Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/10

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Subject: [Leica] 75-90mm lenses - Now Moto Guzzi
From: mcyclwritr at comcast.net (mcyclwritr@comcast.net)
Date: Wed May 10 15:40:42 2006

Rob, 

I like the Breva 1100, too. I have been looking at older 1100s, though, 
because I like the pronounced visual effect of those big cylinders jutting 
out at a 45-degree angle.

Oh, and there's the price differential between new and used. Can't overlook 
that. 

-Chris Lawson 


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Rob McClure <rmcclure2@woh.rr.com>
> Chris,
> 
> I've never seen one in person or ridden one, but I have a strong desire 
> for a Guzzi Breva 1100.  I love the looks and concept.  For now I'll 
> stick to my '81 Yamaha XJ 750 Seca (original condition).
> 
> Rob McClure
> 
> On May 10, 2006, at 11:06 AM, mcyclwritr@comcast.net wrote:
> 
> > I know the feeling. I let a 1979 CBX go. Though I never bonded with 
> > that beast, I do miss it.
> >
> > That regret prompts me keep the one bike I do have from motorcycling's 
> > Agricultural Implement Age--a 1984 BMW R100RS Last Edition. By today's 
> > standards, it does nothing well. But, it has the sexiest, most 
> > protective faring ever produced. And if everyone on the planet 
> > discovered the aircooled boxer's therapeutic thrum, psychiatrists 
> > would be soon be probing clients' desires with "Want fries with that?"
> >
> > -Chris Lawson
> >
> 
> 
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