The Eagle has landed, Mk1 Le Mans content

[blackcat]

Looks great.  I have the Ago’s on my CX and they are way more comfortable than the stock pegs IMO.  I will probably get another set when I put my LM I back together, though they are not cheap anymore.

I really do dislike the US headlight trim, does anyone know if the trim can just be replaced with the Euro trim or does it require a whole new light?

[jas67]

MG Cycle sells both the Agos and Tarozzi.   The Agos look like they only are a little more than an inch more rearward than stock.  The Tarozzi are more like 3 inches back, and an ice nah higher. 

I’ll likely go with Tarozzi.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Looks great.  I have the Ago’s on my CX and they are way more comfortable than the stock pegs IMO.  I will probably get another set when I put my LM I back together, though they are not cheap anymore.

I really do dislike the US headlight trim, does anyone know if the trim can just be replaced with the Euro trim or does it require a whole new light?

Requires a whole new headlight. On Ted's Le Mans, I used one from a V65C which is identical to the original Euro unit other than it's chrome (I had it powdercoated black).

[Turin]

I've got tarozzi rearsets on both my 850T and my LeMans SE. They are comfortable, and replacement parts are readily available.

[blackcat]

Requires a whole new headlight. On Ted's Le Mans, I used one from a V65C which is identical to the original Euro unit other than it's chrome (I had it powdercoated black).

Charlie, thanks.  Now I just need to source  a V65C headlight.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Charlie, thanks.  Now I just need to source  a V65C headlight.

Or a V50 III which would already be black. That's what I bought from Ed Milich, but when it showed up it was a chrome one from a V65C. 

[blackcat]

Or a V50 III which would already be black. That's what I bought from Ed Milich, but when it showed up it was a chrome one from a V65C. 

 Charlie,  thanks, I’ll have to send Ed an email.

[Cam3512]

Charlie,  thanks, I’ll have to send Ed an email.

Agree.  Looks much better when the headlight is flush with the fairing.

[blackcat]

I wonder if this is the same headlight?  https://www.ebay.com/itm/guzzi-v65-florida-headlight-v50/272695627248?hash=item3f7ded0df0:g:9sMAAOSwcB5ZLxDH

[s1120]

Agree.  Looks much better when the headlight is flush with the fairing.

You know... maybe just because its what I am used to always seeing.... I like the extended headlamp.. 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I wonder if this is the same headlight?  https://www.ebay.com/itm/guzzi-v65-florida-headlight-v50/272695627248?hash=item3f7ded0df0:g:9sMAAOSwcB5ZLxDH

Yes.

[jas67]

Agree.  Looks much better when the headlight is flush with the fairing.

Hmmm, I think that I’ll be looking for a V50 III headlight.

[Stevex]

Last weekend, I finally got the Le Mans back together after pulling the forks for rebuild/upgrade.
The above pics are from the first ride after fork rebuild with '96 Honda VFR750 cartridges. The new forks work brilliantly!
Just need to get the fairing back on it (couldn't wait to try out, and skipped the fairing).

Did the same mod on my LM2 last winter but am yet to test ride the finished article.
As a matter of interest, what viscosity fork oil did you use and what air gap?
Also, the original LM had longer single fork springs than the MK2s two springs per fork set up; I had to ditch the shorter of my springs due to the length of the RC36 cartridges. How did you get around that problem?

[jas67]

Did the same mod on my LM2 last winter but am yet to test ride the finished article.
As a matter of interest, what viscosity fork oil did you use and what air gap?
Also, the original LM had longer single fork springs than the MK2s two springs per fork set up; I had to ditch the shorter of my springs due to the length of the RC36 cartridges. How did you get around that problem?

I'm not sure of the air gap, but, it was 235cc of 10wt per leg.

I'm pretty sure that my friend who did the work just shortened the springs, as I brought home some short spring pieces.

[Stevex]

I'm not sure of the air gap, but, it was 235cc of 10wt per leg.

I'm pretty sure that my friend who did the work just shortened the springs, as I brought home some short spring pieces.

Thanks for the reply.
As a matter of interest, what made you decide on 235cc?
I went for the same air gap that Honda quoted for their donor forks.

[jas67]

Thanks for the reply.
As a matter of interest, what made you decide on 235cc?
I went for the same air gap that Honda quoted for their donor forks.

235cc was arrived at by measuring the air gap, but, unfortunately, I can't remember what it got set to.