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Title: A warning to “collectors”
Post by: jacksonracingcomau on February 09, 2026, 03:20:25 AM
Mate and I both bought 67 v700’s -his and mine both incredibly low mileage but almost polar opposite.
Mine horrific condition externally but perfect inside , his beautifully kept but truly odd fkd bits inside!
Possibly due to mine having not run in 50-60 years, his getting started often as circus trick but never warmed up and ridden.
100 cold starts doesn’t do them any good !
Title: Re: A warning to “collectors”
Post by: guzzisteve on February 09, 2026, 07:47:50 AM
Rule of law in my book, if you start a bike, you ride it at least 10mi. It does more harm than good. In cold weather it creates that moisture mayonnaise goo. Constant starting with out oil pressure is also not good for oil demanding parts.
Mine ain't pretty but goes all the time and can keep up w/most 8V models, not bad for a 67 V700, open in, open out. Got 2 more 700's all apart on shelves and NOS gas tank plus another set of cyl's lined & new rings.
Glad you found another sidecover, so far I haven't sold any parts off of any of mine cept the crappy carbs. Let's see your PATINA


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Title: Re: A warning to “collectors”
Post by: Perazzimx14 on February 09, 2026, 10:13:12 AM
Its why I have the self imposed 1000 mile per year rule. If it doesn't get ridden at least 1000 miles a year it gets sold. If I want garage art I'll just buy a picture to hang on the wall. Cheaper takes up less space and no need for any maintenance.

I'm also in the don't start it unless you are going to ride it club.
Title: Re: A warning to “collectors”
Post by: JoeW on February 18, 2026, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: Perazzimx14 on February 09, 2026, 10:13:12 AM
Its why I have the self imposed 1000 mile per year rule. If it doesn't get ridden at least 1000 miles a year it gets sold. If I want garage art I'll just buy a picture to hang on the wall. Cheaper takes up less space and no need for any maintenance.

I'm also in the don't start it unless you are going to ride it club.
I agree that's why I am going to put my 67 on the market.
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Title: Re: A warning to “collectors”
Post by: guzzisteve on February 18, 2026, 11:05:02 AM
Just don't hit the shifter instead of the brake on a ride in a panache.  Nice Bike Joe
Title: Re: A warning to “collectors”
Post by: Kev m on February 18, 2026, 11:20:54 AM
Quote from: JoeW on February 18, 2026, 10:30:24 AM
I agree that's why I am going to put my 67 on the market.
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