Mille GT

[Rough Edge racing]

 I have been looking at this....Just another Guzzi or what?
       https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Moto-Guzzi/164304003759?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225074%26meid%3D699ffa69764d41428f14bee1908819ca%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D143647292374%26itm%3D164304003759%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A898e4dd4-cdc4-11ea-8371-5209927fb40e%7Cparentrq%3A817f21521730a4d626c32053ffee1e02%7Ciid%3A1
         

[Lannis]

The distillation of all of the best features of the pre-EFI Guzzi standard motorcycles.

I think they're beautiful, I've admired every one I've seen, and I'd love to have one.   Don't let 'em give this one away without having a bloody good go at it!

Lannis

[Rough Edge racing]

 I am high bidder....I don't want to dive to Chicago..Get shipping quotes of 300-400 bucks....Give it some thought before going for the Buy it Now button...

[sdcr]

Aside from the carb boot clamps, appears to be a well kept example.

Interesting treatment to the seat and cowl area.

Easily worth more than the current bids, IMHO.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I bought a new leftover '89 in '92. Great bike. Mildly tuned, basically an evolution of a T3 (with 105 cc more displacement) or G5.
IIRC, originally built at the request of the German importer from "leftover" parts.

[JJ]

That is a nice one, isn't it?!?

[Rough Edge racing]

  I won't bid any higher....I have to be realistic because every time I buy a bike weighing more than 450 pounds gassed up , I  never keep them....Just don't care heavier bikes. So one of you needs to grab it...

[bigbikerrick]

Thats Purty! Do you know what the reserve is?
Rick.

[80CX100]

      I don't recall from where, but I've seen that bike listed previously.


       

[SPScottNT]

Joe Walano had posted it on the Moto Guzzi Parts for Sale Facebook page.  It would be worth pinging him about this bike if he is not along shortly.

Scott
Athens, GA

[Rough Edge racing]

 The reserve price will be more or less the same as the Buy It Now, $3750

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Joe Walano had posted it on the Moto Guzzi Parts for Sale Facebook page.  It would be worth pinging him about this bike if he is not along shortly.

Scott
Athens, GA

pretty sure this is Joe's listing

[nc43bsa]

Verrrrry interestink.


Only 5 units separate it from mine.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

The reserve price will be more or less the same as the Buy It Now, $3750

Not necessarily...

I always set the reserve at the MINIMUM that I'm willing to take, accounting for fees etc... I consider that the "if they wont pay this much for it, I'll just keep it" price.
I set the reserve at the "boy I sure would like to get $xxx.00 for it" price

IE: just sold my old Bianchi mountainbike on ebay...  I set the reserve at $550 but I put a 'buy it now' price of $850 in case someone just fell in love with it and couldnt live without it

[Two Checks]

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 11:28:16 AM

I bought a new leftover '89 in '92. Great bike. Mildly tuned, basically an evolution of a T3 (with 105 cc more displacement) or G5.
IIRC, originally built at the request of the German importer from "leftover" parts.

Not quite. Has the tall steering neck, different forks, indented swingarm and round slide carbs.

It a SP II minus the fairing and with 18" wheel.

[malik]

I've always liked the looks of these. I'm familiar with three of them, one rider is on the short side, the other two somewhat taller, and FWIW none of them appear to get even close to contemplate parting with theirs. Others who had them in the part have only positive opinions. A serious tourer.

[BMCMOTO]

I've had mine, an 89, since 94. I won't be selling it! Stiff throttle, lousy seat, Saprisa charging system and Moto Plat electronic ignition are minor and easily fixable problems I know of. In a conversation with the importer of that time he said maybe 200 were imported, certainly not more, fewer reds than blacks. Relatively low production numbers as well.

Brian

[analog kid]

Saw this post while stopped for a coffee on my way home after a days ride.
Figured I'd post a shot.

Bike needs new tires...Again...

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 11:28:16 AM

I bought a new leftover '89 in '92. Great bike. Mildly tuned, basically an evolution of a T3 (with 105 cc more displacement) or G5.
IIRC, originally built at the request of the German importer from "leftover" parts.

Not quite. Has the tall steering neck, different forks, indented swingarm and round slide carbs.

It a SP II minus the fairing and with 18" wheel.

Yes, I am aware of all of that having owned one. The key words in my post were: "basically an evolution" - everything you pointed out would have been
part of that evolution.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Joe Walano had posted it on the Moto Guzzi Parts for Sale Facebook page.  It would be worth pinging him about this bike if he is not along shortly.

Scott
Athens, GA

Yep.

Joe Walano
July 7
$3,500 · Lake Forest, IL
One owner Mille GT, I would consider this in excellent mechanical condition and give it a 7 out of 10 on appearance. The tires are 4 years old, in 2018 at 9568 miles I did a major service on it. It's got 10060 miles on it now. That's a Rodsmith custom tail section on it and the owner says he has the original parts in a box somewhere (he just moved). Nice runner.

[LowRyter]

So what is the mechanical difference between a Mille

1.   1000s
2.   Lemans
3.   California

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[analog kid]

So what is the mechanical difference between a Mille

1.   1000s
2.   Lemans
3.   California

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Smaller valves
Smaller carbs
At least for the first two.... I don't know the Cali.
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Classier owners.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LowRyter]

Smaller valves
Smaller carbs
At least for the first two.... I don't know the Cali.
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Classier owners.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

assume you mean the Mille was smaller carbs and valves?  The frame geometry is about the same?

[Turin]

If I recall, some were late ones were med valve , most small valve, some had 35mm forks others 40mm. some cast wheel, some spokes.

The later mid valve bikes came with 36mm carbs so those were-
same as lemans 1-3
same as 93 1000S

 Years ago the wife and I stopped by F40 motorsports in Connecticut and saw one owned by Wayne Carini. Red and gold, and drop dead gorgeous!

 This one looks amazing due to the seat / tail treatment. Amazing how a small cover can change the whole look of a machine.

[sdcr]

My Mille GT memory is circa 1989. Rider magazine held a two or 3 day rally/ expo in the Lancaster Pa. area. Vendors and some manufacturer demos. IIRC, Fred Heistand, a Local Guzzi dealer, was handling the demo rides.. I rode a black Mille, that was very Well sorted. Fred gave us a terrific, high speed, 15 mile rip though the Amish backroads, carefully missing the everpresent buggy droppings.

[Triple Jim]

  I won't bid any higher....I have to be realistic because every time I buy a bike weighing more than 450 pounds gassed up , I  never keep them....Just don't care heavier bikes. So one of you needs to grab it...

I have an '89.  I've always liked it since I got it, and it has performed well for me.  It's  a classic example of a "standard".  It gets 50 mph without too much trouble, and has a 6 gallon tank, so its range is excellent.

That weight is the biggest problem for me too.  I took it on a 3-day camping trip out to the western VA mountain-twisties and longed for a sportier motorcycle.  It  handles very well for a 500 lb bike, but that's the best it's ever going to be... a good handling 500 lb. bike with the power of a modern lightweight like a Yamaha FZ-07 that weighs under 400 lbs.

But it's fun to ride something that no one recognizes and provokes questions like "Moto Guzzi... who makes that?" which I've been asked more than once. 

[Bpreynolds2]

It’s a nice one and I watch the market near daily, haven’t seen one in a while.  What it’s “worth” is relative.  If you want a rare, classic looking machine, small price to pay.  But.  All of us know you can somewhat easily get a more modern Guzzi - some would say better, some would say worse - for about 4K, easily 5k.  But someone who is looking seriously at this bike, I’m fairly sure, is in it for the classic appeal. 

[slopokes]

Just found thi in my garage..

[wirespokes]

Just found thi in my garage..

What's wrong with it?

[jumpmaster]

So what is the mechanical difference between a Mille

1.   1000s
2.   Lemans
3.   California

???????????????????????????????????????

For those of us who are a (ahem) a little bit older, the Mille's seating, footpegs & handlebar geometry are a LOT more comfortable than that of the first 2, especially for any distance.  Mille trim & other parts appear to be easier to get, based on stories I've read about the trials & tribulations of restoring the first 2 above.  As someone else said, they are as rare as hens' teeth on the road or even at any of the few Guzzi-related events I've been to.  Personally, I've never seen another one in the flesh in the 7 years I've owned & regularly ridden mine.  The only mechanical issues I've had in that time are 2 broken clutch cables (poorly routed by a prior owner) and one throttle (splitter) cable, & a very tiny oil leak that appears to have been solved by replacing a split breather hose and not overfilling the crankcase.

FYI Lannis & anyone else who might be interested, (again) due to age and an uncomfortably crowded garage, my Mille probably will go on the market next spring.  I'll only list it on Wildguzzi.com & maybe the DC Craigslist; I don't want to fool with eBay.