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Title: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: sdcr on June 09, 2022, 08:37:47 PM
Not exactly a garage queen, but it is running, and has potential. I’ve found the LM 3 to be one of the most satisfying rides I’ve ever owned.
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/afton-1983-moto-guzzi-850-lemans-iii/7491855893.html

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Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: JJ on June 09, 2022, 09:36:29 PM
Best QUOTE of the ad.... :wink: :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:

This bike was born a BEAST...and still is a super BEASTIE...

Yes....indeed! :wink: :smiley: :thumb: :cool:
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: Canuck750 on June 09, 2022, 09:40:31 PM
Looks to be all there, hopefully someone saves it and gives it some love.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: s1120 on June 10, 2022, 04:17:36 AM
Interesting mods for sure..  but looks to be mostly there, and a pretty good price if its a good runner.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on June 10, 2022, 07:55:23 AM
I *love* the white LM3s.. but.. I'm going to have to get some eye wash.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: sdcr on June 10, 2022, 08:32:28 AM
New owner could easily spend the “ buy in price” +, to resurrect this beastie. Lots of stuff is unobtanium, or pricey for these. Ask me how I know...

Best QUOTE of the ad.... :wink: :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:

This bike was born a BEAST...and still is a super BEASTIE...

Yes....indeed! :wink: :smiley: :thumb: :cool:
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: PeteS on June 10, 2022, 09:25:31 AM
Thats a deal. Fairing far more useful than on a LM850. Interesting tire choice.

Pete
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: blackcat on June 10, 2022, 12:26:50 PM
Thats a deal. Fairing far more useful than on a LM850. Interesting tire choice.

Pete

Yeah, I don't know about those tires.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: Alfetta on June 10, 2022, 12:48:44 PM
Yeah, I don't know about those tires.
Also not sure about the receiver hitch on the smart car....
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: spmoto on June 10, 2022, 01:09:37 PM
Looks like a Sprint Mfg. fairing. They were really well made and came with the lights mounted and a wiring sub-harness. I had one years ago. Sprint is not making them anymore as they're focusing on Hinkley Triumph stuff.
Steve m
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: sdcr on June 10, 2022, 01:10:22 PM
No doubt, this is one unique Guzzi. How about the multi colored wheels...

Yeah, I don't know about those tires.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: blackcat on June 10, 2022, 01:14:03 PM
Looks like a Sprint Mfg. fairing. They were really well made and came with the lights mounted and a wiring sub-harness. I had one years ago. Sprint is not making them anymore as they're focusing on Hinkley Triumph stuff.
Steve m

The last time I communicated with them they were still making fairings for Guzzi's once you paid for the item with a long lead time, but that was some time ago. They do make a quality product.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: Turin on June 10, 2022, 02:16:12 PM
looks like they fitted a lemans 1000 swingarm (medium) to fit the slightly wider wheel ?
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: Guzzistajohn on June 10, 2022, 03:00:28 PM
Man, I’d like to have those fish tails for my LMIII much cooler than LaFranconi competition  :thumb:
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: slopokes on June 10, 2022, 05:17:29 PM
That fishtail is worth $3k alone…
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on June 11, 2022, 08:06:23 AM
New owner could easily spend the “ buy in price” +, to resurrect this beastie. Lots of stuff is unobtanium, or pricey for these. Ask me how I know...

Yeah, you know just from looking at it that it hasn't been maintained. What oil that remains in the pan will look like tar. Maybe there is still lube in the rear drive. I've seen these kind of "turds" come in to Mark's for "service" because they were making the dogga dogga noise.  :smiley:
I would much rather pay a Guzzi Guy more money for a nice one.. <shrug>
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: PeteS on June 11, 2022, 08:19:06 AM
Yeah, you know just from looking at it that it hasn't been maintained. What oil that remains in the pan will look like tar. Maybe there is still lube in the rear drive. I've seen these kind of "turds" come in to Mark's for "service" because they were making the dogga dogga noise.  :smiley:
I would much rather pay a Guzzi Guy more money for a nice one.. <shrug>

The seller says he was a Guzzi Mechanic and has  Mobil 1 racing oil in there now. I would bet you could buy it and ride it home, no worries. I would ride my ‘76 LeMans cross country today and the motor hasn’t been apart in 30 years. They’re Guzzis, thats why we buy them.

Pete
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: LowRyter on June 11, 2022, 10:35:28 AM
Yeah, I don't know about those tires.

anti theft devices when owner follows for test ride.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III $3500
Post by: sdcr on June 11, 2022, 01:27:30 PM
Well, there’s that.
I don’t think any self respecting, hipster motorcycle jacking thief, would be caught dead on it.

anti theft devices when owner follows for test ride.