Author Topic: Might have to let her go :-( (Read 3824 times)

MadDogMcq · « **on:** January 15, 2007, 01:14:35 PM »

I've just bought a Moto Guzzi Griso and the 400/4 is coming along nicely BUT i need money quickly and the garage is getting too full. The CB750 is magnificent but it does need the primary-chains replacing. Bummer! Can I wait until mid-summer to install the new chains or should I let it go now and allow someone else to benefit from the incredible condition of this bike?

Money talks I guess. Depends on what I'm offered.

eldar · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:54:57 PM »

You already know the answer your are going to get here. DO you really want to ask us?

doug_id · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:56:35 PM »

sounds like a bigger garage is what's needed.

Patrick · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:57:41 PM »

That is a sweet picture, but I think you know the right thing to do. You have to let her go. There will be other Moto Guzzis......

Patrick

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2007, 03:00:11 PM »

I’d be inclined to replace the drive chains and then sell it, double the value for a weekend’s work and a few quid outlay.

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #5 on:** January 15, 2007, 03:38:42 PM »

Give her away!

My address is...

Dusthawk · « **Reply #6 on:** January 15, 2007, 04:01:37 PM »

Quote from: Patrick on January 15, 2007, 02:57:41 PM

That is a sweet picture, but I think you know the right thing to do. You have to let her go. There will be other Moto Guzzis......

Patrick

Patrick has the right of it and you know it, don't deny it. You can always go out and find another Guzzi after you buy the new house with a barn for your own personal Garage!!!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

GammaFlat · « **Reply #7 on:** January 15, 2007, 04:54:13 PM »

Exactly which bike are we parting with?

MadDogMcq · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2007, 12:03:36 AM »

You guys!

CB750 - For Sale

scunny · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2007, 12:59:26 AM »

so whats the Guzzi like to ride ? they are horn material to look at
keep the 750, sell your mother

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2007, 01:16:59 AM »

NICE 750! Looks exactly like mine, except mine is a US spec with the stupidly huge winkers.

It looks too nice to be needing primary chains. How many miles on it?

spitfire · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2007, 04:50:51 AM »

Seems a shame to sell what looks like a unique bike, I have not seen another F1 in that good condition, but once you open that motor it could turn into a money pit, though I doubt it.
But I must admit I do get the urge to give up this restoration lark, sell it all and buy something modern that all I need to do is throw a leg over and press a button.
But it's your call.

Cheers

Den

KB02 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:01:00 AM »

I've riden A GRISO. It's a hell of a machine... as long as you can get used to the feel of the torque of that Horizontal V-Twin (Remember, there's pushrods in there...)

I say wait to replace the primary first, then sell (If you have to... I know the feeling... there might be a "For Sale" sign in the future for my '76 750F once I get it all done)
#1 - Increased sale value
#2 - Decreased chance that the next guy to buy it will come back to you saying, "Hey, Buddy. This bbike ain't runnin' right..."
#3 - One last project to work on with her.

Jim Shea · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:04:40 AM »

Is the bike really as nice as it looks in the pics?? how many miles has it done?

MadDogMcq · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2007, 06:59:46 AM »

The bike is EVERY bit as good as it looks in the pix. She's a beaut and even has that original rear fender that a lot of the guys in the 70's used to remove cos they thought it wasn't very trendy.

The bike has done 30,000 miles. I've got a few NOS bits to go with it and I just installed brand-new electronic ignition and PetCock which I bought from CMSNL in Holland. The oil-pan is removed (I was taking the tensioner-measurement as advised in the manual) but I have a NOS gasket for it. I would LOVE to fit new primaries but I have ZERO space in the garage right now (4 bikes in there) and I need cash quickly.

The Griso by the way is brilliant and its fitted with a very LOUD Mistral exhaust that makes me smile everytime I open her up. In fact, it makes me laugh when I decelerate cos it burps, farts and backfires :-)

Any questions.... 07976 766 340 (Tom)

spitfire · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:17:28 AM »

"even has that original rear fender that a lot of the guys in the 70's used to remove cos they thought it wasn't very trendy"

Ouch Tom

Cheers

Den

MadDogMcq · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2007, 12:26:58 AM »

Den

I had a good look at the CB750 last night in the garage and I'm now thinking maybe I should keep it and sell the 400/4 instead, cos they are a world apart in terms of condition. With the 400/4 gone, I would have room to do the primaries on the 750. Hmmm

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2007, 05:31:50 AM »

Yeah get rid of the 400.

Ill drive over and pick it up. What is the # of the freeway from Alabama to England?

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2007, 05:47:35 AM »

Too bad you wanna sell the 400 complete as I am wanting some UK-spec 400 parts.

The search continues.

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2007, 06:56:51 AM »

Hmm, if you're moving the 400 into the equation I may be interested. She'd make a nice little companion for my 550:D

If that's the route you decide to take mail some pics to evilstepfather@hotmail.com

Personally if this predicament were mine though, I'd sell the wife & get a bigger garage

MadDogMcq · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2007, 03:24:10 PM »

I think I'd have more trouble selling the wife than I would have selling a day-trip with George Bush trekking the streets of Basra!

ofreen · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2007, 03:42:08 PM »

If that 750 was in the U.S., I'd come over and get it before you come to your senses.

Jim F · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2007, 09:05:56 PM »

It would diffidently look better in my garage

MadDogMcq · « **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2007, 12:12:08 AM »

Hey Jim, where can I see some photos of that bike of yours with the big carbs and hot coils?

Tom

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