$1500 T-3 in Mass

[steven c]

 Just saw this on Craigslist.No connection to seller.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/mcy/d/winchendon-1978-motto-guzzi-850t/7473606842.html

[chuck peterson]

I know the 850’s were a sweet spot for big blocks

Slap a sp 1 fairing on there an you could go everywhere, man..

Funny that the small blocks have now grown to 850..

[Scout63]

That’s not a $1500 T3, it’s a $5000 T3.

[Turin]

1.5K is the asking so there's room to negotiate. I'd be all in at a thousand. this is a perfect candidate for customization.

[s1120]

WOW shes seen some things...  There is a lot of project there.

[czakky82]

If the tanks clean inside. I’m with Turin, 1k and hopefully no crank work…. Looks like a fun challenge!

[Huzo]

Why do you guys all stand around ruefully rubbing the backs of your collective necks, nodding in sage agreement as to what something like this is “worth”.
Is there no value to be had in the thrill of bringing something home in a trailer and embarking on a journey ?
Did fence post Guzzi Guy pay too much for that V7 ?
I bet if Canuck 750 or a similar genius got hold of it and embarked on weaving his particular brand of magic, all would be on board with unanimous thumbs up and indications of interest in it’s progress...(including me..)

It’s “worth” what the buyer thinks it’s worth.
I always feel like I’m looking at a lame, doctored up episode of that American Pickers garbage, complete with high ball/low ball fabricated haggling sessions.
I hope somebody who loves it, just cuts out the BS and picks it up.

[slopokes]

 

[Huzo]

1.5K is the asking so there's room to negotiate. I'd be all in at a thousand. this is a perfect candidate for customization.

If he asked for a thousand, some dick would offer him eight hundred and seventy seven dollars....
Jeeezzz.....

[Huzo]

How many of these priceless gems have you brought back to life?

Zero.
But I don’t need to have done it to understand the thought process.
Do you think Fence Post wasted his time ?
How many times have you ridden from Sicily to Nordkapp ? But that does not stop you from having an opinion on whether it’s worthwhile.
I’ve never made spotted dick either,

 but I know one when I see it... Thanks Chef...

[Scout63]

I have an opinion. Having brought a G5 back from a rusty 30 years in a backyard shed purgatory, I think that the journey is wonderful and the experience gained invaluable. Also you form a bond with restoration bikes that is deeper than the ones you just buy or clean up.  From a monetary standpoint though, they kill you. Literally hundreds of parts that have to be as shiny as the others. And shipping... 

[s1120]

Why do you guys all stand around ruefully rubbing the backs of your collective necks, nodding in sage agreement as to what something like this is “worth”.
Is there no value to be had in the thrill of bringing something home in a trailer and embarking on a journey ?
Did fence post Guzzi Guy pay too much for that V7 ?
I bet if Canuck 750 or a similar genius got hold of it and embarked on weaving his particular brand of magic, all would be on board with unanimous thumbs up and indications of interest in it’s progress...(including me..)

It’s “worth” what the buyer thinks it’s worth.
I always feel like I’m looking at a lame, doctored up episode of that American Pickers garbage, complete with high ball/low ball fabricated haggling sessions.
I hope somebody who loves it, just cuts out the BS and picks it up.

Im sure someone will come across it with some connection, and just have to have it, and maybe it will be a labor of love. You really need to want a project like that though. Just new jugs, tires, and brakes is about 2500 right off the rip before its off the trailer. You gotta really want it. And ya, I love a project. Hell im reviving a 74 Dodge powerwagon that's been in the family since 76, and sitting since the mid 80's. Doesn't make sense to do it, but you know.. I learned to drive in that truck, and it has a connection to me.

[Huzo]

I can understand completely the reasoning that says, why invest more in a bike that you can realistically expect to recoup.
But then I see guys who buy a new bike, drop a few thousand the moment it becomes used, (that’d be once the ink dries on the check), and then unceremoniously dump it because they....Wait for it...
“Failed to bond...”..
All that would be just fine, but I rarely see any negative comments regarding how much money they just threw away.
We’ve all done it..
But suddenly it’s the crime of the century if some starry eyed would be restorer, decides to test his wings on a first project with the ever present spectre of over capitalising....
Who the hell cares ?
It’s a ballsy enough decision in the first place to even attempt such a task, surely it wouldn’t hurt some of you founts of wisdom to demonstrate a degree of positive reinforcement.

[Scout63]

I can understand completely the reasoning that says, why invest more in a bike that you can realistically expect to recoup.
But then I see guys who buy a new bike, drop a few thousand the moment it becomes used, (that’d be once the ink dries on the check), and then unceremoniously dump it because they....Wait for it...
“Failed to bond...”..
All that would be just fine, but I rarely see any negative comments regarding how much money they just threw away.
We’ve all done it..
But suddenly it’s the crime of the century if some starry eyed would be restorer, decides to test his wings on a first project with the ever present spectre of over capitalising....
Who the hell cares ?
It’s a ballsy enough decision in the first place to even attempt such a task, surely it wouldn’t hurt you some of you fonts of wisdom to demonstrate a degree of positive reinforcement.

I stand corrected Huzo.  Thanks for the reality check. You are of course right and a true romantic.

[Huzo]

I stand corrected Huzo.  Thanks for the reality check. You are of course right and a true romantic.

Judging by your earlier comment/s, you didn’t need correction.
As for being right and a true romantic...?
You are possibly correct on one and certainly correct on the other.

[Road Rocket]

 I should buy that lump, it's only three hours one way..For me, the cost and work involved is relative to the reality of how much it'll get ridden. and it need not be a shiney thing so long as the mechanical stuff is good.... At the least, new tires, all greasable bearings replaced, cables ,brakes, electrical issues...about 1000 bucks...At the worst, engine and gearbox repairs...a few more thousands..
  For some of us the riding is the reason for bikes. For a few like me, working on old lumps is  second best thing.....the best being the love of a woman...

[steven c]

 There is the satisfaction in taking something that was discarded, forgotten, left to rust and bringing it back.
 When I brought this home in the back of my S10 I was ask by a friend if I was taking it to the dump.
https://youtu.be/TITyjnQbvnA

[Road Rocket]

Yes, bringing junk to life...In the last year.....



    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/67lwCESKhO4
   
  And the Honda NT from a dented abusted turd to a decent rdable bike..
   

[Scout63]

When I brought this G5 home my friends told me to drive the trailer right to the dump.  Then I joined this forum and you all showed me what to do.

[Snow Leopard]

I should buy that lump, it's only three hours one way..For me, the cost and work involved is relative to the reality of how much it'll get ridden. and it need not be a shiney thing so long as the mechanical stuff is good.... At the least, new tires, all greasable bearings replaced, cables ,brakes, electrical issues...about 1000 bucks...At the worst, engine and gearbox repairs...a few more thousands..
  For some of us the riding is the reason for bikes. For a few like me, working on old lumps is  second best thing.....the best being the love of a woman...

If it was a little closer to home I would go get it, and yes, I might negotiate on the price.  It's all part of a time-honored process.  I always price a bike with a little wiggle room built in, and if I like the buyer and think they have the right kind of attitude, I might deal a bit.  Or not.  I have rehabbed four Moto Guzzi motorcycles as well as a couple of MGBs and an E30 BMW.   My main aim is to get all the mechanical stuff working right, put some good tires on it and go for a ride.  I am currently riding a 2002 Stone that I bought non-running for $800.  It is a rat, for sure, but it runs great, and everything works.  Here is one of my favorite motorcycles, a 1974 850T.  I swapped a '55 GMC pickup truck for it and boy was it ugly.   This is not fancy but you should have seen what I started with. 

[Huzo]

There is the satisfaction in taking something that was discarded, forgotten, left to rust and bringing it back.
 When I brought this home in the back of my S10 I was ask by a friend if I was taking it to the dump.
https://youtu.be/TITyjnQbvnA

FENCE...POST...GUZZI....

[Huzo]

There is the satisfaction in taking something that was discarded, forgotten, left to rust and bringing it back.
 When I brought this home in the back of my S10 I was ask by a friend if I was taking it to the dump.
https://youtu.be/TITyjnQbvnA

Brought back memories.. https://youtu.be/-jagh383Gvw