Show us your Guzzi

[Molly]

Wondering if there were many on here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=1385&pictureid=14934

[Grizzo]

Nice bike dude:msn-wink:

sigh....one day.

[Chooky]

That is one nice lookin bike.......:2thumbsup
Watch that big fella with no hair because I think he's about to pinch it..:cool:

[dangerous]

Wondering if there were many on here:

Theres heaps mate... from old to new, small block to MGS01, hiding in all corners of the forum.

Heres my two the sport is under new ownership and of course the Lemans is current.

[Mixdup]

Here are my two.

[Eurodave]

I currently own 5 Guzzis & heres some Ive owned & a few that I still own :niceone:

[dangerous]

Here are my two.

weeeheeeeeeeeeeee... ohh man thats a sweet site, 2 of my favourite Guzzis, through a Mk5 in and wow :headbang:

[Ghost_Bullet]

My first Guzzi, served the purpose, and got somthing in my blood
<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2356000130100338616YchJuQ"><img src="http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/41673/2356000130100338616S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Nevada"></a>
The second and current Guzzi, eternal love really. (might by it an eternity ring)
<a href="http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2009538250100338616tCVdkY"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/41051/2009538250100338616S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Colour Accent"></a>

<a href="http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2410199680100338616nbVpFJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/43995/2410199680100338616S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Laeft Side"></a>

I would love an older classic guzzi in the garage... one day.

[Anarkist]

Jesus. Enjoy your 'no knee caps' when you bin it. :laugh:

[hospitalfood]

thanks guys, great bikes to look at

[Ghost_Bullet]

thanks guys, great bikes to look at

But way better bikes to ride!!!!!!!!:scooter:;)

[dangerous]

Jesus. Enjoy your 'no knee caps' when you bin it. :laugh:

What sort a dumbarse comment is that... :oi-grr:


1) GB aint Jesus
2) knee caps?
3) why would you asume anyone is going to 'bin it' that comment sucks.

[98tls]

Heres some Ive owned & a few that I still own :niceone: Whats the one in the second pic (top) Dave? very nice looker.

[98tls]

Theres heaps mate... from old to new, small block to MGS01, hiding in all corners of the forum.

Heres my two the sport is under new ownership and of course the Lemans is current. :niceone:D,rode a Sport from Dunedin to Nelson years back,was the first Guzzi i had ever ridden,once i stopped trying to ride it like the bikes i was used to it really came good,a great trip and i thoroughly enjoyed the bike.

[dangerous]

Whats the one in the second pic (top) Dave? very nice looker.

Its a bloody concocksion, thats what that is... to tell ya the truth its got me doing over time actually, Wire wheels Mille GT is all I can think off Mk1 had the leading front calipers, Tanks a odd one and the tail and fairing are after market, side covers aint no Lemans???

[98tls]

Its a bloody concocksion, thats what that is... to tell ya the truth its got me doing over time actually, Wire wheels Mille GT is all I can think off Mk1 had the leading front calipers, Tanks a odd one and the tail and fairing are after market, side covers aint no Lemans??? Still,a great looker eh.:2thumbsup

[martybabe]

But way better bikes to ride!!!!!!!!:scooter:;)

I've always liked Guzzis but never been brave enough to take the plunge, I think I was put off by their bad rep re electrics and their undeniably poor finish in the 70s.Bubbling chrome, flaky paint and rusty discs and that was brand new in the showroom.

I still think the one bellow is as close as I've ever seen to what a proper bike should look like, I've had a quiet crush for 30 odd years.

I notice, since being on here, that they have a small but fiercely passionate and loyal following.Comments like the one above always make me think I've missed out somehow.

So are they really good to ride, they sure look better finished than yesteryear and they've gotta be reliable, their longevity is beyond question....I think I'm asking, should I take one for a spin, or is that how love affairs start?

[Molly]

Thanks for the pics chaps. Didn't get the kneecaps reference either. Can't think that they'd be any more vulnerable on a Guzzi than any other bike (if anything the cylinders might well offer a measure of protection - but I'm not keen to find out).

Re. ownership. Each to their own at the end of the day so it'd be silly to say riding a Guzzi is 'better' than some other bike but I just love mine. I love the way it handles, that the motor has so much character, and that it's just such a good looking machine. If you get the chance spend at least an hour on one and get it out into the twisties.

[98tls]

I have a bad Guzzi memory,many years ago i worked in a bike shop in Dunners,as i say it was years ago but anyway there was a ?..Spada? cant quite remember out in the workshop that had just had its freshly repainted tank put back on,i had to go somewhere so chucked on a helmet and jumped on the thing,when i got to were i was heading the only place to park was on a very slight grade,very slight,up onto the center stand all good,when i returned the fu%kin thing had rolled off and lay down on a low concrete fence,on its tank:shit::shit::shit:Went back to work very red faced.:confused:

[dangerous]

So are they really good to ride, they sure look better finished than yesteryear and they've gotta be reliable, their longevity is beyond question....I think I'm asking, should I take one for a spin, or is that how love affairs start?

haha, your screwed man.
na look, if you were to take one for a spin then it needs to be a decent spin and out of town where the funny vib, the pull to the left and the tall gear boxs wont have you thinking WTF.

Todays bikes have actually lost a lot of the Guzzi feel with lighter engines and SS swingarms etc.
My 1st MG was brought over the net. The 1100 sport was always like a dream bike so when it arived I was so keen to ride it I tore off down the road instead of returning to work.
I really thought WTF have I done it was terrible ie: nothing like any other bike Id ridden.
But 5000k's klater it was starting to make sence, 10k and I was loving it 20k and it still just got beter every day.

Sold it for a new VTR1000 had that for 2yrs and found myself thinking I was missing something, seen a rare V11 in the shop and brought it on the spot... when I picked it up and left the 1st set of lights I knew what I had been missing, it was noisie, shook, pulled to the left... ahhh this will only make sence to a Guzzisti :Punk:

As far as finish goes, yeah quality control often let them down but was a easy fix. Electrics well again simple fix when ya know how and thats were the Guzzi people come into it.


Thanks for the pics chaps. Didn't get the kneecaps reference either.
Na and the poster that mentioned it (bet ya hes a young twat with no brains) didnt get my reply judging by the thoughtless red rep he left :jerry:

[Taz]

V95cr........

[sondela]

I don't have my Guzzi anymore, gone Ducati, but this was my Le Mans mk11baby..

[martybabe]

ahhh this will only make sense to a Guzzisti :Punk:



No mate, that makes a lot of sense, even to a none Guzzisti, It's character that makes a certain bike more than just a machine, It's it's peculiarities that make it seem to have a personality. A dishwashers a machine but it's the same as all the others, one that whistles and dances across the floor as it cleans would be the one that gets my attention and adoration. Well said mate :niceone:

[Dazza]

Well, it was mine, & she wasn't that old, bought her new in 1997 & did 43000k's before I sold her for an Aprilia.Blardy awesome machine, wish I had my camera last weekend as stayed @ my mates place in Rotovagas & in his shed was 3 Guzzi's, his 95 1100 Sport & 2007 1200 Sport & Bruce Saunders old MK1 race bike. Also there was a 2006 RSVR , 2006 749S , 2003 999,2005 S4R & my 2007 KTM.Being boys there was the odd joke about coming out in the morning & seeing my Austrain slut jumping all the Italian beauties, yeah right :laugh:

[SDU]

Well, it was mine, & she wasn't that old, bought her new in 1997 & did 43000k's before I sold her for an Aprilia.Blardy awesome machine, wish I had my camera last weekend as stayed @ my mates place in Rotovagas & in his shed was 3 Guzzi's, his 95 1100 Sport & 2007 1200 Sport & Bruce Saunders old MK1 race bike. Also there was a 2006 RSVR , 2006 749S , 2003 999,2005 S4R & my 2007 KTM.Being boys there was the odd joke about coming out in the morning & seeing my Austrain slut jumping all the Italian beauties, yeah right :laugh:

Don't tease us! where's the picture

[SDU]

ok here are mine.

[Dazza]

Like I said,no camera, it's all in my head :whistle:& I'm having trouble uploading attahments bugger it !!!!:angry2:

[Eurodave]

Whats the one in the second pic (top) Dave? very nice looker.

That was my 850 T3 California conversion....since sold
LM1 tank & rear guard, my own make {Euroglass} solo seat ,rearsets,& sidecovers,Laverda SFC h/bars,Agostini full fairing,36mm Dellortos, Dunstall mufflers & an MV Agusta styled paintjob :Punk:

[Dodgyiti]

Better just go with current ones in my totally addicted befuddlement with these machines:drool:

[Dodgyiti]

To be honest though, this one recently had a little scuff-up but will be looking like this again in about a month.

[laRIKin]

I was sick as well.

[dangerous]

I was sick as well.

Just one... mate I so used to look up to you with a shed full of Guzzis, now you just have one... umm none thats been traded :weep: bloody Brit rider... talk about when good men go bad :bleh:



Better just go with current ones in my totally addicted befuddlement with these machines:drool:

OHHHHH.. man I aint seen the paint on the basterised Mk2 1100, wooooo HOOO :2thumbsup :drool:

[Molly]

A good number of V11s out there it seems. Is that the silver one now in Street & Sport? I was going to ask if they'd sell the rack off it.

By the way, has anybody been to the factory? I was on holiday in northern Italy last year so went to the factory only to find it was on the annual holiday shutdown... :-(

[dangerous]

A good number of V11s out there it seems. Is that the silver one now in Street & Sport? I was going to ask if they'd sell the rack off it.

By the way, has anybody been to the factory? I was on holiday in northern Italy last year so went to the factory only to find it was on the annual holiday shutdown... :-(

Yip thats lemans x guzzi, and no aint been to the factory/musume its only open one day a week... but I do have inside footage :whistle:

[Dodgyiti]

I was sick as well.

Ohh, if only you went to therapy more often you would be cured by now and have 5 :wacko::angry2::girlfight: :wacko:


Dangerous- you likie the flames dude? There will always be a home for you on the WestSide then.
You going to show your face at the next Rattly? It is going deep south again from the whispers I have heard...

[laRIKin]

Ohh, if only you went to therapy more often you would be cured by now and have 5 :wacko::angry2::girlfight: :wacko:


We did have five, two MK III's, a MK IV LE and two V11 Sports.
Now we only have one of the MK III's and one V11 Sport also a Triumph Sprint :nya:

And yes it is my old V11 Sport at Street and Sport and it is a good one.
If the price gets any cheaper I may have to buy it back.

[dangerous]

You going to show your face at the next Rattly? It is going deep south again from the whispers I have heard...

love to, BUT its the same weekend as the Greymouth street races which I just cant resist racing at.

[doc]

1100 Sport good looking, but was too uncomfortable to keep, wouldn't mind a good 850 as a garage ornament. But really like the 4v Grisso in yellow.

[SDU]

It is going deep south again from the whispers I have heard...

You mean it's going further Sth than Mapua:shit:

Oh & here are some more pics of Lemans & mine ole bikes
The v11sport is at Street n Sport still

[Dodgyiti]

You mean it's going further Sth than Mapua:shit:


Awww come on, it was at Ottamatta a few years ago, wherever the f#@k that is :blink:
And at least 2/10850 Guzzi riders from Auckland made it (me & the ms):scooter::scooter:

Nothing wrong with Mapua, cept maybe the sandflies, the coffee, the food, the cold, the yokels, the lack of any phallic towers etc etc..



That lovely V11 you guys had has been teasing me, it is so nice and tidy, plus- Lemans was correct- the price is getting to bargin level-ish.
But possibly a tad too modern for me

[scherazade]

Alright. This is my little Monza, now sporting naked shiny header pipes!

[Molly]

Nice bikes all of 'em.

How much is a bargain V11? They start at around £2,000 in the UK for an untidy one. Bought mine in the Isle of Man for £2,600.00 which made it worth shipping out here (just). Last time I looked S&S wanted around $10,500 for the silver bike which I thought was a bit steep.

[testastretta]

Not mine but my partners bike,a 2003 Breva 750 which she has had since new.It replaced a Nevada 750.

[nudemetalz]

Here's my rattler .....


+ the Griso 8V I tested a couple of months ago.

[98tls]

That was my 850 T3 California conversion....since sold
LM1 tank & rear guard, my own make {Euroglass} solo seat ,rearsets,& sidecovers,Laverda SFC h/bars,Agostini full fairing,36mm Dellortos, Dunstall mufflers & an MV Agusta styled paintjob :Punk: Very very nice.:shit:i need to stop looking in this thread theres so many i like the look of.Must resist.<_<

[laRIKin]

OK two more

[dangerous]

Awww come on, it was at Ottamatta a few years ago, wherever the f#@k that is :blink: I REMEMBER... 1st meet PaulNZ that w/e to :Punk:


+ the Griso 8V I tested a couple of months ago.
what ya think of it? I loved the thing but not as user friendly as the 1200 2v


Alright. This is my little Monza, now sporting naked shiny header pipes! awesome wee wana be Mk3 that hehe...


You mean it's going further Sth than Mapua:shit:

Oh & here are some more pics of Lemans & mine ole bikes
The v11sport is at Street n Sport still

HEY.. that Mk3 in the 2nd pic... That was my G/F's ride... hehe, fark it had a sound and a half :niceone:


OK two more the MK3 needs the fairings on it :first: the V11 pic is magic. :headbang:

[scherazade]

hehe, yeah one day it might grow up a little but for now it's great fun and pretty fast for a 500. Got me hooked on guzzis and teaching me so much about motorbike maintenance too... :whistle:

[nudemetalz]

Originally Posted by nudemetalz
+ the Griso 8V I tested a couple of months ago.


what ya think of it? I loved the thing but not as user friendly as the 1200 2v



Quite cool actually.
Here's the full test
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87723

:)

[Molly]

Testastretta. Someone on a bike like that gave me a wave early last weekend near the Blue Duck cafe (even though I was on the Harley!). Might it have been your better half?

Anybody read Melissa Holbrook Peirson's 'The Perfect Vehicle' about her relationship with her Guzzi? It's the most intelligently written book on riding I've ever read.

[dangerous]

Quite cool actually.
Here's the full test
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87723

:)

man thats to much to read... and hers mine http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=84268

[laRIKin]

the MK3 needs the fairings on it :first: the V11 pic is magic. :headbang:

SDU likes with out the fairing and so do I when I think it.

There is another photo of them, but it is not as good.

[Molly]

Here's a couple of pics of mine taken in the Isle of Man last year (Guthries / Mountain section).

[Paul in NZ]

Easier to post a link than pictures....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=85029

[nudemetalz]

man thats to much to read... and hers mine http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=84268

ah...it's no more than what you wrote !!
just big pics to fill in the gaps !!

Good read BTW :)

[Molly]

Here’s some from the original V11 brochure (2 more to follow):

[Molly]

Here's the other two.

[Molly]

OK, sorry to hog the forum. Here's the last couple of Guzzi pics I have that I wanted to share:

[martybabe]

OK, sorry to hog the forum. Here's the last couple of Guzzi pics I have that I wanted to share:

Love the first one, I couldn't figure out why at first but it's the blacked out engine, really suits it. What model is it Molly?

[dangerous]

Love the first one, I couldn't figure out why at first but it's the blacked out engine, really suits it. What model is it Molly?
V 11 Coppa Italia... all 2002 on bikes have black engines. that one is just another V11 with fancy paint.

[LBD]

MMMmmumble:drool: ITALIAN...mmummble.:drool:..TWIN....HHhhhmmmmmm... 8V... slobbbeerrr drooolll..:drool:. Now If there wasn't Ducati...

Nice bikes one and all.

Is the owner of a 70's white 850? that got trucked out from Milford on this site?

[Dazza]

Molly, :love: the 4 valve in the third photo

[nudemetalz]

Surprised no-one has put this up yet.
She's my MSN messenger picture !!!

2 hotties together :drool:

[Molly]

Molly, :love: the 4 valve in the third photo

You and me both. The 'hottie' in the last pic's not too bad either...

[nudemetalz]

I think the V11 Sport (and Le Mans) is one of the best looking machines that Guzzi designed. The styling is well-balanced and just right.

However, IMHO the MGS-01 takes the cake for THE BEST looking Guzzi though.

[Dazza]

I think the V11 Sport (and Le Mans) is one of the best looking machines that Guzzi designed. The styling is well-balanced and just right.

However, IMHO the MGS-01 takes the cake for THE BEST looking Guzzi though.MGS-01 agreed, but I thought the modern Le Mans was sooo wrong, Guzzi lost it when the went away from the 1100 Sport Styling I'm afraid. But hey we're both biased I suspect :devil2:When I first tested the V11 when I had my 1100 Sport I thought nooo way !! did like the gear box though, test rode the Le Mans & she just felt wrong.My mates 1200 Sport is an interesting concept, very comfortable & something I could spend all day on :cool:

[SDU]

HEY.. that Mk3 in the 2nd pic... That was my G/F's ride... hehe, fark it had a sound and a half :niceone:

Only because we let her borrow it so she didn't have to be seen on that jappa you had- she didn't know how lucky she was:devil2:

[SDU]

Shit there are so many pictures off awesome models makes me wanna buy a barn & feel ill again :msn-wink:



Awww come on, it was at Ottamatta a few years ago, wherever the f#@k that is :blink:
And at least 2/10850 Guzzi riders from Auckland made it (me & the ms):scooter::scooter:

Fair enough-We haven't been to one since one off the earliest ones in Turangi- keeping mouth shut now


That lovely V11 you guys had has been teasing me, it is so nice and tidy, plus- Lemans was correct- the price is getting to bargin level-ish.
But possibly a tad too modern for me

Sounds bloody awesome too

[Dodgyiti]

Molly- Never really seen a tatty V11 for sale, maybe the Kiwi's look after them (after we import bulk second hand low km ones from Japan and the USA)
The cheapest one I have seen went for 7K and it was pretty ok. Unfortunately due to said imports the going rate for them has dropped quite a bit in the last 2 years. 2 years ago they were 12K+ now arount the 9-10K mark and probably not set to go up for a long while because there are plenty about, and quite a lot of factory 'special' variants too.

Dangerous- I too met PaulNZ (and his better half) at Ottamatta for the first time, but he had been very supportive (jus' like the dad I never 'ad) with my Mk1 via email like the top fella he is. Swore we would go for a ride some time, took until this year- but by chance I had my Mk2 as well and that was cool.;)

some pictures of a development project I did for a rally(Opononi). I do live in West Auckland so I guess I can be perhaps forgiven- it was over a period of 6 weeks before we were set to leave, I finished with 1 day to test it. It is not just cosmetics, the engine went out to 950, twin plugs, elec ign, timing gears, surflex clutch etc etc

[Taz]

Nice bikes Dodgyiti.

I have ordered my seat and side covers thru Dave at euroglass. That'll complete the look and she'll be all ready to comply.
Andy.

[Dodgyiti]

Nice bikes Dodgyiti.

I have ordered my seat and side covers thru Dave at euroglass. That'll complete the look and she'll be all ready to comply.
Andy.

It's actually one bike I dragged out of a shed in the Coromandel that had not been going in 8-9 years, t'was all seized up inc the brakes. waved my pimping hand over her in an intensive flurry.

Did you get Mk1/2 sidecovers or the fabled 750 Sport ones?
And if you got Mk1/2- are you going to chop out the gills and mesh behind? That looks trick :niceone:

[dangerous]

Only because we let her borrow it so she didn't have to be seen on that jappa you had- she didn't know how lucky she was:devil2: OHHHH man low... hehe, was a nice jappa tho, and ya damn right about the "lucky she was" comment LOL :bash:


MGS-01 agreed, but I thought the modern Le Mans was sooo wrong, Guzzi lost it when the went away from the 1100 Sport Styling I'm afraid. True, had they kept on with the 1100 sport and called it the Lemans then thigs would be different... however Aprila took over MG and they didnt want to see MG building hard sports bikes, and I think thats why MG have backed away from the real LeMans and the purpos they were built for.
Remember the MGS01 is a brian-Ghezi bike not Guzzi.


I have ordered my seat and side covers thru Dave at euroglass.
hehe, often catch up with Dave at his other work, hope ya ready for a wee wait :apint:


Surprised no-one has put this up yet.
She's my MSN messenger picture !!!
2 hotties together :drool:AHHHH HA... heres my hotties.

[dangerous]

Love the first one, I couldn't figure out why at first but it's the blacked out engine, really suits it. What model is it Molly?

V11 Coppa Italia The motorcycle produced to celebrate participation in the Italian Naked Bike Championship in '03. The design is classic, compact and muscular exposing the latest 90º V-Twin with added crossover pipe and increased compression ratio to 9.8:1. Brembo Gold Series brakes. Ohlins front and rear suspension and steering damper. The Sport Bike par excellence from the Mandello del Lario company. Available in limited numbers in Tri-color Silver, Red and Green.

[Eurodave]

While we're on the subject of cool Guzzis, heres a few Ive made various fibreglass & alloy parts for.........

[Eurodave]

And a few more examples of some of my handywork....

[Molly]

There's one like those first two but with green stripes knocking around Christchurch. Jolly nice it is too.

[dangerous]

There's one like those first two but with green stripes knocking around Christchurch. Jolly nice it is too.

The 1000S, a very popular modle, dating back to the mid 70's with the 750s... thers a few Green 1000S's local I know two guys alone.

[Taz]

Did you get Mk1/2 sidecovers or the fabled 750 Sport ones?
And if you got Mk1/2- are you going to chop out the gills and mesh behind? That looks trick :niceone:

Ordered these.....

[Taz]

While we're on the subject of cool Guzzis, heres a few Ive made various fibreglass & alloy parts for.........

I think that's my old Lario in that 2nd pic. Looks like the headers I made for it. Your bits fit real well on that. Sold it after it dropped a valve.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I must have been sleeping under a log, and after disscovering this porn... Oooh, I was talking 8v to Mrs Bullet tonight.... must be hitting the right chord when she spat out "F^*%ing get it!!!!" yeah right... this is just another painful Tui add.

But anyways.... I am liking the griso with wire wheels, Tenni paint... The Griso 8vSE.

Is Pillion displayed an option?

Sooo could this be my next Guzzi??? :pinch:

[Dodgyiti]

I must have been sleeping under a log, and after disscovering this porn... Oooh, I was talking 8v to Mrs Bullet tonight.... must be hitting the right chord when she spat out "F^*%ing get it!!!!" yeah right... this is just another painful Tui add.

But anyways.... I am liking the griso with wire wheels, Tenni paint... The Griso 8vSE.

Is Pillion displayed an option?

Sooo could this be my next Guzzi??? :pinch:

You have only sampled two of the range, albiet from both extremes.

Try the cafe sport when it comes in, being a Breva type 750 it will have plenty of usable power in legalish speeds. Still not cheap though- estimates from my dealer is around 18K!

I will be bringing something old school for the rally, your welcome to have a try, then breaking it to your better half that you need 5K for bike improvements will be easier than the $$ of a trade up. I know you look after your Grizzler but a dealer would not offer a heap for it due to the recent low km grey imports that have been coming in. (I know of one with 6,300km that changed hands for 15.5K on the road!!)
The bike upgrade being that you now have two bikes!:2thumbsup
Cunning eh?
And the appreciation of the older iron will compensate for the Griso, well in reality probably not but it does make a semi plausable case :crazy:

[Dodgyiti]

Some pics of girls on Guzzi's since 'everyone else is doing it'

[Ghost_Bullet]

.......The bike upgrade being that you now have two bikes!:2thumbsup
......Cunning eh?
:crazy:


I do like you thinking... and this is a thought i have run through my mind a few times since owning the griso... depeciation is a sad reality. And to be honest even though say the new v7 is a nice machine... the ones of old have true charactor.


And thinking girls.. there was a site that had girls on and around guzzi's.. mmm what was that site again>>??

http://images.cyclegarden.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio4/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Guzzi_Girls

Not Work safe if you in a PC work environment!!!!!! yeah that is the site, click on the names and desert is on tap...

:chase:

[martybabe]

http://images.cyclegarden.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio4/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Guzzi_Girls yeah that is the site, click on the names and desert is on tap...

:chase:

That'll do for me, conclusive proof that hot chicks love Guzzis, indisputable it's in colour.

By the way, I saw one of those bikes, (yes she's on a bike look closer) at whangas yesterday and it wasn't looking quite that well, a right bucket of rust but testament to the engine that it was still running. What bike is it guys, stylish for an old fella.

[Dodgyiti]

depeciation is a sad reality. And to be honest even though say the new v7 is a nice machine... the ones of old have true charactor.




Depreciation is only a bummer if you go to sell, hence my suggestion, anyway- there is nothing wrong with the Griso. You made a good buy for a great all rounder, wish sometimes I still had mine

[nudemetalz]

Are there any MGS-01's in NZ?
(apart from that one in Auckland amongst the Aprilias and Benellis)

2 other things,.....

- Opening those Guzzi Chicks link at work was a little scary...ie working at a Council with PC people here......

- I love that colour of the Griso SE. Nice to see a V11 Sport in that colour.

[dangerous]

Are there any MGS-01's in NZ?
(apart from that one in Auckland amongst the Aprilias and Benellis)
Yeah theres one just round the corner and its owned by a KBer and one day... ONE DAY.. hes gong to give me a spin on it :first:

[Stone_Duck]

Great photos & links, I'm intrested in hearing from any V11 lemans owners whats the leg room like for a 6'3" frame. Luv the looks of these.
Stirs up the memories of the Mk2 & 3's (then Guzzi unfortunately lost the plot with the 4&5's)

[dangerous]

Great photos & links, I'm intrested in hearing from any V11 lemans owners whats the leg room like for a 6'3" frame. Luv the looks of these.
Stirs up the memories of the Mk2 & 3's (then Guzzi unfortunately lost the plot with the 4&5's)

mate.. the MK5 is awesome, my fav.
Leg room on a V11 is about as roomie as it gets unless you consider a Quota.

[Stone_Duck]

I think we will agree to disagree on the 5.
Certainly on the money for the v11 series lemans in various guises.
I used to shoe horn into an '86 750F1 so I understand "as roomie as it gets".

[Dazza]

Yeah theres one just round the corner and its owned by a KBer and one day... ONE DAY.. hes gong to give me a spin on it :first:I've said it before, I'd actually secured one of the first ones here in NZ'd but when we discovered it was race only & had no alternator or lights I didn't think she'd be any good as a road bike as that's where I do all my miles :doh: Hindsight is such a wonderful thing :msn-wink:still my all time favourite machine. Mate was @ Strada (well I think it was there) before Christmas & they had one in there, could'nt wait to ring me & tell me all about it, Bastard.

[SDU]

Great photos & links, I'm intrested in hearing from any V11 lemans owners whats the leg room like for a 6'3" frame. Luv the looks of these.
Stirs up the memories of the Mk2 & 3's (then Guzzi unfortunately lost the plot with the 4&5's)

Being the hobbit I am I have the opposite problem with leg room. I find the V11 riding position fits my little legs perfectly (apart from the reaching the ground bit:laugh:) but a couple off mates over six foot finds they smack there knees on the heads. Guess you just have to sit on one to find out if your legs are too long or not. If you ever see me & my bike around, introduce yourself & find out if it fits or pop into Street n sport on Manchester st, they have a V11sport for sale.

[Molly]

I'm about 5'10" and find the V11 comfortable enough to ride all day. Mine has clip-on bars but the riding position is very natural (I'm not stretched over the tank, craning my neck to see where I'm going like the Ducati 996 I had). There's even room for my belly... :-(

As the previous poster said, there's one in Street & Sport so you may as well give it a go. They're a nice lot in there actually.

[Stone_Duck]

Cheers for the info, I'll pop into S & S and have a browse.
I need to get onto something Italian, the RF is a good bike, but without sole.

[laRIKin]

Cheers for the info, I'll pop into S & S and have a browse.
I need to get onto something Italian, the RF is a good bike, but without sole.

They will let you ride it as well.
But do not just ride around the block go for a good long ride as they are a funny beast at first and will grow on you.:ride:

[dangerous]

They will let you ride it as well.
But do not just ride around the block go for a good long ride as they are a funny beast at first and will grow on you.:ride:

needs some grunty mufflers tho :scooter:

[gsp0702]

I thought I had better chime in with mine, a V11 Rosso Mandello, bought six monthes ago from Motomart, and I am still really pleased with it, a real hoot to ride and it makes my commute a lot more enjoyable.

Cheers

Andy

[laRIKin]

needs some grunty mufflers tho :scooter:

They have been modified and are better that stock with out being to loud.

[derfel]

With personalized plate.

[dangerous]

With personalized plate.
errr, whats the plate mean?
650 Lario, the coolest of all the small blocks... and wee rockets to.

[Molly]

OK, here's one for you. Took this pic in Italy last year.

What model is it?

[dangerous]

What model is it? V65TT A 4v head 650 about 1986 from 87 they also built the NTX 650

[derfel]

errr, whats the plate mean?
650 Lario, the coolest of all the small blocks... and wee rockets to.
The plate is Italian for "Royal". The founding members of Moto Guzzi had served in the Italian Airforce together, the service went on to be known as Regia Aeronautica or Royal Airforce. This was my way of paying homage to the founding fathers.

[Dodgyiti]

The plate is Italian for "Royal". The founding members of Moto Guzzi had served in the Italian Airforce together, the service went on to be known as Regia Aeronautica or Royal Airforce. This was my way of paying homage to the founding fathers.

Respect dude!:Punk:
That's a good one. Nice bike too.
I wanted 'LEMON' but it was already gone so got 78MK1 and LEMNZ (not the best but it was second hand for 2 hundie)

[dangerous]

Respect dude!:Punk:
yip.......

[Motu]

I don't see how anyone could miss posting this....

<img src='http://cbxtc6.smugmug.com/photos/283412173_6jTtK-XL.jpg'>

[Motu]

No singles? Only real Guzzi's are twins?

I took the cover off my Stornello last week....not looking very good so long in storage and neglected.I will be showing these photos to Pete Kelly next weekend at Puke,he expressed interest in it last year,and asked for a copy of my owners manual.Time to get rid of my last connection to the past.

[dangerous]

No singles? Only real Guzzi's are twins?
Time to get rid of my last connection to the past.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo... DONT do it Motu :Punk:
Any Guzzi is cool man shit some of the best MG's were singles, the averags Jo dosent relise what MG havee done over the years.
supercharged single
Vtwin
transverse V twin
tandom supercharged DOHC twin
supercharged triple DOHC
V4
V8
inline 4
W3
the list goes on...

[nudemetalz]

Good call, Dangerous.

I get so much crap about having a "tractor" when Guzzi have done far more innovation than most other manufacturers put together !!!

[Molly]

That's a nice pic. Think it's from a UK 'retro' helmet manufacturer.

As for 'tractor', well, f'k 'em. I've had that crap for years because of my long line of Harleys (newer ones are actually disappointingly refined - like riding a Jap bike).

Came back from a ride on the Guzzi at the weekend and said to my wife, if I'd discovered this bike / brand years ago I could've saved myself a fortune. Tractor? FFS... About as orignial as riding a CBR. Bikers can be such dicks.

[dangerous]

Good call, Dangerous.

I get so much crap about having a "tractor" when Guzzi have done far more innovation than most other manufacturers put together !!!

yip and as an example lets look at the very 1st Guzzi the G.P in 1920
cast in aluminium
3 speed
helical gears
over square
reverse geared primary drive (less vibration and more compact)
oil pump driven by the cam suplying to air cooled tank
muiltie plate clutch lubed by oil mist
drive chain auto lube
4 valve head
OHC
twin spark
tubular frame twin front down tube
girder twin sprung forks

[Motu]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo... DONT do it Motu :Punk:
Any Guzzi is cool man shit some of the best MG's were singles, the averags Jo dosent relise what MG havee done over the years.
.

Yes,I think a lot of Guzzi owners are a bit um....shallow? They are into the V twin image and just don't seem to grasp the history of the marque.The Stornello was designed by Mr Whatzziznameo,and the head design in particular is very similar to the twins.

I got the Stornello brand new in 1978,so it's been with me for some time.There were some 125 Stornello trail bikes sold in Chch - do any turn up down there?

I'd really like a V twin - but I went for an airhead as being a more realistic price,and more adaptable to my purposes.

[dangerous]

The Stornello was designed by Mr Whatzziznameo

I got the Stornello brand new in 1978,so it's been with me for some time.There were some 125 Stornello trail bikes sold in Chch - do any turn up down there?

Mr Carcano, Giulio Carcano... Stornello meaning Starling. Dig this the duplex frame used the engine as a stressed member (see nippers nothings new)

Hey so if yours was new in 68 that means it is a 5 speeder aye? steel wheels not alloy?and alternator not magneto?

[Molly]

I think I remember that V8 you mentioned. In fact, I've got a pic...

By the way, I suppose you know about www.v11lemans.com? Good Guzzi forum (well, for later bikes it is anyway).

[nudemetalz]

THIS is the work of art !!!


V8 from 1957 (I think)

(Oh yes, that forum is good !!)

[Motu]

Hey so if yours was new in 68 that means it is a 5 speeder aye? steel wheels not alloy?and alternator not magneto?

It's a '74 - we found 5 of them in storage (in the back of a car yard) and got all 5 in '78.Yes,it's a five speed - they are a very well built engine,they have a massive wide primary gear drive,using the cam gear in the primary drive.It appears they have a weak crank....one we got as spares in parts had a broken flywheel mag side mainshaft.Then mine broke too - I had a new mainshaft made for it.

They were pretty fast in the day,I could clean up most Jap stuff under 250cc on it.I had it out on Pukekohe once and ran both speedo and tacho around to the stops.I highsided it once and smashed the instrument mount,hence no instruments...I've always been getting around to making a stainless one.

[Molly]

Nice black V11 parked up in Christchurch today with a Just Motorcycles sticker on it (wont' say where in case it's regularly parked there).

Is it anybody's from here???

[laRIKin]

Nice black V11 parked up in Christchurch today with a Just Motorcycles sticker on it (wont' say where in case it's regularly parked there).

Is it anybody's from here???

This one by any chance?
At Hospital or East Gate or her work.(SDU's)

[Molly]

That'll be the one. At the hospital. Jolly nice indeed.

:-)

[SDU]

No singles? Only real Guzzi's are twins?

I took the cover off my Stornello last week....not looking very good so long in storage and neglected.I will be showing these photos to Pete Kelly next weekend at Puke,he expressed interest in it last year,and asked for a copy of my owners manual.Time to get rid of my last connection to the past.

Awesome I didn't think many off those would be floating around here. Hope it can be restored
such history

[SDU]

That'll be the one. At the hospital. Jolly nice indeed.

:-)

Thanks:love: my bike.
Rock on up next you see it & say Hi, look for a hobbit in leather near by.

There is another black one floating around with just motercycles on it too but his has a bikini faring & mod seat & a few other bits- very tidy.

[Molly]

Cheers. Will do.

In and out of the hospital a lot these next couple of days. Just had a new baby arrive amidst a bit of drama. Look for a bright green one!

:-)

[Taz]

A bright green baby???

[Molly]

Ha ha. Not far off...

Walked into that one :-(

[SDU]

Cheers. Will do.

In and out of the hospital a lot these next couple of days. Just had a new baby arrive amidst a bit of drama. Look for a bright green one!

:-)

Congrats:2thumbsup

Been visiting that place a few times myself -2 friends had babies & another had major op- but all are home now. So I won't need to be there for awhile.

[Molly]

Cheers for that. Mother and baby doing well after emergency c-section. Looking forward to getting them home.

Ride safe. Hope to see you around.

:-)

[nudemetalz]

Congrats, Molly.

Yet another future Guzzi rider :)

[gsp0702]

Congrats Molly, all the best and have fun getting to know your little girl.

Andy

[dangerous]

Cheers for that. Mother and baby doing well after emergency c-section. Looking forward to getting them home.

Ride safe. Hope to see you around.

:-) haha... same 10 days ago :2thumbsup

[Molly]

Thanks everyone and contrats to you too Dangerous.

Just want to get them home now.

[SDU]

Spotted at the vincent county rally last weekend

[nudemetalz]

Spotted at the vincent county rally last weekend

yeah !! :drool:

[dangerous]

Spotted at the vincent county rally last weekend

"Scura" means dark, and I want them CF covers and dash moyunt gime gime gime :woohoo:

[Molly]

Bloody sexy bike.....

Anybody had oil pickup issues with their V11 under hard acceleration? Noticed a plate on the market that helps reduce the problem (though I can't say I've seen a red light flicker whilst climbing on steep roads etc).

<--- Found my pic from the Guzzi factory last year too. This is me discovering that the factory closes down in August and that I've got as close as I'm going to be getting :-(

[dangerous]

Bloody sexy bike.....

Anybody had oil pickup issues with their V11 under hard acceleration? Noticed a plate on the market that helps reduce the problem (though I can't say I've seen a red light flicker whilst climbing on steep roads etc).


IIRC mine does the same if and only if the oil gets low

[laRIKin]

Bloody sexy bike.....

Anybody had oil pickup issues with their V11 under hard acceleration? Noticed a plate on the market that helps reduce the problem (though I can't say I've seen a red light flicker whilst climbing on steep roads etc).

I have done a bit of reading on this.
And you can buy a wingage tray to stop this happening.
The bottom line is some people get this problem and some don't.

Why?

No one has come up will a reason yet. (that I have read)
There must be something to do with the oil or the heat of the oil to make it thin enough to slosh around to cause the problem.

We have never had a problem with either of our bikes.

[Molly]

I have done a bit of reading on this.
And you can buy a wingage tray to stop this happening.
The bottom line is some people get this problem and some don't.

Why? No one has come up will a reason yet. (that I have read)
There must be something to do with the oil or the heat of the oil to make it thin enough to slosh around to cause the problem. We have never had a problem with either of our bikes.

Can't say that I have either but I'm the first to get paranoid so really should keep off the technical websites...

I live up a bloody steep hill and haven't seen the oil light come on (don't do hard starts either). I over-fill a little as, again because the tech websites said so, the full marker on the V11 is actually a little lower than it should be.

[laRIKin]

I live up a bloody steep hill and haven't seen the oil light come on (don't do hard starts either). I over-fill a little as, again because the tech websites said so, the full marker on the V11 is actually a little lower than it should be.

Over filling is not good either.
You can pressurize the sump, blow seals or spit oil out the breather tube and that could end up on your rear wheel.

I would just fill to the recommended mark.

[nudemetalz]

Over filling is not good either.
You can pressurize the sump, blow seals or spit oil out the breather tube and that could end up on your rear wheel.

I would just fill to the recommended mark.

Yes, I have blown the crankcase seal before, luckily it was spotted as I pulled up to a bike shop.
$600 later.....was away again....but could have been a lot worse.
It is a weakpoint on the V11's.

[dangerous]

Yes, I have blown the crankcase seal before, luckily it was spotted as I pulled up to a bike shop.
$600 later.....was away again....but could have been a lot worse.
It is a weakpoint on the V11's.

WTF you on about JJ... 1st I ever heard of it, nothing on the V11 forums either... which seal this ya on about?

[nudemetalz]

Apparently it's around the 2002 models black motors.
When the black crackle paint was applied the crankcase at the factory, the so-called factory workers never properly cleaned off the paint overruns onto the mating surfaces and put the gaskets straight on.
From memory it was at the front cover.
A wee while later, the gasket blows and bye-bye oil.

Anyway here's a link that may partially explain. I got told this by a Guzzi dealer.
(http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5640)


And who's JJ, DD ?

[laRIKin]

WTF you on about JJ... 1st I ever heard of it, nothing on the V11 forums either... which seal this ya on about?

I was a problem that could happen to the older Guzzi's and at the end of the day the motor is basically the same.
The main reason they put the sump spacer in was not for more oil but to get more of a air gap in to the sump to help stop pressurizing the sump.

[dangerous]

Apparently it's around the 2002 models black motors.
When the black crackle paint was applied the crankcase at the factory, the so-called factory workers never properly cleaned off the paint overruns onto the mating surfaces and put the gaskets straight on.
From memory it was at the front cover.
A wee while later, the gasket blows and bye-bye oil.

Anyway here's a link that may partially explain. I got told this by a Guzzi dealer.
(http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5640)


And who's JJ, DD ?

JJ.. that young baby faced black kid from the early 80's... ohh ok maye be it was Willis.

anyway so ya mean ya blew the 'sump' gasget?

[laRIKin]

anyway so ya mean ya blew the 'sump' gasget?

The pressure in the sump is pressurized to the point the sump gasket or a oil seal can not take the pressure any more and it pops out.
A bit like blowing up a balloon until it pop's.

[Molly]

Good, quick blast today. Couldn't stick around as long as I'd have liked sorry.

Nice bike Dangerous. Nicer than that Ducati... ;-)

[Supertwin Don]

Hi, Molly,
thought I'd add to your store of pictures - first one is my Cali just after I picked it up in 1994, the second is how it looks today - I'm waiting on my re-chromed forks coming back!

I'm not sure that this has worked! I've tried attaching a couple of files but where the second one has gone I've no idea! sussed it - my file was too big!

[Molly]

Nice bike. I could go for a Cali too. Looked at a few at the pub at the weekend. Nice bikes. Can't think why I've never really noticed them before.

[Supertwin Don]

When I bought the Cali, I had actually gone to look at a Nevada, because the Nevada fitted my "technical" requirements - 750cc plus, shaft drive, luggage, windscreen - but when I sat on one it just didn't grab me at all - the Cali was an extra £2000, so I tried everthing else in the shop before I sat on it - and when I did, that was it! off down to the bank manager for some extra cash.
I've now done 50,000miles on it and I still like the feel of it. The first real trip a couple of months after I got it was UK to Poland and return - 1000 miles each way.
Would love to have it out in NZ, though.

[Molly]

Bought my Guzzi in the Isle of Man and shipped it back when I returned to NZ. The roads here really are great for a Guzzi (well, for any bike really).

See you're in Derby. Got family working at Rolls Royce there (all got their fingers crossed at the moment because of job loss fears).

Take it easy. Hope you get it out to NZ at some point.

[Supertwin Don]

got my forks back today - should be back on the road in a couple of days (after I fix the washing machine which broke this morning!)
Question about importing bike - my brake discs are now right on the wear limit - I note that some people mention discs being measured - how do they know just what is the dimension?
I'm going to get some new discs, but at £100 each, it'll be one a month!

[laRIKin]

Normally the minimum thickness is written on the disc carrier.

[dangerous]

Now this is farking cool and I like it... Im not usually into revamped Guzzi's http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=205708028

[nudemetalz]

I like.......apart from the seat...

[Supertwin Don]

I'm glad you said "normally" - the floating disc carriers don't have any markings at all! (apart from my alignment punch marks!)
your call.....

I agree with nudemetalz about the seat!

[Stone_Duck]

I'm glad you said "normally" - the floating disc carriers don't have any markings at all! (apart from my alignment punch marks!)
your call.....

I agree with nudemetalz about the seat!
Have you looked on the the outside perimeter of the disc(the skinny edge).
Brembo's some times have the measurement punched on that, My F1 also
had "not for highway" use as well, go figure.

[Dodgyiti]

I think it is a Corbin king and queen seat and they are really are comfy. Looks sometimes can be overlooked on a long ride. Wish I had the $$ to have one. Those Guzzi seats usually come off with 2 bolts and the wiring clip anyway. The Mk3 seat foam tends to go rock hard over the years. Well the few high use ones I've seen have.
* years ago I priced pretty much the same type of seat for my Mk1. It was going to be over $750 back then for plain black and over $800 for 3 colour like the flag.

I really like the rearsets, just because they are not the usual aftermarket types used often. Saved the picture for that reason- they look simple to make.

[Dodgyiti]

Can't say that I have either but I'm the first to get paranoid so really should keep off the technical websites...

I live up a bloody steep hill and haven't seen the oil light come on (don't do hard starts either). I over-fill a little as, again because the tech websites said so, the full marker on the V11 is actually a little lower than it should be.

I have never had this problem either, with any Guzzi's so far.
As with the oil level. I would trust the factory, they test the things under all sorts of conditions- sober and after lunch.


:drool:

There is a lot of technical meanderings to be found on the web. Take it with a grain of salt mate- it's still ok to evaluate other opinons. Sometimes people have more time on their hands than most and they are often the ones with time to spend online typing out articles and how-to stuff. The big book is pretty good I have to admit but there is not a lot of V11 related stuff in it yet. Give him a few years...

[Supertwin Don]

Have you looked on the the outside perimeter of the disc(the skinny edge).
Brembo's some times have the measurement punched on that, My F1 also
had "not for highway" use as well, go figure.

Tried that - nothing there! I've got my figures from my Guzzi manual - but I doubt that an NZ tester would have that on call.
What's the likely price of replacement discs out there - I have been quoted over £100 per disc here.

[laRIKin]

Tried that - nothing there! I've got my figures from my Guzzi manual - but I doubt that an NZ tester would have that on call.
What's the likely price of replacement discs out there - I have been quoted over £100 per disc here.

The brake disc's have to be check by someone in the know, they have the manuals and know who to ring as it is their ass that is on the line if they get it wrong.
I know a guy that use to do the check, so I would not bet on it.
And if not sure, they will reject it.

If anyone is trying to bring a bike over, bring it in a standard form and life will be a lot easier.
And bring your trick bits in a box and change it back after you have the VIN and sell off the stock parts here.
Then you remove the problem of the tester having to make a call on a part he has not seen before, to pass it or not.
If you have to many parts that he may think they are not legal he will just reject it.
So the bun fight will start.:girlfight::argue::angry2:

[Supertwin Don]

thanks for your comments - the thing about being standard worries me as I will be replacing the entire exhaust system soon with a full stainless steel system - how would this go down?
Anyway, it's back to being roadworthy again, but I will need a new rear tyre very soon.
The second picture is the other v-twin that I run - it also needs a new rear tyre!

[laRIKin]

Some one else in the know would answer your question better.
I think the main pipes will not be a problem.
It is the muffler part, I think it must have a non-removable baffle and be below 90db you may get away with up to 100 I think if certified. (more money)
So if you could find a muffler with lots of nice numbers (crap) on it for Vin-ing you would be OK?
Or could borrow one over here for the VIN-ing.
And then put your complete stainless system on.
WOF (every 6 months unless under 3 years old then once a year) are not as tuff as VIN-ing (once really unless highly modified)

Your second bike may take a bit more to get VINed and on the road and does not look like it would like ours tight hilly road.:Pokey:

[dangerous]

Your second bike may take a bit more to get VINed and on the road and does not look like it would like ours tight hilly road.:Pokey:

no, but i bet it would like our local drag strip

[laRIKin]

no, but i bet it would like our local drag strip

Moorhouse Ave or Bealy Ave?
Or if you think in the old days Carlyle St:innocent:

[Supertwin Don]

I was thinking more the Te Rapa straight - canterbury plains are out - those damned right angle railway crossings would get me!
There is an outfit near me which produces stainless systems for quite a few models, don't know if they certify them or do any decibel tests, though.
Have a look at www.ospipes.co.uk.

[laRIKin]

I was thinking more the Te Rapa straight - canterbury plains are out - those damned right angle railway crossings would get me!

Toughen up man.
We put them in to give us a few extra corners to play with.:whistle:


There is an outfit near me which produces stainless systems for quite a few models, don't know if they certify them or do any decibel tests, though.
Have a look at www.ospipes.co.uk.

I think that they would have to be certified here, is less it was a tester they approve of.
Just make sure it is under 90db and you can not remove the baffle.
Best of all, E-Mail a VIN out fit over here and they should beable to give you the good oil.

[Ghost_Bullet]

To shed a different ligh on my Griso... ECU kinda interesting, read further on this thread... Click here (http://forum.guzzitech.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=2&func=view&catid=41&id=8247#8414)

It is not flash, but we shall process and progress, shame that Griso on trademe that dropped a rear wheel (how do you do that) (was it trying to be a ducati dragging it ass like a duck???) is a bit steep in price, or not being parted out.

$NZ3000.00 for a new ECU is rather excessive, surely I could have a laptop in a backpack linked up... well maybe not.... :eek5:

[Capt M Stubbing]

i'd like a sport 1100, they look and sound cool.
do i need a mate with a car with a trailer for pick ups

[Taz]

i'd like a sport 1100, they look and sound cool.
do i need a mate with a car with a trailer for pick ups

No. It's not a ducati.

[Molly]

i'd like a sport 1100, they look and sound cool.
do i need a mate with a car with a trailer for pick ups

No. It's just not that complicated. Just keep a few relays on hand in case one takes a shit (only had one fail in the past year though).

[dangerous]

i'd like a sport 1100, they look and sound cool.
do i need a mate with a car with a trailer for pick ups

haha... you have no idea do ya :scooter:

[SDU]

Hey for those in chch come for drinks tonight to meet Nudesmetalz
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=98741

[dangerous]

Hey for those in chch come for drinks tonight to meet Nudesmetalz
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=98741

gezzz, you in every thread? ya worried it will just be you and Lemans LOL :scooter:

[SDU]

gezzz, you in every thread? ya worried it will just be you and Lemans LOL :scooter:

:rolleyes:
Had to make sure that Nudes wasn't left wondering if all chch guzzist were as wacked as you:Pokey:

[Dodgyiti]

Thread Revival and update:

Mk1 resto complete, new Guzzi - 500 Monza now completed
Sold the Convert and the T-3 with the Lemans engine in it and project V7 in the pipeline...

[ScreaminGherkin]

When I grow up I want to be as cool as that Le Mans.

[dangerous]

Mk1 resto complete. but shouldent the Mk1 have the front calipers foward of the forks?

When I grow up I want to be as cool as that Le Mans.sure is a awesom thing aye fella :2thumbsup

[Dodgyiti]

but shouldent the Mk1 have the front calipers foward of the forks?
sure is a awesom thing aye fella :2thumbsup

I swapped the fork legs over to have the calipers at the rear, I thought it looked funny out front and it's supposed to be better in ways I have forgotten, something to do with inertia and airflow:wacko:

Ta mate, It has been a great bike and for a few years my only transport so it deserved a treat, plus the motor was knackered:whistle:

[Brock]

hi i have a white mk1 that came from down south by truck could be mine cheers

[dangerous]

Well I was out last week watching the MGS01 for the 2nd time ever on the track... fark what a cool sound, and talk about rock n roll around on the paddock stands :)

*yes Chris, I was hoping Tracy would sprain an ancle and you would have to ask me to race it ;)

[nudemetalz]

...and where's your vid of it, DD ?

[dangerous]

...and where's your vid of it, DD ?
No vid, no idea how to post that kinda shit up, but heres a pic or 2 from its 1st outing (previous owner)

[nudemetalz]

I think I just drooled all over my keyboard !!!

[shrub]

I don't like this thread. I keep thinking back to my old Mk2 Lemon and all the happy miles we shared. I love my Trumpy, but it doesn't rock from side to side when it idles and I can't afford 2 bikes right now.

STOP TAUNTING ME YOU PRICKS!

[nudemetalz]

Okay Shrub,..

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/turbo_NZ/Guzzi/?action=view&current=1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/turbo_NZ/Guzzi/1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/turbo_NZ/Guzzi/?action=view&current=2a.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/turbo_NZ/Guzzi/2a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

heh heh heh

[shrub]

Horrible things. Tractors, that's all they are. I'd hate one, especially a Griso or 1000S, really I would.

[SDU]

I don't like this thread. I keep thinking back to my old Mk2 Lemon and all the happy miles we shared. I love my Trumpy, but it doesn't rock from side to side when it idles and I can't afford 2 bikes right now.

STOP TAUNTING ME YOU PRICKS!
while you were camping we were...........
:bleh:

[Jackal]

Don't know why I have not spotted this thread before now. Great pics of great bikes and scantily clad "bike attachements". Although I don't understand alot of the 'indepth' Guzzi talk I just love riding mine. I ride it every day, wet or fine. (Fine is better!) Had a neighbour who has a jappa road bike ask me the other day what bike I was going to get next. I looked at him blankly and asked why would I want to change? Well here is my 'baby'. And unlike those that have posted pics of 'girls on Guzzis' I get to take My Guzzi Girl home with me every night!!!!

[nudemetalz]

Nice, Jackal :)

[Dodgyiti]

Nice bike all right. Looks like brand new:niceone:
Saw another like it at the classic festival at Puke today parked next to a Calli, I like them beside a Calli, the Jackal looks more svelt and purposeful.

[Dodgyiti]

You lot can have a giggle at my latest Guzzi;)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=195288

Bring the tone down a little, hey- original paint:crazy:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=195288

It's been London to NZ overland and then a farm bike then retired to the barn for 15 years.. now at my place:pinch:

[MotoKuzzi]

From this to this

[dangerous]

You lot can have a giggle at my latest Guzzi;)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=195288

Bring the tone down a little, hey- original paint:crazy:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=195288

It's been London to NZ overland and then a farm bike then retired to the barn for 15 years.. now at my place:pinch:
I see a cafe post classic race bike comming along, what size is it 350 0r 500?

LOL, my dream is to find a rear old shitter under a foot of dust, but perferbly in beter condition than that thing :)

[Dodgyiti]

I see a cafe post classic race bike comming along, what size is it 350 0r 500?

LOL, my dream is to find a rear old shitter under a foot of dust, but perferbly in beter condition than that thing :)

Yeah D, it's knackered. 500cc engine- seized, but it gives me a frame, gearbox, diff and wiring loom to graft a 750 motor in there and make the rest up on the fly. It looked worse in his barn, 3 hours on the back of the ute at open road speeds blew a lot of the crap off on the way to my place. Did I mention he delivered it?:sick:

[Dodgyiti]

From this to this

But is it a runner?? We haven't heard from you in ages mate! Come on.... get out on a BFTP ride with us:niceone:

[SDU]

Luved seeing these at the vcr

[MotoKuzzi]

Yep, it's finally a runner. Been out on a few shake down cruises on my own just in case I had another embarrasing failure. Keen to do some local day runs 'til I see how spline is wearing:sweatdrop