Moto Guzzi: Tonti framed model wanted

[Jimmy_White]

Hi all, I am after a tidy tonti framed Guzzi. Have been looking for a while and nothing seems to come up on TM. 850T or T3 1000SP or LM preferred (mk1 or 2 probably outside my price range). Would prefer one from a guzzi enthusiast, with mechanical history etc (sound mechanicals etc main concern - km's ok as long as it's been cared for, am prepared to do cosmetics etc if needed for the right bike). Would prefer early model-spoked wheels but will consider anything. Anywhere in NZ considered for right bike - can pick up if in SI. Cash buyer

[Paul in NZ]

Hi all, I am after a tidy tonti framed Guzzi. Have been looking for a while and nothing seems to come up on TM. 850T or T3 1000SP or LM preferred (mk1 or 2 probably outside my price range). Would prefer one from a guzzi enthusiast, with mechanical history etc (sound mechanicals etc main concern - km's ok as long as it's been cared for, am prepared to do cosmetics etc if needed for the right bike). Would prefer early model-spoked wheels but will consider anything. Anywhere in NZ considered for right bike - can pick up if in SI. Cash buyer

I'd ask Pete at Moto Kiwi if he knows of anything or maybe look at importing something.

Getting hard to find now ;-)

[Jimmy_White]

Cheers Paul, yeah they seem to have all disappeared on me!
I'll contact him, thanks.

[Paul in NZ]

Cheers Paul, yeah they seem to have all disappeared on me!
I'll contact him, thanks.

Meh - next week there will be 4 of them...

Having said that our Mk2 went in an hour and would have suited you to a T. If you want a cafe racer I guess you could start with a cheap Cali as they are still a Tonti frame albeit modified.

[Jimmy_White]

You've figured out my plan!! Yeah, am wanting a cafe project-but didn't want to scare off any old school guzzi enthusiasts they'd be loosing another original bike! Thought about Cali (heap's of them about) but would prefer older as i can always convert back after my youth!

[Paul in NZ]

You've figured out my plan!! Yeah, am wanting a cafe project-but didn't want to scare off any old school guzzi enthusiasts they'd be loosing another original bike! Thought about Cali (heap's of them about) but would prefer older as i can always convert back after my youth!

You gave it away when you said you prefer wire wheels....



I'd cut up a cali

[Jimmy_White]

Hi all...still looking-any tonti Guzzis out there? Just missed a goodun-85 LM sold in an hour! Quick and the dead i suppose. Cash buyer

[Paul in NZ]

A Mk4 isnt much less problematic than a cali to cafe...

[Jimmy_White]

yeah, don't really want a 4, think i just got excited that a tonti actually came up! same probs as cali i suppose-headstock and wheelbase, at least this one had a 18" front but in hindsight better off to keep waiting....

[Paul in NZ]

Well dont faff about... A T3 would be better but...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-625656166.htm

[Jimmy_White]

Well dont faff about... A T3 would be better but...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-625656166.htm

Just bought it, I'm rapt-just what I was after!

[Paul in NZ]

Just bought it, I'm rapt-just what I was after!

Well done - If you have not had one before grab a copy of 'Guzziology' - you wont regret it...

[Jimmy_White]

Well done - If you have not had one before grab a copy of 'Guzziology' - you wont regret it...

yeah, have picked up a copy-should be a great resource. cheers

[98tls]

You guys have an illness,that said its one i admire,nice find so what are going to do 1st?

[Jimmy_White]

You guys have an illness,that said its one i admire,nice find so what are going to do 1st?

Haha! Have just ordered my alloy tank and tail from the UK, bike will be getting stripped soon-pretty long list but starting with front end first: mainly polishing any painted parts, removing gauges and adding clip ons/new gauge etc then onto the frame....