T3 California Restoration

[vintage53]

Outstanding!

[Pescatore]

I love the black&white contrast, especially on the seat. 

[Dave Swanson]

Thanks guys! 

The final pieces of the puzzle arrived last week.  I needed the saddlebag locks and HMB Guzzi had them in stock.  Pricey but not sure if I could have adapted anything else.  I am no Les P by a long shot.   

She is done - done except for tuning. 

[Scout63]

This thread and build are so wonderful Dave.  The photos are very helpful in finding what I like in T3s.

[vintagehoarder]

Sweet!!

[Dave Swanson]

I had my first opportunity to give it a check out ride today.  I spent a bit of time tuning the carbs and took off.  It runs SO GOOD!  Love it.

[LesP]

Another fantastic job (Save) Dave. 
Better than new.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

  If any of my bikes looked that good, I'd never ride them.

[Dave Swanson]

Break in miles are coming slowly.  The bike is coming more alive it seems as the miles add up. 

[vintagehoarder]

Congrats! They are great bikes. However, I never got on with the windshield -to much turbulence. I finally cut it down so i got clean air to the head/helmet (see photos).
I always thought the police livery looked really cool so I got black stripes from Stein Dinse. And who says a motorcycle always have to be black?!
It had open Dunstall pipes on it. Ridiculously loud.
Now sold.

Beautiful who did your windshield decal?

[Dave Swanson]

Beautiful who did your windshield decal?

I was surprised to see it on the windshield. 

[Tiki Joe]

Outstanding job once again as all of your rebuilds are.  Curious...if you don't mind sharing, what is your background?  I think you mentioned somewhere you're retired now...were in some sort of auto technician before?....I'm guessing an engineer as your bikes turn out perfect! 

[Klinkhammer]

Beautiful who did your windshield decal?

It was there when I bought it. I liked it, looked really cool!!

Dave! Your bike looks outstanding!!