Wildguzzi.com

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: chuck peterson on August 20, 2016, 06:57:36 AM

Title: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: chuck peterson on August 20, 2016, 06:57:36 AM

https://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/5741453620.html

Smallblock fun and games

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on August 20, 2016, 08:07:38 AM

*Probably* worth the money. Maybe. :smiley:

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: lucian on August 20, 2016, 12:49:36 PM

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on August 20, 2016, 08:07:38 AM

*Probably* worth the money. Maybe. :smiley:

 I thought the exact same thing Chuck.
 
except for the divorce which would probably come with them.  :grin:

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: oldbike54 on August 20, 2016, 01:15:36 PM

 "Ran low on oil so the rings are gone" , along with the rod and main bearings , the crankshaft , and well , most everything else in the motor  :rolleyes:

 Dusty

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on August 20, 2016, 01:19:17 PM

Quote from: oldbike54 on August 20, 2016, 01:15:36 PM

"Ran low on oil so the rings are gone" , along with the rod and main bearings , the crankshaft , and well , most everything else in the motor  :rolleyes:

 Dusty

So, you end up with a MarkIII with tons of parts, alternator, transmission, rear drive, wheels, etc. for probably 1 large. Probably a good deal.

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: oldbike54 on August 20, 2016, 01:21:56 PM

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on August 20, 2016, 01:19:17 PM

So, you end up with a MarkIII with tons of parts, alternator, transmission, rear drive, wheels, etc. for probably 1 large. Probably a good deal.

 Probably , maybe , hopefully ...

 Dusty

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: lucian on August 20, 2016, 06:56:55 PM

Going to make him an offer, If it pans out does anyone need any specific v 50 parts?

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: SLDMRossi on August 20, 2016, 07:01:56 PM

Mine came together pretty much the same way...by combining bits and pieces from here and there. So none of the "reds" match...which is why I call it "Tomato Surprise!"

Someone should grab it/them...they're wonderful to ride!

Steven Rossi
East Haddam, CT

Title: small block lovers.... should jump on this
Post by: arveno on August 24, 2016, 12:53:28 PM

http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/5741453620.html

Title: Re: small block lovers.... should jump on this
Post by: Lannis on August 24, 2016, 12:56:14 PM

Quote from: arveno on August 24, 2016, 12:53:28 PM

http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/5741453620.html

Looks good for the knowledgable V50 enthusiast!    I suspect that the rings on the red one are the least of the engine's problems if it were run low on oil, but a teardown will tell ....

Lannis

Title: Re: small block lovers.... should jump on this
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on August 24, 2016, 01:45:59 PM

 :smiley:
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=85485.0

Title: Re: small block lovers.... should jump on this
Post by: arveno on August 24, 2016, 01:52:06 PM

ops.... i missed that...maybe the admin can merged the thread.

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on August 24, 2016, 05:22:20 PM

Dusty called me the other day, and said, "What's the deal with the Mark IIIs?" I told him that the V50 engine is a sweetheart. It is smooth, and just *sings* for want of a better description. Powerful? Not really, but you have to remember it's still a 500, and that was a bigger bike back in the day. 9K redline. (!) One of my favorite Guzzi powerplants. Plenty of power for 2 up. The Mark III is basically a Monza in sheep's clothing. Less of a dedicated riding position.
There are a few niggles with them. Needs a rear drive mod. Actually, 2 of them. Needs a transmission breather mod. Needs a Dyna S instead of the constantly having to be adjusted points. Needs a fork brace. They are available for a hunnerd bux or so.
Once sorted, they are just a fun little bike to ride. Handle better than you would think. The electrics are typical 80s Guzzi and easy to sort. I'd have been all over these if I was still looking for a small block.

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: oldbike54 on August 24, 2016, 05:57:10 PM

 Momma taught me that if you want expert advice , ask an expert  :bow:

 Dusty

Title: Re: V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass
Post by: Tom on August 24, 2016, 07:16:26 PM

Wanna bet the crankshaft is gone on the red one???