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    Guzzi Disaster

    Last weekend in Minnesota the National 2007 Moto Guzzi Rally was being held in a campground along a river. Late Saturday night the torrential rains hit the campground and a flash flood came thru the campground with a 15 foot wall of water. These pictures show what is (was) left of the rally and motorcycles after the water receded. Over 600 bikes there. The factory rig was totally submerged and totaled.

    http://www.billsneddon.com/motoguzzi/index.html
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  • #2
    "Oh the humanity...."
    1981 XS1100SH

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    • #3
      WOW .. What can ya say .... Major BUMMER for those poor lads
      Rob
      KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

      1978 XS1100E Modified
      1978 XS500E
      1979 XS1100F Restored
      1980 XS1100 SG
      1981 Suzuki GS1100
      1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
      1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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      • #4
        Ya, heard about that- real bummer!

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        • #5
          I bet the Jedi's felt that one......


          Damn shame.
          80 XS1100SG
          81 XS400SH

          Some men miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

          A Few Animations I've Made

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          • #6
            That's painful to look at. I think I would cry. But it would be a manly cry. Maybe something like "ODEN!!!"
            78 xs1100E standard

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            • #7
              not me, if my 1100 suffered a fate like that it would defnitely be an arms raised "why god, why" show of emotion.....
              79 Special Engine/80 Special Body - sold to bigray03

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              • #8
                Looks like God hates Guzzi's as much as he does trailer parks. It seems like tornados head right for them.

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                • #9
                  It takes a big man to cry. It takes an even bigger man to laugh at that man.
                  Jack Handy, Deep Thoughts
                  1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.

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                  • #10
                    Well, if n1 wants a cheap guzzi....

                    As far as I know these machines... pull the plugs, turn the machine over a few times, check/change oil, check battery and ride!

                    I do feel bad for that cali III.... my favorite color too... i bet its scratched!

                    LP
                    If it doesn't have an engine, it's not a sport, it's only a game.
                    (stole that one from I-dont-know-who)

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                    • #11
                      Money Creek Haven campground is just outside of my hometown Houston MN. It was a creek that was normally a couple feet deep and 10ft wide. This is what 17" of rain in less than 24hrs does.

                      I now live in Winona 20 miles from here and the whole three county area in Southeastern MN suffered much the same devistation. 7 deaths and many communities in total ruin.

                      I escaped any damage but somehow the condition of my XJ or where I should ride next, seems unimportant right now.
                      XJ1100 Ruby Red
                      XS1100LH "Midnight"
                      1972 MGB Roadster "sold"

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