Author Topic: My 1983 SPNT for sale SOLD (Read 7194 times)

spmoto · « **on:** October 07, 2015, 01:19:07 PM »

I'm listing my beautiful SP for sale on Craigslist. I tried to list it in the swap meet but couldn't down load pictures. Let me know if you have ANY questions about he bike. thanks,
Steve M

http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/5256819758.html

Bisbonian · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:24:04 PM »

I get a 404 error when trying to view the link.

spmoto · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:33:21 PM »

Me Too! Don't know why, I double checked. Oh well, I guess I'll have to figure out how to post pictures here. Until then anyone who's interested can email me for info and pictures.
Thanks, Steve
scmurdock@uninets.net

normzone · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:33:30 PM »

Ah, you beat me to it...

http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/5256819758.html

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:33:30 PM »

Lannis · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:36:02 PM »

Quote from: spmoto on October 07, 2015, 01:33:21 PM

Me Too! Don't know why, I double checked. Oh well, I guess I'll have to figure out how to post pictures here. Until then anyone who's interested can email me for info and pictures.
Thanks, Steve
scmurdock@uninets.net

Quick question - mileage on the bike is listed at 295,000 ... just wanted to check. Some sort of award should be forthcoming!

Lannis

Steph · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:49:44 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on October 07, 2015, 01:36:02 PM

Quick question - mileage on the bike is listed at 295,000 ... just wanted to check. Some sort of award should be forthcoming!

Lannis

ah, the good old days...

Groover · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:50:50 PM »

Nice one, well done.

http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/5256819758.html (working link)

zedXmick · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2015, 01:55:06 PM »

If only that was in Wisconsin. That's a beauty.

Waltr · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2015, 04:50:48 PM »

What carbs on on it? I read that set up for 36mm just wondering if it has 36mm carbs.

spmoto · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2015, 05:55:19 PM »

36 mm dellorto flat tops with uni filters. I used the LeMans side covers for clearance for the cars and filters and the straighter manifolds.
Thanks

radguzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2015, 06:05:58 PM »

What a pretty SP Steve, Looks very familiar...

jbell · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2015, 06:27:43 PM »

That is a beauty. Price seems very reasonable, too. I would think it will sell quickly.

Aaron D. · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2015, 06:35:27 PM »

Quote from: zedXmick on October 07, 2015, 01:55:06 PM

If only that was in Wisconsin. That's a beauty.

I think it would make the trip..

spmoto · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2015, 07:04:52 PM »

Tell you what.... I have full confidence in this bike though I've only had it a short time. I bought it for a few reasons:

1. An '83 SP was my first Guzzi, bought new in Va. Beach while I was in the Navy. Traded my '68 Bonneville hot rod and never looked back. So this was coming full circle in a sense.

2. It has a " Manfred" motor!!! I've had two motors built for me by Manfred in the past. His work was impeccable as was his shop in Brooklyn. I visited there several times and actually met Dr. John there once. It's a little known fact ( Manfred not being one to boast) that Manfred built most of Dr. Johns race motors.

3. These things are mile munchers and given the right body type are extremely comfortable. This was to be our retirement touring rig.

I paid 4500 for the bike and have put another 500+ into it for the seat rebuild, side covers and paint, headlight and relays, plus hours of TLC.

I've priced it for quick sale as we are buying a new house and are short on cash for closing costs etc. But, I'm not going to give it away!
$4500 FIRM.

Thanks,
Steve

Groover · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:22:40 AM »

I like using the Lemans covers to match the bike when doing the carb upgrade. Never thought of doing that, I thought the only option was to cut the original ones. The seat looks nicely done, would you be willing to share whom did that for you?

Good luck with the sale.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:31:20 AM »

Did you buy it from a guy named Patrick Arnone?

Travlr · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2015, 09:00:46 AM »

>These things are mile munchers and given the right body type are extremely comfortable.

Amen to that!

Someone needs to do a fly and ride on this one. Catch the fall colors riding a Guzzi classic back home.

Mike

spmoto · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:07:49 PM »

I got the seat cover on Ebay from a company in England and had a local shop install it and replace the top 1.5 inches of foam with Sargents closed cell foam.

Yes Charlie, I got the bike from Patrick. If you remember, I talked to you about the work you did on the bike before I bought it. It is a real nice bike and I hate to let it go.

PeteS · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:56:16 PM »

Wish I had room in the garage. I always thought the SP was the perfect one up touring bike and yours is a beauty. I am also a fan of Manfred's work.

Pete

smdl · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:12:14 PM »

This is killing me! I'm going to BE in Maine already, this weekend, with my trailer, picking up another Guzzi. It would be so simple to load this one on at the same time...

Cheers,
Shaun

spmoto · « **Reply #20 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:29:23 PM »

Shaun,
Maine's a big state, But I in the central Maine area near Waterville. With a trailer in tow you'd have room for all the spare parts. I'd even throw in a spare fairing (not the same color), and a bunch of SP parts from prior projects. So....half full or half empty???
Steve

smdl · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2015, 08:43:00 PM »

Quote from: spmoto on October 08, 2015, 08:29:23 PM

Shaun,
Maine's a big state, But I in the central Maine area near Waterville. With a trailer in tow you'd have room for all the spare parts. I'd even throw in a spare fairing (not the same color), and a bunch of SP parts from prior projects. So....half full or half empty???
Steve

Hi, Steve. I'll be in Windham, which doesn't appear to be too far from you.

Half full, from a certain perspective, but I already have 4 Guzzis (soon to be 5), and I am out of room. I'm already planning to sell one of them, but haven't decided which one yet. That, and I live in Canada, so have to make advance arrangements with US Customs to export. I don't think it's practical, and my ever-patient wife is starting to talk about launching an intervention, so probably best not to pursue it. I do love SPs, though, particularly in that color combo. With the Raceco engine, someone's going to get a really nice bike. Good luck with the sale!

Cheers,
Shaun

Lannis · « **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2015, 07:21:11 PM »

Quote from: spmoto on October 08, 2015, 08:29:23 PM

Shaun,
Maine's a big state, But I in the central Maine area near Waterville. With a trailer in tow you'd have room for all the spare parts. I'd even throw in a spare fairing (not the same color), and a bunch of SP parts from prior projects. So....half full or half empty???
Steve

I find myself making excuses too, as to why I'm not buying this bike I like so much that's up for sale at a decent price.

They're pretty good excuses, but I've bashed my way past good excuses before ....

Lannis

spmoto · « **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2015, 08:14:06 PM »

Shaun,
I read your response aloud to my wife in the other room, knowing the response ( major- deep- guttural- laugh) I'd get. There is a sense of commiseration among our significant others which in some way reconciles their acceptance of "our passion" for these machines. Truth be told, she shares the same passion!!

smdl · « **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2015, 08:51:35 PM »

Quote from: spmoto on October 09, 2015, 08:14:06 PM

Shaun,
I read your response aloud to my wife in the other room, knowing the response ( major- deep- guttural- laugh) I'd get. There is a sense of commiseration among our significant others which in some way reconciles their acceptance of "our passion" for these machines. Truth be told, she shares the same passion!!

Hi, Steve.

You're very fortunate that your wife shares this crazy passion with you. I'm even luckier, I suppose, in that my wife does not share my passion, but does support me in it beyond any reasonable expectation. Honestly, when I mentioned your bike, her immediate answer was "Well, it makes sense to pick it up while we're down there already". Well, perhaps not quite "immediate". There was what I call the "glare period" first. However, all the reasons for not buying it are very real, and I think I'll have to practice restraint, this time. That said, if it's still available in a couple of weeks (doubtful), I will have to hop on a plane and do a fly'n'ride! Haven't done that since I bought my V11 Le Mans in Florida back in 2010!

Cheers,
Shaun

Aaron D. · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2015, 07:20:16 AM »

Shoot, even I am looking and I don't need any more bikes. I'd consider it if I didn't have the Spot.

alanp · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2015, 10:13:15 AM »

Looked at this a couple of days ago and told myself no. Looked at it again yesterday and managed to walk away from the iPad. I am looking at it again today. So, OK...

What is the recommended luggage solution for these and can that luggage still be aquired? I'm thinking Hepco Becker but dont know if the brackets would be available? Also, any input on these for 2 up touring. The seat seems pretty long but I had an '83 Lemans and it wasn't comfortable for my wife at all. How different is this really?
Oh, and how is the weather in Maine now?

spmoto · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2015, 12:12:44 PM »

Givi makes universal hardware which will work and I assume Hepko Becker does the same. I had Krauser bags on my previous SP and you can find them on Ebay from time to time. You can mount just about any top case to the rack factory rack. Comfort is very subjective but my wife and I made three cross-country trips on our old SP back in the late eighties. The seat and peg arrangement is worlds apart from an Lemans 3. Weather today is Fall crisp. Temp in high 50's but warming to around 70 on Monday.

Travlr · « **Reply #28 on:** October 10, 2015, 01:01:25 PM »

Quote from: alanp on October 10, 2015, 10:13:15 AM

What is the recommended luggage solution for these and can that luggage still be aquired?

Hepco setup looks nice. So does the seat.

Long legs always look good.

A Spada/Unigo setup would be cool. No bags needed.

Mike

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #29 on:** October 10, 2015, 01:10:45 PM »

HepcoBecker bought out Krauser and the HB bags are interchangeable w/Krauser frame. I have this setup on my CX100 right now. All you have to do is buy the HB bag latches that screw right on the Krauser frame.

I also have the Unigo trailer I've pulled behind my CX.

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