My Lemans SE project thread - update 2024

[cliffrod]

Those look great. 

[Turin]

yep, nothing left to do except replace the front stainless brake lines that sprung a leak. Never had that happen before. I'll have a ride report once she's ready to go. it's amazing how heavy the factory wheels are, especially the rear.

[cliffrod]

Yup.  The 1987 F1B that we rebuilt at the same time as my V7 Sport has astralites on it.  So light, they’re the only rims besides plain old shouldered Borranis that I have ever really, really liked.  They’re gorgeous wheels, too- especially that gold.

One day, during a moment of inattentiveness, the F1 was taken on brief off-road excursion that buggered the front wheel.  It’s been a long time and we haven’t found a replacement yet.  Very impressive to see your pair materialize. You’ve mentioned them before iirc.

I would really like a set for my CX, but have no realistic expectations about it ever happening.

[Turin]

I found these a week before x-mas on E-bay. Bid late at night with 30 minutes left and I was sure they'd get sniped at the last second. A couple of friends said they passed on them due to the odd sizes. (17" front and the 4 inch wide rear). These are the only aftermarket wheels I could imagine putting on this bike.

[Groover]

Great score, can't believe I missed them!

Must be the season for Astralites - seems they are everywhere but in my hands! 

Link: https://www.mecum.com/lots/1104635/1986-moto-guzzi-le-mans-1000/?aa_id=518653-0

[Turin]

Wheels and Conti attack tires did wonders.  She steers really light and transitions faster side to side. I feel like I could get a knee down if I was still that brave. Stick a fork in this one.












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[kballowe]

THAT turned out nice nice nice !

 

[SIR REAL ED]

AMAZING!

Well done!

[Groover]

Great final touch, looks perfect!

[faffi]

I first thought I saw an early Bimota