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Title: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Penderic on March 12, 2015, 07:07:06 AM
I saw this interesting photo spread of a Moto Guzzi 1100 that was turned into a custom scrambler. Some nice features. I like the side covers he made from flat sheet metal. ;-T Looks a lot lighter than stock ... maybe the two into one exhaust system.

http://www.motoblog.it/galleria/special-moto-guzzi-scrambler-1100/1

After:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/guzzi-scrambler-1100-02_zpskcgi7zbe.jpg)

(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/guzzi-scrambler-1100-04_zpsv4xngwjz.jpg)

Before:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/guzzi-scrambler-1100-09_zpshvtwzyrz.jpg)
Grandma likes this one!  :D
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Caffeineo on March 12, 2015, 07:24:20 AM
Great looking bike.  ;-T ;-T Makes me want one or one of the new 750's with the scrambler kit.
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: rocker59 on March 12, 2015, 07:47:07 AM
That's pretty cool.   ;-T
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 08:08:58 AM
Paul bunyon's hare scrambler😃
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: steven c on March 12, 2015, 08:28:50 AM
 Looks great, but not a woods bike!
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: rocker59 on March 12, 2015, 09:04:36 AM
But would probably be a hoot on some of these dirt/gravel county roads we have here in The Hills...

 :bike
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: LowRyter on March 12, 2015, 10:19:22 AM
what's with knobbies?

It seems like it all started with "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" where she has a cafe'd old junk Honda with knobbies.

what's the deal with cafe bikes and knobbies?   are we looking at the new chopper?
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: rocker59 on March 12, 2015, 10:29:08 AM
what's with knobbies?

It seems like it all started with "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" where she has a cafe'd old junk Honda with knobbies.

what's the deal with cafe bikes and knobbies?   are we looking at the new chopper?

The bike has motocross bars, standard pegs,  and knobbies.  That makes it a scrambler, no?

Clipons, rearsets, and street tires would make the same bike a Café Racer...

Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: John A on March 12, 2015, 10:49:21 AM
The front fender is too small and too close to the tire. A little mud and it would jam, besides making a mess.
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 10:58:41 AM
Function is not always a concern with popular trends.😃
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: rocker59 on March 12, 2015, 11:08:16 AM
Function is not always a concern with popular trends.

And urban hipsters like Dusty won't be getting them muddy, anyway...    :D
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 11:35:32 AM
That's right the girl with the dragon tattoo doesn't ride trails either but she was still a pretty gnarly little bitch
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 12:24:15 PM
I've had trials bike fenders clogged with mud. It can happen
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: not-fishing on March 12, 2015, 12:53:27 PM
That's right the girl with the dragon tattoo doesn't ride trails either but she was still a pretty gnarly little bitch.

Hey let's be careful here.  The girl with the dragon tattoo could be someone's daughter here.

Also I'd take the girl with a tattoo over my present not so hidden Dragon Tai Tai  :wife:.

(http://ejumpcut.org/archive/jc48.2006/womenWarriors/images/9.jpg)
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: oldbike54 on March 12, 2015, 12:57:06 PM
And urban hipsters like Dusty won't be getting them muddy, anyway...    :D



 True , but mostly because this whole turning long wheelbase 500 lb street bikes into psuedo dirt bikes is just silly :o
 

                                                              Hipster

  Dusty
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Penderic on March 12, 2015, 01:08:19 PM
Anybody here need a new avatar?

This one is free and available ...... ;D

(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/hipster_zpswsezjiub.jpeg)
Dusty?



 
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: RickTReloaded on March 12, 2015, 01:42:55 PM
I'm afraid I'd rip the sump off my V7.  I bought a XR650L to "scramble" with...
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 02:27:22 PM
Hey let's be careful here.  The girl with the dragon tattoo could be someone's daughter here.

Also I'd take the girl with a tattoo over my present not so hidden Dragon Tai Tai  :wife:.

(http://ejumpcut.org/archive/jc48.2006/womenWarriors/images/9.jpg)
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Have you seen the movie? I think her dad would agree!
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on March 12, 2015, 02:35:55 PM
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f365/captcaliber/26511870-2C5D-46E1-B413-46EF7FE4B149-3737-000003F27A436E62_zpsd4cc8282.jpg) (http://s51.photobucket.com/user/captcaliber/media/26511870-2C5D-46E1-B413-46EF7FE4B149-3737-000003F27A436E62_zpsd4cc8282.jpg.html)


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Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Steph on March 12, 2015, 02:50:58 PM
I saw this interesting photo spread of a Moto Guzzi 1100 that was turned into a custom scrambler. Some nice features. I like the side covers he made from flat sheet metal. ;-T Looks a lot lighter than stock ... maybe the two into one exhaust system.

http://www.motoblog.it/galleria/special-moto-guzzi-scrambler-1100/1

After:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/guzzi-scrambler-1100-02_zpskcgi7zbe.jpg)


Reminds me of

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/67/6f/25/676f251fffe7398bc1163f1aa79fd8cd.jpg)
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Petrus Rocks on March 12, 2015, 03:32:56 PM
Good stuff.  Most of the scrambler stuff is style.  Everything but the knobbies doesn't hurt it as a street bike.  I like the stone screen, good touch.

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f365/captcaliber/26511870-2C5D-46E1-B413-46EF7FE4B149-3737-000003F27A436E62_zpsd4cc8282.jpg)
This one hurts my eyes a little (but I mean no disrespect if it's yours   ;D)

(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad243/petekomarek/guzzi%20scrambler_zpsoykfzbqy.jpg)

i think the small block isn't too top heavy for a real scrambler. 
I have never ridden a Quota so can anyone chime in regarding it's dirt worthiness?
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: rocker59 on March 12, 2015, 03:41:11 PM

(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad243/petekomarek/guzzi%20scrambler_zpsoykfzbqy.jpg)

i think the small block isn't too top heavy for a real scrambler. 


I like that one   ;-T

I have never ridden a Quota so can anyone chime in regarding it's dirt worthiness?

"dirt worthy" is a relative term.  The bike is 500+ lbs and has the tallest gearing of any modern Guzzi.

Its 8-inches of front travel and 21-inch front wheel, along with its nice monoshock rear suspension make it a joy on a rough paved or gravel road.

When things get tight and technical on un-maintained or slightly-maintained roads, it's really just too big and heavy and will wear you out.


 
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 04:38:10 PM
Good riding position on the small block above. But I'd still rather have a proper off road machine.
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: LowRyter on March 12, 2015, 05:30:12 PM
The bike has motocross bars, standard pegs,  and knobbies.  That makes it a scrambler, no?

Clipons, rearsets, and street tires would make the same bike a Café Racer...



in the words of the esteemed Pat Paulsen, "Picky, Picky, Picky."

 :winer :winer
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 05:41:40 PM
Well then Rocker, can you define a "brat bike?"............for Pat Paulson
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: steven c on March 12, 2015, 05:58:26 PM
http://www.schallerweber.com/product/bratwurst/
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: oldbike54 on March 12, 2015, 06:20:57 PM
Well then Rocker, can you define a "brat bike?"............for Pat Paulson


  Think it is a definition of the folks that ride , er , own them  ;D

   Dusty
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 12, 2015, 06:29:37 PM
This style of "build" makes all the sense in the world ;-T
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag65/guzzistajohn/brat_zpsrnjcntrx.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/guzzistajohn/media/brat_zpsrnjcntrx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: oldbike54 on March 12, 2015, 07:01:18 PM
This style of "build" makes all the sense in the world ;-T
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag65/guzzistajohn/brat_zpsrnjcntrx.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/guzzistajohn/media/brat_zpsrnjcntrx.jpg.html)

 Rigid on both ends  ??? Dude , that is REALLY silly  ::)

    Dusty
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: rocker59 on March 12, 2015, 07:14:37 PM
Well then Rocker, can you define a "brat bike?"............for Pat Paulson

"Brat Style" is a shop in Japan...

http://www.bratstyle.com/


 :BEER:
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Petrus Rocks on March 13, 2015, 06:13:01 AM
A real dirt bike makes it too easy.  All it lets you do is go fast, jump, and go over impossible terrain.
A scrambler makes you feel like a hero at 10 mph

(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad243/petekomarek/20140802_153113_zps0a10e898.jpg)
This is my scrambler project.  Handles well on single track and grass track, still a gussied up pig. 
Just put new dual sport tires, a fender brace and skidplate on it.

Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Petrus Rocks on March 13, 2015, 06:28:00 AM
This one's another nice job.  I'm a Husqvarna fan
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad243/petekomarek/Guzzi%20Scrambler%20SMcQ%201%20_zpsa7gcc8ca.jpeg)

This one is more hacked up
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad243/petekomarek/guzzi-750-scrambler-by-venier-custom-L-OE3vAj_zpsx8tczwmo.jpeg)
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: RickTReloaded on March 13, 2015, 10:54:57 AM
So where can I find a real bash guard for my V7 Stone if I wanted to participate in some shenanigans?  No, really...
Title: Re: Scrambled 1100 Custom Moto Guzzi
Post by: Petrus Rocks on March 15, 2015, 07:45:17 AM
I'm afraid you'd have to make one.  For my dirtbikes I have used 1/2" high density polyethylene sheet.  Cuts easily, forms with a heat gun.  I made a cardboard templateused U bolts to clamp it on, and then used the heat gun to bend as needed to fit the bike.  HDPE is very tough and doesn't dent as much as aluminum.  You can get it in dark grey or black.