Minnesota MGNOC Club - Moto Guzzi

1 Minnesota MGNOC club Breakfast May 18th 9:30 tire kicking 10:00 food is ordered. Starks Saloon, Eagan MN At Hwy 55 & 149 (Dodd Rd) Directions at: _____ Annual Garage/Brat Party: Wednesday May 22nd This is the annual garage/brat party at JU s with members of the Viking Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle club riding their vintage , 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, food gets ate either way! 5:00pm+ 3992 Stonebridge Dr, Eagan, 55123 _____ Flood Run Breakfast: No one rode in the 32 degree morning. We did have 3 wives accompany their ride-starved That s got to be a new breakfast record!!! _____ The new Cali 1400 on the left of the Vintage _____ Things to do: April 27th Fury Motorcycle Food/Music May 4th AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am May 17-19th Illinios Moto Guzzi Rally May 18th Moto Show May 22nd Annual JU Brat party with the Viking Chapter AMCA June 1th AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am June 2nd Concours d Elegance, (Classic cars) Excelsior MN June 14th-16th Viking Chapter AMCA Antique Motorcycle Show.

2 June 15th VJMC Show ..also being held at the State Fairgrounds with the AMCA show!!! June 16th Blind Lizard Rally Harriet Island. July 6th AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am July 12-14th Iowa Rally in Elkader Email George at July 12-14th Viking AMCA Vintage Ride-in Rally at Money Creek July 20th Team Lyle Rally 8hr see poster at the end of the newsletter July 20th Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show August 2-4th Wisc Rally Lake Joy August 16-18th MN Rally Money Creek August 22-25th National MG Rally in Lavigne, Canada August 25th Wheels of Italy 10:00am Lake Calhoun at Lake Street Sept 7th AutoPlex Cars & Coffee 8:00am Sept 14th Flood Run Sept 15th Swap Meet Viking Chapter AMCA Another event listing for MN & WI at: _____ Another catchy winter scene reminds me of MN in mid-April 2013 _____ Girl Meets Bike is now on the big Screen Locally produced by Director/ Guzzi Owner Eric Trebar Yes, That Moto Guzzi 1000S is in the movie!

3 !! :2235 +MEETS+BIKE&ShowTime=20130426183000&Audi torium=3 7pm - Saturday 11 May 2013 Carleton/Northfield Community Premiere Carleton College Weitz Center Cinema 320 3rd St, Northfield, MN 55057 ..Arrive early to get seats! _____ Wheeling & Dealing Time ..two red heads ready to be adopted 2007 Norge for sale,has Givi trunk,MI risers, 10/60 oil only I am serious now, It has to . $7,000!!!! ATV accident forces sale. A pprox 10,000 miles, will have fresh service upon delivery. Will teach you if you want. Rich Mathiason Bloomington MN 612-791-6722 _____ Ready for Immediate Ownership!!!!! For Sale-2002 Moto Guzzi Scura V11 Rare bike, 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.

4 11,000 miles $5500 OBO call 763-482-4120 or email _____ How long until one these show up in MN? _____ 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 Links of Interest: + Guzzi Newly added! Motorcycling roads: Check out Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly at: _____ I m having a problem emailing the newsletters out to you. Sometimes it works, sometimes I m tagged as a spammer. 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: 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.

5 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 (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 515-883-0825 6121 SE Fourth Des Moines IA 50315 Make checks payable to: George Vignovich _____ 2013 MGNOC National Rally is Coming to Ontario!

6 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.

7 Rally flyer: Check out the great artwork that Kurt Pammer created for us!