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General Discussion / Re: Shinko life expectancy?

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 04:12:28 PM »

The 712s are "budget" tires for lighter bikes, so don't last as well as the 230 Tour Master. On my Morini 350 K2 the rear would last ~ 6k miles, never wore the front out in the time I had the bike.

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General Discussion / Re: 1935 GTS

« Last post by turboguzzi on Today at 03:38:10 PM »

What's your budget? I saw this (below). I suppose it depends also on your definition of "rear suspension"...
https://www.subito.it/moto-e-scooter/moto-guzzi-pe-250-treviso-613413302.htm

edit: or, this! But, again, do springs on the rear of the seat count as rear suspension??
https://www.subito.it/moto-e-scooter/moto-guzzi-sport-15-sassari-640051976.htm

Thanks Anomaly
Im in Milan, where in Tuscany are you?
Im pretty tall, so those small 250 are really cramped for me. And i like to do long rallies..... a PE250 can maybe do 60 km/h... so itll have to be a 500... :)


Springs on the seat is not suspension, well, at least not in my book. 

I of course look in subito and other european sites all the time!
If you have a lot of cash, beautiful bikes are always there, but im looking for a bike to ride, so prefer a imperfect or even unrestored bike that i dont mind putting kilometers on. Im classic bike user, not a collector.
But then of course it has to be at a lower price than 12,000-15,000.
If you look in subito, youll see that a lot of the expensive bikes are there for 8, 10, 12 months without selling.
 

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General Discussion / Re: Shinko life expectancy?

« Last post by blu guzz on Today at 03:10:35 PM »

Is that date code correct? 2016
Throw that thing in the trash.  It doesn't matter if it has the nubs on it.  Is your life worth it?
I'm presently recovering from a motorcycle related broken leg and I can tell you, I envy those that can walk properly. You don't want to risk this on old tires.
It must have been the drugs, I thought you said you put that one on.  I see now, but I apply the above rant to "even saying it had life left in it".
I am grouchy today.

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General Discussion / Re: 1935 GTS

« Last post by Anomaly on Today at 02:01:33 PM »

Wow, exactly what im after.... a prewar bike with rear suspension.... might have to settle with a Falcone at the end....

What's your budget? I saw this (below). I suppose it depends also on your definition of "rear suspension"...
https://www.subito.it/moto-e-scooter/moto-guzzi-pe-250-treviso-613413302.htm

edit: or, this! But, again, do springs on the rear of the seat count as rear suspension??
https://www.subito.it/moto-e-scooter/moto-guzzi-sport-15-sassari-640051976.htm

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General Discussion / Shinko life expectancy?

« Last post by wirespokes on Today at 01:30:44 PM »

Here's the story:

Summer of 2024 I got a mostly finished G5 project from a forum member. It sported a somewhat working electronic speedometer that didn't have an odometer reading. At least, not that I could figure out.

I replaced the electronic gauge with a standard set of T3 gauges and set the odometer to 5k - guessing that would have been the maximum miles the PO rode it. He replaced the cylinders with nikasil, went through the transmission and final drive, installed a permanent magnet alternator, M Unit, mistral exhaust... you get the idea. So I want to get an accurate gauge of mileage since this was all done.

However, just last week I replaced the front tire - a Shinko 712 100x90 - date code 3616. It was down to the wear bars, but could have been run longer. So it wasn't totally shot, but time to go. I have put 12K on the clock since resetting.

I'm rethinking the estimated mileage. I don't recall having a front tire last more than 10 or 11K, especially a Shinko. I'm thinking this tire couldn't have had more than a thousand miles when I got the bike.

So my question is - how many miles do you get from these tires?

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Standard Vs S

« Last post by eldointheweeds on Today at 01:06:49 PM »

I was fortunate to get a great deal on a leftover '24 standard V100, but I would have preferred an S because the standard suspension is pretty harsh for a lighter weight rider. The dealer previously had '24 S models for $2K more (no brainer) but I was told they were not getting anymore, only 2025s at regular MSRP.
Sure enough, 4 days after I closed on my standard the dealer received several more S models that they sold for $2K more. The sales manager said he "had no idea we were getting more."
Anyway, I still love the bike, especially in white with gold wheels, just wish it had the upgraded suspension.

I am 250 lbs w/o gear, so sounds like I'd be good to go. :)_

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General Discussion / Re: New Guzzi Dealer in Northern VA

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 01:02:22 PM »

Last year Moto Guzzi freight was $800 per bike. It's now $1,100.

SR

Ouch, that’s a bite, but at least we all know exactly why that happened.

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General Discussion / Re: So I stopped by the Corbin Showroom

« Last post by larrys on Today at 01:00:19 PM »

Nice seat! Corbin does really nice work! The stock seat on my Monster was junk. I thought that the Corbin seat was expensive, but it was worth every penny. It's a pleasure to ride now.
Larry

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General Discussion / Re: New Guzzi Dealer in Northern VA

« Last post by SLDMRossi on Today at 11:19:30 AM »

Last year Moto Guzzi freight was $800 per bike. It's now $1,100.

SR

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General Discussion / Re: Magic Carpet Ride

« Last post by jcctx on Today at 11:12:56 AM »

Yes, 1983 CM450A Honda. Had 166 miles on it when I got it in 2005 (ims, so 16ish, not 12; time flys???). Had 1800+ in 2021 when donated to local charity/ food bank. Fellow who runs it is a friend. Was my last 2 wheeler as my vision not good enough. Still stick around here tho; just for grins.