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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #30 on: December 13, 2018, 04:37:59 PM »
I always thought they would make a nice sidecar rig..  Good power, easy to ride..

My buddy here locally just brought this home. This is his second convert, first hack. Beautiful machines.

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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #31 on: December 13, 2018, 04:45:01 PM »
My buddy here locally just brought this home. This is his second convert, first hack. Beautiful machines.



Wow, love it! Is this the same buddy with the silver G5?
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #32 on: December 13, 2018, 08:15:23 PM »
I too always thought they'd make a good sidecar bike. So a few months ago I found one and am in the midst of "hacking" her. Riding season is over here for the next several months so I'm taking the time to go through the bike. Before the snow came I was able to fabricate my mounts and get the sidecar chassis modified and connected. I put more than a hundred miles on setting it up so far and will continue in the spring.
I scratch built both the chassis and body, (currently wintering in my enclosed trailer to be painted in the spring) back in 2005 and hauled the rig with my 1974 Eldorado. The Eldo is now my "solo" bike.
Early thoughts about the Convert as a sidecar tug? Acceleration on par with my Eldo. I had it up 55-60mph only a few times but I don't think the Convert will be much faster than my Eldo rig was. (that's ok with me).
Big pluses --- better brakes and the fact its always in the right gear. Those of you who drive outfits will know that cornering is a busy time for us. Lots to think about, although it all becomes second nature after a while its nice to not have to worry about shifting.


And value?  I paid $4000 Cdn. (aprx $3000 USD)      There are some spare parts with the bike as well. A lot of work has been done and its pretty much a turn key bike mechanically. Top end is newish. Enduralast alternator. Trans seals and cooler lines replaced. ETC.
Cosmetics are absolutely fine with me but I'm easy to please and not worried about shiny chrome.
At the time  there were a few Converts for sale across Canada. The others ranged in price all the way up to $10,000. I have no idea if the others sold. But mine was only 6 hours from home. And it turned out the seller was a fellow CVMG member, (Canada's national vintage bike club). So that helped me know that I could trust what he told me.
Bottom line: I think it was a good price for both of us. 

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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #33 on: December 14, 2018, 08:55:49 AM »
Have to admit since getting mine last summer, I am hooked!

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Re: Value of Converts
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2018, 09:09:56 AM »
My 'vert is a bit of a tart.





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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2018, 09:44:26 AM »
Wow, love it! Is this the same buddy with the silver G5?

Ha! Nope, different buddy. That's Austin, the kid that helps Chuck with some of his projects, and conversely, has been wholly infected by his affection for Guzzi.

This is another Indy Guzzisti, owns an additional convert, an "Eldorato", and a 850T, written up recently in this article.

https://caferacergarage.eu/2018/11/30/moto-guzzi-850t-caffe-ratto-by-jeff-parrish/?fbclid=IwAR0_EtOYJN-N_gRA8Puee0PRE1RDp8phFfj8xfc4gD9rm9SPCM0CIQNwt5U
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #36 on: December 14, 2018, 12:07:47 PM »
My buddy here locally just brought this home. This is his second convert, first hack. Beautiful machines.



Love it!  Stunning bike, down to the slot wheel on the car!!!!   
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #37 on: December 14, 2018, 03:28:56 PM »
Hey Kidsmoke, do you know what brand that blue sidecar is? Looks cool!
  Curt, Your Cal II Auto looks like mine did when I first got it, I love the chrome fenders, noice!!    :thumb:
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #38 on: December 14, 2018, 05:41:26 PM »
That blue hack is quite a looker! It gets things stirring I didn't know were there.

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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #39 on: December 14, 2018, 06:17:14 PM »
Attaboy, Jeff..  :thumb: :smiley:
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #40 on: December 17, 2018, 08:21:28 AM »
My buddy here locally just brought this home. This is his second convert, first hack. Beautiful machines.



Loving it Jeff, can't wait to check it out.
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #41 on: December 17, 2018, 08:22:45 AM »
Hey Kidsmoke, do you know what brand that blue sidecar is? Looks cool!
  Curt, Your Cal II Auto looks like mine did when I first got it, I love the chrome fenders, noice!!    :thumb:
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Thanks, Jeff Rig's is awesome, love that sidecar.
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #42 on: December 17, 2018, 09:25:11 AM »
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #43 on: December 17, 2018, 12:39:33 PM »
Thanks for the cool info, Kidsmoke. I really dig that hitch hiker widebody! :thumb:
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Re: Value of Converts
« Reply #44 on: December 18, 2018, 11:12:48 AM »
Here's  mine


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