The G5 arrived.

[Tom]

Okay....whatever.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Okay....whatever.

Nice. 

[Tom]

Nice. 

Same to you. 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

http://thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_more_topics_article_-_rider_-1982-01-_tour-testing_moto_guzzi_g5_californian.html
http://thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_more_topics_brochure_-_moto_guzzi_v1000_g5_california.html

[Tom]

Thanks for the brochure links.  Still  "left overs" if new old stock parts used in a different configuration.  Moto Guzzi does that a lot.

[Groover]

That -California- one has a slight different version dash than the standard 2nd generation G5 dash. Does that model actually exist? (The one labeled G5 California)

[Shorty]

Saw off the muffler nipples off.  Add turn signals.  Take the mini-anti homeless spikes off the fender.  The dash looks like it's off an earlier bike.

I kinda like them exhaust pipes. I bet they keep the soot off n the saddlebags. The spikes gotta go; maybe they can hold my Okie plates on the back. 

[LeRoy]

Shorty:

Here's something you might find useful, unless one came with the bike:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Moto-Guzzi-V1000-G5-Owners-Manual-1981-2467rs/132408426234?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

On the other hand, if you send me a PM with your full mailing information, I'll send you a CD with PDF copies of all the V1000 G5 factory manuals, copies of period brochures, magazine articles, How-to procedures, wiring diagrams, and a bunch more stuff specific to the G5. It's a great bike.

This offer is also open to any WildGuzzi member. I also have model-specific CDs for most mid-'70s to '80s Tonti-framed Guzzi models. Just let me know what you'd like and I'll post you (any of you) a CD. Shipped anywhere, no charge. [And, for folks who've requested a CD recently, I'll be sending out a batch on Monday so please keep an eye on your mailbox!]

[John A]

I see it has PHF carburetor's - a nice upgrade from VHB's. more tunable if you like to experiment

[Shorty]

Shorty:

Here's something you might find useful, unless one came with the bike:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Moto-Guzzi-V1000-G5-Owners-Manual-1981-2467rs/132408426234?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

On the other hand, if you send me a PM with your full mailing information, I'll send you a CD with PDF copies of all the V1000 G5 factory manuals, copies of period brochures, magazine articles, How-to procedures, wiring diagrams, and a bunch more stuff specific to the G5. It's a great bike.

This offer is also open to any WildGuzzi member. I also have model-specific CDs for most mid-'70s to '80s Tonti-framed Guzzi models. Just let me know what you'd like and I'll post you (any of you) a CD. Shipped anywhere, no charge. [And, for folks who've requested a CD recently, I'll be sending out a batch on Monday so please keep an eye on your mailbox!]

Leroy, very generous! Thank you, check PMs.   Shorty

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

That -California- one has a slight different version dash than the standard 2nd generation G5 dash. Does that model actually exist? (The one labeled G5 California)

Probably like the 850-T Interceptor, it was just a decal that never got put on.