Question for Le Mans III owners

[spmoto]

I'm considering a bike that I haven't seen yet nor have I been  able to talk to the seller yet. A friend had one years ago and I seem to remember that the upper triple clamp had bosses foe attaching handlebars. Also, I know someone on this forum has posted pictures quite often of his LM 3 that has handlebars mounted. So, am I remembering correctly or not? Thanks
Steve M

[guzzisteve]

Yes, top clamp on my LM3 has 2 upper holes drilled but bottom ones are not drilled, dash mounts to ones drilled.

[Turin]

My III had handlebars when I bought it. I went back to clip on's. (also ditched the Corbin saddle) Swan neck bars are the way to go if you want something taller.

[Tkelly]

My favorite of the LeMans series.

[spmoto]

thanks for the responses guys, very helpful.
Steve M
 PM'd you Turin.

[Gino]

I have 2 of them both converted to normal bars using the standard top yoke

[spmoto]

Thanks Gino! I did remember correctly then. Could you post a picture or two when you get a chance? Thanks
Steve

[Gino]

Thanks Gino! I did remember correctly then. Could you post a picture or two when you get a chance? Thanks
Steve

I will try to get pictures tomorrow

[Gino]

I found some on my blog page, gives you an idea .
http://ginoontour.blogspot.com/2022/04/easter-weekend.html

[Guzzistajohn]

Here's one

[spmoto]

Thanks Gino and John. Lovely bikes and countryside. And the bars look like a good functional solution.
Steve M

[Steph]

I put Verlicchi adjustable swan clipons on mine.
Painted them black & they blend it nicely.

[Guzzistajohn]

The 850 is such a sweet motor, it would be a shame to not be able to enjoy.

[wirespokes]

Mine also came with handlebars instead of the clipons. Mounting handlebars messes with the gauges and how they mount - sets the gauges higher. I'd recommend staying with the clipons - they're not as low as most clipons due to their rise plus the height of the steering head. They're more like handlebars with no rise, or very little.

[steven c]

 When I had my III I put on super bike bars and a Cobin Gunfighter. Work well for me for many years.

[spmoto]

Thanks for the ideas and opinions everybody! The swan necks sound like a good option to consider too. Now I need to decide whether to buy the bike or not. It's getting complicated because I'm second in line now for Bens Duc 860GTS.
Hmmm, choices.