My new project...

[Taz]

Moto Guzzi SP frame and 850 (now 950) motor. Anyone got any tips on getting it complied? Let me know.
Andy.

[jim.cox]

Moto Guzzi SP frame and 850 (now 950) motor. Anyone got any tips on getting it complied? Let me know.
Andy.

two pair of indicators might help

or is it old enough it doesnt need them?

[Taz]

Thanks. Have fitted E marked indicators.

[vifferman]

Kewlness!

[Voltaire]

has it been registered here previously as that helps if they can find it on the system.
VTNZ on Sylvia Park Road is a good place to take 'older' bikes....if you know what I mean... I took in my Ducati...no issues and my friend took in a Honda 360 with no history and a letter/declaration from the Police and only had to fix a couple of minor things.
Your bar end indicators are probably legal, used on pre 70's Euro bikes.
They like to see lots of numbers on lights.
they like to see the speedo work.
Is your headlight left dipping?...thats a fav with my local WOF place.
nice bike, Doggyiti is big into Guzzis ( and boats).
no doubt he''l be along to throw in his 3 westy cents in....

[Max Headroom]

I noticed that you're based in Waiuku.

I've had three bikes VIN'ed at VTNZ Pukekohe over the years, and found them to be reasonable to deal with. Griff is the manager, and I've found him to be quite helpful.

[Dodgyiti]

ha!
yeah I told Anthrax to buy it! otherwise I would have.
it's a real sweetie, with loads of potential.

[nudemetalz]

I see "V7 Sport replica" potential there

[Dodgyiti]

I see "V7 Sport replica" potential there

me too, I was trying to hint at 750 Sport sidecovers instead of Lemans 1/2
and the V7 Sport dualseat would bolt straight on retaining the bling rear guard and they are actually comfy as opposed to other model's seats that fit to the Tonti rear tubes. you can buy them repro and a nice repro at that. But not exactly cheaply. the tail light can be retained because it is the same mount as T3/Convert/Calli 1

Maybe a tiny fly screen instead of a Mk1 fairing? Too paint by numbers really, everyone does it (I am guilty x 2 !), there is a 'blank' one for sale on TM at the moment, but then you need the screen ($120) and brackets ($35) headlight hole rubber ($14) stainless fasteners and vibration proof grommets ($27) then drill the blade mounting holes and bracket bolt holes (mega guestimation unless you have a Mk1 to go by ) and then go over it with filler and spray putty, it take a bit of work to get unpainted fibreglass up to paintable quality.
And then paint it.

phew, I'm tired just thinking about it


I'm not sure of the bar end indicators, I tried it on at my local bikeshop come WOF time 2 years ago. They knocked me back and they had numbers on the lens but buggered if I now how to interpret them.

the pics, 2 bike both 750 Sports, one with Stucchi (sp?) type fairing and generic seat/tail section AND THE OTHER IS A v7 sport std seat and sidecovers, see how neatly they hug the frame tubes...gives it a sleek arse end, both tanks are sameish as yours. look closely at the rear guard- it is hinged, now go and remove the back wheel of your bike, now think how you could cut the rear guard and hinge it like that because you don't want to fix a punture on the rear 'side of the road' eh? (for non classic Guzzi folk- it can be a bloody mission sometimes!)

[jonbuoy]

Sweet looking bike, I think it looks cool as is - just needs an industrial size tin of mothers aluminum polish.

[Taz]

Most recent pics.....
Almost legal.

[toycollector10]

The question to be asking is "What does LTNZ require from me in the way of documentation to enable the bike to be put on the road legally". Have a good poke around the website, there's lots of good information on it.

If you put the question to Fiona Waititi (compliance) at LTNZ she will let you know. You'll be able to find her on their website. I found her to be very approachable and competent.

There's no advantage asking down at the local Vin'ing Centre as every one you talk to will give you a different answer, probably. It's best to go to the top, that is, Fiona. She'll reply by post.

Once you have "what they require from you", you can then go about "giving them what they want".

[MotoKuzzi]

Nice looking machine. I'm curious as to whether the brake and gear shift levers are custom made? At one stage i thought about doing this to my Cali to change my riding position, I find it quite comfortable to ride with both feet on the rear pegs but alas no brakes in a hurry. Not wishing to hijack the thread but does anyone else find the engine vibration giving them pins and needles in the feet?

[69Norton]

damn i like Guzzis!

- thats all i have to say

[vifferman]

Not wishing to hijack the thread but does anyone else find the engine vibration giving them pins and needles in the feet?

The VFR800 has noticeable vibration in the left footpeg, which is why the factory fit a damaper weight to the bottom of it. I improved it further by filling the inside of the footpeg with lead. Sand or lead shot is also very good for damping vibes in footpegs or bars.