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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chuck in Indiana on August 03, 2015, 05:21:42 PM
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Well, almost. :smiley: This is the Kid's barn find very early Sport. (Some assembly required) There's a lot of Dr. John in it, though. It's serial number 37.
Zook front end
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Sport/1-022_zpszynjoq6f.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Sport/1-022_zpszynjoq6f.jpg.html)
Sand cast triples
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Sport/1-026_zpsgnl9ueoy.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Sport/1-026_zpsgnl9ueoy.jpg.html)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Sport/1-028_zpsacf2izew.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Sport/1-028_zpsacf2izew.jpg.html)
The usual barn find detritus.. :smiley: easily cleaned up, and the tank is perfect. Mistral x over and mufflers. :thumb:
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Sport/1-023_zpsbnbm6ksy.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Sport/1-023_zpsbnbm6ksy.jpg.html)
The left footpeg could use a little blue pill, and the vise grip shifter needs some improvement. He already has them sourced.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Sport/1-025_zps8nvjv1k3.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Sport/1-025_zps8nvjv1k3.jpg.html)
Man! I *love* projects like this. His plans are to get it running and going down the road before deciding how much time and money he wants to spend on it. I'm thinking an early sport like this needs to be saved.. :thumb: It's bound to be rude, crude, and fun.. :laugh:
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nothing special on it, the sandcast triple is stock. The daytona was a few years earlier. The sport carb is it's weak sister. But you can still have fun after cleaning it
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nothing special on it, the sandcast triple is stock. The daytona was a few years earlier. The sport carb is it's weak sister. But you can still have fun after cleaning it
All spine-frames are special !!!
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All spine-frames are special !!!
:grin: Absolutely..
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Weak sister my ass! It won't :) ave the rush of 8v, but weak, that just not reality.
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Rude, crude and fun says it all!
And since it's not a Daytona he can beat the crap out of it with no worries.
D
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Nice find!!! Lots of ways to treat the project. I'd try and keep the racing roots...... AHRMA....
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Join the fun--
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Sport-1100-/252044966186?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aaf0cf92a&item=252044966186
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Join the fun--
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Sport-1100-/252044966186?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aaf0cf92a&item=252044966186
Wow Wee someone must have jumped on that one quick
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Wow Wee someone must have jumped on that one quick
Man...I was going to make a move on that, at least try. Snooze you lose!
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Man...I was going to make a move on that, at least try. Snooze you lose!
Looks like it didn't sell on ebay. Might still be available.
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I contacted seller...he has a deposit on it locally. Will know by weekend if deal goes through. He said for me to contact him Sunday with update. Maybe I can get this bike yet?
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Join the fun--
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Sport-1100-/252044966186?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aaf0cf92a&item=252044966186
Those look like D&D slip-ons, not Staintune.
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Those look like D&D slip-ons, not Staintune.
Full Staintune system with Staintune carbon cans.
Rare when new. Unobtainable now. That's a $2500 exhaust system on that bike.
Bike looks new!
All is needs is some Keihin FCR41s to go with that exhaust system!
Fun! Fun!
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Not saying I couldn't be wrong I just don't remember the carbon Staintunes having the full wrap around hanger bracket. I thought they had the same style hanger bracket as the stainless version but it has been 20 years since they made them.........:boozing:
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Back to Chucks son and his barn find, is it a '95?
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Back to Chucks son and his barn find, is it a '95?
Yep. Giveaway is the body-color fork lowers.
On the '96 bikes they were silver on all.
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Not saying I couldn't be wrong I just don't remember the carbon Staintunes having the full wrap around hanger bracket. I thought they had the same style hanger bracket as the stainless version but it has been 20 years since they made them.........:boozing:
Now you have me doubting my (feeble) memory.
Header/Crossover has to be Staintune, but I guess the cans could be something else.
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Yep. Giveaway is the body-color fork lowers.
On the '96 bikes they were silver on all.
I *think* it's a 94?
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I *think* it's a 94?
'94 and '95 had the body-color lower fork legs. '96 had silver.
The Carb Sport was made from '94 to '96, though I thought the '94 was particularly rare in the USA. But they all are, I guess.
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You'd think S/N 37 would be pretty early..
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You'd think S/N 37 would be pretty early..
Chuck, here are the production numbers for the Sports in case you were wondering. I would think you could narrow down the year with the VIN.
Sport 1100 Production numbers:
1994: 365
1995: 1,191
1996: 215
Sport 1100 IE
1997: 1,314
Sport 1100 Corsa
1998: 200
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Chuck, here are the production numbers for the Sports in case you were wondering. I would think you could narrow down the year with the VIN.
Sport 1100 Production numbers:
1994: 365
1995: 1,191
1996: 215
Sport 1100 IE
1997: 1,314
Sport 1100 Corsa
1998: 200
Well, the VIN had a 1 followed by a bunch of zeros and 37. :smiley:
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'94 and '95 had the body-color lower fork legs. '96 had silver.
The Carb Sport was made from '94 to '96, though I thought the '94 was particularly rare in the USA. But they all are, I guess.
My 95's are silver, more's the pity.
As to all spine frames being "Special"... couldn't agree more though some wane in their special-ness...
Like the ones using electro-metering induction with computer machines.
The ones with too many valves.
Oh, and the ones with the forks wrong-way-'round necessitating those odd ball mudguards.
Too, the ones where I can't see through the pork-chops.
Todd.
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Chuck, here are the production numbers for the Sports in case you were wondering. I would think you could narrow down the year with the VIN.
Yeah.
If the 10th digit is an "R", it's a 1994.
If the 10th digit is an "S", it's a 1995.
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My 95's are silver, more's the pity.
What color is the bodywork on your bike?
As usual, exceptions seem to be the rule at Guzzi !!!
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Are you planning on pulling the gearbox for a looksee? I would, for a couple of reasons. Firstly the early Sport C's were smack in the middle of one of those 'Crappy Clutch Plate' episodes so it could go it's at some point.
Secondly there is the problem with the straight cut box. Some, but apparently not all had poor case hardening on some of the gears. Fifth was the most problematic and IMHO it's worth taking out the straight cut fifth on principle and replacing it with a later, five dog, or earlier, six dog, helical alternative.
On boxes I've been through I've found if the damage to fifth is addressed early by replacement it is unlikely that the damage will progress to the next stage where the primaries and third cry uncle. When that happens it's all over, endgame!
I used to not like the Carb Sports because of their issues but at the end of the day they really are a glorious, magnificent dinosaur and if I was to buy a spiney, (Retirement looms!) a Carb Sport would probably be my pick......
Carry on.
Pete
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Just got a message from eBay seller...the carb sport has been sold.
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glorious, magnificent dinosaur
Yeah, that's kind of the point. We're both antiquers, and feel this one should be saved. Thanks for the transmission info.. I'll pass it on.
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My 95's are silver, more's the pity.
As to all spine frames being "Special"... couldn't agree more though some wane in their special-ness...
Like the ones using electro-metering induction with computer machines.
The ones with too many valves.
Oh, and the ones with the forks wrong-way-'round necessitating those odd ball mudguards.
Too, the ones where I can't see through the pork-chops.
Todd.
Hear! Hear! My thoughts exactly.
Mal
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What color is the bodywork on your bike?
As usual, exceptions seem to be the rule at Guzzi !!!
Geeze Rocker - I should think that my not noting the color would be interpreted as the only damn color they should be....
RED 'course. :boozing:
Some day, if I ever get the house paint overspray off my Sport, I'll likely match the lowers to body with one of the Ferrari reds.
Todd.
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That '95 is back on eBay. I guess the guy who bought it is flipping it. Starting bid of $8000.00!
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Here it goes again. Just moved a little further south to Hialeah from Fort Lauderdale. Oh, and now all the money.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-SPORT-1100-/261994086288?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d00107f90&item=261994086288
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What is a "Zook" front end. The fork tubes and lowers, brakes look the same as my Bassa takeoffs on my Aluminium.
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What is a "Zook" front end. The fork tubes and lowers, brakes look the same as my Bassa takeoffs on my Aluminium.
Marzocchi.
The Daytona 1000 and Sport 1100 carb had a version of the 1980s vintage Marzocchi M1 41.7mm forks.
The forks were also used on Ducatis in the late '80s and early '90s, before they went to inverted ones.
The forks are different from the ones on your Cal Bassa.
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The Kid sent me a picture.. looks like he's making progress. :thumb:
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/1-20150808_190542_resized_zpsubsrdvvc.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/1-20150808_190542_resized_zpsubsrdvvc.jpg.html)
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My 95's are silver, more's the pity.
As to all spine frames being "Special"... couldn't agree more though some wane in their special-ness...
Like the ones using electro-metering induction with computer machines.
The ones with too many valves.
Oh, and the ones with the forks wrong-way-'round necessitating those odd ball mudguards.
Too, the ones where I can't see through the pork-chops.
Todd.
Hey! Those are special too! I don't care if I can't see thru the pork chops, and the WP fork works pretty well
I think having a cush drive, a robust helical gear transmission, and Marchesini 17" wheels on both ends makes up for any tendency to "wane in their special-ness" :grin:
I was a little encouraged seeing that 2300 mile example '95 on ebay with an $8000 starting price.
Made me feel a little better about what I paid for my 5,770 mile one-owner '97 with full Staintune :wink:
Mine is getting the 18 yr old original tires replaced (T30, thanks for the tip Mike) and I ordered a set of intake sleeves to replace the ones that are beginning to crack from age.
All new fluids and a TB sync, should be in good shape just before the big El Nino winter snowpack buries Colorado :laugh:
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg39/blakebird/1997%20Guzzi%201100i%20Sport/DSCN1571_zpsxrjljmlp.jpg)
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Just got this message from the Kid.. slightly edited. :smiley:
Emotional day with Spot yesterday. New pegs arrived in the mail. Installed pegs, seat and tailsection. Finally cop a squat, feels really cool :smiley: Well shit, looks like the left clip on is bent. Didn't see that. Oh well, just more money. Press forward. Lets check the valves. WTF?? Motor is locked up :sad: Nothing in the pan,can't see anything in the cylinder. Going to bed. This morning after not sleeping well, decided to pull the head and see just how bad it is. Are you kidding me? Sunflower seeds. In a nutshell, yeah I know, really bad pun, nothing mechanical wrong. No ridges in the cylinders and can still see the cross hatching in the walls. Looks new. 20 bucks in head gaskets and one sleepless night. Problem solved. I think the Belle (his dawg) and I will go chase some squirrels
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/spot/1-20150809_111339_resized_zps6h5wo7nz.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/spot/1-20150809_111339_resized_zps6h5wo7nz.jpg.html)
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Squirrels.....I hate those rat bastards.
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Squirrels.....I hate those rat bastards.
More likely mice.
Sunflower seeds in the head?
I've had mouses stashes in the air cleaners or air boxes - all the way into the head?
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More likely mice.
Sunflower seeds in the head?
I've had mouses stashes in the air cleaners or air boxes - all the way into the head?
Hard to imagine isn't it? :smiley:
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Hard to imagine isn't it? :smiley:
it is....especially on a carb'd bike.
on EFI you'd think they could maybe push the butterfly open and pack the intake full, which would get into the cylinder head and if a valve was open - the combustion chamber.
getting past a throttle slide would take a Houdini mouse
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it is....especially on a carb'd bike.
on EFI you'd think they could maybe push the butterfly open and pack the intake full, which would get into the cylinder head and if a valve was open - the combustion chamber.
getting past a throttle slide would take a Houdini mouse
Maybe the slide was jammed open at some time during it's sojourn in the shed? But.... it has K&Ns on it. Up the exhaust? Dunno. Some things aren't made to be understood.. :smiley: Sure was a better find than discovering valve pieces or a stuck rod bearing, though.