Hello.
After an on again off again relationship with Guzzis, I decided that I wanted another one. In the past, I had a V65, a naked SP1000, a LeMans 3, and a V50. So I had a chance to get a sorted SP in the next town and I sprung.
First thing I did was ask my old bikes and stuff broker if he had any vintage saddlebags. Of course he did, and after a few minutes with the brackets, I had the Krausers on.
I didnt like the seat, so I tried a solo:
After much ado in fitting a loop frame seat on there, I decided to go stock. I made a deal with a cool dude named Luke. We met to swap that red and black seat for a stock one. Turns out he was the owner of my bike before the guy I got it from. Small world, no? He explained the goodness that I had: It was a frame-off restoration with a 1980 CX100 motor installed. It has all stainless brake lines, all new Ferodo pads, custom repaint, a Powerlet, electronic ignition, Dyna coils, koni shocks, Biturbo shock cartriges, a Telefix fork brace, Bub exhaust, an aftermarket steering damper, SP2 footrest hangers, new Metzelers and it had only gained a few miles since he sold it. Groovy, to say the least. Turns out I really like the stock item and thats the way it will prolly stay.
The reason for the save? This bike was in the midst of a cafe conversion when I got it. I saved it from hipsterdom and vowed to return it to stock. This was fairly easy and the biggest problem I am having is putting the dash back to stock. I think I have most of the pieces but it had me head scratching on most days.
I just had to have these nylon/plastic levers a saw on e-bay if for nothing else, as spares.
I just got a set of stock mirrors in and they make me happy. I cant believe I was the only bidder and they were so cheap!
So now, I will finish up the dash soon, and it will be road ready. I am also amassing all the bodywork so I can do a re-paint. I realy dont want to mess with this paint job as it is nicely done, if not a bit too dark red. The new style will be exactly as stock, but black where the black is and where the electric blue would be, British Racing Green. Got some fairing lowers for unbelievably cheap and a tank, now searching for the rest.
Thanks for your attention and any help or hints with these dashboards is welcome.
