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General Category => Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only => Topic started by: pitts12driver on July 16, 2017, 10:59:00 AM
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I know this may be sacrilege to the community, but this was the best idea I had after finding a rusty Lario that hadn't run in 13 years in a friend's barn. All the bodywork was cracked, and it needed a ton of creative work. The build took a bit longer than I'd planned (around 6 months)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/huTDQF/rsz_adamgrosser_motoguzzi_052017_24607_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/huTDQF)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cg7Jsv/rsz_adamgrosser_motoguzzi_052017_24699.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cg7Jsv)
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, but it is now a rock solid ride. That said, I hope some of you enjoy how it turned out!
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Looks gorgeous
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Looks great :bow: :bow:
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It's only sacrilege when you chop up a really nice original bike. That looks fantastic, and getting it done in six months is impressive.
Congrats and enjoy!
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So what did you do with the valves????
I know of a Lario, not in a barn, that needs an intervention.
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:thumb: :thumb:Nice....
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Great job, looks gorgeous. How does she ride?
- P
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She rides beautifully. The sound is entrancing, but most interestingly, the bike doesn't feel dated at all.
To one of the prior questions about the valves- I punted. The bike only had 6k miles total, and there wasn't any visible wear. I realize this won't last, but I wanted to get back on the road. Assuming I keep it, I'll probably do one of the valve conversions.
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I'm an unabashed antiquer, but... I like it. :smiley: Tasty..
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SWEET!!!! If you dont mind, what are the details on the tank and seat? Nice build!
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stunning. Nothing be envy from this corner...
well done.
What does the tank logo represent?
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Tell me about the brake discs..
Do you have a Pitts12? :smiley: I have an S1S..
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Answers below:
Tank I found on a business trip to Germany.
I made the seat pan and seat
Brake discs came from Milan - and were pricey.
I do have a Pitts Model 12. I've built 4 planes - that was the first.
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Answers below:
Tank I found on a business trip to Germany.
I made the seat pan and seat
Brake discs came from Milan - and were pricey.
I do have a Pitts Model 12. I've built 4 planes - that was the first.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/ehRbh5/pitts_in_flight_opt.jpg) (http://ibb.co/ehRbh5)
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Where from Milan? :smiley: I would like to replace the rotors on the Aero Lario.
You've been busy. The Model 12 design isn't that old. I've built or restored 5 now, but that's been over a period of 40 years.. what else have you built? :popcorn:
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What a lovely bike. Well done.
Photography is pretty spectacular too.
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Amazing build. You did a fantastic job!
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Anyone finding fault with that gem has no soul...nice :thumb:
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That is truly a beautiful bike - aircraft builders have few peers as craftsmen! A stunning job!
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Wow just WOW
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Wow just WOW
What he said!
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Well I can only chime in on what the others said :grin:
That's a really nice looking bike! Only thing I could wish for is some more pictures of the build :grin:
-Ulrik
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i'd say beautiful job!
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THAT is really a fine looking motorcycle! Thank you for posting. Beautifully done.
I'd enjoy knowing what you changed in the front brake system (delinked? Master cylinder?), and hand controls. Good fortune, R3~
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Impressive Pitt. Well done!
There are some truely talented people in this forum.
That's why I lurk here...
Although I would never be able to do this kind of work,
I learn a lot and appreciate the hard work and craftsmanship.