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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by faffi on November 10, 2025, 03:45:33 PM »

Yeah, but you don't rev that beauty out, so your opinion doesn't matter ;-) ;-) ;-)

You know I'm kidding........... But it is true, you don't like to flog your guzzi as it was designed to be ;-)

Fair enough. But it has hit the limiter quite often due to lack of tacho and that there is no sign of the engine letting up when the limiter kicks in.

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Bulldog9 on November 10, 2025, 03:17:28 PM »

I only know the first gen v9 personally, but I find the power surprisingly satisfying. Reading various Dyno charts,  the actual power difference seems to be less than 5hp at the wheel, but with noticeably better power below 4k rpm on the early V9. Doubly so if compared to the tt85.

Yeah, but you don't rev that beauty out, so your opinion doesn't matter ;-) ;-) ;-)

You know I'm kidding........... But it is true, you don't like to flog your guzzi as it was designed to be ;-)

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General Discussion / Re: Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by pehayes on November 10, 2025, 03:14:20 PM »

There was also an earlier 650C model.  Tried to look like a mini-Eldorado with teardrop tank and big windscreen.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

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General Discussion / Re: Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by rocker59 on November 10, 2025, 03:06:47 PM »

Don't forget the glorious V65 Florida !!!       

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General Discussion / Re: Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by Dirk_S on November 10, 2025, 03:00:37 PM »

Clarification: The Lario (4-valve) was a 650cc. The 750cc 4-valve was the TargaV75 (Targa was the 750cc 2-valve) (thanks, faffi), but neither of those 750s was sold in the States per Dave Richardson.

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General Discussion / Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by Travlr on November 10, 2025, 02:56:20 PM »

I’m thinking of adding a vintage small block Guzzi to the garage.  I’m trying to remember which models were imported to the USA.
Here is what I remember.  Perhaps others here can add any models I’ve forgotton.

750CC: Nevada and Breva and Lario.

650CC: SP

I doubt I want to go to a 500.  What models am I missing?

Mike

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 1974 Eldo Police Rebuild...Having Fun!

« Last post by Aldo on November 10, 2025, 12:21:17 PM »

I personally wouldn't bother with an oil filter kit.  I don't have one for my Eldo, I just a use a good quality oil and change it more often.

You can a get stainless hardware kit from Stainless Cycles to replace your existing stuff:
https://stainlesscycle.com/wordpress/product/moto-guzzi-eldorado-ambassador-stainless-kit-bolts-screws-kit-loopframe/


For electrical/wiring if you decide to replace, I highly recommend Greg Bender's custom harnesses built to spec:
https://www.thisoldtractor.com/for_sale_wiring_harness.html

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by faffi on November 10, 2025, 11:08:56 AM »

I only know the first gen v9 personally, but I find the power surprisingly satisfying. Reading various Dyno charts,  the actual power difference seems to be less than 5hp at the wheel, but with noticeably better power below 4k rpm on the early V9. Doubly so if compared to the tt85.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Marines !

« Last post by SemperVee on November 10, 2025, 10:44:43 AM »

 OOHRAH!! ....  Semper Fi brothers

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General Discussion / Re: Where did you park your Guzzi today?

« Last post by Cam3512 on November 10, 2025, 10:38:26 AM »

This past Saturday, 65 degrees in Jersey.  Backdrop is an old yacht building factory on the Mullica River.  ‘71 Ambo Police.
The Viking factory is nearby, and thriving.