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Welcome to the forum, FarmYard!Your question is a little bit broad to answer easily. You can find a little bit of help in terms of which smallblock models to prefer in Mick Walker, Moto Guzzi Buyers Guide, from the early 1990s. Or in Guzziology by Dave Richardson.Germany is swarming with Guzzi enthusiasts, from what I can tell. I don’t know contact information for German clubs and resources, but they’re there. So I think you are in a good spot for what you’d like to do.Moto
Well, the answer largely depends on more questions- What is it you want to tinker with, and to what end? Restoration, buy & sell, garage fiddling; or will you ride it meaningfully? What is your budget? My experience with MG is that everything you can purchase is x3 the price of a Norton and not always available at any price. But though I love a Norton, I'd rarely uncover it to ride instead of the MG.
I'm looking for something to ride and tinker around on. I don't have the time or inclination (or talent ) for restauration work. Something to fall in love with...something not so perfect as my Tracer with a bit more soul.
the only guzzi I did not loose my ass on was a green frame 1000S made a nice profit. I regret selling but was to difficult to ride with clip-ons
Teo Lamers in Nijmegen, Holland is good for parts. Where are you located? There are a number of small shops around the factory that deal in parts but they're harder to get a hold of. Try Agostini's then ask if they know of other shops that handle parts for the V50.V50 is a good choice. It reminds me of a Triumph 650 Bonneville. Light, maneuverable and good torque.
Get a V50III. Excellent for all round use.
Have you considered the V65 series. At least the engine is larger in case you need to ride the Autostrada. If not the V50 is better. Just for the V50/V35.....No Autostrada.
As I understand, V65 is a bored-out V50. I'd stick with the V50, it's really all I need in terms of power