Author Topic: Pre War Guzzi In The House! (Read 5401 times)

RinkRat II · « **Reply #30 on:** February 25, 2021, 09:04:39 AM »

Found this on the interweb and looks to be the same tail light. Interesting, maybe period correct upgrade or aftermarket?

Paul B

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #31 on:** February 25, 2021, 09:40:19 AM »

Quote from: RinkRat II on February 25, 2021, 09:04:39 AM

Found this on the interweb and looks to be the same tail light. Interesting, maybe period correct upgrade or aftermarket?

Paul B

Paul, thats pretty cool. The only other picture I have seen that looks close. Link? Is there more pictures of that bike?

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #32 on:** February 25, 2021, 09:47:34 AM »

I believe this is the Norge in the Moto Guzzi factory museum.

RinkRat II · « **Reply #33 on:** February 25, 2021, 10:19:38 AM »

Here's your link Dave, scroll down to 1931 model. https://classic-motorbikes.net/classic-bike-images/moto-guzzi/
I also came across it on Pinterest but it's the same bike.

Paul B

Roebling3 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 25, 2021, 11:05:56 AM »

See pages 16 & 18 and 31in Mick Walkers' 'Moto Guzzi' 'Engineering Brilliance From the Shores of Lake Como'. Yellow V11 on cover.

The 500cc GTS on page 31 is 'hopefully' still owned and ridden by Peter Zurcher, long time friend and colleague based in Switzerland. R3~

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #35 on:** February 25, 2021, 12:05:48 PM »

Quote from: Roebling3 on February 25, 2021, 11:05:56 AM

See pages 16 & 18 and 31in Mick Walkers' 'Moto Guzzi' 'Engineering Brilliance From the Shores of Lake Como'. Yellow V11 on cover.

The 500cc GTS on page 31 is 'hopefully' still owned and ridden by Peter Zurcher, long time friend and colleague based in Switzerland. R3~

I pulled the book down and had a look. Yes, I hope Peter is still riding it also. Thanks!

jas67 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 25, 2021, 01:02:02 PM »

Wow, congrats on the great find, Dave!

It is beautiful the way it is. Service it and ride it!

grebmrof · « **Reply #37 on:** February 25, 2021, 06:15:09 PM »

WOW, good that it is in your hands, congratulations! Thanks for sharing it with us. Just beautiful! Congrats again!

Tiny Tim · « **Reply #38 on:** February 25, 2021, 07:19:47 PM »

Love the old single Moto Guzzi's very nice!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #39 on:** March 10, 2021, 03:46:03 PM »

I had the GTS out for a short spin around the neighborhood. It runs very well.

https://youtu.be/e4EPWc4_NPo

kingoffleece · « **Reply #40 on:** March 10, 2021, 04:09:35 PM »

Simply outstanding.

Canuck750 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 10, 2021, 05:23:17 PM »

I don't know what is more enjoyable to watch, the flywheel spinning or the valve train doing its thing, and the sound is just great,
modern bikes have NOTHING on your GTS!

Tom · « **Reply #42 on:** March 10, 2021, 05:23:52 PM »

🤙🤙🤙

SED · « **Reply #43 on:** March 10, 2021, 06:19:02 PM »

Looks and sounds great Dave - Congratulations!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #44 on:** March 10, 2021, 06:34:24 PM »

Quote from: Canuck750 on March 10, 2021, 05:23:17 PM

I don't know what is more enjoyable to watch, the flywheel spinning or the valve train doing its thing, and the sound is just great,
modern bikes have NOTHING on your GTS!

(Ahem) Many years ago, we flew a small airplane to the northeast to leaf peek, and spend a few days. Rented a car and on one of our trips ran into a couple of guys on antique bikes doing what we were doing.

One of them was an old Guzzi, and I was fascinated by the exposed hairpin valve springs and flywheel. I guess I never really did get over that Guzzi thing..

80CX100 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 10, 2021, 08:18:18 PM »

Dave Congrats on what is a very sweet looking bike

Interesting that it looks like you've been able to track down, that the art deco design tail lamp assembly, was probably stock, how Italian!

JJ · « **Reply #46 on:** March 10, 2021, 09:06:58 PM »

Fabulous vintage Guzzi!!

AH Fan · « **Reply #47 on:** March 11, 2021, 12:10:11 AM »

Yep........... that a beauty Dave.
Congrats again.
Would love to meet and see that one in person one day.

Ciao

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #48 on:** March 14, 2021, 07:46:08 AM »

I have had the opportunity to give the GTS a few more shakedown rides and other than attending to normal maintenance, have had to fettle absolutely nothing. It operates and runs so well, there is nothing on the list to attend to, which I find astonishing for an 85 year old bike.. I have discussed improving some of the more obvious paint flaws with Craig the painter. He made a house call to look it over.

I think it is close to a miracle that this bike survived WW2 while in Europe, which is where it was located until 2016. I am sure many other motorcycles were scrapped or destroyed during the war.

Here is a picture of it back at it's California home.

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #49 on:** March 14, 2021, 10:00:23 AM »

Tom · « **Reply #50 on:** March 14, 2021, 01:13:28 PM »

Very cool!

SED · « **Reply #51 on:** March 15, 2021, 10:07:17 PM »

It's super cool you get to ride a bike designed by Carlo Guzzi (and others) when he was still running things!

Muzz · « **Reply #52 on:** March 15, 2021, 11:50:22 PM »

My oh my Dave. What a thoroughly delectable bike.

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #53 on:** March 16, 2021, 05:41:21 AM »

Beautiful

DougG · « **Reply #54 on:** March 16, 2021, 07:45:58 AM »

Hi Dave, 3-16-21

Congratulations!!

It's way too nice to ride. I think I'd polish it and park it in my living room. I'd spend just as much time staring at the MG as the TV.

Be well, Stay well,

DougG

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2021, 08:06:08 AM »

Quote from: DougG on March 16, 2021, 07:45:58 AM

Hi Dave, 3-16-21

Congratulations!!

It's way too nice to ride.

DougG

Doug, it is too much fun to ride! Besides it has collected a sizable amount of patina since it was last restored which I estimate to be about 30 years ago. I have decided not to do much at all about it's warts. If I was to restore it to a high level it may not be as much fun to ride. It seems like a cryin shame to tear apart such a wonderful running bike for a restoration, so I won't.

DougG · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2021, 08:18:10 AM »

OK, ok, just drive by my house twice a day, just so I can drool from the comfort of my own living room.

Be well, stay well,
DougG

SED · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2021, 10:01:25 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on March 16, 2021, 08:06:08 AM

I have decided not to do much at all about it's warts. If I was to restore it to a high level it may not be as much fun to ride. It seems like a cryin shame to tear apart such a wonderful running bike for a restoration, so I won't.

This is a great idea! More people see them and appreciate them when you ride them.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #58 on:** March 17, 2021, 02:07:03 PM »

Warning! Don't follow too close or the taillight will blind you.

Spuddy · « **Reply #59 on:** March 19, 2021, 10:50:54 AM »

Is that COOL? The sounds, the valve gear, the drive gear. Historic and VERRY COOL. Blessings for the love and a long relationship.

SPUD

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Author Topic: Pre War Guzzi In The House! (Read 5401 times)