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Magni Guzzi -- anyone ever hear if it? Beautiful bike!
« on: December 13, 2014, 06:56:22 AM »

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Re: Magni Guzzi -- anyone ever hear if it? Beautiful bike!
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2014, 08:26:16 AM »
Arturo Magni (mahnee) was, I believe, chief mechanic at MV Agusta.  He is primarily known for his work at MV.  After leaving MV he made a series of Guzzi based specials: The Sfida(?) the Australia etc.  I believe his last bike was based on a Suzuki Bandit.  Others can probably fill in more details. He passed away but his son still operates in Italy.  www.magni.it
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Re: Magni Guzzi -- anyone ever hear if it? Beautiful bike!
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2014, 12:06:12 PM »
Always wanted a Magni Australia, which is the model you pictured Jas67.

Daytona engine.  Magni frame/swingarm.

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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2014, 12:32:26 PM »
Always wanted a Magni Australia, which is the model you pictured Jas67.

Daytona engine.  Magni frame/swingarm.



I thought that the rocker covers looked like it might be a Daytona engine.

Also, looking at the swing arm, it looks like they made their own paralever-like swing arm.
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2014, 12:45:42 PM »
a mate of mine imports used ones from japan but theyre hard to come by. giovani is magnis son that now runs the business, seem to be a waste of time emailing him though as he never replies, maybe he doesn't know English. they did at one stage make bell helicopters under licence, not sure if they still do. the first one my mate imported was a 97 sfida 1100i, with moderate crash damage to the front. I considered buying it a few time but speeds not my thing anymore as far as I know he still has that one for sale, and also a hotted up Australia forsale. I havnt talked to him for awhile though. if you want to own a magni guzzi you've got to be prepared to get the gorse out of youre pockets because they don't sell cheap

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Re: Magni Guzzi -- anyone ever hear if it? Beautiful bike!
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2014, 12:50:37 PM »
I thought that the rocker covers looked like it might be a Daytona engine.

Also, looking at the swing arm, it looks like they made their own paralever-like swing arm.


Yeah. Magni is pretty famous for the parallelogramo rear suspension.  Available as an accessory to fit the Tonti LeMans

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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2014, 02:46:31 PM »
Yeah. Magni is pretty famous for the parallelogramo rear suspension.  Available as an accessory to fit the Tonti LeMans



Magni owns the patent on this style of swingarm.  It was used on a Kawasaki and still used on Moto Guzzi and BMW.  Although in a different looking package.  The idea is to let the tire move up and down rather than rotate around the swing arm piviot point.  Along with preventing the rear tire from trying to drive under the bike when accelerating.

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« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2014, 05:12:59 PM »
The idea is to let the tire move up and down rather than rotate around the swing arm piviot point.

Sorta like my old '52 plunger frame BSA B33 500cc single.  Yeah, that bike could sure handle!

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« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2014, 05:51:33 PM »
Arturo is still around, in fact; he celebrated his 89th birthday this year.  Both father and son understand English - Giovanni posts occasionally on the Magni enthusiasts website.

I don't believe the Magnis ever had anything to do with helicopter manufacture; instead, it was MV Agusta that manufactured (Bell) Agustas.  When the MV Agusta motorcycle factory closed in 1979, the parent company continued in the aviation business.  Aviation was always, and still appears to be (with Agusta Westland) their primary focus.  The modern-day 'MV Agusta' motorcycle company has no connection whatever with the Agusta family.  Modern day 'MVs' are in fact Cagivas.  The badge they wear claiming '37 times champions of the world' is ludicrous!     

I now have one of these Magni Australias (see pic).  It's currently undergoing a rebuild, but will be roadworthy again early in the new year.  I'll post a link to some on-board video when I'm able.




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« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2014, 06:04:22 PM »
Magni Sfida is a lovely looking bike.  Remember drooling over one as a youth in the bike shop window.  Anyone in the UK got one for sale?

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« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2014, 06:28:48 PM »
Here's one that hangs out in Phoenix, AZ. I assume it's still there, I'm not.



. . . and my Breva having a peek in!


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« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2014, 06:38:15 PM »
Here's one that hangs out in Phoenix, AZ. I assume it's still there, I'm not.


Oh my,- that`s one serious looking motorcycle  :P

 
  jas67,- as you can see here, the Japanese don`t turn a blind eye to the Magni Guzzi either !


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« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2014, 06:47:08 PM »
Oh my,- that`s one serious looking motorcycle  :P


And man, does it sound good!

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« Reply #15 on: December 13, 2014, 09:52:21 PM »
weevee sorry youre right, it was augusta tied up with bell helicopters

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« Reply #16 on: December 14, 2014, 04:15:52 AM »
Weevee is spot on and Giovanni does answer mail, but you gotta keep trying as he can sometimes be a bit hit and miss. It does help if he gets to know you (even in the virtual sense).

His attitude is frustrating and baffling to a lot of US guys given the US attitude to customer service, the Italians attitude is entirely different. The guy has more business than he can handle, is perpetually swamped with business, so rather than kill himself, he prioritizes and I don't blame him, even when its my mails that occasionally get ignored.

Price of his bikes demands pretty deep pockets, but his machines are works of art, personally I think he builds the best looking bikes on the planet bar none. His spares prices are very reasonable though and he does his VERY best to help keep his bikes no matter the age on the road............... ..I really really rate the whole family and nice people to deal with when they reply  ;D

I have no clue, if there is any relationship or connection on the aviation thing but there is a company called Magni who make Autogyros

http://youtu.be/dJft3P0sBRg

I have a Sfida, story of a restore on it here

http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/features/stories/184--sfida-italian-for-challenge-

I am restoring (some would say butchering) another Sfida 1100, below is photo of it when I got it, unfortunately the photos flatter to deceive as to the condition





Wish I could afford more, but I cannot however, I will gladly help anybody with one as even just working on these machines is (to me) a serious joy

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ps Weevee you have some beautiful machinery sir I seen some video of the MV too & now an Oz, you're turning me shades of green
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« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2014, 12:36:12 PM »

I have a Sfida, story of a restore on it here

http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/features/stories/184--sfida-italian-for-challenge-

I am restoring (some would say butchering) another Sfida 1100, below is photo of it when I got it, unfortunately the photos flatter to deceive as to the condition





Wish I could afford more, but I cannot however, I will gladly help anybody with one as even just working on these machines is (to me) a serious joy

John

ps Weevee you have some beautiful machinery sir I seen some video of the MV too & now an Oz, you're turning me shades of green


Looks like you're cornering the UK market when it comes to Sfidas, John!  That's a very original-looking 1100.  Good luck with its ongoing restoration.

I've just read the story of your previous rebuild, and you certainly did the bike justice.  Great job.  My own bike is slowly coming together - although it hasn't been so much a restoration as a refurbishment.  I found no real 'nasties' in the strip-down, so my task was simplified.  I've simply replaced head-bearings/cam-belts etc., serviced the engine and greased the pivots/chassis-bearings where needed.  I bought this bike unseen, and have been surprised to discover the number of upgrades it possesses; I suspect it's been tuned to 'C' kit spec. already (although I've yet to inspect the cam-shafts to be sure).  It does wear the 'C' kit chip, the less-restrictive exhaust (not seen in pic.) and a deeper, higher-capacity sump mated with an oil-cooler and fairing-mounted temperature gauge.  Believe it or not, though, I haven't ridden it yet  :o  I'm sure it will be an experience!

As to the MV: I sold it a couple of months ago, having become disillusioned with the way in which Cagiva have cheapened what was once possibly the most illustrious of marques.  It sold for an ungodly sum, so my swelling bank account handled my hurt. ;-T  Check out my showcase ad: http://steve614sold.wix.com/mv-agusta-for-sale

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« Reply #18 on: December 14, 2014, 01:37:53 PM »
I raced one at Daytona in 2000 for the US importer. I took fifth, and my trophy hangs on the office wall of Giovanni.

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« Reply #19 on: December 14, 2014, 05:58:24 PM »
I raced one at Daytona in 2000 for the US importer. I took fifth, and my trophy hangs on the office wall of Giovanni.



Very cool!  ;-T

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« Reply #20 on: December 14, 2014, 06:50:36 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2014, 07:16:00 PM »
a few years ago I sent Giovanni an email and I said I wanted a set of magnesium wheels for my vintage guzzi. I mentioned he had my trophy on his wall, and sent that picture. He responded very positively (like I was family), offering a substantial discount (but still a ton of money), but... But he sent a set of engineering drawings of their wheels (all in italian), and told me to fill in the numbers. Great (sarcasm), I'd like to be able to say, make me a set to fit a 1978 Lemans, then the fitment would be on them. If I provide them the numbers and I get it wrong, I'm screwed. I have never pulled the trigger on that deal, as much as I'd love a set of these 6 spoke wheels for my Eldorado/automatic. I think I'd even go for the rear wheel with no cush drive to make it even lighter. The automatic's fluid drive and lack of shifting providing low stress on the spline and u-joint.

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« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2014, 07:49:55 PM »
Here's one that hangs out in Phoenix, AZ. I assume it's still there, I'm not.



. . . and my Breva having a peek in!




The bike is still here. Glenn even rode it Datil New Mexico for the August rally. Funny story, one of the guys he rode with was on a new model Royal Enfield. The Enfield made the entire trip, loosing the speedo in the rain - again, while Glenn had a battery connection problem and needed some help. He recently bought a KTM 390 (?) Duke and is totally seduced by that bike.
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« Reply #23 on: December 15, 2014, 06:35:31 AM »
Glenn's bike gets ridden. Magnificent!   But, not for the average build, requires short legs and loooong arms. The sound is off the charts.
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« Reply #24 on: December 15, 2014, 02:40:37 PM »
Glenn is not your average rider either. He tours on machines (like the Magni) that I'd have a hard time just taking to the monthly breakfast.
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« Reply #25 on: December 15, 2014, 08:31:24 PM »
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« Reply #26 on: December 16, 2014, 01:55:59 AM »
I know of three in NZ. Magnificent. And a joy to behold.



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« Reply #27 on: December 16, 2014, 03:55:24 AM »
Sweet

The place to see Magnis is Japan, they seem to have loads there, its his main country of export. If you look at any Japanese Guzzi meet you'll see a real disprortionate number of Magnis and all in beautiful condition

Re my 1000, it get's ridden, not all the time I admit and only in the summer but its not a garage queen (in fact it lives in a shed)

Proof

http://youtu.be/mHUlrL1Hb1U

Somebody needs to tell me how to embed can never get it work here (or the preview for some reason)



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« Reply #28 on: December 16, 2014, 11:37:02 AM »
Re my 1000, it get's ridden, not all the time I admit and only in the summer but its not a garage queen (in fact it lives in a shed)

Proof

http://youtu.be/mHUlrL1Hb1U

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« Reply #29 on: December 16, 2014, 12:09:21 PM »

Re my 1000, it get's ridden, not all the time I admit and only in the summer but its not a garage queen (in fact it lives in a shed)

Proof

http://youtu.be/mHUlrL1Hb1U

Somebody needs to tell me how to embed can never get it work here (or the preview for some reason)
Did you take this video? Looks like great fun.
The engine makes the best music, no need to add a soundtrack. I don't think this BB supports embedding of video.

 

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