyone!
Check out the rally flyer! Kurt Pammer did a great job of creating this!
Option 1:
Online Registration with Payment Through PayPal
Option 2:
Print and Send a Mail-in Form With a Cheque (Check)
Thank you! We're looking forward to seeing you in August, 2013!
Rally and Visitor Information
Phil Tunbridge, our founder, was kind enough to put together a document with some
details about the rally and about travelling to Canada
MGNOC 42nd National Notes
Optional Accommodations: Camping at the Joli Voyageur campground is included in the
rally fee, but if you would like to arrange something a bit more luxurious (at your own
expense), here are some options you might want to consider.
Rally flyer: Check out the great artwork that Kurt Pammer created for us!