August 2013 MN Newsletter (1.9 meg PDF)

Minnesota MGNOC Club
http://minnesota.mgnoc.com/
August Breakfast is at “The Rally”
in Money Creek!
The Minnesota Rally is only two hours from Mpls. Great for a day ride to
meet and visit fellow Moto Guzzi owners if you cannot spend the night.
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Here’s some photos from the 2013 Iowa rally:
Earl Cleven on the observation ride
Bill Jones, Doug Walter, Mike Warner
Phil Heilman from Minot ND
Kevin, Janna, Aron, Randy & “the Black Box”
90th Anniversary Cali owned by George Vignovich
George Dalin receives Oldest Rider Award from George V.
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The July Breakfast hit a season high of 22 people. Tom & Nancy Kee from ND traveled
down to get a dose of Guzzi talk.
Brad, Dianne & Doug Nelson look hungry
Brock, Paul, Aron, Janna & Don
Doug Nelson shows Tom Kee his club bars
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Guzzi’s seen at the Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show, July 20
Not a Guzzi but a real piece of art!!!
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Our friend Chris Collins in WI recently purchased a 1932 Model 15 Moto Guzzi
Who says there aren’t any old bikes left to find!!!!
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Things to do:
August 2-4th Wisconsin Rally, Lake Joy http://www.wmgr.org/
August 16-18th MN Rally Money Creek http://minnesota.mgnoc.com/index.html
August 17th Gear Head Get Together, show and swap meet in Maple Lake, MN
www.gear-headgettogether.com
August 22-25th - National MG Rally in Lavigne, Canada www.ontarioguzziriders.com
August 23-25th - Very Boring Rally 3 in Duluth http://www.boringrally.com/
August 25th - Wheels of Italy - 10:00am Lake Calhoun at Lake Street
August 25th - Bikes N Blues in Silver Lake, MN www.bikes-n-blues.com
Sept 7th - AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am http://automotorplex.com/events/upcoming/
Sept 21st - Fall Flood Run
Sept 15th - Swap Meet, Viking Chapter AMCA
November 3rd - Swan Ride: leaving fro,m Fury Motorcycle on Concord in South St. Paul.
8:00 breakfast…9:00 am departure
http://www.almaswanwatch.org/
Another event listing for MN & WI at: www.gophersandcheese.com
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I went on another “Vintage Relative Tour” visiting relatives in Michigan. While returning
thru the “thumb” of Michigan I spotted Allan Brothers from Pasco Washington riding his
Eldo to the east coast where he has a sailboat.
Continued
A couple days later while refueling in the UP of Michigan at Bruce Crossing.. I hear a fellow
say …“I know you”…. It was Mike Crane heading home from a trip to the Copper Harbor
area visiting friends and putting on 300 miles with his 1947 Indian. – John Ulrich
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For Sale:
2007 Norge for sale: Has Givi trunk, MI risers, 10/60 oil only I am serious now, It has to go…. $6,000!!!!
ATV accident forces sale. Approx 10,000 miles, will have fresh service upon delivery. Will teach you if you
want. Rich Mathiason Bloomington MN 612-791-6722
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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:
[email protected]
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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:
[email protected]
http://minnesota.mgnoc.com/
Long Term planning:
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Minnesota
Moto Guzzi Rally
August 16-18th
www.moneycreekhaven.com
Pre-register before July 15th $40.00
At the Rally $45.00
18502 County 26, Houston, MN 55943
Registration includes:
- Tent camping Friday & Saturday nights
- Friday evening meal
- Saturday Steak Supper
- Saturday & Sunday morning Quickfix breakfast
- Coffee & Lemonade all weekend
Area Motels
- Money Creek has new rooms for rent, see website
- Lokens Sawmill Inn 888-791-9192
- Americinn of Caledonia 800-634-3444
- Crest Red Carpet Inn Caledonia 800-845-0904
- Windswept Motel, Rushford 507-864-2545
www.houstonmnchamber.com
Send Registrations to:
MGNOC MN State Rep John Ulrich
3992 Stonebridge Dr. N. Eagan, MN 55123
651-686-8816 or email [email protected]
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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!
Option 1: Online Registration with Payment Through PayPal
Option 2: Print and Send a Mail-in Form With a Cheque (Check)
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
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!
Thank you! We're looking forward to seeing you in August, 2013!
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