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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Groover on November 05, 2014, 08:27:11 AM
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I'm going to make this thread my job to keep alive. I'm always searching and researching G5 V1000 models, not sure why... it's a little bit of an obsessions for some odd reason for me, so I'm going to post links of ones for sale that I find so someone here buys them before I do; that way I keep myself out of trouble by not hoarding them.... I have one and I only need one, I will keep repeating that to myself ;D
Disclaimer: I have no affiliations with any of them. I will pass along anything I know about them, and I won't comment on pricing.
This one is nice 1979 G5 1st Generation located in Milford, New Hampshire I have communicated with the current owner, he's the 3rd owner I think, has 10K miles on it. He bought it in 97 and it's been parked since 2002 - I think he parked it because it jumps out of gear sometimes when it gets hot, then was going to fix it all up, ended up on the backburner, now is up for sale. Not sure what the gear jumping problem is, so you may want to look into that.
It appears to be all stock other than the fairing, K&N filter, and an external oil filter. He has all the parts to reverse it to 100% stock.
http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/4738658953.html
Good luck.
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Here is another one, it's a 1981 G5 2nd Generation located in Red Oaks, Texas. Sounds like a good one, and appears to be well taken care of. A few parts are not original, but from the description it seems like he may still have the take-offs. I don't think the handlebars are original either. This generation has the round slider carbs. I have not communicated with the current owner.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4755290617.html
Good luck.
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becoming harder and harder to locate, especially the non convert models.
LOL! that price is way too high so if he's firm he'll be keeping it awhile.
the second one is nice but priced too high as well.
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at least it has floor boards and not those stupid mid rail pegs...
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becoming harder and harder to locate, especially the non convert models.
LOL! that price is way too high so if he's firm he'll be keeping it awhile.
the second one is nice but priced too high as well.
Dallas,Texas is the home of High Priced motorcycles just add $500.00 to $1000.00 ,at least, to the same bike you can get somewhere else!!!
The last 3 bikes I bought I went to Wisconsin,Tennessee and North Carolina to pick up,basically got a free vacation with what I would have had to pay for the same bikes here.
I'll be looking to buy something in Santa Fe, N.M. next week when I go to pick-up a trailer I bought near there.
Flip it and pay for the trip.....Alan
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Grover, are there any documents that list how many g5's were sold in the U.S.?
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at least it has floor boards and not those stupid mid rail pegs...
My '79 had those "stupid mid rail pegs". Would have rather had footboards or pegs positioned like a T3, but it was still a great bike.
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Grover, are there any documents that list how many g5's were sold in the U.S.?
According to this Wiki, written in Italian, there were a total of 3,875 made between 1979 and 1985, and 3,000 of those were military. That means there are supposedly only 875 civilian models, and I think that would be worldwide since there were all made in Italy. The scanned fax document shown on the Wiki is apparently from someone whom contacted Moto Guzzi about this back in 1993.
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V1000_G5
.. and since most are being Cafe'd, I will someday own the only Civilian G5 in the entire world ~; bwaha hahahaaa (<evil laugh)
Hope that helps.
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I GUARANTEE this one will never be Cafe'd
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/tiokimo/Jackal/20140823_133033_zps8kkytyof.jpg) (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/tiokimo/media/Jackal/20140823_133033_zps8kkytyof.jpg.html)
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at least it has floor boards and not those stupid mid rail pegs...
I'll trade a complete set of floor boards off my T3 for a peg set up. I only need the rails and levers already have the foot pegs and cast bracket.
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The g5 had one off levers and pegs mounted to the rear board mount. The extra long lever made for huge swings necessary to shift. Not the same as a t3 or sp nt.
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Here's my '79 G5, top photo was how it came when I bought it for $800. The bottom two are how it looked when I sold it in '91.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/Amboman4/79MotoGuzziG5001_zps95bbde16.jpg)
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According to this Wiki, written in Italian, there were a total of 3,875 made between 1979 and 1985, and 3,000 of those were military. That means there are supposedly only 875 civilian models, and I think that would be worldwide since there were all made in Italy. The scanned fax document shown on the Wiki is apparently from someone whom contacted Moto Guzzi about this back in 1993.
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V1000_G5
And of course there's more Moto Guzzi lore on Italian wikipedia. Interesting how different their perspective, apparently the loop frame didn't make much of an impression.
Translated from Moto Guzzi (http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi) page:
In 1971 the V7 Sport was presented, designed by Lino Tonti, a sports bike designed to make history for the dynamic characteristics of the coupled engine-chassis and to be the only production bike, in the global era, to overcome 200 km / h. For the American market are completed versions Special, California, Ambassador.
... the only mention of the Ambassador, and there's not a word about the Eldorado, unless that's what the 850 V7 they remember really was:
From the California (http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_California) page:
The year was 1971 and the V7 California was born. After a limited number of models with 750 engine and chassis of the V7 Special, 1972 is available in version 850.
Meanwhile, the apparently better informed French, seem to be saying 25,600 produced in 1979 -- am I misreading?
http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm (http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm)
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And of course there's more Moto Guzzi lore on Italian wikipedia. Interesting how different their perspective, apparently the loop frame didn't make much of an impression.
Translated from Moto Guzzi (http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi) page:
... the only mention of the Ambassador, and there's not a word about the Eldorado, unless that's what the 850 V7 they remember really was:
From the California (http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_California) page:
Meanwhile, the apparently better informed French, seem to be saying 25,600 produced in 1979 -- am I misreading?
http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm (http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm)
Not surprising. It all depends on the contributor's perspective. The Ambassador and Eldorado wouldn't make an impression on an Italian since both were really US/North American only models. Just like if an American wrote it, they'd likely include little about the V7 Special and 850GT.
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Getting interested in these G5s. I have a really nice 75 850T. Would there really be much difference in acceleration and cruising with the 1000 cc engine? And did the G5 have the chrome bores?
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And did the G5 have the chrome bores?
Iron liners in early ones, Nikasil/Nigusil in later ones. No chrome.
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From the California (http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_California) page:
Meanwhile, the apparently better informed French, seem to be saying 25,600 produced in 1979 -- am I misreading?
http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm (http://vibmoto.free.fr/guzzi-tonti-t.htm)
Not sure, but looks like someone is waaayyy off! Are there any other sources for these numbers?
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In the San Fransico area...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/4752607056.html
(http://images.craigslist.org/00X0X_j8qi3Sx3JLU_600x450.jpg)
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Here is one that just popped up. I contacted the seller and he replied so it's legit I think. He said actual mileage was more like 98k and not the 80k stated on the ad. Once again, I'm have no affiliations with these listings/sellers - I just post G5's I see for sale here when I see them.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/4978101393.html
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And here is another one. This one belongs to wildguzzi board member: kwn306 ( http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3844 ). Again, no affiliation other than helping a board member and I just offered to post images of his G5 that is now up for sale. Please contact him for further information. What I know is a quote from a different thread saying this: I have a 79 G5 with a little over 8K on the speedo, thinking about selling it, I have way to many bikes and don't have time to ride it. It is a LA Police bike I found in a barn, Charlie did a ton of work on it for me including installing a new wiring harness from Greg Bender. Anyone interested ping me @ kwnsdn at gmail dot com and I will send you pics.
Pics:
(http://www.scooteropolis.com/images/guzzi/wg/KWN%20G5.1.jpg)
(http://www.scooteropolis.com/images/guzzi/wg/KWN%20G5.2.jpg)
(http://www.scooteropolis.com/images/guzzi/wg/KWN%20G5.3.jpg)
(http://www.scooteropolis.com/images/guzzi/wg/KWN%20G5.4.jpg)
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PM sent , hopefully i will be fast enough .... lol
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Here is another one, it's a 1981 G5 2nd Generation located in Red Oaks, Texas. Sounds like a good one, and appears to be well taken care of. A few parts are not original, but from the description it seems like he may still have the take-offs. I don't think the handlebars are original either. This generation has the round slider carbs. I have not communicated with the current owner.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/4755290617.html
Good luck.
I know the owner and the bike and seriously considered buying it myself. It's condition is extraordinary and the bike is owned by a guy who is both knowledgeable and very particular about maintaining it. The bags just add to the overall appeal for me. And no, I don't have a stake in this other than to give credit for a nice machine.
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Here is 1979 Moto Guzzi G5 V1000 on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-G5-V1000-/151738627522?forcerrptr=true&hash=item235453b5c2&item=151738627522
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Here is 1979 Moto Guzzi G5 V1000 on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-G5-V1000-/151738627522?forcerrptr=true&hash=item235453b5c2&item=151738627522
That would seem to be a new high water mark for G5 pricing. Or at least for G5 asking pricing.
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Maybe he's related to Moe? :boozing:
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I would like to find a set of pegs. I just bought a Call II for Mary, but she hates foot boards. If anybody wants to trade please let me know. Thanks Andy
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Bought this one new in 81' and rode it daily until I sold it to my boss three years ago. He still has it pretty much as you see it here. He has cleaned it up a bit and it still runs fine. One of the best Guzzi's I ever owned. Doubt he would part with it. He has my original 71' Eldo too!
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/GuzziRider/DCP_0095.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/GuzziRider/media/DCP_0095.jpg.html)
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^ I need that one... So I can have a stripped-down version and a fully dressed one. Tell your boss to sell it; doesn't he have work to do? :grin:
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A few more:
This first one looks like a good project, close to stock. Appears to be an easy-ish restoration to whichever direction you want to go with it. It's a 1st generation G5:
http://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/5146163541.html
This second one..... I'm actually a little skeptical on linking this one to this thread. The seller is calling it a G5, however, I'm seeing a lot of non-g5 parts on it. I'd investigate more on the history of this one if you are planning on going for it. Could just be that some parts have been replaced with Convert and T3 parts over the years...
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/5163859399.html
Again, I have no affiliation with any of these sellers and I won't comments on pricing and such. I'm just linking G5 finds and making short/quickie observation notes.
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Really cool one just ended on ebay...
It didn't bid up to the guy's reserve price.. I wonder what he set the reserve at?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Moto-Guzzi-/351470540389?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=146i5mmkg32d%252BSooiIpvAJSXIGQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
I don't really 'get' reserve pricing... why not just set the opening bid at reserve price?
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That ones looks to be the same one as the second one I linked. I think (not 100% sure as it's been a while since I've listed anything on eBay) is that you have to pay eBay a higher fee if your opening bid is higher. It's also to get the bidding going with a lower opening bid.
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One currently on eBay (01/26/16):
A few parts changed, but looks like it's been made for comfort and reliability. Could be easily reverted to stock I think.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-G5-/161959960066?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25b590de02:g:yd4AAOSwa-dWp95N&item=161959960066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-G5-/161959960066?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25b590de02:g:yd4AAOSwa-dWp95N&item=161959960066)
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The g5 is under rated and under appreciated. I had one for a few years drove it all over the country then sold it to a friend then bought it back some years later. Enjoyed it again for a while sold it to another friend with the promise I get first dibs on buying it back...... :thumb:
Oh,,,, I loaned it out to an Aussie last summer for his Rt. 66 trip. :boozing:
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(http://thumb.ibb.co/k8oRqm/101B1550.jpg) (http://ibb.co/k8oRqm)
Here's my G-5 have owned for over 20 years,absolutely love this bike,wouldn't take a farm in Texas for it.(a quote from another member here, MotoG5,I saw Rays beautiful G-5 at the Iowa rally in 1996,I was riding an 73 Eldorado I restored.I wanted to buy it from him and that's when he said the farm in Texas thing,he did help me find the one that's in the picture)it had 24.000 in 96 when I bought it ,Approaching 120.000 miles. My original G-5 engine(I still have)was getting tired so at 100.000 miles I dropped in a low mileage Cal2 engine. I built those large panniers many years ago,(I call it my two wheeled pickup)these bikes are real workhorses.you can really over load them and they don't seem to mind.It gets 50 mpg all day long loaded or naked.I really don't ride it much anymore,I moved onto a nice 2007 Norge ,and my new favorite 2012 Stelvio. All Guzzi's have their quirks part of the fun in owning them is figuring out the good and bad points and make improvements on the bad ones.
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(http://thumb.ibb.co/k8oRqm/101B1550.jpg) (http://ibb.co/k8oRqm)
Here's my G-5
Looks nicely decked out, functional and solid!
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I'm really enjoying my "shiftless G5" (Convert). :wink:
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I guess I should do what I said I would do with this thread... Here is a current one for sale:
Moto Guzzi G5 1000cc 1981 - $3700
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/moto-guzzi-g5-1000cc-1981/6349960013.html
If anyone here buys it, I want those pipes :grin: - speaking of, who sells those or are they no longer available?
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Charlie Pinero had the first G5 in the states in 1978 he was personal friends with the Berliner importer he had that bike for a year-and-a-half I purchased it from him with 33,000 miles on it in a year-and-a-half I drove it and put on over over 250,000 miles on that bike thing was beautiful the biggest thing that ever had to go wrong on it was the clutch heads were never off the whole time I had it I sold it to a guy in Canada far as I know it's still running if you can find or have the initial brochure of the G5 they'll show a person with a brown leather coat standing under a stone bridge and the G5 is in front that is not me personally but it is the motorcycle that I ended up owning Berliner had to borrow the bike back from Charlie Pinero so they can make the brochures I did have a wonderful time with that my bike originally had pegs I changed it over to floorboards that I got from goast motorcycle as a take off of another bike excellent motorcycle
TOMB
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I guess I should do what I said I would do with this thread... Here is a current one for sale:
Moto Guzzi G5 1000cc 1981 - $3700
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/moto-guzzi-g5-1000cc-1981/6349960013.html
If anyone here buys it, I want those pipes :grin: - speaking of, who sells those or are they no longer available?
Conti replicas, likely made by Bub. Don't know of anyone that makes them for Guzzis, but there are stainless steel repros available, just Goggle "Conti replica mufflers". I'm not sure what brand the Conti reps on my "barn find" 850-T are.
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Charlie Pinero had the first G5 in the states in 1978 he was personal friends with the Berliner importer he had that bike for a year-and-a-half I purchased it from him with 33,000 miles on it in a year-and-a-half I drove it and put on over over 250,000 miles on that bike thing was beautiful the biggest thing that ever had to go wrong on it was the clutch heads were never off the whole time I had it I sold it to a guy in Canada far as I know it's still running if you can find or have the initial brochure of the G5 they'll show a person with a brown leather coat standing under a stone bridge and the G5 is in front that is not me personally but it is the motorcycle that I ended up owning Berliner had to borrow the bike back from Charlie Pinero so they can make the brochures I did have a wonderful time with that my bike originally had pegs I changed it over to floorboards that I got from goast motorcycle as a take off of another bike excellent motorcycle
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Interesting story. I think this might be the Ad.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/inWkGR/Vintage_MOTO_GUZZI_G5_Original_Sales_Brochure.jpg) (http://ibb.co/inWkGR)
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Conti replicas, likely made by Bub. Don't know of anyone that makes them for Guzzis, but there are stainless steel repros available, just Goggle "Conti replica mufflers". I'm not sure what brand the Conti reps on my "barn find" 850-T are.
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/13735004_936418646480267_1119688848551470597_o.jpg?oh=ee887b693d692d29c9d1ba1527c60290&oe=5A7BF2B7)
Good deal, thanks! I've heard them on Youtube and they do sound pretty nice. Barn find looks to be all there, what are the plans with that one?
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Good deal, thanks! I've heard them on Youtube and they do sound pretty nice. Barn find looks to be all there, what are the plans with that one?
The other side looks much worse - busted rocker cover and sump, bent fork tubes. It might end up being parted out or be the basis for a 750S "tribute".
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(http://thumb.ibb.co/g2grqm/DSC_0994.jpg) (http://ibb.co/g2grqm)
post image (http://imgbb.com/)
My tuned G5
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Charlie Pinero had the first G5 in the states in 1978 he was personal friends with the Berliner importer he had that bike for a year-and-a-half I purchased it from him with 33,000 miles on it in a year-and-a-half I drove it and put on over over 250,000 miles on that bike thing was beautiful the biggest thing that ever had to go wrong on it was the clutch heads were never off the whole time I had it I sold it to a guy in Canada far as I know it's still running if you can find or have the initial brochure of the G5 they'll show a person with a brown leather coat standing under a stone bridge and the G5 is in front that is not me personally but it is the motorcycle that I ended up owning Berliner had to borrow the bike back from Charlie Pinero so they can make the brochures I did have a wonderful time with that my bike originally had pegs I changed it over to floorboards that I got from goast motorcycle as a take off of another bike excellent motorcycle
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Cool Story,I had something similar happen to me (although not motorcycle related) I'm cabinet maker by trade and in the mid 90's I was interested in buying a 12" jointer I liked the design of the Delta para lever table adjustment on the Delta DJ series jointers they at the time only made a 6+8 inch models so I decided to call the Delta company and ask why they don't make the larger size .They put me in touch with product development And the guy we'll call Pete said"it's funny you called because as we speak were in the middle of developing a DJ 30 which will be a 12" width just what your looking for.He agreed to keep me in the loop as to production and release date.And so it went over a couple years till one day Pete called and said Randy the prototype DJ 30 is finished and testing is complete were in the process of taking photo's for the owners manual,he went on to say that the actual model that will be sold in the US is 6-8 months away.But you have been so patient waiting for this 12" jointer that my boss and I agree that if you'll come get it here in Tupelo Miss. (I visited Elvis's birth place, a tiny shack while I was there) we're giving it to you.WOW! OK Thanks :thumb:,,,,So the DJ 30 that I us in my shop everyday is the one pictured in the owners manual,and curiously it has no serial number.it's an orphan. if you were interested in purchasing a new DJ30 they go for around $3500.00
Delta 37-360 37-361 DJ-30 12" Jointer Instruction Manual
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Grover you are correct that picture was taken up by Reservoir just outside of New York City that lot of the people went to after going from Marcus Dairy in Danbury Ct back towards the city they would stop at the reservoir for Soda pop I assume
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Someone, please go grab this one so I don't have to think about it anymore.. :blank:
It appears to be priced right, and looks like a good one. Nice Lester wheels too.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/6614470687.html
No affiliation with the seller, and I have not spoken with the seller either. Just linking it here for anyone interested in pursuing.
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Someone, please go grab this one so I don't have to think about it anymore.. :blank:
It appears to be priced right, and looks like a good one. Nice Lester wheels too.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/6614470687.html
No affiliation with the seller, and I have not spoken with the seller either. Just linking it here for anyone interested in pursuing.
If that was closer to home, I'd be at risk for buying it.
Seriously considering buying this. Can get it home for $400.
Hmmmm.
I've already got two small-block V7's and a dual disc Eldorado. I don't need a G5 too, right?
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THAT is a NICE bike, looks almost new, and the tank sticker jacks up the value, in my opinion. Wowza! Coming onto this thread late - I though all G5s had footboards?
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If that was closer to home, I'd be at risk for buying it.
Seriously considering buying this. Can get it home for $400.
Hmmmm.
I've already got two small-block V7's and a dual disc Eldorado. I don't need a G5 too, right?
You do! If you like it, GET IT.. get rid of 1 SB if you need the room.
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I sent the seller a text, but, no reply.
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Uuuuuummmmmmm, beefy..........grea t looking guzzi. Ad is still there, posted only two days ago.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mLFvvJ/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mLFvvJ)
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Best of luck, hopefully he responds. Maybe give him a call, could be a home number (land line).
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I really love this bike. What I had in mind when I bought my Jackal in '13
Groover, seems to me this would be a good option for a particularly long lanky rider, no? That seat would make it easy for anyone to stretch out, I'd think.
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Not sure how the 1st gen compared to the 2nd gen as far as long rides go, that's why I think I need to own one as well! :grin:
The seat on those are a little puffier and softer than the ones used on the later ones; The later ones are bit more fitted, but very close overall. The foot pegs and lower bars with less pullback like on that one seem to give a better stance for the zippy rides, but "I think" maybe the footboards (feet more forward) and the police bars (a little more relaxed) as on the 2nd generation may be better for long rides, but those are just assumptions.
Again, the only thing I'm sure about is that that seat is basically a couch :azn:
Edit: looking at the photos again, not sure those are the original bars.
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Ok so I called about the G5 in chicago (it is a land line) and talked about the bike for a while and Sat. I will go pick it up. I'm trying to find a bike I can bond with, I started with a 76 convert and really liked the bike but I like running through the gears better so I will try the G5, sooo in my search for a bike to bond with I picked up a 2009 Calvin in pearl white off a member last fall that is a really nice bike but it just don't do it for me and I will be listing it soon, if anyone is interested PM me for details and if this G5 don't work out it will go and my search will continue :boozing:I will try a new post later how the G5 pick up and ride goes :bike-037:
Bruce
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You'll like Tim..
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Ok so I called about the G5 in chicago (it is a land line) and talked about the bike for a while and Sat. I will go pick it up. I'm trying to find a bike I can bond with, I started with a 76 convert and really liked the bike but I like running through the gears better so I will try the G5, sooo in my search for a bike to bond with I picked up a 2009 Calvin in pearl white off a member last fall that is a really nice bike but it just don't do it for me and I will be listing it soon, if anyone is interested PM me for details and if this G5 don't work out it will go and my search will continue :boozing:I will try a new post later how the G5 pick up and ride goes :bike-037:
Bruce
A buddy of mine likes to say that he had a Convert that he hated for 130K miles. He says his G5 is a Convert with a proper transmission. :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
John Henry
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Ok so I called about the G5 in chicago (it is a land line) and talked about the bike for a while and Sat. I will go pick it up. I'm trying to find a bike I can bond with, I started with a 76 convert and really liked the bike but I like running through the gears better so I will try the G5, sooo in my search for a bike to bond with I picked up a 2009 Calvin in pearl white off a member last fall that is a really nice bike but it just don't do it for me and I will be listing it soon, if anyone is interested PM me for details and if this G5 don't work out it will go and my search will continue :boozing:I will try a new post later how the G5 pick up and ride goes :bike-037:
Bruce
Excellent! Now I can stop thinking about.
Congrats, you will enjoy it.
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... Now I can stop thinking about.
You and me both!
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You are right Chuck, it was good talking to Tim and can't wait to meet him in person.I hope I do like the bike because I have to buy one to test ride because of the limited mg's in my area :boozing: it's a expensive hobby but what can I do? :evil:
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Is this where the line starts? If so, I'd like to be first inline for that wheel set if those are to ever come off the bike :grin:
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And, if you decide that the bike isn't for you, I might still be interested in buying it.
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Will see, I'll know tomorrow :boozing:
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And, if you decide that the bike isn't for you, I might still be interested in buying it.
I already have it bought if he doesn't want it.. :smiley:
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I already have it bought if he doesn't want it.. :smiley:
That's fine, go for it. Like I said, I've got too many already.
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Lady's …….. please no fighting :thewife: There is always another one around the next corner. I hope 2dogs likes it as well (Chicago bike)..after having lunch with the owner of the G5 today he regrets making this decision but then again he's never owned a bike before. Believe me if I already didn't own a G5,,,, the first one I bought back 1990 and have since bought it back for the third time ,,,,, I'd own this one :boozing:
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Lady's …….. please no fighting :thewife: There is always another one around the next corner. I hope 2dogs likes it as well (Chicago bike)..after having lunch with the owner of the G5 today he regrets making this decision but then again he's never owned a bike before. Believe me if I already didn't own a G5,,,, the first one I bought back 1990 and have since bought it back for the third time ,,,,, I'd own this one :boozing:
Aaaahh, you're killin me, Tim.. I had to talk the Kid into taking the Monza off my hands before I could commit.
I've said it before..You snooze you lose. :smiley:
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Lady's …….. please no fighting :thewife: There is always another one around the next corner. I hope 2dogs likes it as well (Chicago bike)..after having lunch with the owner of the G5 today he regrets making this decision but then again he's never owned a bike before. Believe me if I already didn't own a G5,,,, the first one I bought back 1990 and have since bought it back for the third time ,,,,, I'd own this one :boozing:
Oh, there's no fighting (at least from me). I was really tempted to buy it, but, don't need or even want another motorcycle right now, so, I'm glad that 2dogs is getting it.
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Well we left at 5:30 and just got back home 12:35. Tim was great and very helpful and has a beautiful place, we planned on 30 minutes to load and spent about 2 hrs talking to him, I brought home the bags also, no problems the whole trip. Time to unload :boozing:
Bruce
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Congrats, Bruce. :thumb: Tim's a good guy..and this bike looks like a good one. Glad it all went well.
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I do also have some regrets not grabbing that one myself! Looks like it's destined one way or another to a great home!
Here is another one that just popped up. No additional comments on my end other than there is a 1st Generation G5 under there and has been loved...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Moto-Guzzi-1000-G5/183280020164?hash=item2aac572ac4:g:BrsAAOSweqJbJ8Hs
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Groover,
The ebay G5 looks like it has potential.
Do you know if this would have the Nigasel lining on the bores?
Also, what would be an, "appropriate" muffler?
I am thinking la Franconia Competiziones, if available.
I do also have some regrets not grabbing that one myself! Looks like it's destined one way or another to a great home!
Here is another one that just popped up. No additional comments on my end other than there is a 1st Generation G5 under there and has been loved...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Moto-Guzzi-1000-G5/183280020164?hash=item2aac572ac4:g:BrsAAOSweqJbJ8Hs
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Groover,
The ebay G5 looks like it has potential.
Do you know if this would have the Nigasel lining on the bores?
Also, what would be an, "appropriate" muffler?
I am thinking la Franconia Competiziones, if available.
Either iron liners or Nigusil.
I'd probably buy Armour stainless mufflers:
https://www.armoursltd.co.uk/product/silencer-moto-guzzi-t3-s3/
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^ that. It's my understanding that the 1st generation has the iron sleeves, then Nigusel on the later models (81 maybe) though not sure if there is a clean/cut way to tell when that change was, and even that is the case.
The OEM repros are also available now for the mufflers, though the SS set Charlie linked (which I've never seen until now) seem to be a nice original looking replacement option.
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I'd probably buy Armour stainless mufflers
Charlie do you know if these mufflers are as silent has the stock item, or are they a bit louder? Price seems reasonable, currency conversion considered.
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Charlie do you know if these mufflers are as silent has the stock item, or are they a bit louder? Price seems reasonable.
No direct experience, but have been told they are slightly louder. FWIW, I like the stockers on my Convert and they are hardly "silent", just not "loud".
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Here is a another one. No affiliation to the seller. Appears to be an authentic G5 I think, but a lot has been changed or possibly it was a police model (tail light type and painted fenders instead of bare stainless).
https://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/6631734663.html
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Oooo, that's 20 miles from me. Good thing I'm not looking...
Larry
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Had this one last year...a very nice bike...
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A few G5 just popped up:
1st Generation, 1979 likely:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/6864280623.html
2nd Generation. 1981
https://appleton.craigslist.org/mcy/6861484951.html
No affiliation, just posting what I just came across for anyone interested.
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That first one says 7k miles!......some DIY on the ignition switch but man, original!
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Just, WOW, I try to imagine the path in life of the owner(s) who would choose to NOT RIDE a bike like that for so many years. Just sitting there motionless. In So. Cal! Where there is VERY little reason to not ride because of the weather!
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Maybe it's the second time around? The seat's torn, for one thing.
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Certainly looks like a fun one to cleanup and lighten the load, Has the Lester wheels too which look really sharp on the black 1st generation models especially. Who knows the story, but that dust looks legit :azn:
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I won't argue with the legit dust.. it's been sitting for some time. Just the same, I've done my share of barn find Guzzis. I'd be very surprised if it only had 7K miles.
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Shouldn't it need a tach under the speedo?
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Shouldn't it need a tach under the speedo?
Yep. That's another of the many clues.
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This thread is murder.
$1500 or so on the East Coast.
$3500 on the West Coast.
and unfortunately I'm on the West Coast.
then again #3 son and I keep talking about renting a 8x12 uhaul trailer, big enough for a couple of bikes and making a trip
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G5 popped up. No further comments and no affiliation with the seller. Just posting it here 'cause that's my job :azn:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/mcy/6909754326.html
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Yeah I just saw it.
I think I'd like the seat better if was purple shag.
Also the header pipe looks Funny.
Twin Gauges of a 1980 G5 California.
Trying to resist the temptation for another project (bike)
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"Oh, yeah.. that seat looks great, man.."
Was said by nobody. Ever. :smiley:
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Nice 1981 G5 In Texas. These stories make me sad. Bike is nice. Looks mostly original to me as well other than the Valtek mufflers which are actually nice (I have the same ones), and I think the seat may be actually off a Convert or G5 from a few years earlier models, but "original" nonetheless (the original '81 has a sharper tail edge on the seat has a mid line chrome trim wrap), Color is original and unique to the 1981 models called Rosso Madeira. Overall looks really good.
For anyone looking for a G5, this is a good one I think.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/mcy/d/dallas-1981-moto-guzzi-g5-1000/7267768163.html
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Yes it is a nice bike...I sold it to Ken a few years ago...he is missed.
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Yes it is a nice bike...I sold it to Ken a few years ago...he is missed.
I think the original mufflers are on my Convert now?
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My second GuZzz was a1980 black one. It’s the one machine that I wished I never sold.
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I would buy that in a NY minute if it were closer. It looks sharp and the asking price is very fair. I hope it ends up in a good home, not with a Charlatan like me that would strip it down and paint it a funny color. I really like the 1980 seat covers and just ordered one from the UK to recover my ‘79 seat.
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Make sure you get a notarized copy of the court order/will showing the seller as being the Administrator for the estate. You'll have legal problems with transferring the title if you don't have the legal paperwork straightened out.
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Bike sold I think. It was pretty nice. They also have an SP for sale. Same scenario:
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/mcy/d/dallas-1981-moto-guzzi-sp-1000/7267922576.html (https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/mcy/d/dallas-1981-moto-guzzi-sp-1000/7267922576.html)
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Yes the G5 sold...to a BMW rider who has been wanting to try out a Guzzi...he won't be sorry..
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My G5 build has been taking so long that I’ve come full circle back to keeping the original tank, side covers and seat, all refinished of course, but with police bars and floorboards. Maybe a solo seat... Another G5 rescued hopefully. I love reading about them on the forum.