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General Category => Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only => Topic started by: Turin on March 29, 2016, 09:02:43 PM
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This is going to take a while. I haven't come up with a plan yet... maybe a dr john replica?
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... maybe a dr john replica?
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A little off-topic, but what has become of Dr. John Wittner?
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Wow! Even more of a project than my '86 Le Mans 1000.
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I like to think of it as starting with a clean slate :grin: I don't think a restoration is feasible. The motor is supposed to be a monster.
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Here at Dave's home for wayward Guzzis I like projects. But that may be a little over the top. Lots a work, could make a cool bike out of it though. Good luck and keep us posted on the project.
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What's not to like? Tank, triples, frame, engine and apparently spares are there. I've done worse airplane projects.. :evil: :smiley:
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Did you get the transmission with the project? Looks like a great one to have in storage-to-be-worked on.
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I may have a few left over parts if u need something let me know. Have a complete breva fork assy if that helps....
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Got the original motor and the race motor, original se close ratio tranny a spare (maybe eldo?) forks, and a set of custom billet triple clamps. I need everything that goes between the tranny and the rear wheel ( besides the swing arm). I'm not sure what kind of rear differential would be the sturdiest. Also I'd like a front wheel and axel, 16" would be fine. :grin:
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Congratulations!! A little bit of spot & polish and she'll be just like new! :grin:
Cheers,
Shaun
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Project?
Quest more like it.
Dr John? I aplaude you Sir Knight!
Todd.
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I need everything that goes between the tranny and the rear wheel ( besides the swing arm). I'm not sure what kind of rear differential would be the sturdiest.
Hard to go wrong with the original type rear drive with 7/33 gears. Driveshaft and coupler are available new for under $100 at MG Cycle, a new u-joint is ~ $237.
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Project?
Looks more like building a dinosaur from a toenail.
Good luck.
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Project?
Looks more like building a dinosaur from a toenail.
Good luck.
At least he's starting with the CORRECT DNA!! :thumb:
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Also I'd like a front wheel and axel, 16" would be fine. :grin:
I have an original 16" front wheel I can donate to your project for the cost of shipping. Let me know if you can use it.
Mark
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So who was Dave's Cycles? Maybe a restoration would be considered?
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So who was Dave's Cycles? Maybe a restoration would be considered?
Dave Blue? Terry would know that one.
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Any progress photos? Just wondering if you are done yet.... :angel:
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Dave Blue? Terry would know that one.
My thinking was rather than a Dr Jon Replica why not Dave's Cycle resto(mod)? The bike might have history all it's own. ANd you could still trick it out with Dr J parts and stuff.
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My thinking was rather than a Dr Jon Replica why not Dave's Cycle resto(mod)? The bike might have history all it's own. ANd you could still trick it out with Dr J parts and stuff.
I like this idea. Find the history and see what story you might tell for years to come. I love doing the Dr. John stuff, but it looks like it was close to it anyhow... by appearance anyhow. You might find exact.pics to go by with a little research through this Dave cat. That would be a find. Fun stuff.
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that is a nice start of a project!
at least you can mod anything you want, you are not destroying a original classic
i built myself a ducati F1 , started with just the frame.
basically i can fit whatever suspension i want, no worries about originality.
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My thinking was rather than a Dr Jon Replica why not Dave's Cycle resto(mod)? The bike might have history all it's own. ANd you could still trick it out with Dr J parts and stuff.
I'm leaning that way now. Dave's Cycle was the local Ducati, Guzzi, Morini, and Triumph dealer . They also raced and this was Daves racebike until he switched to a 900SS.http://www.teamwreckless.com/home.html. I've known about this bike since about 1991. I'm not sure if I'd want to clear the tank of have it re-painted.
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Forks! The bottom triple clamp will need some grinding.
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I like that fork brace. Would like one for mine...
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Looks Like Its Using An Earlier Short Head Frame, Not The Mk IV One.
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The forks are currently on half of a 1980 G5 frame that was experimentally monoshocked and had the steering head geometry altered. That frame is going in the trash as soon as I get the forks off.
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It could happen...
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Dave and Kathy use to own Dave's Cycles in Mesa. I bought my Daytona 1000 from them. They sold it and the owner that bought the dealership is/was not a customer service type person. Last time I saw them I had lunch with them near their home in Queen Creek. Kathy use to be the "monkey" when they use to race sidecars. Buffalo, NY area IIRC.
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I'm going to start this to document my progress. Motor and tranny have been checked, clutch and plates like new. Fresh paint on drivetrain!
Engine is 78 x 94, X7cam, major port work, lightweight flywheel.
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Stealth job?
Looking forward to watching it take shape
John
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Turin, you need to sort out your camera's focal / macro settings.
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Frames ready.
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Sweet!! What paint did you use? and are you happy enough that you would use it again?
Looking forward to following along with the project.
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Powder coat. I suck at painting.
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I'm a fan of powdercoat too.
I should have been more specific - you mentioned paint on drivetrain. I assume you painted the engine, tranny, etc. That's what I was curious about.
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Oh, rustoleum 2X.
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If you get bored with the project, I'll take that engine :azn:
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Nice, thanks for posting
Jim
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Need I say I really like project threads? :smiley: :popcorn:
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With the frame painted that color. What are doing the body work in? and are you keeping the swallow tail look? Looks good so far.
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Swan tail.. check but solo seat only. Since it is an SE, the bodywork will be white with red accents.
Tom, did you ever hear this thing run back in the day?
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I have a '87 SE with 16" front wheel. It has a Bub exhaust system on it. Sounds pretty good.
Biggest problem, I had was with the right accelerator pump. The factory setting had it squirting too much gas. I found this out by chance. Took awhile to find this out. Rebuilt the carbs 3 times. Checked the complete ignition system 4 times. I really wanted to punch Guido in the face.
The other problem, that has plagued this model is the triple trees. Check for cracks. Not sure why. Maybe the metal used in them or Guido tried to save some pennies for the parts. This is/was the problem that showed with the 16" wheel up front. IMO. Anyone can correct.
I don't have the 16" handling problem that was with most others. My '89 LeMans V has the 18" front wheel otherwise the same bike as the '87 LeMans IV SE.
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The other problem, that has plagued this model is the triple trees. Check for cracks. Not sure why. Maybe the metal used in them or Guido tried to save some pennies for the parts. This is/was the problem that showed with the 16" wheel up front. IMO. Anyone can correct.
First I've heard of this "plague". <shrug>
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The perceived problem that people have said with the SE was the 16" wheel. Turns out the triple trees were the problem.
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The only triple tree "issue" I've heard of was the '85 version vs. later ones. In '86 they changed the offset, increasing trail and slowing the steering a bit. The material changed too - from nicely cast aluminum to roughly cast steel/iron. Never heard of either cracking.
The later type was supplied as an "update" kit to anyone with an '85 that wanted it.
Edit: Guzziology agrees with the above and says that "Later ('86-on) bikes again had aluminum clamps but of the revised dimensions".
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The only triple tree "issue" I've heard of was the '85 version vs. later ones. In '86 they changed the offset, increasing trail and slowing the steering a bit. The material changed too - from nicely cast aluminum to roughly cast steel/iron. Never heard of either cracking.
The later type was supplied as an "update" kit to anyone with an '85 that wanted it.
Edit: Guzziology agrees with the above and says that "Later ('86-on) bikes again had aluminum clamps but of the revised dimensions".
Maybe that's the "problem" for the 16" wheel and by the time it was corrected, the "bad handling" label got tied to the bike.
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I got the triple trees covered.
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Very nice! :thumb:
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powder coated factory 16" & 18" wheels. She will have no problem stopping!
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Good grief what size of rotors are these? :grin:
I know the 16" wheel will make them appear even bigger, but when I look at my 320s on an 18" wheel they look miniscule compared with these
Can you get the caliper on and off without removing the rotor? Might be tight once lines are installed
Watching with interest........... .........nice work Turin
John
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Is that the Dave's Cycle racer?
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This is the Daves Cycle racebike.
The rotors are NOS 300mm that were part of the old upgrade kit for the 18" wheel conversion. http://www.dropbears.com/s/sda/p62.htm
Calipers are Harrison billet 6 piston that I scored off of E-bay several years ago.
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Dave Hull and I raced that bike in a four hour at phx int, in 1993. Pretty potent motor as I recall. Back then all 3 brakes were on the front master, with a chyrsler adjustable proportioning vavle for the rear.
I was never so sore, after riding that thins for a couple hours.
Glad you are restoring it.
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Dave, how cool is it that you raced this thing! I got it in pieces, and a lot is/was missing. I am putting back as much of the original pieces as possible (as raced). Tom Hull is adding a lot of his input into the build. He's going to build a 2-1 exhaust system.
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That SE was built by Lance Baker, who at the time worked for moto america, the importer, at that time.
the exhaust was a rennsprt 2-1-2, but dave made a2into 1 out of it. for ground clearance.
originally a battle of twins racer.
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It's a small world, indeed, when you are fooling around with Guzzis.. :smiley: :boozing:
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Thanks for the info Turin
Still cannot get over how large they look on the wheel
I've got 6 pots ISRs on my Magni 1000 & they are awesome, I love being able to haul off speed with light 2 fingered action, reckon those will be the same
Looking forward to seeing it going together
John
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Most of the work was done at Dave's Cycle Circus, in mesa.
I worked there, and Lance was a guzzi rep., but worked part time for Dave, to fund his racing habit.
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When did you work there? I bought my '93 Daytona 1000 from him and Kathy in '94. I lived in Mesa till '80.
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worked there 1988 til early 1993 off and on. went to work for importer in late ;93.
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We probably crossed paths.
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Y'ep. They came out here on a cruise ship, spent lunch time with them. Last time I was out in Queen Creek, Dave let me drive his Mini Cooper.
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The bike is coming along, Dave saw it and wants to take her out for another ride when she's done! Hell ya that's going to happen! Too cool!
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FYI, that is NOT how the exhaust will be routed.
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That's coming together really well, thanks for updating. Those triple clamps are be-you-T-FULL.
The exhaust looks great how you have it - maybe you should just buy some heat-proof boots. :grin:
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Are you repainting the tank too? I'd ride it around like that but not my bike. :angel:
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There will be a full re-paint. White with red.
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You are going to set your ankles on fire with that exhaust configuration.
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Tank white or red?
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Mostly white with red accents and lettering.I want to see it with the tail section and fairing before I finalize anything.
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Mock up for the Stucchi LeMans fairing is set up and the exhaust is next to be built. There is a long way to go, but it is starting to look like a bike.
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Looks good! You have to post a video for us when you are finished! :grin:
-Ulrik
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I'm liking the looks of the tail piece. Custom?
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Very early bimota
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Not easy to resurrect an old race bike :bow:
Dusty
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Thanks Dusty, but It's not too bad when you buy that ex-racebike from the man who built and raced it, and his son is heavily involved in building it again . I could not do this by myself and ever hope to ride it .
Dave was racing this bike when I met him at his dealership when I was enrolling in college. He's the reason my first bike was a Guzzi.
He thought I would do something cool with it and he wanted his storage container cleaned out.
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Hi Turin
Thanks for sharing your project. I love the Stucchi fairing, how did you come across it?
Seeing that you are not aiming for a concours restoration, aesthetically a 1100 Sport carb fuel tank might be the icing on the cake? Surely you have one in your cornucopia of parts (envious of your workspace)
Cheers
Jason
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Not my workspace, I've got a little two car garage ( which I'm grateful for btw) The build is happening at the local Ducati builders shop. His dad raced it back in the day (so did he a couple of times). I bring the parts and, he makes it work. The original tank will be mildly modified and go on the bike. Right now it's getting wired.
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Good luck putting air in that front tire!!!!
powder coated factory 16" & 18" wheels. She will have no problem stopping!
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I really like the exhaust, nice work :bow:
You are creating a very cool bike, nice attention to detail!
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The video sucks, but it's my first attempt at youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcN_gJHL6fs[/url
The Gent doing the work is Tom Hull of Tom's Italian Tune and Service. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcN_gJHL6fs)
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The video sucks, but it's my first attempt at youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcN_gJHL6fs[/url
The Gent doing the work is Tom Hull of Tom's Italian Tune and Service.
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Sounds real nice! Thanks for posting the video.
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I won't have anything to add for a while, so this is where it stops for now.
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Looks great!
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What size FCRs are those and what throttle and cables are you using. I'm considering using those on my LM5
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FCR 41's. Sudco and Power Barn sell a kit for the 1100 sport.
I went his route because:
A - this engine was modified with a big bore kit and racing cam and other fun stuff, I figure racing carbs are appropriate.
B- there were no carbs included when I brought home my giant basket case. I'd have went with Del'lortos if I had a set.
The left side carb linkage has issues clearing the tank so the tank is going to need a slight recess. Left side air filter will get squished by the frame.
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Thanks for the info. That motor sounds great.
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Forks!
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Do you have any information on that fork brace/fender mount? Looking for something like that to replace my factory one.
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They may have had in made. This bike was built pre-internet and a lot of the stuff was done in house (very evident by looking at the lower triple clamp :grin:).
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A few updates. Caliper brackets made, brake lines attached, Wiring done, and seat subframe is built. still some work to be done on the seat itself. Windscreen also needs some shaping.
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Fairing fits with the 2-1 pipe. Hopeful that the heat wrap will keep the paint from bubbling.
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Almost ready for paint. taped off where the color separations will be.
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Fairing fits with the 2-1 pipe. Hopeful that the heat wrap will keep the paint from bubbling.
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Ride fast so the airflow will cool things down! :evil:
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Primer / basecoat
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This is going to look fantastic :bow:
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Second color. Clear goes on next.
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Keeping the SE colors in the design scheme, well played :thumb:
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The paint looks great!!
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that bike looks stunning! I love the tail. What are you going to do for side covers? :thumb:
Rick.
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No Sidecovers, no idea of anything that will look right.
Here is a front Fairing shot.
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Beautiful paint work, it's going to be a stunner! :thumb:
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Beautifully conceived and executed..
Well balanced look, more than what can be said for some..
Will you have any small green accents to the colour scheme..?
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Only green will be the exposed coils. This was race bike back in the day and want to retain some of that flavor.
BTW the center stand is going away.
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I got some pictures of the SE being ridden in anger back in the day. ( Rider - Dave Hull, owner Dave's Cycle Service)
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In that bottom shot, the track looks as greasy as a butchers dick.
Is it an abberation in the camera or a light trick ?
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The pic is 20+ years old. Digital pic of an analog
Photo. Probably reflection or stain.
I do not have the originals.
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From those photos, it's probably safe to say that Le Mans 1000 doesn't has any handling issues :thumb:
Thanks for posting them.
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I have to chime in with the other guys, the paint looks fantastic! And so does the rest of the bike. Love the old racing photos. Makes me want to build my spare frame into a race bike! :)
Have you been riding it yet? No ride report as far as I can see, which brand are your mirrors and how do you like them? I need something similar for mine. I don't like not having mirrors but also don't like the cheap bugeye mirrors I bought for the MOT.
-Ulrik
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I'm liking the swanky suede seat. That should grip in seat nicely!
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Mirrors are CRG. I haven't ridden it yet, because it's not quite done. Bracket to fabricate, Windscreen to trim, Bolts to check /Torque etc. I was going to wait until the lower fairing is attached and post final pics, but someone already put pictures on facebook so screw it. As she is now.
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Great color scheme. It looks damn fast standing still!
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All Done . Short test ride tonight, was taken by surprise by the torque of this thing. Front wheel came up and gave me a little scare.
Will give her a real test out this weekend.
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BEAUTIFUL :thumb: :thumb:
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That looks great, nice job! You had a lot work to do on this one and it's been fun following your progress. Thanks for the thread :bow:
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That looks great, nice job! You had a lot work to do on this one and it's been fun following your progress. Thanks for the thread :bow:
Damn right..!
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Great thread and build. Good luck with it. Looks beautiful.
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Stunning!!! Must be fast cause it has some serious brakes. LOL
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Went for a hour long blitz Saturday night. I learned a couple of things. The charging system is not working. 45 minutes in the lights started really dimming, and I didn't dare let her stall, there is no way I could push start this thing. Rear shocks are set too stiff, any road irregularities upset the chassis. All fixable.
Brakes are awesome. I appreciate braking more than I do horsepower. The Harrison Billet 6 calipers with the Foating Brembo rotors and Brembo radial master cylinder provide one finger braking. Tom converted the rear disc to fully floating.
The seat is a stock lemans 1000 including plastic pan with the back cut off and attached to the rear duck tail. Semi stock riding position.
The engine is pulls hard everywhere to 8,000 rpm. Not so hot for low speed tiddling though.
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Turin,
Bike looks great, nice addition to your fleet. What tipe of side stand is on the bike?
Jack
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Brown sidestand. Available here - https://boxerworks.org/products/custom-brown-side-stand-for-tonti-frame-moto-guzzi-custom-moto-guzzi-kickstand (https://boxerworks.org/products/custom-brown-side-stand-for-tonti-frame-moto-guzzi-custom-moto-guzzi-kickstand)
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Thanks
Jack
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Very nice, those brakes are awesome looking
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Still working the bugs out. The gas tank developed a leak up top there the new panel was welded in for the recessed filler. My painter is a great guy and repaired it at no charge ( not his fault at all) The alternator that was installed was bad. I had two other spares. Still shaking her down and finding loose bits that need tightening. The exhaust nuts came loose causing a big exhaust leak that made the bike run poorly and blue flames to shoot out the exhaust. not fun when your foot is next to the end of the tailpipe.
On the positives, she's a total monster that wants to lift the front wheel up in first, and this has the close ratio ZD tranny with that tall 1st gear. Handling with the 16" front is great as long as there is enough air in the tires.
(https://i.ibb.co/hLy1k7g/20190302-152945.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hLy1k7g)
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You can be very proud of that one! :thumb:
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Great looking bike Turin :thumb:
Sounds like a real beast - and fun!
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Turin, I came across a video on youtube the other day, almost 100% sure it's your bike during the rebuild phase. Sounded very good, and had sort of a clean "whistle" sound when giving it throttle.. what is doing that, the exhaust or the carbs? Love it!
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Really crappy video that's sideways?
The guy adjusting the idle is Tom Hull (Toms Italian tune and Service) It was hid dad's ( Dave ) racebike.
The whistling noise is actually the gear whine from the front of the engine. You don't here it as much now due to the fairing. To appreciate it, you have to here it under load. Yowsa!
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Yes, that is the video (sideways) - I can't seem to find it again. So those are the timing gears (instead of the chain)? Sounds very smooth overall, nice engine!
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Long term update. lots of tuning adjustments have had to be made. She finally starts easily and idles. FCR carbs are a PITA and the big cam and high compression don't help. I'm contemplating changing up the exhaust.
She is fast and the lessons learned on this one will carry over to her sister, the Raceco Sidlow bike.
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That exhaust does seem a little short, are you considering going back to duals? If staying 2-1, I'd consider a "Thunderheader" off a Harley setup with an actual functional reverse cone, but you'd have to modify it of course. Probably the shorter ones used on the dyna or sportster model would probably be even better because it's closer in cc. I had a Harley a long time ago, and tried a ton of exhausts at the time, until I was pleased with the tone and performance of that particular exhaust. It actually made a difference and performance increase was real unlike others that were just noise.
Here is some info on them:
http://www.thunderheader.net/tech.php (http://www.thunderheader.net/tech.php)
Thanks for the update and good luck!
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(https://i.ibb.co/P1XZPrX/megaphone1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P1XZPrX)
I'm thinking duals. I have these bub verlicchi replicas.
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Here's a Video
warning it's loud. :grin:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tltpqjtqggatjcz/20210117_171607.mp4?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/tltpqjtqggatjcz/20210117_171607.mp4?dl=0)
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:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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Fantastic :bow:
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Excellent! Love it.
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Great video, the bike sounds mean!
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What do they say about projects never really being Done?
(https://i.ibb.co/tCtkPB1/20240103-144116.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tCtkPB1)
(https://i.ibb.co/8bqprbS/s-l1600.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8bqprbS)
Astralite's. Front is a 3.5 x 17”, rear a 4.0 x 18”.
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My favorite wheels, nice find!
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Forgot to say, I want them :tongue:
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Oooooooo …. Aaaaaahhh….
Hot damn- that’s an awesome pair of Astralites. Great score!!
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Running Conti sport attack 4 120/70-17 up front and a Road attack 3 150/65-18 out back. the 150 had to have the right side of the tire shaved with a plane so it wouldn't rub the swing arm. Fitting the Harrison 6 calipers was a bitch. I expect handling improvements with the rounder profile tires.
(https://i.ibb.co/PNGRZNv/20240106-230224.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PNGRZNv)
(https://i.ibb.co/9YVGqPv/20240106-234238.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9YVGqPv)
(https://i.ibb.co/vmF6zxt/20240106-234254.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vmF6zxt)
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WOW. Drool worthy!
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I'd say you're done now with this project :-) looks perfect!
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Those look great.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Great score, can't believe I missed them!
Must be the season for Astralites - seems they are everywhere but in my hands! :azn:
Link: https://www.mecum.com/lots/1104635/1986-moto-guzzi-le-mans-1000/?aa_id=518653-0 (https://www.mecum.com/lots/1104635/1986-moto-guzzi-le-mans-1000/?aa_id=518653-0)
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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.
(https://i.ibb.co/2k7W0fN/3-8-24-9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2k7W0fN)
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(https://i.ibb.co/F6wB010/3-8-24-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F6wB010)
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THAT turned out nice nice nice !
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AMAZING!
Well done!
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Great final touch, looks perfect!
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I first thought I saw an early Bimota
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