Calling all Guzzi Owners -Photo of a RS Daytona "V" or V10 Centaurio

[Genestho]

Hi this is quite embarrassing asking this question here.

Im wondering if anyone has a RS Daytona or a V10 Centauro in bits, basically so I could ask for a front-on unimpeded photo of the "V" itself without the forks and tyres in the way.

Im having a headstone sculptered out of stone, and the details need to be fairly defined...

Motoguzzi NZ have apparently been informed according to Mt Maunganui's Strada..and MotoKiwi have been fantastic with a workshop manual photo, and the RS Daytona Brochure, but the sculpturer has asked for a little more detail than I have..I have used the guzzi books on the bookshelf and theres nothing more I could offer apart from a Daytona Prototype.

Motokiwi have advised that the V10 has the same engine, so in that case my options open up more.
So if anyone is in the position to take a photo, Id appreciate that alot.

[laRIKin]

Here you go, I hope they are good enough for the engraver.

[ajturbo]

you should PM "Dangerous"....

[Mully]

Here you go, I hope they are good enough for the engraver.

Think she is looking for a front view of the engine barrels. Basically out of the frame, I think.

Try a google image search

[Mully]

This is from a Brevia I think

[Mully]

Don't know what the fuck this is from:

[Mully]

Here is one I prepared earlier

[Mully]

One without engine covers on the front.....

[Genestho]

Oh wow thanks Mully, lol at the one prepared earlier, I googled solidy for a few days, wrote to Aus Guzzi and emailed a few kiwi guzzi dealers, tricky business... you got it tho, just the V out of the frame, the rocket covers are the things that define it from other V twins (man I miss that sound!) four valve configuration etc.
Its going to be in 3d front profile, the sculpturer is based in Waihi and his work is so beautifull when I saw his work I thought I was going to cry!!! (No hes not paying me to say this...ahem..
Wow, that last one looks pretty good..we got a few with the rocket covers on, think the sculpturer wants to see the fronton detail around the fins.

Cheers, if you all find anymore, please let me know, much appreciated

[Mully]

Have you tried writing to the Guzzi factory? I would suspect they would have technical drawings of exactly what you want.

If you explain what you want it for, they will probably help. They could certainly sanitize any tech drawings before sending them if they have commercially sensitive stuff on them (unlikely, I would have thought).

Or Moto Kiwi on Waiheke?? He may have an engine he can photograph.

[Genestho]

Yep, Pete @ Motokiwi has been fantastic, he sent quite a bit over, and my local Strada has contacted Motoguzzi NZ, I thought about going straight to Motoguzzi Italia but my italian is not that great...I guess its worth a try. Theyd have it all you'd think, just pm'ed Dangerous too..cheers

[Sensei]

Mate has his RS Daytona sitting in his shed now doing nothing so will try to get pics

[Mully]

I'd be very surprised if MG Italy's marketing department didn't speak English.

[Genestho]

Mate has his RS Daytona sitting in his shed now doing nothing so will try to get pics

Oh mate that would be wicked! just bangon front on would be the business if poss, most front on V piccies seem to be on an angle, cheers

Mully, good point, lol I really couldnt imagine trying to weasel my way with the three italian words I know, none of them appropriate lol.
Thanks

[Dazza]

Don't get too excited about Sensei's offer, it's not an RS, it's a pre 97 Daytona sorry.

[Mully]

Did you try e-mailing the mad Italians??

[Genestho]

Don't get too excited about Sensei's offer, it's not an RS, it's a pre 97 Daytona sorry.


Oh bugger, oh well, thanks for the heads up...got my work cut out as usual..

[Genestho]

Did you try e-mailing the mad Italians??

Nah not yet, have been a bit busy with things, Dangerous emailed me with some good pics, and Im waiting on a few more to come...I see what turns up and go from there, Im pretty sure that what the Sculpturer has now will be fairly helpful, but theres always room for more detail. Hes pretty good as far as doing his research and hes a rider as well...good stuff:clap:

[Bren]

and another one...

[ajturbo]

i really don't know why all the fuss....

just take a photo of a CX500....:chase:

[vfxdog]

I have an RS Daytona I can take snaps of for you- I don't feel like pulling the forks out but can do you a bunch of shots of the front of the engine with the wheel turned to one side or the other. PM me with your email address.

[Genestho]

i really don't know why all the fuss....

just take a photo of a CX500....:chase:


LOL! ok, now...you put me in a position....I have to stay very very safe on this reply LOL alot of good friends ride and race hondas...

BUT, Im afraid the RS Daytona is a MANs bike with the car clutch system taking a little bit to master, And there aint nothing like the sound of a howling guzzi with the right exhaust system in place... oh but yes Im laughing!! lol
Poor lom would be turning in his grave "get that shit offa me!" lol...aaah ya gotta laugh where ya can, cheers AJ heee :spanking:

[Genestho]

I have an RS Daytona I can take snaps of for you- I don't feel like pulling the forks out but can do you a bunch of shots of the front of the engine with the wheel turned to one side or the other. PM me with your email address.

Oh come on, whats a pair of forks amongst friends? lol. No a couple of photos as close in front on as you can would fantastic, even if its a close in photo either side of each fork.... baddnz@gmail.com cheers mate

[Genestho]

and another one...

Holy Heck, thats crazy business!!! Lol