Name 'the' cafe racer?

**Motu** · 22nd March 2009, 19:54

I would put Rickman in the hand built category.While a Ducati may be built by hand,I wouldn't class it as hand built.

**Paul in NZ** · 25th March 2009, 20:23

This might help paint the picture..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3009657...288461253/show

**Big Dave** · 25th March 2009, 20:50

One of my friends had an 860. The other had a 900.

Rebuilt by hand every third weekend in their case.

Rod actually Chopped the 860. Extended forks, ape hangers - the works.
He used to ride with AMF Harleys and hosed them.

**98tls** · 25th March 2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by Big Dave

One of my friends had an 860. The other had a 900.

Rebuilt by hand every third weekend in their case.

Rod actually Chopped the 860. Extended forks, ape hangers - the works.
He used to ride with AMF Harleys and hosed them.

Dave havent read all the posts but if as i think your talking bevels why would someone have to rebuild an 860 every 3rd weekend?

**Big Dave** · 25th March 2009, 21:09

Originally Posted by 98tls

Dave havent read all the posts but if as i think your talking bevels why would someone have to rebuild an 860 every 3rd weekend?

It kept breaking down. Dunno why - I went riding.

**98tls** · 25th March 2009, 21:17

Originally Posted by Big Dave

It kept breaking down. Dunno why - I went riding.

Fair call,seems odd as back in the day many mates had 860s combined with a few riding 750GTs,both capable of big miles and extremely robust.I often chuckle at the many posts on many forums re bevel drive unreliability.

**Big Dave** · 25th March 2009, 22:12

Originally Posted by 98tls

Fair call,seems odd as back in the day many mates had 860s combined with a few riding 750GTs,both capable of big miles and extremely robust.I often chuckle at the many posts on many forums re bevel drive unreliability.

If I think about it it may have been electrical. Or he was painting it, or having something chromed, or hopping it up - or fixing it.

I was busy destroying a SR500.

**98tls** · 25th March 2009, 22:44

Originally Posted by Big Dave

If I think about it it may have been electrical. Or he was painting it, or having something chromed, or hopping it up - or fixing it.

I was busy destroying a SR500.

Ahh yes,no doubt having the time of ya life,not to mention owning one i can still remember the first time i saw one.

Jesus i wish i could see a new bike these days and still feel the same way,still no doubt thats all part of it and am glad that young buggers today can look at the latest n greatest and feel the same........i hope.

**Big Dave** · 25th March 2009, 22:59

Actually - I went back there this afternoon.

**98tls** · 25th March 2009, 23:06

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Actually - I went back there this afternoon.

Nice i guess,sadly thats all.

**Taz** · 26th March 2009, 09:26

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Actually - I went back there this afternoon.

Should have used a pic of a V7 sport as thats what the new bike is styled after.

**Big Dave** · 26th March 2009, 09:36

Originally Posted by Anthrax

Should have used a pic of a V7 sport as thats what the new bike is styled after.

Not according to their press releases.
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The New Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
With the V7 Classic, Moto Guzzi kills two birds with one stone: First, it celebrates the 40th birthday of the first Italian Maxi Motorcycle created by Giulio Cesare Carcano and second, it gives its response to the ever-increasing demand for classic, sophisticated, retro-design machines.

The V7 Classic is a sort of hybrid of the various V7s. Some of it comes from the luxurious Special like its chrome and decorations and some from the Sport from which it takes its tank.

Other components that are symbols of a different era, complete the picture like the spoked wheels, the cigar shaped silencers and the flat quilted saddle. These components commemorate a style that exemplifies one of the best examples of Italian design from the 60s and 70s using modern-day technology and engineering techniques.
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Does look more like that sport though.