Author Topic: Help me identify the bits and pieces on this beast. (Read 2984 times)

voncrump · « **on:** February 06, 2019, 04:10:18 PM »

Currently for sale in New Zealand.
It is a 1000 engine with some mods to the carbs and ignition.
It’s supposed to be a healthy runner.
It was sold some time back and advertised as a having a convert engine.
What can you tell me?
Cheers, voncrump

Shorty · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2019, 04:32:07 PM »

Hard to tell from cell phone photos. The carbs are possibly late model G- 5. The mag wheels came with later round heads as well, G-5, SP, Convert. Front fender could be SP, possibly CX. Fairing looks early Le Man. Tank was used from 850 T through G-5. Triangle side covers look aftermarket, as does the exhaust. Can't make out the rear sets. Rear fender?? I'm guessing monster G-5 bitsa.

Groover · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2019, 04:40:11 PM »

All what shorty said, plus T/T3 factory seat. if convert engine, the numbers stamped should start with VG (same is true for G5 and SP)

Edit, something looks strange about the front engine cover - nice, but strange.

John A · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2019, 05:02:02 PM »

The PHF carbs are a good thing, more tuning parts. They may be 30 or 36mm

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2019, 05:02:02 PM »

jwinwi · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2019, 05:33:03 PM »

Quote from: John A on February 06, 2019, 05:02:02 PM

The PHF carbs are a good thing, more tuning parts. They may be 30 or 36mm

I can just barely see '32' on the RH carb but I'm still on my first beer...stay tuned

voncrump · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2019, 05:38:40 PM »

Quote from: jwinwi on February 06, 2019, 05:33:03 PM

I can just barely see '32' on the carbs but I'm still on my first beer...stay tuned

Yes, it seems to say 32 on the carbs as well as some fabricated manifolds.
This could be a sorted strong runner.
Cheers, voncrump

JoeW · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2019, 05:59:56 PM »

The rear fender looks like series 1 Lemans 1 with an odd tail light. The only difference between a Convert and a G5/SP motor is the cam and front cover. I can't see for sure but, it looks like the front cover may have the fitting for the trans pump.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2019, 07:06:04 PM »

2:1 headers are not stock. Would be nice to see a left side pic.

I had a set of 2:1:2 headers on an old Convert. Wished I'd kept those

voncrump · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2019, 08:32:11 PM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on February 06, 2019, 07:06:04 PM

2:1 headers are not stock. Would be nice to see a left side pic.

I had a set of 2:1:2 headers on an old Convert. Wished I'd kept those

Left side as requested.

Cheers, voncrump

chuck peterson · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2019, 05:10:06 AM »

The header pipe looks like a common lightweight replacement at that time, but name escapes me ....it was a 2-1-2 arrangement. Somewhat thin they dropped a lot of weight from stock, but fragile. (Edit: Turin gets the name-Rennsport)

Chopped in the middle and I think a "Cherry Bomb" muffler added

Frenchfrog · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2019, 05:31:28 AM »

Looks like Agostini rear sets . If the carbs are 32 or even better 34's than it should run like a peach.

s1120 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2019, 05:48:26 AM »

It might be a bitsa... but I kinda like the job done to it. I think i would be looking for a V7 sport/Lemans style tank for it... but it looks nice.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2019, 10:50:07 AM »

Sure, it's a bitsa.. but so what? Looks to me that someone that knows what they are doing put it together.
I'd look good on it.

Muzz · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2019, 02:54:35 PM »

That the one in Te Puke?

Carbs have 32A on them. Formerly owned by an Austrian couple to tour NZ on. Starting price $6500NZ ($4390US)

Are you in the area Von Crump?

voncrump · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2019, 04:03:11 PM »

Quote from: Muzz on February 07, 2019, 02:54:35 PM

That the one in Te Puke?

Carbs have 32A on them. Formerly owned by an Austrian couple to tour NZ on. Starting price $6500NZ ($4390US)

Are you in the area Von Crump?

Gidday Muzz.
Im in the lower North Island.
I have noticed this bike for sale both times and if it has done a trip around the South Island and it still looks that clean around the mechanicals then it might be worth a bid.
Sensible mods and a few extra parts with it.
We will watch with interest.
Cheers, voncrump

stubbie · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:17:05 PM »

Looks like a 76 Le mans rear mudguard but the light looks wrong.

Turin · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:29:53 PM »

Rennsport made an exhaust like that, but it was 2-1-2. I like it !

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4852 Th.is might be your alt cover

injundave · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2019, 03:29:10 PM »

Prior to doing the South Island trip the bike belonged to a good friend of mine in Whakatane. I have ridden it and found it to be a good, strong runner which handled well and sounded great. It may have been brought in from Oz and possibly raced there. If you look closely there is evidence of a repair on the crank case just under the right hand side carb. This is what led Graeme, my friend, to think that it may have some Convert bits.

I certainly enjoyed my ride on it. It seemed to have a bit more torque than my T3 but was otherwise pretty much similar.

Definitely worth a bid if you're keen. Hope this helps.

Dave

voncrump · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:10:35 PM »

Quote from: injundave on February 09, 2019, 03:29:10 PM

Prior to doing the South Island trip the bike belonged to a good friend of mine in Whakatane. I have ridden it and found it to be a good, strong runner which handled well and sounded great. It may have been brought in from Oz and possibly raced there. If you look closely there is evidence of a repair on the crank case just under the right hand side carb. This is what led Graeme, my friend, to think that it may have some Convert bits.

I certainly enjoyed my ride on it. It seemed to have a bit more torque than my T3 but was otherwise pretty much similar.

Definitely worth a bid if you're keen. Hope this

Dave

Thanks for the info Injundave.
I will watch with interest.
Cheers, voncrump

jacksonracingcomau · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2019, 02:07:12 AM »

looks good to me
had to zoom on sidestand, not actually one of mine but good nonetheless

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