Author Topic: Advice on my old nostalgic guzzi (Read 14894 times)

kingoffleece · « **Reply #60 on:** February 21, 2025, 11:14:05 PM »

I've seen all the pics, talked with the mechanic, and more.
Like has been said many times, he was advised to not proceed. It's not like the shop doesn't want the work-it's just too far gone.
Have at it however you want.

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #61 on:** February 22, 2025, 09:28:19 AM »

I don't want to pile on but I rebuilt an old Yamaha three winters ago. After I finished I realized it wasn't the bike I remember from my younger years. I sold it shortly afterwards and lost my azz but I was glad to see it gone and got a portion of my money back, labor not included. But your choice, just dive in if it means that much to you. You will learn a lot and discover a lot of parts sources.
kk

BRG-BIRD · « **Reply #62 on:** February 22, 2025, 11:18:56 AM »

I have a fully assembled 1980 1000SP that was repainted and has had a lot of work performed that I want to sell, you would be way ahead…

twowings · « **Reply #63 on:** February 22, 2025, 01:11:36 PM »

^^ This

Turin · « **Reply #64 on:** February 22, 2025, 03:29:53 PM »

I had help and it took 5 years, but anything is doable.

blackcat · « **Reply #65 on:** February 22, 2025, 05:24:07 PM »

I started with these parts on the 76 LeMans build.

Then little by little…

tazio · « **Reply #66 on:** February 22, 2025, 07:10:08 PM »

Mother of Pearl !!

The only Goose prettier than my GRiSO

Well done,sir.

twowings · « **Reply #67 on:** February 22, 2025, 07:35:11 PM »

^^ Be still, my heart

DoubleGuzzi · « **Reply #68 on:** February 22, 2025, 07:48:58 PM »

^^ Amazing what you can achieve with the cash, resources (engine stand etc.) and space to work with/in.
Looks fab. though.

blackcat · « **Reply #69 on:** February 23, 2025, 07:31:01 AM »

Quote from: DoubleGuzzi on February 22, 2025, 07:48:58 PM

^^ Amazing what you can achieve with the cash, resources (engine stand etc.) and space to work with/in.
Looks fab. though.

Thanks. Other than the original cost of the bike($3,500), I have no idea how much money I spent on the whole project. The painting and powder coating was less than $1,000 bucks but after that it was just a steady stream of parts from MG Cycle, Greg Bender,etc.etc....

Turin · « **Reply #70 on:** February 23, 2025, 02:02:08 PM »

Do not start keeping track.

I started doing that with my latest project. Even with buying parts at the local bike salvage yard and e-bay, sH!t gets expensive quick.

BRG-BIRD · « **Reply #71 on:** February 23, 2025, 05:52:28 PM »

We went through the same thing with the SP, a constant steady stream of parts, paint etc. I’m so upside down in it but it is now a wonderful machine to ride.

Turin · « **Reply #72 on:** February 23, 2025, 06:57:15 PM »

Lovely SP. Any more pictures?

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #73 on:** February 23, 2025, 07:40:08 PM »

Same way with my T-3 but overall well worth it from all the enjoyment it has brought me over the years and hopefully the years to come.
GliderJohn

BRG-BIRD · « **Reply #74 on:** February 24, 2025, 07:41:30 AM »

Quote from: Turin on February 23, 2025, 06:57:15 PM

Lovely SP. Any more pictures?

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=122590.0

Sprouty115 · « **Reply #75 on:** February 24, 2025, 08:47:15 AM »

Quote from: BRG-BIRD on February 23, 2025, 05:52:28 PM

We went through the same thing with the SP, a constant steady stream of parts, paint etc. I’m so upside down it it but it is now a wonderful machine to ride.

Worth it!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #76 on:** February 24, 2025, 11:14:50 AM »

I dunno Richard, with a little elbow grease, that should rub right out

Hey, somebody had to say it!

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #77 on:** February 24, 2025, 04:37:55 PM »

Looks like the OP has 'left the building' whyrichard, why I wonder

rocker59 · « **Reply #78 on:** February 25, 2025, 11:51:17 AM »

Quote from: Bulldog9 on February 24, 2025, 04:37:55 PM

Looks like the OP has 'left the building' whyrichard, why I wonder

yeah. last active Feb. 6th.

testa_di_formaggio · « **Reply #79 on:** February 27, 2025, 03:30:09 AM »

Was a fine welcome. Not surprising. Seems to happen around here.

T d F

Huzo · « **Reply #80 on:** February 27, 2025, 04:45:58 AM »

I haven’t grasped what the message is, was he treated badly ?
Seemed like a reasonable percentage of the comments were supportive.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #81 on:** February 27, 2025, 07:04:55 AM »

He only made a few posts and did not get the answer he wanted. Yet the thread goes on & on. Happens a lot on here. Pages & pages of BS just to talk.
Welcome to the BONFIRE, crack a beer!

Huzo · « **Reply #82 on:** February 27, 2025, 12:11:50 PM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on February 27, 2025, 07:04:55 AM

He only made a few posts and did not get the answer he wanted. Yet the thread goes on & on. Happens a lot on here. Pages & pages of BS just to talk.
Welcome to the BONFIRE, crack a beer!

Ok thanks.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #83 on:** February 27, 2025, 12:53:33 PM »

It's all of us Huzo - me too and that's what make forums go

Maybe the OP will be back to tell us what he did.

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Author Topic: Advice on my old nostalgic guzzi (Read 14894 times)

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