G5 V1000 Finds

[Groover]

I'm going to make this thread my job to keep alive. I'm always searching and researching G5 V1000 models, not sure why... it's a little bit of an obsessions for some odd reason for me, so I'm going to post links of ones for sale that I find so someone here buys them before I do; that way I keep myself out of trouble by not hoarding them.... I have one and I only need one,  I will keep repeating that to myself  ;D

Disclaimer: I have no affiliations with any of them. I will pass along anything I know about them, and I won't comment on pricing.

This one is nice 1979 G5 1st Generation located in Milford, New Hampshire I have communicated with the current owner, he's the 3rd owner I think, has 10K miles on it. He bought it in 97 and it's been parked since 2002 - I think he parked it because it jumps out of gear sometimes when it gets hot, then was going to fix it all up, ended up on the backburner, now is up for sale. Not sure what the gear jumping problem is, so you may want to look into that.

It appears to be all stock other than the fairing, K&N filter, and an external oil filter. He has all the parts to reverse it to 100% stock.

http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4738658953.html

Good luck.

[Groover]

Here is another one, it's a 1981 G5 2nd Generation located in Red Oaks, Texas. Sounds like a good one, and appears to be well taken care of. A few parts are not original, but from the description it seems like he may still have the take-offs. I don't think the handlebars are original either. This generation has the round slider carbs. I have not communicated with the current owner.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4755290617.html

Good luck.

[fotoguzzi]

becoming harder and harder to locate, especially the non convert models.

LOL!  that price is way too high so if he's firm he'll be keeping it awhile.

the second one is nice but priced too high as well.

[mtiberio]

at least it has floor boards and not those stupid mid rail pegs...

[nunzio]

becoming harder and harder to locate, especially the non convert models.

LOL!  that price is way too high so if he's firm he'll be keeping it awhile.

the second one is nice but priced too high as well.

Dallas,Texas is the home of High Priced motorcycles just add $500.00 to $1000.00 ,at least, to the same bike you can get somewhere else!!!

The last 3 bikes I bought I went to Wisconsin,Tennessee and North Carolina to pick up,basically got a free vacation with what I would have had to pay for the same bikes here.

I'll be looking to buy something in Santa Fe, N.M. next week when I go to pick-up a trailer I bought near there.

Flip it and pay for the trip.....Alan

[Allflatblack]

Grover, are there any documents that list how many g5's were sold in the U.S.?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

at least it has floor boards and not those stupid mid rail pegs...

My '79 had those "stupid mid rail pegs". Would have rather had footboards or pegs positioned like a T3, but it was still a great bike.

[Groover]

Grover, are there any documents that list how many g5's were sold in the U.S.?

According to this Wiki, written in Italian, there were a total of 3,875 made between 1979 and 1985, and 3,000 of those were military. That means there are supposedly only 875 civilian models, and I think that would be worldwide since there were all made in Italy. The scanned fax document shown on the Wiki is apparently from someone whom contacted Moto Guzzi about this back in 1993.

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V1000_G5

.. and since most are being Cafe'd, I will someday own the only Civilian G5 in the entire world  ~; bwaha hahahaaa (<evil laugh)

Hope that helps.

[kidsmoke]

I GUARANTEE this one will never be Cafe'd

[Perazzimx14]

at least it has floor boards and not those stupid mid rail pegs...

I'll trade a complete set of floor boards off my T3 for a peg set up. I only need the rails and levers already have the foot pegs and cast bracket.

[mtiberio]

The g5 had one off levers and pegs mounted to the rear board mount. The extra long lever made for huge swings necessary to shift. Not the same as a t3 or sp nt.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Here's my '79 G5, top photo was how it came when I bought it for $800. The bottom two are how it looked when I sold it in '91.

[donn]

According to this Wiki, written in Italian, there were a total of 3,875 made between 1979 and 1985, and 3,000 of those were military. That means there are supposedly only 875 civilian models, and I think that would be worldwide since there were all made in Italy. The scanned fax document shown on the Wiki is apparently from someone whom contacted Moto Guzzi about this back in 1993.

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V1000_G5

And of course there's more Moto Guzzi lore on Italian wikipedia.  Interesting how different their perspective, apparently the loop frame didn't make much of an impression.

Translated from Moto Guzzi page:

In 1971 the V7 Sport was presented, designed by Lino Tonti, a sports bike designed to make history for the dynamic characteristics of the coupled engine-chassis and to be the only production bike, in the global era, to overcome 200 km / h. For the American market are completed versions Special, California, Ambassador.

...  the only mention of the Ambassador, and there's not a word about the Eldorado, unless that's what the 850 V7 they remember really was:

From the California page:

The year was 1971 and the V7 California was born. After a limited number of models with 750 engine and chassis of the V7 Special, 1972 is available in version 850.

Meanwhile, the apparently better informed French, seem to be saying 25,600 produced in 1979 -- am I misreading?
http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

And of course there's more Moto Guzzi lore on Italian wikipedia.  Interesting how different their perspective, apparently the loop frame didn't make much of an impression.

Translated from Moto Guzzi page:
...  the only mention of the Ambassador, and there's not a word about the Eldorado, unless that's what the 850 V7 they remember really was:

From the California page:
Meanwhile, the apparently better informed French, seem to be saying 25,600 produced in 1979 -- am I misreading?
http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm

Not surprising. It all depends on the contributor's perspective. The Ambassador and Eldorado wouldn't make an impression on an Italian since both were really US/North American only models. Just like if an American wrote it, they'd likely include little about the V7 Special and 850GT.

[dl.allen]

Getting interested in these G5s.  I have a really nice 75 850T.  Would there really be much difference in acceleration and cruising with the 1000 cc engine?  And did the G5 have the chrome bores?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

And did the G5 have the chrome bores?

Iron liners in early ones, Nikasil/Nigusil in later ones. No chrome.

[Groover]

From the California page:
Meanwhile, the apparently better informed French, seem to be saying 25,600 produced in 1979 -- am I misreading?
http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm

Not sure, but looks like someone is waaayyy off! Are there any other sources for these numbers?

[radguzzi]

In the San Fransico area...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/4752607056.html

[Groover]

Here is one that just popped up. I contacted the seller and he replied so it's legit I think. He said actual mileage was more like 98k and not the 80k stated on the ad. Once again, I'm have no affiliations with these listings/sellers - I just post G5's I see for sale here when I see them.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/4978101393.html

[Groover]

And here is another one. This one belongs to wildguzzi board member: kwn306 ( http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3844 ). Again, no affiliation other than helping a board member and I just offered to post images of his G5 that is now up for sale. Please contact him for further information. What I know is a quote from a different thread saying this: I have a 79 G5 with a little over 8K on the speedo, thinking about selling it, I have way to many bikes and don't have time to ride it. It is a LA Police bike I found in a barn, Charlie did a ton of work on it for me including installing a new wiring harness from Greg Bender. Anyone interested ping me @ kwnsdn at gmail dot com and I will send you pics.

Pics:

[arveno]

PM sent , hopefully i will be fast enough .... lol

[jomarti3]

Here is another one, it's a 1981 G5 2nd Generation located in Red Oaks, Texas. Sounds like a good one, and appears to be well taken care of. A few parts are not original, but from the description it seems like he may still have the take-offs. I don't think the handlebars are original either. This generation has the round slider carbs. I have not communicated with the current owner.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4755290617.html

Good luck.

I know the owner and the bike and seriously considered buying it myself.  It's condition is extraordinary and the bike is owned by a guy who is both knowledgeable and very particular about maintaining it.  The bags just add to the overall appeal for me.  And no, I don't have a stake in this other than to give credit for a nice machine.

[Groover]

Here is 1979 Moto Guzzi G5 V1000 on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-G5-V1000-/151738627522?forcerrptr=true&hash=item235453b5c2&item=151738627522

[LeRoy]

Here is 1979 Moto Guzzi G5 V1000 on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-G5-V1000-/151738627522?forcerrptr=true&hash=item235453b5c2&item=151738627522

That would seem to be a new high water mark for G5 pricing. Or at least for G5 asking pricing.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Maybe he's related to Moe? 

[handyandy]

I would like to find a set of pegs. I just bought a Call II for Mary, but she hates foot boards. If anybody wants to trade please let me know. Thanks Andy

[MotoG5]

Bought this one new in 81' and rode it daily until I sold it to my boss three years ago. He still has it pretty much as you see it here. He has cleaned it up a bit and it still runs fine. One of the best Guzzi's I ever owned. Doubt he would part with it. He has my original 71' Eldo too!

[Groover]

^ I need that one... So I can have a stripped-down version and a fully dressed one. Tell your boss to sell it; doesn't he have work to do? 

[Groover]

A few more:

This first one looks like a good project, close to stock. Appears to be an easy-ish restoration to whichever direction you want to go with it. It's a 1st generation G5:

http://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/5146163541.html

This second one..... I'm actually a little skeptical on linking this one to this thread. The seller is calling it a G5, however, I'm seeing a lot of non-g5 parts on it. I'd investigate more on the history of this one if you are planning on going for it. Could just be that some parts have been replaced with Convert and T3 parts over the years...

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/5163859399.html

Again, I have no affiliation with any of these sellers and I won't comments on pricing and such. I'm just linking G5 finds and making short/quickie observation notes.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Really cool one just ended on ebay...

It didn't bid up to the guy's reserve price.. I wonder what he set the reserve at?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Moto-Guzzi-/351470540389?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=146i5mmkg32d%252BSooiIpvAJSXIGQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I don't really 'get' reserve pricing... why not just set the opening bid at reserve price?