LM III Craigslist Alameda CA.

[canuck750]

Sharp looking LM III 4 Sale

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/d/1983-moto-guzzi-lemans-iii/6295603572.html

[kidneb]

Well,- peoples perception of "sharp" may differ. I think the LMIII looks sharper dressed in the original paint scheme and with the stock seat

[Dimples]

Well,- peoples perception of "sharp" may differ. I think the LMIII looks sharper dressed in the original paint scheme and with the stock seat

I don't think this example is as collectable as the seller claims. The paint work is all wrong as are the few decals used. It would be a real pain to restore those mistakes-- lots of clear coat was used. Otherwise these are great bikes!

[Guzzistajohn]

There is a difference in a rider and a collector. Anyone who has ever spent any time on a stock LeMans seat would understand. Personally, I believe these machines should be enjoyed, so make them functional and use them. Just my .02

[ITSec]

I think it's an attractive example of a ride-able non-collector machine. I do think the shop could have spent a little less time on the non-mechanical cosmetics, and a bit more time cleaning and restoring the mechanical bits. For example, look at the photo of the rear caliper and shock - if things like that showed as much attention as the other bits, it'd be better looking to me.

[sdcr]

   I agree it could be a nice "rider" Le Mans, but it should have more sorting performed on it. For one, the throttle cables are not routed correctly, not even close.  I also prefer the brakes to remain in the stock, linked configuration.

    The side covers are not correctly painted in the black and red scheme, which, IMHO, detracts from the overall look.
 

[bigbikerrick]

I agree with IT Sec, those rusty bolt heads on the rear caliper are a detractor, that show a lack of attention to detail. The seat appears to be a Corbin that has been re done, so thats not a big deal. Still a nice bike, that I think can easily be brought back to stock looking without too much trouble, if one desires to go that route.
Rick.

[canuck750]

I think it's an attractive example of a ride-able non-collector machine. I do think the shop could have spent a little less time on the non-mechanical cosmetics, and a bit more time cleaning and restoring the mechanical bits. For example, look at the photo of the rear caliper and shock - if things like that showed as much attention as the other bits, it'd be better looking to me.

Agreed,

the difference between freshened up paint and a restoration is huge. So many bike on Ebay display rusted fasteners, split rubber, corroded brake components and so on. Still this bike could make a nice rider.

[kidneb]

There is a difference in a rider and a collector. Anyone who has ever spent any time on a stock LeMans seat would understand. Personally, I believe these machines should be enjoyed, so make them functional and use them. Just my .02

Speaking on behalf of the entire humanity now, are we John 
I`ve had my LMIII for more than 20 years now, and have done a lot of long distance touring on it, riding long hours day after day on the stock seat, and I find it to be very comfortable.
And just in case it should get damaged, I keep one in reserve .

[Steph]

The preaching is a bit of a turn off for me:

"If you have not owned a collectable vintage Moto Guzzi before this Lemans III is for you. Great Daily driver. Has very low mileage, and has a long life ahead of here. Moto Guzzi Lemans III fetching very good vintage collectable numbers, bike will only go up in value over the years. This is a real diamond"

It's a friggen tractor!!!

[Chuck in Indiana]

It's a friggen tractor!!!

Well, yeah.. but.. it's a shiny tractor.  I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers. <shrug>

[Denis]

 

[Guzzistajohn]

Speaking on behalf of the entire humanity now, are we John 
I`ve had my LMIII for more than 20 years now, and have done a lot of long distance touring on it, riding long hours day after day on the stock seat, and I find it to be very comfortable.
And just in case it should get damaged, I keep one in reserve .

Well. I did say "my .02" I bought my 1st LeMans I '89 and still ride it. I tossed the stock 2x12 in the attic soon after that. You are obviously one hell of a man. You probably have steel cut oats for breakfast too👍

[kidneb]

Sorry John,- I may have confused it with a 20cent statement !   
Seriously, I don`t understand why people dislike the LM 850 seats so much, finding them so terribly uncomfortable while I`m having such a good time on mine. It`s firm and narrow, just like a good MC saddle should be. In my world, the horrible seats are the wide and soft ones, they would kil me in a very short time.
But luckily I`d come across other motorcyclists out there who prefer their seats firm and narrow, so I`m not all alone in the mc universe in that regard.
I will allow myself to post a short video clip of myself and the LM3, just to give you an impression of the Helluva mans appearance in real life  He may look like an ordinary guy at first glance, but you never know-you know.
I had just bought a cheap pocket camera and wanted to test the film feature on it. So I handed it over to a friend, and this is what came out of it. Then, for the first (ands far the last) time, I uploaded a video on Youtube just for the fun of it,-and here we go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br76kC_hkEk
  Running the A type close ratio gearbox with the very tall 1st gear here.
 

                 Cheers
                                        Ben