Minnesota MGNOC Club - Minnesota Chapter of the Moto Guzzi

Minnesota MGNOC Club
June 2016 Newsletter
www.mnguzzi.com/
Breakfast: Not in June….We’ll all be “Up North” at the Rally.
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NEW Rally Date for the MN Rally June 17-19th at Grand Marais
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June 1st……….. Brats!
This is the annual garage/brat party at JU’s with members of the Viking Chapter of the Antique
Motorcycle Club riding their vintage cycles……yup, old Harleys & Indians leaking oil together next to
sexy Italians. The AMCA members wonder why so many Guzzi owners are bald and the Guzzi owners
wonder why the all Lucas equipped cycle owners leave before sunset. Held rain, shine…..or
SNOW…..the food gets ate either way!
5:00pm+
3992 Stonebridge Dr, Eagan, 55123
http://tinyurl.com/zxrzd3e
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Photos from the May Breakfast!
Doug explains to Louise what a Loopframe is
Jack forgot how his goes together, is taking notes!
Larry Pierce’s new Indian
Ryan with his clean Norge
Robin Taylor (Quota) visited us from Canada
Dave’s ’97 Anniversary, Mike’s Stone
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New link added “Coops Corner”
Doug Cooper takes fantastic photo’s and loves to ride…..you know the rest. Visit his site.
http://coopdwaycorner.blogspot.com/
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New Website Location: www.mnguzzi.com
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Dates:
May 5st 1st Thursday at Dulonos on Lake St & Lyndale ave
May 20-22th Illinois Guzzi Rally…It’s on!!!! See flyer below
May 21st Breakfast at Starks in Eagan
May 21st Rockers Motorcycle Show at Club Jager on Washington Ave
June 1st Brat Party at JU’s
June 2th 1st Thursday at Dulonos on Lake St & Lyndale ave
June 10-11th AMCA Viking Antique Cycle Show at the Fairgrounds
June 19th Blind Lizard Rally at Nicollet Island
***June 17-19th MN Guzzi Rally at Grand Marais, see flyer below
July 7th 1st Thursday at Dulonos on Lake St. & Lyndale Ave
July 8-10th Iowa Guzzi Rally in Elkader see flyer below
July 16th Breakfast at Starks in Eagan
July 16th Bearded Lady Freak show
July 28th Wheels of Italy 6-10 pm St.Peter St. Downtown St. Paul.
August 5-7th Wisc Rally http://www.wmgr.org/ see flyer below
August 13th. Team Strange Scavenger Hunt.
www.teamstrange.com
Sept 8-9th Harpers Auction in Kansas City see flyer below
Sept 9th-11th Michigan Rally/ see flyer below
Sept 10th Wings & Wheels, Osceloa, WI
Sept 17th Breakfast at Starks in Eagan
Sept 17th Learning Jet Motorcycle-Car Show 3-6pm Holman Field, Downtown St. Paul see flyer.
Sept 18th Wheels of Italy on Lake St./Lake Calhoun.
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New Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer and V9 Bobber
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For Sale
1997 1100 Sport
1997 is considered the most desirable year of the Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport's three-year run. Fuel-injected,
Marchesini wheels, Brembo brakes, and uprated WP (Belgian) suspension. Less than 14,000 miles on the clock, I
believe I am the bike's third owner. I'm a mature rider, with close to 30 years on motorcycles. Dyno-tuned for
optimal fueling performance by Minnesota's best-known tuner of Italian bikes, who created a custom chip
specifically for this bike. Enthusiasts call this color "root beer", which was available in 1997 only. Michelin Road
Pilots, complete servicing, and new Odyssey battery within the last two years. Moto Guzzi factory shop manual
included in the sale. All original except for Heli-bars for comfort (original clip-on's included) and carbon fiber rear
hugger to keep rear suspension free of road grime. Outstanding condition. Three years of fine tuning has turned this
example into what is likely the best-performing 1100 Sporti one could find anywhere, and it's destined to become
quite collectible
Bob Enos is at r_enos54@ymail.com
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Loopframe and newer parts
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 651.276.9353
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Email Links of Interest:
http://coopdwaycorner.blogspot.com/ NEW
http://www.mgnoc.com
http://wildguzzi.com
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Loopframe_Guzzi/messages
http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html
http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=MN Non Oxy Gas Stations!
http://www.craiglook.com/motorcycles.html?q=moto+guzzi
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/
http://www.openroadjourney.com/
http://www.mgnoc.com/rally_calendar.html
http://www.wmgr.org
Check out Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly at: http://mnmotorcycle.com/
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Rally time:
Minnesota Moto Guzzi Rally, Grand Marais, MN
June 17-19th
http://mnguzzi.com/
Camp on the shore of Lake Superior at http://www.grandmaraisrecreationarea.com/
Downtown Grand Marias is only a few minutes’ walk away. The famous Gunflint Trail starts
here! http://www.visitcookcounty.com/communities/gunflint-trail/
$35.00 Rally fee includes two nights tent camping…with hot showers. Friday night Pulled
Pork meal, Saturday night Herring meal, “quick fix” Breakfast both mornings. Coffee &
Lemonade all weekend. Rally pin to the first 100 registrations, 50/50 drawing, Awards. Weather
permitting a Classic Italian Motorcycle Show at Kevin & Lynn Mackey’s
Lodging:
http://tinyurl.com/hk4oap9
Contact Information & $30.00 preregistration (until June 1st)
John Ulrich, 3992 Stonebridge Dr. N. Eagan, MN 55123 johnulrich_55123@yahoo.com
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MGNOC 24th IOWA RALLY
“Welcome to the Heartland”
Elkader City Park and Campground
July 8th-10th 2016
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.
Tent camping Fri & Sat nights(early arrivals need to pay at park kiosk for extra nights ), coffee, tea, lemonade all
weekend; Three Meals- Friday, Iowa beef supper. Saturday, breakfast and Iowa pork chop supper, Rolls and
Doughnuts Sunday morning included in Rally Fee. Rally pin for the first 175 registered!
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 Best Rest Inn “ West Union” 563-422-3537 Franklin Hotel “Strawberry point” 563933-6054 Elms Motel “West Union” 563-422-3841 Guttenberg Motel 563-252-1433
Web site for other accommodations www.barnonthebluff.com
(if these motels are filled please ask them for other recommendations)
Pre-register:
Before June 30th: Age 25 and Older - $35 under age 25 - $15
At the Rally:
Age 25 and Older - $45 under age 25 - $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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The 32nd Annual Wisconsin Moto Guzzi Riders Rally will be held on August 5 to August 7,
2016 at Lake Joy Campground. All brands are welcome. Registration is $35 before July 1,
2016 and $45 at the gate. We will feature Wisconsin's best grilled brats & burgers Friday
evening, pulled pork, & beef Saturday evening and deluxe continental breakfasts on
Saturday and Sunday mornings. As always, Wisconsin's finest refreshments, including soft
drinks, will flow from the artesian taps. The rally fee also includes tent camping Friday and
Saturday. Lake Joy is located in the heart of Wisconsin's "driftless" region - the area not
flattened by the glacier. It is spectacularly scenic riding territory. The campground has
clean modern restrooms and showers, and a 60 acre private lake (no fishing license
required) with two beaches. Tune in here for late breaking developments.
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Mike Harper is selling off his collection… 51 years in the making!!!
Here’s some of the cycles…….http://tinyurl.com/h23vm2m
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2nd Annual
Wheels Beneath Our Wings
Car & Motorcycle Show
Hosted by Sandy & Jerry Felde
Saturday September 17th 2016
HOLMAN FIELD – St. Paul Downtown Airport – 644 Bayfield
Car & Motorcycle Show 3 – 6 pm.
Rain or Shine
Dash plaques for the first 100 cars or motorcycles.
20 trophies awarded – judged show
This is a MSRA Voting event
Admission $10.00 per car or motorcycle
Please, no cars or motorcycles before 2:30 pm.
Spectator shuttle from terminal to show.
Italian Dinner and Hangar Dance 5 – 9 pm.
Car or Motorcycle Show Entry, Driver receives Dinner and Dance entry for: $20.00
Passenger or Spectators Dinner & Dance $15.00
Tour The Learning Jet - Food Trucks
WCCO Blues Band Saturday afternoon
50/50 Raffle – Silent Auction – Door Prizes
Minnesota State Patrol – University of Minnesota Rocket Demo
Commemorative Air Force – Static Aircraft and Rides
Let’s get a display of Guzzi’s going!