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Offline DonParmesano

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My latest purchase
« on: May 10, 2009, 05:40:12 AM »
I got myself this 1984 Guzzi Lemans III with LeMans I fairing.

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Offline Steve_K

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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2009, 05:44:05 AM »
Good looking Goose!  Got some plans for it?  I don't see many in my area.  Bell mouths on the carbs?
Should be fun to ride!
Steve
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Offline DonParmesano

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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2009, 05:54:46 AM »
Hi!

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Got some plans for it

Riding it this season as it is and modding it like the Davida Guzzi over the winter:



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Bell mouths on the carbs?

Sir Yes Sir!

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Should be fun to ride!

It's very different to the sport bikes I rode until now but I like the size, the riding position, the sound and the "agricultural" feeling of it. It's not the fastest bike in the world but it puts a smile on my face riding it.

best regards



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Offline Steve_K

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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2009, 09:18:05 AM »
I love that Guzzi in that ad.  Love it dings and all!  A Classic Bike magazine editor had a Guzzi cafe racer with alloy tank and seat from I think The Tankshop.  I like 90 degree twins,  they sound great!
Steve
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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2009, 06:08:56 PM »
torquey bastid isnt it? sweet looking guzzi man. hope you enjoy it.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2009, 07:55:11 AM »
Le Mans had bellmouths as i remembe, with brass guaze that might just stop a large child getting sucked in, Wear tight trousers or it will missfire!!
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Offline DonParmesano

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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2009, 03:00:47 PM »
I had my palm over the bellmouth while in idle and it was not very impressing but then I gave it a blip and WOW thats the kind of sucking I expect from an italien girlfriend!
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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2009, 05:59:34 PM »
three words: vee dee oh.
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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2009, 06:01:41 PM »
super cool!

is that a stock seat... its odd how it rises above the tank.
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Re: My latest purchase
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2009, 10:59:32 AM »
I've been playing with Guzzis for the last 10 years. I have a '71 Ambassador (my Bagger) that has lots of mods - 1000cc engine, B-10 cam, 36mm pumpers, etc. But the best mod  was the lightweight flywheel/clutch assembly lifted from an 1100 Sport. Its about 8 lbs less than the standard Tonti unit, and allows much faster revving and slick shifting.

I also have a '76 LeMans which is in the que for next rebirth. First Guzzi was a '71 V7 Sport.

Google MG Cycles, Moto Guzzi Classics, Moto International for parts & tech support. Also check out http://www.guzzitech.com/ for tips on flywheel lightening.

Have fun and if you need some help, feel free to ask!

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