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My "Project 2025" - 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II

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vxn750:
I've been through quite a few different bikes during the last couple of years (Kawasaki Versys X-300, Suzuki SV650, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Yamaha Virago, Kawasaki Super Sherpa, Breva 750, Triumph Speedmaster 1200, Genuine Stella 150 2T and a BMW R65). All really fun, but an odd buying/selling/trading phase for me. The only bike I miss out of that lot is my Breva 750.

A few months ago I did a fly-n-ride from TX to TN for the 1983 BMW R65. I did enjoy the R65 but it definitely was not a Guzzi. Needless to say that affair was short lived. I made a deal with a buddy to trade the R65 for his V50 II plus some cash on his end. All we know about it's history was the guy he bought it from had bought it from another guy. It has 707 miles and looks pretty original and intact.

Although I've been riding for 17 years, this is my first attempt with a vintage, non-running bike. When I had mentioned to Mark Etheridge of Moto Guzzi Classics of my plan, he laughed and joked in his typical Mark fashion that he would be perfectly willing to help me part with any cash once I got in over my head. Seeing as how being retired I have more time than cash, I figured I've got nothing to lose. Besides, it's another facet of motorcycling that I can explore and that fits with where I'm presently at.







Cheers to a new adventure  :bike-037:

Turin:
What's wrong with it? It looks really good. Clean the tank and carbs, change the oil, slap in a battery and fire it up?

vxn750:

--- Quote from: Turin on January 27, 2025, 06:22:56 PM ---What's wrong with it? It looks really good. Clean the tank and carbs, change the oil, slap in a battery and fire it up?

--- End quote ---

I'm hoping there's nothing wrong with it other than it hasn't been ran in a very long time, maybe even decades. It still has what might be the original spark plugs; Lodge 2HLNY.

I'm just being slow and systematic with it. Taking a lot of pictures as I go along.

The tank is full of rust. I think I'll try the vinegar method to clean it out. I've never taken carbs apart so I'm researching that process. I drained the oil and it doesn't look bad, no bits of metal or anything. I've got to check with my buddy to see if he knows if the previous owner had changed it recently.
I'll pick up a battery and order a few parts/supplies this week (oil/air filters, engine/gear oil, spark plugs) to begin with and see if I can get it started.

faffi:
Get a manual, take your time, and you will be fine :thumb:

Tkelly:
Good looking bike,just like ours when it was new.Fun bike to ride.

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