V50, mk 2 & 3, mix and match, CL, wochester, mass

[chuck peterson]

https://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/5741453620.html

Smallblock fun and games

[Chuck in Indiana]

*Probably* worth the money. Maybe.

[lucian]

*Probably* worth the money. Maybe.

 I thought the exact same thing Chuck.
 
except for the divorce which would probably come with them. 

[oldbike54]

 "Ran low on oil so the rings are gone" , along with the rod and main bearings , the crankshaft , and well , most everything else in the motor 

 Dusty

[Chuck in Indiana]

"Ran low on oil so the rings are gone" , along with the rod and main bearings , the crankshaft , and well , most everything else in the motor 

 Dusty

So, you end up with a MarkIII with tons of parts, alternator, transmission, rear drive, wheels, etc. for probably 1 large. Probably a good deal.

[oldbike54]

So, you end up with a MarkIII with tons of parts, alternator, transmission, rear drive, wheels, etc. for probably 1 large. Probably a good deal.

 Probably , maybe , hopefully ...

 Dusty

[lucian]

Going to make him an offer, If it pans out does anyone need any specific v 50 parts?

[SLDMRossi]

Mine came together pretty much the same way...by combining bits and pieces from here and there. So none of the "reds" match...which is why I call it "Tomato Surprise!"

Someone should grab it/them...they're wonderful to ride!

Steven Rossi
East Haddam, CT

[arveno]

http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/5741453620.html

[Lannis]

http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/5741453620.html

Looks good for the knowledgable V50 enthusiast!    I suspect that the rings on the red one are the least of the engine's problems if it were run low on oil, but a teardown will tell ....

Lannis

[Chuck in Indiana]

 
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=85485.0

[arveno]

ops.... i missed that...maybe the admin can merged the thread.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Dusty called me the other day, and said, "What's the deal with the Mark IIIs?" I told him that the V50 engine is a sweetheart. It is smooth, and just *sings* for want of a better description. Powerful? Not really, but you have to remember it's still a 500, and that was a bigger bike back in the day. 9K redline. (!) One of my favorite Guzzi powerplants. Plenty of power for 2 up. The Mark III is basically a Monza in sheep's clothing. Less of a dedicated riding position.
There are a few niggles with them. Needs a rear drive mod. Actually, 2 of them. Needs a transmission breather mod. Needs a Dyna S instead of the constantly having to be adjusted points. Needs a fork brace. They are available for a hunnerd bux or so.
Once sorted, they are just a fun little bike to ride. Handle better than you would think. The electrics are typical 80s Guzzi and easy to sort. I'd have been all over these if I was still looking for a small block.

[oldbike54]

 Momma taught me that if you want expert advice , ask an expert 

 Dusty

[Tom]

Wanna bet the crankshaft is gone on the red one???