I can guarantee you should hire a van because: 1) It possibly will need basic attention and it will pack up on the way back....shit in the carbs and some poxy electrical faults (easily cured when you get it back here) 2) Your arse will hurt like hell after 50 miles until you can find the custom seat. 3) Your left hand and wrist will pack up after 50 miles......heavy clutch. 4) Your right hand unless you are a born wanker will pack up after 50 miles....heavy throttle.
Well I should be OK with the throttle hand the clutch and even my arse but the electrical/carb gremlins might get me. Anyone got a van I could borrow?...
Don't know what this is. Doesn't look like an 850 Le Mans engine (V 1000 or 750 S3 ?) but damn its nice.
T3 possibly, or one of the T series engines?........The carbs aren't from a Lemon. I bet the clutch hand gets to you........you will be surprised just how heavy they are, especially if you hit stop start traffic..........
That's nice I really like it. Although a bit unsure about the "76" on the side panel Looks like its got flat slides too, these air filters might restrict it a bit, sure look way undersized to me. Not sure exactly what it is, but its a round head which look so much nicer IMHO than the later square head models.
Arquebus is right If your coming from almost any other bike and think you've handled heavy clutch/throttle's before, believe me you are in for a shock. With me it was the throttle that did my hand in, but in town traffic the clutch will get to you quickly too. The throttles can be lightened quite easily through various mods and on the open road you do not need to change gear so often they will lope along nicley. They do need some revs though to be happy, although they will pull quite happily from tickover the engine is sweeter on the simmer. I usually ride mine somewhere between 3-5k normally. I also agree about getting a van, there could be a whole slew of stuff needing attention, all of it simple, but could turn the ride home to a complete nightmare.
OK so I'm in Italy at the moment, did the deal yesterday and it's mine. Just need to get it shipped home and sort out the registration etc. Bike is in great condition and runs well he fitted a new battery and included a spare seat, although the spare has been covered with leather due to cracking but it gives an option for keeping the good one good. The guy I bought it from has a nice collection, mainly Ducatis; F1, F3, 500 Pantah, 600SL Pantah, 450 Desmo Scrambler, 450 RT & 916, plus a Guzzi 850 T5 and 2 Aermacchi singles. He's looking at selling some of the bigger bikes as he can't handle them anymore due to age. Says he mostly rides the Scrambler and Aermacchis as they're easier to manage.
While you are there, see if the seller has got the genuine parts manual..........It is worth having much more than the workshop manual. And if you have the time, take a trip to the factory...........You may find that they are really helpful and pleased to see you.
No manual, other than owners handbook and a certification & medal from 'ASI' (Automoto club Storico Italiano) of being original/genuine. Too far from factory (Florence) and returning tomorrow so maybe visit next time? Will post more pics when I get it home (hopefully) soon.
The Automoto club Storico Italiano certificate is interesting............. When you get a chance check out the engine and frame numbers........There are several sources of reference for them.......They should both start with 'VE' but sometimes they don't actually match. You can generally tell if the engine is the genuine article by a quick look at the carb manifold screws.....should be M6.....that means the bigger valve heads (ie; Le Mans)..... The manuals are available here: Tonti frames - Moto Guzzi - Topics - Gregory Bender
