750S The Build is Done

[canuck750]

Funny this should come up.  I had two people ask about the unused cable boss on my '74 V7 Sport's rear during last Sunday's ride.   Told 'em it was leftover on the shelf.  I didn't know it was the same as a loop's front plate.  Still learning!

There is a slight difference, I had to make do with a Loop front brake plate on the last V7 Sport I built, the Loop brake backing plate lacks the threaded stud that accepts the rear brake torque arm and if I recall correctly I had to machine the inside of the hub to clear the rear wheel center hub. With a little fiddling it did work. I had checked with Curtis back then and the part numbers were different but it is obvious the Loop front brake plate was used as the basis for the V7 sport rear brake.

[canuck750]

An update to my 750S build. I started my quest for a 750S deciding to build a clone years ago. It took me three years to gather up all the correct parts and then I found a real 750S to rebuild. This fall I traded the clone project with the finished black / green paint work to Don G. for his stunning 1000S. I had another original set of 750S tool boxes and tank, had them repainted the black / red scheme/ Harry in Ontario sold me his Sprint fairing off his CX100, thanks Harry! So here it finished and wearing black/red clothes. I may add some red stripes tp the sides of the fairing using vinyl wrap, going to experiment with some different locations of the double red / thin white stripe.

This is my favorite looking bike but I had to drop the swan necks to clear the fairing so the riding position may not agree with my crappy back.

[oldbike54]

 Lovely Jim 

 Dusty

[smdl]

Beautiful outcome, Jim! 

Would also like to see some pics of the 1000S, when you have a chance.

Cheers,
Shaun

[canuck750]

Thanks Dusty, Shaun

Some pics of the 1000S, all original. less than 2000 miles on the bike, a time capsule.

[smdl]

Amazing!  Thanks for sharing the pics, and thanks to Don G for preserving it while he had it!  Truly a treasure!!

Cheers,
Shaun

[Shorty]

   Sniff      They are very, very nice! 

[canuck750]

And Don has already rebuilt the 4LS Eldorado I traded with the 750S clone, he does great work, the bike looks and sounds great. I can't wait to see how the 750S clone turns out, I am betting Don will turn it into a real stunner.

[twowings]

Gorgeous!

[wirespokes]

Gorgeous!

Thanks for sharing.

[Huzo]

It's beyond me how anyone can do work so beautifully, flawless. In a similar league to Old Jock and the like. Priceless!!!

[AH Fan]

Thanks Dusty, Shaun

Some pics of the 1000S, all original. less than 2000 miles on the bike, a time capsule.

That's pretty Jim.
I was looking for one of those a while back.......... its good to know theirs one out there.   

Ciao

[nick949]

Wonderful work Jim    And thanks for taking the time to show us the progress - it's a real inspiration.

Nick

[Chuck in Indiana]

That's a really nice piece of work. Attaboy..

[balvenie]

It is indeed, Pretty  

[harrytief]

Jim
I want the fairing back...along with the bike!
Just too gorgeous for words.
Thumbs up.
Harry

[guzzinka]

  You traded a "project" clone bike for a near perfect example of one of the most prized collectible later model Guzzi around?!  I hope you negotiate deals professionally with that impressive skill set!

[ritratto]

What I want to know is, have you ridden them both yet?

[jas67]

Yes, pretty rare setup.

Common to see the 850T rear 2LS brake with cush drive swapped onto an Eldorado.

Is it much of an improvement?   I haven't yet ridden my Eldo to know how good or bad the brakes are.

My eldo is a late with with disc-brake up front.    I just had the front wheel off to take some measurements for Charlie who is making spacers to add a second disc to one that he will be working on.     The left fork leg has the bosses and holes to add a second caliper.    I'm definitely planning on putting a second caliper on it.

The calipers on that 750S look to be the same as the Eldo's.   Are they?   What other models use the same calipers?   I'm on the lookout for a left caliper for my Eldo if anyone has one that will work, which they want to sell.

EDIT:  a little searching found the answer.   F08 is the caliper is the one, and I can get a new one from MG Cycle.

[canuck750]

What I want to know is, have you ridden them both yet?

No not yet, come spring the 1000S and the 750S will get fired up and tuned. I am going to put the 750S on the road this year, probably not the 1000S.

[canuck750]

The calipers on that 750S look to be the same as the Eldo's.   Are they?   What other models use the same calipers?   I'm on the lookout for a left caliper for my Eldo if anyone has one that will work, which they want to sell.

EDIT:  a little searching found the answer.   F08 is the caliper is the one, and I can get a new one from MG Cycle.

Buying a new Brembo caliper from MG is the route to go. I swapped the 2LS drum on my Eldorado for twin discs years ago, all brake parts from MG, I went with the EBC floater discs on Gordon's recommendation, and bought a new master cylinder from MG as well, the brakes are wonderful! I used the braided hose kits from MG for all the lines.



I recommend fitting the FAC dampers and progressive fork springs as well, it will transform the ride.

[ritratto]

No not yet, come spring the 1000S and the 750S will get fired up and tuned. I am going to put the 750S on the road this year, probably not the 1000S.

That is a shame, as mine was in the same shape as yours when I bought it in '99, but has become my favorite bike of all time. It is still low mileage, but I love to ride it.

[RANDM]

Absolutely stunning bikes - congratulations.

Maurie.

[Rick4003]

Spectacular like always Jim! You're an inspiration! 

-Ulrik

[canuck750]

Thanks for the kind words fellas, much appreciated. Just 4 more months of winter.......

[mjptexas]

Thanks for the kind words fellas, much appreciated. Just 4 more months of winter.......

So Jim, is the Laverda up next?

[canuck750]

So Jim, is the Laverda up next?

It's almost done



Just waiting on some new headers, pet cocks, tach cable and some parts to rebuild the gauges. Then to cross my fingers and hit the start button.

[smdl]

Geez, now I know where the Energizer Bunny hangs out in winter.   

Looks great, Jim -- not that I expected anything less!

Cheers,
Shaun

[canuck750]

Geez, now I know where the Energizer Bunny hangs out in winter.   

Looks great, Jim -- not that I expected anything less!

Cheers,
Shaun

And here's the kicker about Laverda's - Wolfgang Haerter in Nakusp, British Columbia - Columbia Car and Cycle - has almost everything (and I mean everything you can imagine or ever need) in stock! I am just blown away but what Wolfgang can get for a Laverda.

Prices on parts are generally less than that for a Guzzi, I pay in CDN dollars, the parts come to me in days by Canada Post and Wolfgang is a wonderful source of advice and information.

I think I need to find a spoke wheeled 3C Laverda project!

[mgmark]

So Jim, is the Laverda up next?

I'm waiting for the LeMans I rebuild!
Beautiful work as always Jim, and a beautiful 1000S also. You have quite the growing collection!