Darned LeMans IV.

[pockomoth]

16" wheel?

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[Trogladyte]

My all time favourite bike was a Le mans III. I had it for 15 years but sadly trashed it around 2002 with an unfiortunate collision in Brixton which also resulted in a broken wrist.

But it was a force of nature - raw and visceral. It had been used for racing in Italy before I boguht it, and it had a big bore kit, high compression pistons, extended sump, gear column timing, 40mm pumpers, K&Ns and a Lafranconi system.

I loved it, and was sorry to see it go - but it really was a mess with a broken front wheel, snapped headstock and bent frame. The motor went to a guy building a three wheeler.

[wrbix]

16" wheel?

Yep, preferred - here we go again.   

[pockomoth]

Why?  I have a 17" on mine and it understeers like crazy, thought it might benefit from a 16" wheel, Falloon et al  disliked them,  but maybe real world owners prefer.  Discuss?

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[pockomoth]

I had one too, the IV is a completely different bike, the III is a hard core sports bike, I could barely ride mine the ergos were so extreme.  The IV is fine for Sports Touring, higher bars, higher seat, more relaxed engine.  But dug the III for canyons.

'87 LM IV SE with 16" front wheel out here. 

Love the looks of

My all time favourite bike was a Le mans III. I had it for 15 years but sadly trashed it around 2002 with an unfiortunate collision in Brixton which also resulted in a broken wrist.

But it was a force of nature - raw and visceral. It had been used for racing in Italy before I boguht it, and it had a big bore kit, high compression pistons, extended sump, gear column timing, 40mm pumpers, K&Ns and a Lafranconi system.

I loved it, and was sorry to see it go - but it really was a mess with a broken front wheel, snapped headstock and bent frame. The motor went to a guy building a three wheeler.

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[Arizona Wayne]

Had a `87 red LM IV w/16" front rim. Put a 110/90-16 tire on the front and no more head shakes at certain speeds.    Liked it so  much I put a 16" front rim on my CX100 too.    Sold the LM IV `cause it was too fast for me.   Still have the CX(my 1st Guzzi).   Like said, riding a Tonti Le Mans just feels right. 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 30, 2015, 02:22:30 PM
I'll probably be "upside down" financially on mine by time it's done, but I don't really care. Should be glorious sounding with the LaFranconi Competiziones singing their song, should be a pretty good runner too.  :)

When restoring a motorcycle, if you don't spend more than it's worth, then you cut corners somewhere.

My Le Mans 1000 may not be returned to original if plans I have set in motion pan out. It could gain a wheel and 300 lbs. ;-)

[Tom]

Very cool!