Author Topic: Le Mans III 1983 for sale (Read 4802 times)

leafman60 · « **on:** May 13, 2018, 08:26:38 PM »

Okay, just for my friends here.

Offered here is a 1983 Moto Guzzi LeMans III in white. This is the most excellent example of this model that I have seen. The odometer shows about 3300 miles. Although, I am not certain of the accuracy of that reading, the condition of the bike appears to be that of a very low-mileage machine. It had been in storage until shortly before I bought it last year.

I have recently changed all fluids- brake fluid, engine oil, transmission oil, final drive oil and replaced all rubber parts as well as all operating cables. The foot peg covers and bar grips had deteriorated with age. New Pirelli Sport Demons are installed as well as new brake pads that replaced the original pads. The valve lash has been set on all valves and the head torques checked. The carbs have been cleaned and tuned with mercury stix. Everything looks great and it runs like a dream.

All numbers are matching and it does not appear to have ever suffered any notable wreck damage. It has the stock air box intact as well as the totally stock exhaust system.

If you are anywhere near the Alabama Gulf Coast, you are welcome to come by and have a look for yourself.

I’ve owned several Guzzi bikes, including a Daytona RS and a V11 Scura, and this LeMans runs smoother and better than all of them. It’s a strong runner and I am constantly amazed that 1. It is only an 850 and 2. It is 35 years old!

It’s a beautiful bike in the rare white color. I won’t go into the specs for the bike, if you are reading this, you know what this is. You will not be disappointed in this specimen!

$9500 including the Wild Guzzi Discount

jas67 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2018, 10:13:29 PM »

Beautiful!

harrytief · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2018, 08:26:48 AM »

Damn...I want!

steven c · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2018, 08:28:40 AM »

Still a great looking bike .

Groover · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2018, 08:42:25 AM »

Very nice bike, best of luck with the sale.

stubbie · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2018, 09:14:54 AM »

I had a new white Le Mans in 1983. If I didn't have 5 bikes already I'd buy it tomorrow.

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2018, 09:28:00 AM »

very very nice....

good luck with the sale,

Mark

Dimples · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:24:42 AM »

That's a very nice bike! I haven't seen one that close to perfect for years. I think the price is right given what the Le Mans I is now bringing. By the way that Moto Borgotaro Le Mans sold for all the money.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2018, 11:01:52 AM »

My favorite Tonti LeMans in my favorite color. Pristine.
Must.....Keep.....W allet....closed.... .don't.....need.....any. ....more....bikes.

twowings · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2018, 11:44:41 AM »

sdcr · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2018, 06:25:37 PM »

Simply a spectacular example. Possibly the cleanest Le Mans III available today.
If the price sounds high, I bet it won't in 5-10 years.

twowings · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2018, 06:31:30 PM »

Please someone here rescue this wonderful bike before someone gets it and 'customizes' it....

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2018, 05:48:55 AM »

It’s a shame this bike has sat so much. They are wonderful to ride.

antmanbee · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2018, 06:17:17 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on May 14, 2018, 11:01:52 AM

My favorite Tonti LeMans in my favorite color. Pristine.
Must.....Keep.....W allet....closed.... .don't.....need.....any. ....more....bikes.

Chuck,

Looking at the line-up of bikes you have listed. I see a big gaping hole that a big block Tonti (which this is a perfect example) would fill.
Others here on the forum have a much more severe case of motorcycli-aquireitis than you do with more than double or triple the symptoms.
You can always use one more. Open....wallet..... send.....money..... .quickly.....before ......someone.....e lse.....snags.....i t...

Fireflyr · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2018, 05:43:52 PM »

What a beautiful bike! You don't see many white LM3's let alone one in that condition. Good luck with the sale.

Also, it's good to see the prices coming up on these.... makes mine worth more.

Dimples · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:12:14 AM »

So, did this finally sell?

blackcat · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2018, 11:38:31 AM »

Quote from: Dimples on May 21, 2018, 08:12:14 AM

So, did this finally sell?

Yes.

Tom · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:20:54 PM »

Hope you got your price.

Lannis · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:29:54 PM »

Quote from: Tom on May 21, 2018, 04:20:54 PM

Hope you got your price.

Obviously blackcat's a man of few words (well, one, really) when it comes to personal business about motorcycle prices!

I'll bet it was close, though, that's a nice bike.

Lannis

Tom · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:49:11 PM »

In way better shape than mine. Not sure where it came from originally but ended up in Honolulu via Maui. Took a while to clean off the red dirt patina w/cat hairs.

Fun bike to ride. Still have that in the garage.

leafman60 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2018, 06:36:17 PM »

Yes, the bike has sold. It's a fantastic example and I'm sure I will regret the sale some day.

If I had everything I regretted selling, I would need a 4-acre storage building for keeping them all.

No offense to anyone else's preferences but I've always thought the LeMans III was the best-looking of the LeMans series.

Thanks for everyone's compliments.

.

sdcr · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2018, 06:53:59 PM »

No argument here.

Quote from: leafman60 on May 21, 2018, 06:36:17 PM

.........

No offense to anyone else's preferences but I've always thought the LeMans III was the best-looking of the LeMans series.

Thanks for everyone's compliments.
.

Muzz · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2018, 06:58:49 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on May 14, 2018, 11:01:52 AM

My favorite Tonti LeMans in my favorite color. Pristine.
Must.....Keep.....W allet....closed.... .don't.....need.....any. ....more....bikes.

Ya snooze, ya lose. (or was it you?)

JJ · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:17:22 PM »

Fabulous!!!

:1:

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2018, 05:06:09 PM »

Quote from: sdcr on May 21, 2018, 06:53:59 PM

No argument here.

None from me, either.

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