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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: fotoguzzi on February 28, 2015, 02:37:05 PM
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Been with out my V11 Leman's for a year and a half, long wait but I really scored!
I just got this today..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/fotoguzzi/Lemans%201/IMG_1312_zpsanxvk6g6.jpg)
big dent in tank, guess what, I don't care!
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/fotoguzzi/Lemans%201/IMG_1304_zps5ov0dqnr.jpg)
I got the fairing too but the headlight mounts (and maybe the headlight itself) are not correct to fit the fairing.
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You done good ,Brad! How many miles? It looks unmolested too!
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The front brake calipers look to be just a bit out of alignment with the disk; some adjustment will probably improve the braking ....
So is this a current runner, a spring project, or ...... ?
Looks like it will be a lot of fun!
Lannis
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Nice!! Congratulations !!!
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should be a runner once I do a brake job. had to remove to roll onto my trailer. miles unknown, speedo was replaced but it looks like they are low.
rims painted grey, yuk.
it's a diminutive little princess that fits me real nice.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/fotoguzzi/Lemans%201/IMG_1299_zpsmioqc8z2.jpg)
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was NOT cheap. I paid a fair asking price without any dickering.
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About damn time ;D
Dusty
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Very Cool Congratz!
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Great way to come back! congrats on your purchase. ;-T
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Many of us KNOW this feeling..
Bringing a fixer-upper home, ALL the possibilities, excitement.
Uncovering clues to the past lives of our "diamonds-in-the-rough".
SHE'S A BEAUTY !!!
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An 850 LeMans, that's about the best Guzzi comeback you could choose ;-T
Congrats Brad!
-Joe
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Where did this little beauty hail from?
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She's got it all baby ;-T
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Oh Boy!! THE FOTOGUZZI CHRONICLES :pop
Congrats!
Paul B :BEER:
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Congrats on your new ride!! Please don't tell me you found her in Wisconsin.That would cause me some sleepless nights....
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The next album begins!
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/girl%20on%20bike%20w%20camera_zps2adh8ugq.jpg)
;-T
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Damn, I want that! ;-T
Congrats! I'm so jealous!
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Congrats! Nothing like diving back in with an 850 Lemans!
They have a stance like no other motorcycle. Series 2, what year?
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I kinda like it better without the fairing, looks tougher.
:pop
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1977 series 1 it has the VE motor so it's the real thing.
found about a mile from my home.
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Love it!!! ;-T ;-T
Congrats ;-T
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Brad, somewhere in the 'Mountain of Munt' I have both headlight ears and the correct fairing brackets for a MkI if you need them?
Pete
PS, I think those shitty Paolli shocks might need to go too..... :D
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Brad, somewhere in the 'Mountain of Munt' I have both headlight ears and the correct fairing brackets for a MkI if you need them?
Pete
PS, I think those shitty Paolli shocks might need to go too..... :D
thanks Pete, lets see how it goes stateside first.
what shocks do I want.. ? I can't afford Wilbers or other high end things.
I have a second seat base/fender so will be looking to store the original and get something more butt friendly, anyone?
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It's a zippy, zippy thing!!!!
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Sweet looking ride!
Cheers & enjoy!
Chris
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1977 series 1 it has the VE motor so it's the real thing.
found about a mile from my home.
Has the series 2 tail light. Turn signals look Euro, without the side reflectors. Still educating myself on these, I recently bought a '78.
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A mile from your house? Now that's luck. There has to be more to that story.
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Attaboy! Good find.. ;-T
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A mile from your house? Now that's luck. There has to be more to that story.
the rest of the story is that I regularly (read, obsessively) check in to CL.. for a score like this you have to be the first to respond.. I think the ad was up maybe 24 minutes. it showed up on a Wednesday mid morning.. next guy on the list was ready to jump in a vehicle from Michigan if I didn't buy... you here? sorry..
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Nice buy, congrats! I was next in line for that bike...but I knew the first looker would take it.
Same story as that 1000S a few weeks back. Damn...buying a Guzzi is hard! :)
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Nice buy, congrats! I was next in line for that bike...but I knew the first looker would take it.
Same story as that 1000S a few weeks back. Damn...buying a Guzzi is hard! :)
I'll let you ride it if you come to the MN Guzzi rally.
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thanks Pete, lets see how it goes stateside first.
what shocks do I want.. ? I can't afford Wilbers or other high end things.
I have a second seat base/fender so will be looking to store the original and get something more butt friendly, anyone?
Lots and lots of people use Ikons. They aren't super-dooper cutting edge but they work OK. Front forks will likely need dampers and springs too I'd guess.
Oh, I've got a seat strap rolling around in the back of the van too. Probably a few other bits and bobs of MkI stuff too.
Pete
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Now that's a Moto Guzzi! Is that a Buell in the background ?
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Sweet :P :D
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Now that's a Moto Guzzi! Is that a Buell in the background ?
yep, '09 XB12XT, it's a keeper.
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Whats the plan then, run as is or do it up?
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I'll let you ride it if you come to the MN Guzzi rally.
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Thanks...I'll remind you.
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free up the brakes get new tires then get shocks a throttle lock and ride it.
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Welcome to the small world of being a Ulysses and a 850 Lemans owner! So far you and me I guess.
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Well I've got the Uly but my Guzzi isn't as cool as a LeMans. That's OK, I'll live vicariously through you two.
Very nice score!
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A lot less work then mine when I brought it home! I just love the sound of my BuB"s winding between 4K and 7K on the tach.
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(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/fotoguzzi/Lemans%201/IMG_1299_zpsmioqc8z2.jpg)
Nice LeMans 850!
;-T
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I'm jealous, there is another thread about the one that got away, my 78 LeMans was mine. I don't know how much I'd ride it now, I don't bend that easily any more. I can't tell how bad the dent in the tank is in the pictures but, "I know a guy" that can fix it. Let me know if you decide to take this bike that far.
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Congrats........... ..luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. ;-T
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note: that Miata is for sale..
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Nice! I look forward to reading your updates ;-T
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note: that Miata is for sale..
How is Pink gonna get to Cedar Vale ???
Dusty
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Welcome back! ;-T
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/287iyqa_zpsfrea1qlh.jpg)
Your many fans missed you! Let the improvements begin! ;D
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How is Pink gonna get to Cedar Vale ???
Dusty
if my wife will let me use the Tribute? long shot that I'll be making it now tho..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/fotoguzzi/Lemans%201/IMG_1318_zpsrwopxva4.jpg)
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Hey Foto, something like this make the world all better?
(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/CurtisHarper530/20150304_135313_zpsbebhu5un.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/CurtisHarper530/media/20150304_135313_zpsbebhu5un.jpg.html)
(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/CurtisHarper530/20150304_135353_zpsqssnatbc.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/CurtisHarper530/media/20150304_135353_zpsqssnatbc.jpg.html)
(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/CurtisHarper530/20150304_135341_zpshy9xufcl.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/CurtisHarper530/media/20150304_135341_zpshy9xufcl.jpg.html)
(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/CurtisHarper530/20150304_135331_zpskcoygddm.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/CurtisHarper530/media/20150304_135331_zpskcoygddm.jpg.html)
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How about a Welcome Back song? ;)
http://thebeatlescompleteonukulele.bandcamp.com/track/all-together-now-men-with-ven
Followed by our welcoming committee's warm greetings!
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/welcome%20couple_zps89tchish.jpg)
"Hi there!"
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Man, I LOVE those bikes. Definitely a big score!
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Nice catch. Good luck with the bike.