Author Topic: Centauro request (Read 13265 times)

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #60 on:** January 30, 2020, 07:36:02 AM »

Quote from: Moparnut72 on January 29, 2020, 03:48:12 PM

I just got the latest issue of Rider Magazine. An article by Clement Salvadore titled Does a Motorcycle Have Character? Towards the end of the article he says "These test bikes all had their own good points, with a few bad points, and to remember I only have to find the road test. Moto Guzzi Centauro? October 1998." So I was wondering what he meant. I assumed he meant lots of character because we all know our bikes are probably the poster children for bikes with character. I am just not too familiar with older Guzzis.

There is another article, Favorite Ride, in that same mag that has a picture with some bikes in front of a restaurant. It is hard to see but right in front is an MG, looks like it might be a V7 II.
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They liked it.. a lot. The cravat being it wasn't bone stock.

It fared well against the speed triple from memory.

AH Fan · « **Reply #61 on:** January 30, 2020, 04:28:44 PM »

Quote from: rschrum on January 29, 2020, 06:10:52 PM

There is one on mg classifieds. In Clearwater Florida. I talked to him some years back, and it seemed like a good one. Has an old Griso also.
http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html

Those two machines lasted I believe the owner said about 2 days!!!
I never really got a crack at the Centi as he already had the offer before speaking with me.

Still looking.

JJ · « **Reply #62 on:** January 30, 2020, 07:15:19 PM »

Quote from: AH Fan on January 30, 2020, 04:28:44 PM

Those two machines lasted I believe the owner said about 2 days!!!
I never really got a crack at the Centi as he already had the offer before speaking with me.

Still looking.

Keep looking...be patient...a nice one will turn up in the near future, I predict.

JJ · « **Reply #63 on:** January 30, 2020, 07:56:57 PM »

Saw this post on Facebook...thought it was interesting enough to share...

AH Fan · « **Reply #64 on:** January 30, 2020, 10:10:00 PM »

Quote from: JJ on January 30, 2020, 07:15:19 PM

Keep looking...be patient...a nice one will turn up in the near future, I predict.

Will do... do you know something that I should know?

JJ · « **Reply #65 on:** January 31, 2020, 09:15:16 AM »

Quote from: AH Fan on January 30, 2020, 10:10:00 PM

Will do... do you know something that I should know?

Just sayin'...Again, something will turn up...spring is coming!

I would consider selling you my '98 Centauro...except after 5 years, I am still attached to it!

JJ · « **Reply #66 on:** February 03, 2020, 04:47:20 PM »

See the PM I just sent you!

...with photos / contact info about a green Centauro FOR SALE in Greenville, New Hampshire.

Good luck!!

80CX100 · « **Reply #67 on:** February 12, 2020, 05:58:14 PM »

Rick Rockafellow
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1998 Moto Guzzi Centauro Sport. 18k miles. Good tires, new battery, timing belts replaced 3 years ago. Near perfect, only a few scrapes on the front fairing, concealed by paint. Runs perfect, drips or burns nothing. Bradenton, FL more info on request.
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$5,995
1998 Moto Guzzi Cenaturo Sport
Bradenton, FL

I couldn't figure out how to copy the link from Face Book, but this red Centauro Sport was just listed on Mike Skaggs' Moto Guzzi bikes and parts for sale page on FB, fyi

Good luck

Kelly

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #68 on:** February 12, 2020, 06:10:14 PM »

I used to own a 98 Centauro in the grey color. Loved it.

AH Fan · « **Reply #69 on:** February 13, 2020, 06:59:15 AM »

Very good thank you all.
Was out of town for a bit just returned...… very much appreciate the contributions.

Ciao

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #70 on:** February 13, 2020, 08:43:14 AM »

I keep wanting to sell mine, but then I always make the mistake of riding it.

JJ · « **Reply #71 on:** February 13, 2020, 09:35:46 AM »

Quote from: Joliet Jim on February 13, 2020, 08:43:14 AM

I keep wanting to sell mine, but then I always make the mistake of riding it.

That's my problem as well!

"Into The Vortex!!"

Litre1000 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 13, 2020, 06:36:32 PM »

Check Blue Moon Cycles in Georgia. They had a yellow one.

JJ · « **Reply #73 on:** February 13, 2020, 06:40:09 PM »

Quote from: Litre1000 on February 13, 2020, 06:36:32 PM

Check Blue Moon Cycles in Georgia. They had a yellow one.

...and here it is!!

AH Fan · « **Reply #74 on:** February 13, 2020, 11:39:50 PM »

Yes I am aware of all of the current ones available on Cycle /eBay ect.
And yes I am interested in a low mileage/well kept unmolested example that has the desirable corrections done .... at present there are quite a few that do not fit that requirement but I'm optimistic that one will present itself or a member may PM with an offer of one such creature in the future.

Regards and thx to all.

Still working on it.

Tom · « **Reply #75 on:** February 16, 2020, 07:44:10 PM »

IIRC Grey on grey model was only the basic model. Which I have in the garage. '97 year.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #76 on:** February 17, 2020, 05:50:02 AM »

Quote from: Tom on February 16, 2020, 07:44:10 PM

IIRC Grey on grey model was only the basic model. Which I have in the garage. '97 year.

Not necessarily.. this is Guzzi we're talking about.

Mine was anthracite with the "adjustable" bars, sport chin fairing and fly screen, and GT "luggage rack." '98.

rschrum · « **Reply #77 on:** February 18, 2020, 09:26:15 PM »

Another one just posted here. Calls it a GT, but its not. Worth a call maybe.
http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #78 on:** February 19, 2020, 07:39:50 AM »

Quote from: rschrum on February 18, 2020, 09:26:15 PM

Another one just posted here. Calls it a GT, but its not. Worth a call maybe.
http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html

Equipped the same as mine, and mine was called a GT, too.

I'm not sure they ever made the windshields for the GT model.. I've never seen one.
It's a repaint, by the way.

JJ · « **Reply #79 on:** February 19, 2020, 08:06:10 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 19, 2020, 07:39:50 AM

Equipped the same as mine, and mine was called a GT, too. I'm not sure they ever made the windshields for the GT model.. I've never seen one.
It's a repaint, by the way.

My '98 GT came with the bikini fairing AND the belly pan. I added the rack later, which I found on eBay...(just sayin')

rschrum · « **Reply #80 on:** February 19, 2020, 10:30:39 AM »

I guess with the repaint it could have been a sport, and all the bits will interchange.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #81 on:** February 19, 2020, 04:46:21 PM »

Quote from: rschrum on February 19, 2020, 10:30:39 AM

I guess with the repaint it could have been a sport, and all the bits will interchange.

The sport didn't have the luggage rack.

rschrum · « **Reply #82 on:** February 19, 2020, 06:06:09 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 19, 2020, 04:46:21 PM

The sport didn't have the luggage rack.
Right, but it could have been added.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #83 on:** February 19, 2020, 10:01:27 PM »

If it's a GT it should say so on the tank

JJ · « **Reply #84 on:** February 20, 2020, 08:39:24 AM »

Quote from: Joliet Jim on February 19, 2020, 10:01:27 PM

If it's a GT it should say so on the tank

Yes, Joliet Jim is correct...and just like this!

rschrum · « **Reply #85 on:** February 20, 2020, 08:59:44 AM »

Yes, and the sport says so on the tank. Someone liked it, as its gone.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #86 on:** February 20, 2020, 01:55:35 PM »

I'm 99percent sure that mine didn't say anything on the tank.

Tom · « **Reply #87 on:** February 20, 2020, 02:42:44 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 17, 2020, 05:50:02 AM

Not necessarily.. this is Guzzi we're talking about. Mine was anthracite with the "adjustable" bars, sport chin fairing and fly screen, and GT "luggage rack." '98.

Oooooh. Forgot about that. 1 year later, add a windscreen and luggage rack. Call it a GT (Gran Turismo) and now appeals to the touring crowd.

New & improved.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #88 on:** February 20, 2020, 03:08:14 PM »

Quote from: Tom on February 20, 2020, 02:42:44 PM

Oooooh. Forgot about that. 1 year later, add a windscreen and luggage rack. Call it a GT (Gran Turismo) and now appeals to the touring crowd. New & improved.

I've seen a picture of the GT windshield.. but none in the flesh. I wonder if they ever made them?

Tom · « **Reply #89 on:** February 20, 2020, 03:53:37 PM »

A windshield on the "pregnant shrimp"? Never saw any but I didn't pay attention to the accessories for them either. I just wanted one.

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