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General Category => Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only => Topic started by: ikdiederik on February 12, 2026, 07:42:49 AM
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Hey there,
Just joined at Wildguzzi yesterday to share knowledge and stories. Although riding Italian beauties on both 2 and 4 wheels for many years I got my first Guzzi 2 years ago. It came to me when someone traded it in with me and has been in the corner of my shed since then. Last couple of weeks I finally started working on it. The bike is believed to be build late 80s with the use of a Galletto engine. Although it looks funny it rides like crap and is way to heavy. So my thoughts are to rebuild it completely using mainly the engine and maybe some small parts.
(https://i.ibb.co/MkNdsMfH/image-13-07-2023-07-56-08-32.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MkNdsMfH)
After not having run for I think over a decade I first wanted it to run properly in it's current frame. I cleaned the tank, changed the leads, cleaned and rebuild the carb, new piston and gave it a proper haule over. Couple of kicks and the she goes!
Next up is rebuilding the engine from 12v dynamo to a 6 volt magneto ignition to get it more period correct and save weight. In the meanwhile I am gathering parts to build a frame. So far I have a Cardellino front end, a first gen Zigolo rear suspension and a Galletto steering bar with fittings. Goal is to keep the bike as light as possible using mainly 50's Guzzi parts and create something unique and useless but fun.
I'll keep you posted using this thread.
Diederik
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Looks like it was built using a small dirt bike rolling chassis. Certainly odd looking.
Larry
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Looks like it was built using a small dirt bike rolling chassis. Certainly odd looking.
Odd Indeed. Did you Notice the oil reservoir? Hilarious!
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You should consider joining the "guzzi-singles" discussion forum. 300 members worldwide. Discuss only the single-cylinder Guzzi Moto d'Epoca.
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Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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weird and wonderful.... not sure why you want to make it "more period correct" but we'll leave that for now :)
a comment before you put you heart, soul and wallet into this:
We have people still using Galletto's round here where i live (nortehrn italy). On a good day (without too much wind :) ) they can go about 40 mph.
Just to give you an idea
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@ Patrick: I am a member of the singles discussion group as well. Though silent and on the I read and learn 👌🏼.
@ Turbo Guzzi: I have the Mostro Guzzi 1 as shown on the first picture running now for a couple of weeks and took it for some ride outs to the gelateria. With the thing weighing over 140kg I was surprised to reach an estimated top speed of 70-80km/u on a flat road 🎉. The 'period correct' idea is to use as many parts from the fifty's as possible in Il Mostro Guzzi 2. I'll share an update real soon!
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As promised an update! Although a diamond in the rough and in desperate need of finishing, I have mounted the swingarm (Zigolo 53) and the girder front (Cardellino 54) to the remains of a MBK frame (unfortunately much later). Of course I needed to make a lot of alterations to make it fit. After strengthening the frame on critital parts I made a swingarm axle which has brass bearings on the lathe. The swingarm itself is extended with around 5cm. All using high quality hardened steel. The rubber spring element still needs a mounting bracket. For the girder I didn't do to much yet. I only made a steeringaxle on the lathe to make it fit, but it will need a lot of extra work to strengthen and correct it. The picture below at least shows the direction I am thinking.
(https://i.ibb.co/DfZDtZy1/IMG-20260424-151845.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DfZDtZy1)
I hope to find time soon to finish the swingarm and start reconstruction the girder. Still looking for parts as well. If anyone has a nice front wheel hub that would be great. I need something with a drumbrake of around 150mm + but a maximum width of 10-11 cm to fit between the fork legs. I already have some nice 19" wheels for 36 spokes.