Author Topic: Why is this old geezer smiling??? (Read 4925 times)

spmoto · « **on:** May 24, 2017, 05:28:34 PM »

Now you can see why! I've been combing the country for a long time trying to find a clean, low miles, preferably one owner, Le Mans 1000 and I finally hit the jackpot. I got it from a Gent in Colorado and it just arrived last week. It is completely stock with 13,000 miles and has been very well cared for. I've put a couple hundred miles on it so far and it takes me back to what made me a Guzzi enthusiast 35 years ago. Some lighter return springs in the carbs and a Dyna III and that's it. I'm not sure why the red parts look pink in the pic's cuz they're really a nice red. So.....the old blacksmith gets a new hammer

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:29:46 PM »

Looks like fun! Glad you persevered and found it ....

Lannis

RinkRat II · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:32:13 PM »

Congrats on a beautiful Guzzi. Appears to be well worth the wait!

Paul B

canuck750 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:41:15 PM »

That's one nice looking Le Mans!

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:41:15 PM »

Tennmoto · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:45:11 PM »

Miss Lemans found a good home!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:48:21 PM »

That's a beauty. Attaboy..

wrbix · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:48:52 PM »

16" front?

Joking aside, I'm sure you'll love the ride....nice!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2017, 06:06:00 PM »

Good for you. The LeMans series was the best Guzzi ever made (I think)

radguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2017, 06:27:16 PM »

Beautiful survivor Steve, patience paid off for you.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2017, 09:48:24 PM »

Dusty

12SCraig · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2017, 10:33:52 PM »

Good on you.

What a great bike. They don't come much better than the mighty MKV.

Congrats. Go and ride the wheels off the thing.

Turin · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2017, 12:38:43 AM »

That is a beaut! Congrats. 1991?

Vince in Milwaukee · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2017, 04:57:57 AM »

I've had my Le Mans III a bit over 25 years now. It still makes me smile after all these years. Glad that you were able to find yours.

spmoto · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2017, 09:00:58 AM »

Thanks guys. Yes, Turin, it's a '91, one of only 17 with this color scheme imported in the US. I made a pass at Rockers when he was trying to decide how to thin his herd a few years back and have been on the prowl ever since. Leroy and I almost had a deal for his LM IV a few months back but he wisely decided to keep it. I'm really glad I was pointed toward this one, she's a keeper for sure.

JJ · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2017, 11:01:27 AM »

Good for you and CONGRATS!! I want to grow my beard like that when I retire!!

:1: Enjoy!!

Tusayan · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2017, 11:42:34 AM »

Quote from: spmoto on May 25, 2017, 09:00:58 AM

it's a '91, one of only 17 with this color scheme imported in the US.

A friend of mine had one, a very nice bike. I found it to be more stable than the earlier Le Mans 1000s that were essentially identical otherwise except for having a handlebar mounted fairing, headlight, instruments etc. that all turned with the bars. I've found frame mounted fairings to have the same effect on other models of bike too (for instance '90 versus '92 BMW R100GS) and for me this would be a reason to prize the '91 Le Mans! Enjoy it.

Edo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2017, 05:06:02 PM »

Nice find Steve. Complementi.

GuzziDog54 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2017, 05:47:04 PM »

Wow, very nice bike!

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2017, 06:20:18 PM »

Beautiful. Congrats

spmoto · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2017, 07:08:34 PM »

Molte grazie, Edo. Spero che tu stia bene.
Stefano

Anders Pedersen · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2017, 02:41:12 AM »

And I thought mine was clean - yours is cleaner. Congratulations!

guzzi ride · « **Reply #21 on:** May 26, 2017, 04:51:47 AM »

Nice score! enjoy

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