Wildguzzi.com
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: swooshdave on September 21, 2016, 11:25:46 AM
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I've seen one in person so I know they probably exist. :tongue:
I've never seen one for sale. At least that I can remember.
How many did they make?
Do the owners ever sell them?
Would you rather have a MkI LeMans or a 1000S?
(http://www.guzzi1000s.com/www.guzzi1000s.com/2013_EN_ROUTE_files/P1030578_1.jpg)
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Its kinda like asking an alcoholic if he wants another drink. Got a LM1, rode a 1000s once , Love to have one! Differences: not many, possibly a bit more power on the square head, a little more agility on the short neck , short swingarm LM, ( if agile is a term one can use on Tonti Guzzis), but , at the end of the day, I , for one would like to see them both in my garage, parked next to each other.
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The Elusive 1000S!!
They seem to trade hands directly without advertising. There are not many. Find some owners and stay friendly with them.
I would much rather have a 1000S than an 850 Lemans. The 1000S is more exclusive but the real reason is that it will run away and hide from an 850 Lemans. The 1000S is a 1000 Lemans in shorts and a T shirt, no storm trooper outfit. I prepped and rode the first one in the States, a big valve engine with 40s. They love to fly and will flap you like a t shirt on a flagpole in a hurricane!
Hold out for one. It's a great bike.
Hunter
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I had a riding buddy that had one, green frame, big valves, it was one sweet machine. I'd love to have one but they go for mucho Denero.
Poor old Les is gone now, I wonder what happened to his old S?
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yes , they come up for sale once in a while....
do you know what kind of money do they sell for ?
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yes , they come up for sale once in a while....
do you know what kind of money do they sell for ?
I thought I'd seen $10k as a figure.
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I "test" road a green 1000S and a red Lemans V both big valve engines. The Green 1000S is is drop dead gorgeous and a blast to drive but I'd rather have the LMV for ergonomics.
I could not walk upright after squeezing my 6'5" frame into the 1000S.
I settled for a Mille in 1991 instead of the Lemans. At the time the price difference was just a few hundred $s. Still pinch myself for not getting the Lemans. Fran at Moto America was having one of his "fire" sales also know as cash flow problems. Catch him on the right day you could drive off with a good deal.
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I thought I'd seen $10k as a figure.
maybe few years ago.
If you find one for 10k buy it right away.
Anyway they became too rich for my blood.
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I think more like $16K and up in today's dollars to get one.
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I have an 1993 green model with 1280 original miles on it, yes that is correct 1280 miles! still has the original date coded tires on it. Originally purchased in Calgary Alberta, driven on one trip and then stored. I would consider parting with this one for cash or cash and a suitable Guzzi trade. I will see if I can get some pictures added, or if you want PM me. This bike shows as new. DonG
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I have an 81 CX which is similar to the LMI and only because I have done some engine work to make it somewhat closer, but if we are talking from the perspective of riding, I'd take the 1000S over the LMI.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/blackkat-1/DSC00231-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/blackkat-1/IMG_0097.jpg)
A few years back someone was selling this rough version of a 1000S in PA and he was asking something like $7K, but that is from memory. I offered him $3,500 but never heard back.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/blackkat-1/1000Sengine.jpg)
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I prefer the style of the 1000S if I had to pick one, but I'd take an LM1 in a heartbeat.
According to this site http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto%20guzzi/moto_guzzi_1000s%2089.htm
"A total of 1360 were built. 524 in 1990, 401 in 1991, 196 in 1992 and the last 84 in 1993. Its believed between 120 and 200 were imported to the United States and sold as 1991 and a 1993 models"
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I had a '91 big valve 1000S. My understanding is that only 170 units were imported/sold between '91 and '93. Most were green frame with black but a few were orange. The bike was like a red headed nympho who owned a liquor store....wonderful to date but not to marry. My first ride was from Roanoke Virginia to Tampa Florida. I thought I'd never be able to stand up straight again. She was a fantastic, agricultural, beautiful machine that should grace a museum. When I sold the bike it was hard to find a buyer. That was in about 1998. Times and tastes have changed a lot since then!
The reason the bikes were imported in '91 but not '92 was because they did not sell worth a darn. You could still by a new one a few years later.
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I have an 1993 green model with 1280 original miles on it, yes that is correct 1280 miles! still has the original date coded tires on it. Originally purchased in Calgary Alberta, driven on one trip and then stored. I would consider parting with this one for cash or cash and a suitable Guzzi trade. I will see if I can get some pictures added, or if you want PM me. This bike shows as new. DonG
PM sent,
thanks
Jim
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PM sent,
thanks
Jim
Dammit Jim, if you snap this one up you owe me a ride on it. :grin:
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IIRC, one just sold on ebay for about $14,500.
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My friend GuzziBob rides a 1000S and a T3. He seems equally fast on either, but maybe he's just trying to not make me feel bad?? :smiley:
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I have an 1993 green model with 1280 original miles on it, yes that is correct 1280 miles! still has the original date coded tires on it. Originally purchased in Calgary Alberta, driven on one trip and then stored. I would consider parting with this one for cash or cash and a suitable Guzzi trade. I will see if I can get some pictures added, or if you want PM me. This bike shows as new. DonG
Hear that Jim? He's in Canada, so he must be close, right?
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Hear that Jim? He's in Canada, so he must be close, right?
We live very close to one another. Hmmmmmm.....
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We live very close to one another. Hmmmmmm.....
:popcorn:
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I have a later green one and would still love to have a MKI. I am slowly building something similar.
I have only ever seen one other.
It is my favorite bike ever! And everyone loves it.
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Have a '76 850 LeMans and '91 1000S. Different rides and both fun. Kind of like comparing a '93 Daytona and '97 Daytona RS. Both fun and different. Throw in a '97 1100 Sporti and well different.
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Have a '76 850 LeMans and '91 1000S. Different rides and both fun. Kind of like comparing a '93 Daytona and '97 Daytona RS. Both fun and different. Throw in a '97 1100 Sporti and well different.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/swooshdave/Oaks%20Park%202013/IMG_0001_2_zps6a5dd5b2.jpg)
Is this your bike?
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I have a green one. I was at the time looking to see if they did the orange one with an orange frame. What a sight that would have been. :grin: The 1000S is in Kona, Hawaii.
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I like the green ones. Does anyone know the color code for the green?
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PM sent,
thanks
Jim
Hey Jim............. remember me I have a few rare v 11s that you might fancy. :thumb:
Pics please and your intentions on that 1000s.
regards;
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I like the green ones. Does anyone know the color code for the green?
I have used a John Deere touch up pen, and while not exact seems to work OK for minor nicks. For some reason they primed the frame in white, then sprayed it with green, so when it chips the white is sometimes revealed.
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I have used a John Deere touch up pen, and while not exact seems to work OK for minor nicks. For some reason they primed the frame in white, then sprayed it with green, so when it chips the white is sometimes revealed.
Interesting. I wonder if they used a white base to make the green more lively. That's how you paint fluorescent colors. Good to know, thanks for the reply.
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My friend GuzziBob rides a 1000S and a T3. He seems equally fast on either, but maybe he's just trying to not make me feel bad?? :smiley:
While there can be any number of reasons to go faster or slower from one ride to the next, rest assured that my '91 1000S has way, way more giddy-up than my T3 even though the T3 has had more performance stuff done to it and aside from correcting the atrocious stock carb jetting the S is nearly stock. I was reminded of that fact up Angeles Crest Highway on the S just yesterday, a very beautiful day up there. Not even close.
Good "talking" to ya as always Chuck.
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I can't resists a pretty face, after sharing some information and striking a deal, Don has entrusted me with his beautiful 1993 1000S.
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0890_zps38xi2xql.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0890_zps38xi2xql.jpg.html)
It is like new, and the mileage is real
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0891_zps6ssoh9c9.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0891_zps6ssoh9c9.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0893_zpshakyemhb.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0893_zpshakyemhb.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0892_zpslitj920j.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0892_zpslitj920j.jpg.html)
The DNA is pretty clear here
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0894_zpsrdbgjhm7.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0894_zpsrdbgjhm7.jpg.html)
Thanks Don, I am going to look after him.
Jim
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In great shape! and very low mileage. :thumb: Congrats and have fun.
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:thumb:
Cool, so few miles. Good luck.
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Cripes! I'd give my 1st born for that bike.
Of course I've not seen her or her mother in 36 years - - - but you get my drift. Green is good. R3~
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I've a friend in the UK who had one for sale. It may well be still on the market.
http://www.motoguzziclub.co.uk/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25652
(http://s35.photobucket.com/user/keithguzzi/media/P7232304_zpsqw2ym0uo.jpg.html)
Sorry - have some other photos, but the internet connection is playing up. It's a stunning resto job.
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This beautiful example was ridden from SOCAL to our annual N.A.R. gathering in Cottonwood in 2015, and belongs to the infamous and legendary Bob Dickman! :thumb: :1: :cool:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cLSVAa/DSC_0040.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cLSVAa)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/hrHVAa/DSC_0041.jpg) (http://ibb.co/hrHVAa)
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This stunning "nut & bolt" restored example was seen at the New Mexico Rally in Datil in 2013, and was restored by a Guzzi enthusiast (?) in Texas.
It was flawless and reportedly sold for over $15,000! :thumb: :cool: :1: :grin:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/i1VTwF/IMG_6433.jpg) (http://ibb.co/i1VTwF)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/csuXOv/IMG_6434.jpg) (http://ibb.co/csuXOv)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/eBZAAa/IMG_6435.jpg) (http://ibb.co/eBZAAa)
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:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Well done Jim! Gorgeous bike!
--Mark
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You da man Jim. Got quite the collection of rare Tonti bikes. Yea, I'm jealous as hell.
Trade anything away for it?
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You da man Jim. Got quite the collection of rare Tonti bikes. Yea, I'm jealous as hell.
Trade anything away for it?
Thanks Cam,
I parted with a 1973 4LS Eldorado and a 850T that was destined to become a 750S clone, but once I found a real 750S the wind went out of the sails on that project. New owner will build the ultimate 750S clone, looking forward to seeing it come to life.
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Congrats. its a gorgeous bike. (as you can see from my WildGuzzi name;-)
Mine went back to its original owner, I "borrowed" it for 5 years. I bet he is right now as happy as you are!
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OMG, two beauties that are both on my bucket list!
Congrats!
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0894_zpsrdbgjhm7.jpg)
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Hey....the wet concrete for a better pix works. :thumb:
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Hey....the wet concrete for a better pix works. :thumb:
I need to clean up more often :grin:
Just need to show off a few more pictures of the unbelievable condition of this bike!
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0901_zpsl3csd4ru.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0901_zpsl3csd4ru.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0903_zpsweojzpn6.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0903_zpsweojzpn6.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0906_zpsnnbych8s.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0906_zpsnnbych8s.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0908_zpsjw4kzzf3.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0908_zpsjw4kzzf3.jpg.html)
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Wow, it makes mine look old and crummy.
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I need to clean up more often :grin:
Just need to show off a few more pictures of the unbelievable condition of this bike!
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0901_zpsl3csd4ru.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0901_zpsl3csd4ru.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0903_zpsweojzpn6.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0903_zpsweojzpn6.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0906_zpsnnbych8s.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0906_zpsnnbych8s.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/1993%201000S/IMG_0908_zpsjw4kzzf3.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/1993%201000S/IMG_0908_zpsjw4kzzf3.jpg.html)
Man that's CLEAN!! Are you sure that 1000S even gets ridden at all?!? (lol) :rolleyes: :shocked: :wink: :grin: :laugh: :thumb: :1: :cool:
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Most likely the closest anyone will come today to buying a 1000S off the showroom floor. Amazing!
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:1: Mine doesn't look that good. :embarrassed:
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well i would have to say....its beautiful and it is probably the best example of a 1000S in the world today ...
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Well that is exactly why I did the deal with Jim, too nice for me to use. I would not want to alter it or damage it for fear of ruining something that is truly magnificent, that is someone else's job now. I would rather have something more functional from my point of view, and I did find that with this deal. Everyone is happy with the arrangement and that is truly all that matters. DonG
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:1: :thumb:
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I love that bike. Now, that's the only one I want. I hope my G5 never reads this post, 'cause I'll be in big trouble :thewife:
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Well that is exactly why I did the deal with Jim, too nice for me to use. I would not want to alter it or damage it for fear of ruining something that is truly magnificent, that is someone else's job now. I would rather have something more functional from my point of view, and I did find that with this deal. Everyone is happy with the arrangement and that is truly all that matters. DonG
Good on you Don , its great that you kept it pristine and realized its value ...now it sounds like you will be enjoying some fine bikes aswell..
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Don,
Are you the original owner? If so, I don't know how one keeps a bike for 23 years and puts so few miles on the bike. Glad you did, but it must have been tough.
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No , I purchased this one from an acquaintance who a year or two ago bought it from the original owner, story was he purchased the bike new and took a trip, then parked it, was on display in a shop likely from 94 or so on. DonG
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:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Well , when you own strip malls etc. you don't worry about the paltry cost of a motorcycle obviously. DonG