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Offline radguzzi

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New Guzzi project
« on: September 27, 2023, 04:28:20 PM »

Oh help me please...  :rolleyes:

For some odd reason I could not resist this poor thing. 1976 49cc Robin. 

Looks to have been long neglected, now featuring a stunning patina which will stay, no resto here.  I already have new tires, tubes and rim strips, a new fuel tap on the way and a tech manual. 

The engine spins freely and has great spark, I have flushed the gearbox twice with fresh oil, the rest of it is all there, carb, air filter assembly, all of it albeit is bit tatty.  The throttle cable is running freely in the sheath, brakes seem to operate well.  Cleaning the tank is gonna suck, vinegar is in it now soaking. 

And... the all important basket is on it...!   :grin:

More later,
Rob









 
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2023, 06:22:47 PM »
I've always wanted a Robin for nipping down to the local pub.  Nice project
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2023, 10:17:29 PM »
I think that's about my speed, but, does it have traction control?

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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2023, 11:13:42 PM »
I have had a few of these cute little things 😍
Still have 3, one in each color.  White, blue and orange
Parted out a few a couple years back. Have a few parts yet.



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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2023, 06:14:36 AM »
Careful

Mopeds spread like the plague..















Great patina, i love when a moped looks like it shouldn’t run…yours has that in spades id say!…

Usual sources are
Treatland.tv
Mryons Mopeds
Dos cycles

Rusty tanks, plugged jets, closed points, bad grounds and bad timing are the usual issues.

I think stevec had one of these
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2023, 06:29:07 AM »
"I'd like to thank all my friends who have kept my Guzzi's going, but mostly...TOMB."
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2023, 09:48:48 AM »
I have had a few of these cute little things 😍
Still have 3, one in each color.  White, blue and orange
Parted out a few a couple years back. Have a few parts yet.


Man, those are gorgeous,  I won t be able fo hang with you...

Any chance that you have spare pedal assembly...?  Some PO broke one and welded it.  I can swap out from the crank though.
Thanks,
Rob

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@chuck peterson... no...!   :laugh:


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« Last Edit: September 28, 2023, 09:51:10 AM by radguzzi »
Current:
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'85 LeMans 1000
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'78 Yamaha XS 650
'88 Honda Hawk GT
'84 RZ350 KR
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2023, 08:49:45 AM »
I'll do some digging through the workshop today and see,  if so I'll get some pictures
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2023, 03:53:03 PM »
Nope no crank assembly left. Sorry
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2023, 04:51:27 PM »
There wasn't a Robin around when I needed one(lost my license) so I got a Kinetic from a Guzzi guy west of Chattanooga. 7mi on it, now 200mi. Haven't ridden it since I got tags back. I did hop it up though, they need it.
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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2023, 01:08:05 PM »
Nope no crank assembly left. Sorry

Ok, thanks for looking.

I'll send you a Private Message regarding rear wheel bearings so as o keep from boring the masses to tears.

Thanks,
Rob




Current:
2004 EV Touring
'99 EV Hack
'76 V1000 'Vert
'85 LeMans 1000
'80 SP 1000
2013 Harley FLHTC
'75 Triumph T160 Trident
'78 Triumph T140V Bonneville
'78 Yamaha XS 650
'88 Honda Hawk GT
'84 RZ350 KR
'71 Dalesman Trials

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Re: New Guzzi project
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2023, 10:13:26 AM »
And if you change out the restrictive air intake, a Robbin will do a GPS speed of 28 mph,it may take a half a mile but it will get there!
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